It's time to sign the kids up for summer camp. Don't miss the boat again!

Yes, it's winter, but here in the Queen City, that means it is time to start signing up the kids for summer camp. From specialty camps focusing on sports, academia and the arts to general outdoor summer fun, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your child. Here's a look at what's on offer.

Some camps are already open for registration, some have announced registration and camp dates and some haven't yet (we've included typical dates for those when possible). Just a reminder: The early birds get the spots.

We'll update this list as the TBAs become announced.

Academy of Cinematic Arts

• Registration is open now. Classes begin June 10.

The Academy of Cinematic Arts (6049 Yankee Road, Liberty Township) offers summer camps in filmmaking, acting, screenwriting for ages 8-19. Fees start at $300. acafilm.org.

ArtsConnect

• Registration opens Feb. 12. Classes begin June 3.

ArtsConnect (9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township) offers imaginative and creative weekly themed camps exploring a wide range of topics, including music, visual arts, pottery, sculpture, cooking, woodworking and yoga. Camps are open to ages 7-13, with a maximum of 25 kids per session. Camps cost $220 per week. theartsconnect.us.

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center

• Registration is open now. Classes begin on June 10.

Baker Hunt (620 Greenup St., Covington) offers summer session classes for ages 7-up on a variety of subjects, including baking, cooking, clay, art and fantasy. Fees start at $239. bakerhunt.org.

Bi-Okoto Cultural Center

• Registration date TBA, typically opens in February. Camps begin in late May.

Bi-Okoto (5601 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge) summer camps explore the rich beauty of Africa through music, dance, African language, theater, visual arts, handmade crafts and field trips. Breakfast and lunch are included. Camps run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. bi-okoto.com.

Camargo Racquet Club

• Registration date TBA.

Camargo's summer tennis camps (8215 Camargo Road, Madeira) are open to ages 4-17. Tennis Tots camp, for ages 4-7, focuses on motor skills, hand-eye coordination, grips and stroke production. Junior camp, for ages 7-17, gives special consideration to the child's skill level. Fees vary. camargoracquetclub.com.

Camp Give

• Registration is open now. Camps begin June 10.

Camp Give (Bell Tower Arts Pavilion, 3270 Glendale Milford Road, Evendale) is a kindness camp for young philanthropists to explore social causes, take field trips to local nonprofits, and includes hands-on service activities to spark a passion for giving. It's open to grades 5-9. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and costs $395 per week. magnifiedgiving.org.

Camp Joy

• Registration date TBA.

Camp Joy (10117 Old 3c Highway, Clarksville) offers resident camp programs that provide campers with a strong sense of purpose and value. Campers live in yurts with 13 other campers and 2-3 staff, enjoy three meals per day and participate in outdoor activities, swimming, high ropes courses and more. Specialty camps are also offered for kids with disabilities, immune disorders, cancer, heart disease, juvenile arthritis, tuberous sclerosis, diabetes, cerebral palsy and those grieving the death of a family member or friend. Fees vary. camp-joy.org.

Cincinnati Art Museum

• Registration opens Feb. 12. Camps begin June 10.

Cincinnati Art Museum (953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams) offers eight weeks of exploration, experimentation and creation. Campers experience daily gallery visits, hands-on artmaking, collaborative art installations and more. Each week offers a different theme with activities led by skilled museum educators. Camps are open to ages 6-8 and 9-12. Pre- and post-camp care is also available. Camp costs $300 per child, per week. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Cincinnati Ballet

• Registration date TBA. Camps begin June 3.

The Cincinnati Ballet (1801 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills) offers a variety of dance camps, including Kids Dance Camp for ages 4-8, Summer Dance Workshops for ages 8-11, Youth Summer Intensives by audition for ages 9-up, and Summer Intensives by audition for ages 12-up. cballet.org.

Cincinnati Country Day

• Registration opens Jan. 30. Camps begin June 10.

CCD summer programs (6905 Given Road, Indian Hill) offer camps in sports, studio arts, nature, STEM and more. Camps are open to toddlers ages 18-38 months, and ages 3 through grade 8. countryday.net.

Cincinnati Nature Center

• Registration opens Feb. 6. Camps begin June 3.

CincyNature Summer Camps are week-long, nature day camps for ages 3-13. Camps take place at two sites: Rowe Woods (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford) and Long Branch Farm & Trails (6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen). There are also overnight camps: Wilderness Week for ages 7-13, and S'mores and More for ages 12-15. Overnight camps take place in Goshen. Fees start at $190 per week. cincynature.org.

Cincinnati Parks

• Registration opens Feb. 25. Camps begin June 12.

Cincinnati Parks' Explore Nature summer camps are open to ages 3.5-15 and offer daily hikes, games, live animal encounters, experiments, and make-and-take projects. Camps take place at Stanbery Park, French Park, Ault Park, Mount Airy Forest, California Woods, Laboiteaux Woods and Trailside. Fees start at $120. cincinnati-oh.gov.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

• Registration date TBA. Camps begin in early June.

Summer theater camps return to the iconic Eden Park location (962 Mount Adams Circle, Mount Adams) as well as the Mason Community Center (6050 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason). Camps are taught by theatre education professionals and are open to grades 1-12. Camps run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Before and after care is available. cincyplay.com.

Cincinnati Recreation Commission

• Registration date TBA, typically in February. Camps begin in June.

CRC summer day camps are offered at various recreation centers around the city. Campers enjoy fun weekly themes in a safe, friendly environment. Camp is open to ages 6-12. cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

• Registration is open now. Camps begin June 3.

