Red Oak Camp is an ACA-accredited, brother-sister camp in Kirtland, Ohio, founded in 1952, offering both day and resident options for rising grades 1–10 with an adventure focus. Activities span canoeing, fishing, swimming, archery, riflery, hiking, ropes, wood shop, climbing and horseback riding, with a lake (Lake Mimi) for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Summer 2027 sessions run weekly from June 7 to August 13, priced from $485 to $1,670 depending on program.
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- Families new to camp with younger children: the Acorns program for rising grades 1–2 keeps groups together on a set schedule
- Sibling groups, since the camp is brother-sister and serves a broad rising grades 1–10 range
- Kids who want an adventure and outdoors focus — canoeing, archery, riflery, ropes, climbing and horseback riding are listed activities
- Costs beyond base tuition: bus is $85 per camper per week, with before/after care, $30 drop-in, $100 Thursday overnight, $80 late stay and a $295 add-on
- The refund policy tightens sharply: cancellations within six weeks of a week are non-refundable except with documented medical reasons, and there are no refunds for no-shows or dismissals
- Program prices and formats vary widely by session — day programs run $485–$710, multi-day programs $1,670, and the single Resident Week is $845 for August 9–13
2027 sessions and prices
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Bunch1 week · rising grades 3–10 | Jun 7 – Aug 13 | $710 | $710 | Ask |
| Resident Week1 week · rising grades 5–10 · lowest weekly price | Aug 9 – Aug 13 | $845 | $1,183 | Ask |
| Climb. Paddle. Camp.3 days · grades 5–9 | Dates not published | $295 | – | Ask |
| Water! and Rocks! Adventure Trips1.3 weeks · rising grades 6–10 | Dates not published | $1,670 | $1,285 | Ask |
Winter camp
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the Ground with Horses: Winter Series · grades 3–7 | Nov 21 – Feb 20 | $125 | $10 | Ask |
What it really costs
Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.
Activities
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
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Questions about Red Oak Camp
How much does Red Oak Camp cost in 2027?
2027 tuition at Red Oak Camp runs from $295 (Climb. Paddle. Camp., 3 days) to $1,670 (Water! and Rocks! Adventure Trips). The lowest weekly price is $710. Extra fees: Bus $85/week; before/after care; drop-in $30/use; Thursday overnight $100; late stay $80.
When are the 2027 sessions at Red Oak Camp?
Barn Bunch: Jun 7 to Aug 13. Resident Week: Aug 9 to Aug 13.
Does Red Oak Camp run a winter camp?
Yes. Red Oak Camp also runs winter sessions: On the Ground with Horses: Winter Series: Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 20.
Is Red Oak Camp ACA accredited?
Yes. Red Oak Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.
What is the refund policy?
Written cancellations by March 1 refunded minus $35/week; at least six weeks before registered week refunded minus 15%; within six weeks non-refundable except documented medical exception.
Is financial aid available?
Scholarships and modified payment schedules available; contact [email protected].
How do campers get to Red Oak Camp?
Bus transportation from Friendship Circle of Cleveland; must be reserved in advance on a weekly basis.
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