Summer Programs

Stepping Stones’ Summer Camp for individuals with disabilities was founded in 1963 as the first of its kind in Southwest Ohio. Today, our tradition of creating memorable program experiences that build independence continues.
ABOUT OUR SUMMER ADVENTURES
Stepping Stones’ summer programs provide an inclusive, encouraging environment where individuals with disabilities find adventure! Our 9-week summer season runs from early June into August at two scenic Greater Cincinnati locations. Program activities include outdoor favorites like fishing, nature and swimming as well as art, music and sensory.At Stepping Stones, we pride ourselves in celebrating everyone’s abilities! All program activities are adaptable to suit each individual’s personal talents. Our staff is highly trained and each location has on-site licensed nurses.
We operate day and overnight programs at two, scenic locations. Stay tuned! Registration opens for the Summer 2024 season opens in early December.
Stepping Stones has program modifications to ensure a safe experience for participants and staff.
Click here to review the Criteria of Service at this time.
SUMMER OVERNIGHT STAYCATIONS (ALLYN CAMPUS)
AGES 16 – 65+
Participants will check-in on Sunday, enjoying a variety of recreation activities with a group of their peers through check-out Thursday afternoon.
LOCATION: Allyn Campus — 1414 Lake Allyn, Batavia, Ohio 45103
OPERATING: 5-day sessions running early June into early August
PROGRAM TIMES: Check-in on Sunday afternoon and stay through check-out Thursday afternoon
COST: $700 per session
CRITERIA OF SERVICE: Please review our criteria of service at this time.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Adaptive activities suited to all abilities
- Highly trained staff
- On-site licensed nurse from 7 am to 9 pm
- Accessible sleeping cabins with air conditioning
- Accessible hiking trails
- Adaptive archery range
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sheltered outdoor program spaces
- Small group ratios (No 1:1s available)
- Three lakes for boating and fishing
- Commercial kitchen and dining hall, professionally certified to accommodate special dietary needs
READY TO REGISTER?Registration for the Summer 2024 season is opens in December.
* REGISTRATION IS CLOSED *
SUMMER DAY CAMP (GIVEN CAMPUS)
AGES 5 – 22
LOCATION: Given Campus – 5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243
OPERATING: Weekdays for nine weeks, running early June into August
COST: $55 per day
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- 23 wooded acres with plenty of wildlife
- Highly trained staff
- On-site licensed or med-certified nurse
- Standard staffing ratio of 6:1. (No 1:1 spots available)
- Accessible hiking trails
- In and sheltered outdoor program spaces
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Lake for fishing and waterfront activities
If you have questions on Stepping Stones’ summer programs, please contact Jeannie Ludwig in Client Services at (513) 965-5108 or Jeannie.ludwig@steppingstonesohio.org.