Welcome to Cleveland Metroparks recreation management system for event and program registration and shelter bookings.

Program registration and shelter reservations will open Tuesday, January 21st 2025. New and returning registrants will need to create an account ahead of registering for a program or reserving a shelter.

*Please note any confirmed event registrations or shelter reservations made before January 2025 are still valid but will not appear in your new account.*

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Nature Detective Camp (9 – 10 years)

Nature Detective Camp (9 – 10 years) - SCBNCDETECTIVE

Come help solve mysteries in nature like a real detective. We will use our observation skills and clues from nature to solve mysteries about what is happening in our park. Most of the camp will be outside exploring the forest, prairie, and stream, investigating the puzzling natural world. Camp will include hand lens, insect container, journal, and other detective essentials.
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Unavailable Nature Detective Camp (9 – 10 years) 07/23/2025 -07/25/2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm W, Th, F Trailside Program Center 9 - 10 years $135.00
Fun on the Family Farm Camp (7 – 8 years)

Fun on the Family Farm Camp (7 – 8 years) - SCBNCFARM

What was it like to grow up on a family farm in the late 1800s? This camp will immerse your child into many of the aspects of a historic rural upbringing. They will learn firsthand about daily chores, tools, farm animals, making homemade butter and ice cream, grinding grain, making toys and more… all through fun activities, songs and games. One day of camp includes a visit to Hale Farm.
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Unavailable Fun on the Family Farm Camp (7 – 8 years) 06/11/2025 -06/13/2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm W, Th, F Squire Rich Museum 7-8 $125.00
Unavailable Fun on the Family Farm Camp (7 – 8 years) 07/09/2025 -07/11/2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm W, Th, F Squire Rich Museum 7-8 $125.00
Camp Hinckley (10 – 12 years)

Camp Hinckley (10 – 12 years) - SCBNCHINCKLEY

Calling all campers 10 – 12 years old! Join us for three days packed full of fun and adventure. Campers will have a chance to do some fishing, swimming and canoeing. They will also try their hand at archery and they will push their limits on a aerial adventure course (suspended bridges, obstacles, and a zip line).
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Unavailable Camp Hinckley (10 – 12 years) 06/17/2025 -06/19/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tu, W, Th Ledge Lake Shelter B Ages 10 - 12 years $200.00
Unavailable Camp Hinckley (10 – 12 years) 07/29/2025 -07/31/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tu, W, Th Ledge Lake Shelter B Ages 10 - 12 years $200.00
Around the Emerald Necklace Camp (7 – 8 years)

Around the Emerald Necklace Camp (7 – 8 years) - SCBNCNECKLACE

This camp will take the kids all around the Emerald Necklace, each day filled with new adventures at a new location. Campers will spend one day at the following reservations: Rocky River, West Creek, Brecksville, Ohio & Erie Canal, and North Chagrin. They will explore creeks, forests, prairie, and each center along the way.
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Unavailable Around the Emerald Necklace Camp (7 – 8 years) 08/04/2025 -08/08/2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm M, Tu, W, Th, F Trailside Program Center 7-8 $240.00
Trailside Explorers Camp (9 – 10 years)

Trailside Explorers Camp (9 – 10 years) - SCBNCTRAILSIDE

This camp will take exploration to a new level! Spend two days exploring the creeks and fields of Brecksville Reservation. We will search for a variety of animals in these habitats, hike and play some games. The other day will take us off site to explore the forest through a unique aerial adventure (suspended bridges, obstacles and zip line) and an equine experience including a short horseback ride.
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Unavailable Trailside Explorers Camp (9 – 10 years) 06/24/2025 -06/26/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tu, W, Th Trailside Program Center 9 - 10 years $190.00
Unavailable Trailside Explorers Camp (9 – 10 years) 07/15/2025 -07/17/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tu, W, Th Trailside Program Center 9 - 10 years $190.00
Wilderness Skills Camp - Advanced (11 – 13 years)

Wilderness Skills Camp - Advanced (11 – 13 years) - SCBNCWILDADV

This camp will review basic skills and introduce more advanced skills including creating fire with a bow drill, making a coal-burned bowl, crafting a hiking stick, making lunch over the campfire and much more. Led by Naturalist Jenny McClain.
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Unavailable Wilderness Skills Camp - Advanced (11 – 13 years) 07/09/2025 -07/11/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm W, Th, F Ottawa Point Picnic Area Ages 11 - 13 years $135.00
Unavailable Wilderness Skills Camp - Advanced (11 – 13 years) 07/16/2025 -07/18/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm W, Th, F Ottawa Point Picnic Area Ages 11 - 13 years $135.00
Wild Arts Camp (13 – 17 years)

Wild Arts Camp (13 – 17 years) - SCBNCWILDARTS

Join naturalist Foster Brown for a totally hands-on camp as we learn the art of whittling, basket weaving, bark container construction, woodburning, cordage creation and more. Each day everyone will leave camp with a new wild art skill and piece made from natural materials. This is a great camp that complements Wilderness Skills Camp.
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Unavailable Wild Arts Camp (13 – 17 years) 06/25/2025 -06/27/2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm W, Th, F Trailside Program Center Ages 13 - 17 years $175.00
Wilderness Skills Camp - Beginner (10 – 12 years)

Wilderness Skills Camp - Beginner (10 – 12 years) - SCBNCWILDBEG

Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to learn basic wilderness survival skills. Start a fire with flint and steel, build a debris shelter, find your way with map and compass and much more.
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Unavailable Wilderness Skills Camp - Beginner (10 – 12 years) 06/11/2025 -06/13/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm W, Th, F W.J. Green Picnic Area Ages 10 - 12 years $135.00
Young Explorers Camp (5 – 6 years)

Young Explorers Camp (5 – 6 years) - SCBNCYOUNG

Let the kids get a little dirty and a little wet while they explore all that Brecksville Reservation has to offer. Kids will look under logs, walk through the creek and catch insects in the prairie. Exploring nature, crafts, games and fun is the plan for this week!
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Unavailable Young Explorers Camp (5 – 6 years) 06/30/2025 -07/02/2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm M, Tu, W Trailside Program Center 5-6 $70.00
Unavailable Young Explorers Camp (5 – 6 years) 07/28/2025 -07/30/2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm M, Tu, W Trailside Program Center 5-6 $70.00
Unavailable Young Explorers Camp (5 – 6 years) 08/11/2025 -08/13/2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm M, Tu, W Trailside Program Center 5-6 $70.00