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SPORTS & FITNESS
Chico Vaughn Basketball Camp INC.
Chico Vaughn Basketball Summer Camp
June 22 – Aug. 7, 2026
These camps teach the fundamentals of basketball along with mentorship, building strong social skills and leading youth toward better opportunities.
Frederick Douglass Community Center, 1001 Indiana Ave.
- Session 1: June 22–26 | Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Session 2: July 13–17 | Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Session 3: Aug. 3–7 | Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ages 10–17
Go Tyme Grynd LLC
Go Tyme Grynd Lil' Dogs Go
July 23–25, 2026
A fun, high-energy youth program building strength, confidence, and healthy habits. Led by Coach Poo, blending fitness, teamwork, mentorship, nutrition, and food education to keep youth active and empowered.
Jamie Farr Park, 2140 N. Summit St.
- Thursday, July 23 | 1–3:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 24 | 1–3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25 | 1–3:30 p.m.
Ages 6–17
Judan Judo of Ohio, Inc.
Youth Judo Sports Program
June 2, 2026 – May 29, 2027
A safe, structured environment where young people build real fitness and real-life skills, including respect, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and confidence, while learning to manage emotions and resolving conflicts appropriately.
American Academy of Martial Arts / Judan Judo of Ohio, 5020 Lewis Ave.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
Ages 7–17; $20
Ladies of Academic and Athletic Excellence
Ladies of Academic & Athletic Excellence Summer Program
June 1–30, 2026
Professional Athletes Experience — a summer program supporting young women through athletic and academic excellence.
True Light, 2909 N. Detroit Ave.
- Two days per week, 16 hours each day (schedule TBD)
Ages 10–18
Pacesetter Soccer Club
Glass City TOPSoccer
June 14, 2026 – May 16, 2027
TOPSoccer is a free recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs.
Schneider Park, 2706 Schneider Road
- June 14, 28 | 2–3 p.m.
- July 20–23 | 2–3 p.m.
- Aug. 9–23 | 2–3 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
REDEEMED BY FITNESS
Standing Tall
June 6 – Aug. 22, 2026
Youth program focused on physical fitness, teamwork, and social-emotional learning, helping participants build healthy habits, confidence, communication skills, and emotional awareness through engaging activities and mentorship.
1038 Laskey Road
- Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Ages 12–17; $25
Scouting America Erie Shores Council
Camp Miakonda Day Camp
June 15–19, 2026
A Scouting America program led by trained counselors that helps kids grow through fun, safe, and educational activities like hiking, fishing, swimming, archery, sports, and outdoor skills.
Camp Miakonda, 5600 W. Sylvania Ave.
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Ages 7–10
TBS-Toledo African American Junior Bowlers Booster Co.
Toledo African American Junior Bowlers
May 27 – Sept. 3, 2026
Youth bowling program. Ages 2–15 bowl free; ages 16 and up can purchase a membership (4 people for $50 total).
Penney Jo's Eastern Lanes, 3511 Woodville Road, Northwood
- Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2–15
Top Notch Sports Inc.
Summer Youth Co-Ed Basketball Camp
June 6 – Aug. 29, 2026
To promote exercise and offer health education to Toledo city kids in a safe and encouraging environment.
Rossford Rec Center, 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford
- Session 1: June 6, 13, 20, 27 | Saturdays, 1–4 p.m.
- Session 2: July 4, 11, 18, 25 | Saturdays, 1–4 p.m.
- Session 3: Aug. 1, 8, 15, 29 | Saturdays, 1–4 p.m.
Ages 7–14; $60
YMCA of Greater Toledo
YMCA Swim Lessons
June 1 – July 31, 2026
The Y believes that everyone should have the chance to learn how to stay safe around the water. Swim lessons are open to preschool age through teens living in the City of Toledo.
West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Road
- Sessions offered at varying times and days. Stop in for more information.
Ages 3–18
Boys and Girls Club
Daily Drop-In Programming
June 8 - Aug. 2, 2026
Summer programs are designed to promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Programs include art, games, athletics, swimming, goal-setting, summer reading, homework help, and more.
Drop in Monday-Friday, noon to 4:45 p.m.
Ages 7-18
ARTS & PERFORMANCE
Amaysing Kids
aMAYSing Kid Broadcasting and Integrated Media Program
July 6–16, 2026
Be creative while learning podcasting and video production.
City of Toledo Parks and Youth Services, 2201 Ottawa Dr.
- Session 1: July 6–9 | Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Session 2: July 13–16 | Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Ages 7–15
Children's Theatre Workshop
Summer Theatre Camps
June 8 – July 17, 2026
Theatre camps for youth of all ages!
Children's Theatre Workshop, 3106 Lagrange St.
- Session 1: June 8–12 | Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Session 2: June 15–26 | Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed June 19 for Juneteenth)
- Session 3: July 6–17 | Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ages 6–12; $220
My5tery Music LLC
Summer Sizzler™ 2026
July 6 – Aug. 14, 2026
The Summer Sizzler™ is a culmination of My5tery Music's 5 Musical My5teries™ rolled up into weeks of performing arts camps implementing discipline and structure that spawn teamwork!
St. Martin De Porres, 1119 W. Bancroft St.
- Camp 1: July 6–10 | Jr. Drumline, ages 7–9, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Camp 1: July 6–10 | Vocal Performance Training, ages 8–18, Monday–Friday, 3–6 p.m.
- Camp 2: July 13–17 | Intermediate Drumline, ages 10–12, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Camp 2: July 13–17 | Advanced Drumline, ages 13–18, Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
- Camp 3: July 13–17 | Intermediate Step Team, ages 10–12, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Camp 3: July 13–17 | Advanced Step Team, ages 13–18, Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
- Camp 4: July 20–24 | Marching Band Leadership Camp, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Camp 4: July 20–24 | Leadership Lab, Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
- Camp 5: July 27–31 | Full Marching Band Camp, ages 12–18, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Camp 6: Aug. 3–7 | Full Marching Band Camp, Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:30 p.m.
Ages 7–18; $50
Spin & Splat
Creative Connections
June 16 – Aug. 19, 2026
A hands-on creative program helping youth build confidence, emotional awareness, and peer connections through guided art, movement, and group projects. In a safe space, participants explore emotions, develop coping skills, and connect.
Spin & Splat, 2785 W. Central Ave.
- June 16, July 28, Aug. 18 | Tuesdays, 5:15–6:45 p.m.
- June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 | Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m.
Ages 6–17
Connecting Kids to Meals
Free Hot Lunch for Kids
Connecting Kids to Meals serves meals at no cost to kids ages 18 and under throughout the community. Kids must eat meals at the location where they are served. Meals are first-come, first-served. Please join us at one of our locations and enjoy a hot meal!
Summer Meal ProgramACADEMIC & LIFE SKILLS
Believe Center Inc.
Believin' In Summer
June 15 – Aug. 7, 2026
Daytime summer program focused on reading, STEM and social-emotional learning.
Believe Center Inc., 1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Dr.
- Monday–Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ages 8–14; $25
Diabetes Youth Services
Hot Shots Camp
June 15 – June 22, 2026
Overnight and day camp sessions offered for children living with type 1 diabetes.
- Middle Shots Camp: June 15–18 | 24 hours/day (begins noon June 15, ends noon June 18) | Recreation Unlimited, 7700 Piper Road, Ashley
- Big Shots Camp: June 18–22 | 24 hours/day (begins 6 p.m. June 18, ends noon June 22) | Recreation Unlimited, 7700 Piper Road, Ashley
Ages 10–17; $495
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio
Empowering Future Leaders Summer Program
June 8 – July 23, 2026
A summer program that builds leadership, life skills, and career readiness through mentoring, hands-on learning, and real-world exposure.
Wayman D. Palmer YMCA, 200 E. Bancroft St.
- Monday–Thursday, 1–5 p.m.
Ages 8–17
Daina Willoughby
360 Memories In Motion
June 9 – Aug. 11, 2026
A summer program built around hands-on heat creations and entrepreneurship. Participants will heat press shirts and fans, 3D print and shape their own product ideas, and learn the fundamentals of starting a business.
- 1st, 2nd, and 5th Tuesdays of June, July, August | 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Mott Library, 1010 Dorr St.
- 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of June, July, August | 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Birmingham Library, 203 Paine Ave.
Ages 10–17
EmpowerHer Legacy, Inc.
Confidence and Coils
June 8–11, 2026
A four-day experience that empowers young girls to embrace their natural hair and build self-confidence through workshops, affirmations, hair care techniques, and self-care planning.
Wayman Palmer YMCA, 200 E. Bancroft St.
- Monday, June 8 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ages 11–17
Junction Coalition
JOY Summer Camp
June 8 – Aug. 6, 2026
Transforming kids' trauma into sovereignty through faith, education, sports, summer activities, and radical accountability to build a powerful community.
Multiple locations — visit ToledoPAL.org for details.
- Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ages 5–18
The Trunk
Diamonds in the Rough
July 11 – Aug. 8, 2026
Hands-on workshop series designed to take young entrepreneurs from concept to market. Participants will master the "business of the hustle," focusing on safety, financial literacy, and compliance, culminating in a live public vending event.
The Trunk, 3353 Franklin Ave. (behind Joe E. Brown Park)
- Saturday, July 11 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 1 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 8 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (community pop-up vending event)
Ages 12–18
Urban Wholistics
Urban Wholistics Farm to Market
June 10 – July 31, 2026
Urban farming program offering outdoor and classroom learning on food security and healthy food habits. Youth gain skills in gardening, cooking, nutrition, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Meals and take-home kits included.
Urban Wholistics Farm and Farm House / Tatum Park, 1209 City Park Ave.
- Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ages 8–19