CSC summer camps offer the chance to work with members of Cincinnati Shakespeare's professional resident ensemble, staging scenes, learning tricks of the trade and gaining confidence. Camps take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and are broken down by school grade just completed: Grades 1-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Camps are $295 for one week, $500 for two weeks, $700 for three weeks. cincyshakes.com.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Camps

• Registration opens Feb. 10 for members and Feb. 11 for general public. Camps begin May 27.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers in-person, full-day summer camps from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and are open to children 4 years old through eighth grade. Kids can explore the zoo, experience nature, visit animal ambassadors, enjoy crafts and more. Fees start at $300. cincinnatizoo.org.

Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

• Registration opens Feb. 15.

The Children's Theatre (4015 Red Bank Road, Oakley) offers performing arts instruction that introduces children to all elements of live theater. Camps are open for ages 6-14 years old. Dates and fees TBA. thechildrenstheatre.com/camps.

Clifton Cultural Arts Center

• Registration is open now. Camps begin June 3.

Clifton Cultural Arts Center (2728 Short Vine St., Corryville) offers arts summer camps for ages 5-12 in cartooning, fantasy, fashion, printmaking, sculpture and more. Each runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and costs $280. 513-497-2860; cliftonculturalarts.org.

Clifton Performance Theatre

• Registration is open now.Camps begin June 3.

Camps take place at Liberty Exhibition Hall (3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. These musical theater camps bring to life a different musical each week, including "Aladdin," "The Jungle Book," "The Little Mermaid" and more. An advanced camp for ages 12-17 runs Aug. 5-10. Fees are $335. cliftonperformancetheatre.com.

Code Ninjas

• Registration date TBA.

Code Ninjas (7426 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township) and (6507 Harrison Ave., Green Township) is for ages 5-14 who want to learn to code while building their own video games. codeninjas.com.

Contardi Tennis Camp

• Registration TBA, usually early March.

Contardi Tennis Camp takes place at The Club at Harper's Point (8675 E. Kemper Road, Symmes Township) and is open to ages 7-up of all ability levels. Every aspect of the game is thoroughly covered. Camps are held indoors on air-conditioned courts and include lunch and supervised swim break. Fees vary. clubatharperspoint.com.

Drake Planetarium

• Registration date TBA. Camps typically begin in early June.

Drake Planetarium (2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood) hosts space-themed camps for grades K-1, grades 2-3 and grades 4-8. Camps run Monday-Friday with different camps for morning and afternoon. Choose one or stay for both. drakeplanetarium.org.

Ensemble Theatre Company

• Registration is open now.

Ensemble Theatre (1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine) offers summer theater intensives for ages 8-19. Junior Summer Intensive runs July 15-26 for ages 8-13, Technical Theatre Summer Intensive runs July 22-26 for ages 15-19, and High School Summer Intensive runs July 29-Aug. 2 for ages 14-19. Camps start at $325. ensemblecincinnati.org.

FC Cincinnati Youth Soccer Camps

• Registration is open now.

Led by a former FCC player, these camps focus on teaching the fundamentals of soccer. This year, campers can up their game with Elite Camps that teach technical, tactical and mental skills from experienced FCC staff and alumni players. Camps include an FCC camp shirt, 1 free ticket to an FCC Second Team match at TQL Stadium and more. fccincinnati.com/youth-soccer.

Fitton Center

• Registration date TBA, typically in March.

Fitton Center (101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton) offers a variety of art-themed camps for young artists, writers and performers. Camp categories are broken down by age groups 5-9, 7-12 and 12-16. Most camps run two to three hours and begin in June. fittoncenter.org.

Gorman Heritage Farm

• Registration opens early February.

This historic, 122-acre farm (10052 Reading Road, Evendale) offers variety of camps, including farm adventures, veterinary science, pony care, wilderness, farm chef and young farm chef. Most camps run from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Camp fees differ depending on camp theme. gormanfarm.org.

Great Parks Camps

• Registration is open now. Spring break camps runs March 25-April 4, with summer camps starting on May 28.

Great Parks of Hamilton County offers myriad camps for ages 3-18, including adventure, farm, fishing, horse riding, nature and photography. Camps take place at Winton Woods, Lake Isabella, Woodland Mound, Sharon Woods and Miami Whitewater Forest. Costs start at $180. greatparks.org/daycamps.

Greenacres

• Registration opens Feb. 7 for Indian Hill and Miami Township camps; March 25 for Lewis Township camps. Camps begin June 10.

Greenacres summer camps (8400 Blome Road, Indian Hill, 6040 Price Road, Miami Township, 7597 State Route 505, Felicity) offer unique programs tailored to be age-appropriate and led by full-time, professional staff. Camps are open to ages 5-13 years. Most camps run $125-$250. green-acres.org/camps.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center

• Registration opens March 1. Camps begin early June.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center (6546 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights) offers creative and imaginative camps for ages 5-13 exploring visual arts, music, creative writing, photography, acting, animation and design. Camps run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday from June to August. Five-day camps cost $215, four-day camps are $172. kennedyarts.org.

Kids First Sports Center

• Registration is open now. Camps begin May 28.

Kids First Sports Center (7900 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township) offers a variety of traditional day camps (Camp-a-Palooza) and specialty camps for grades K-7 with new adventures and field trips each week. Camps include lunch, field trips and sports classes. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended hours available. Camps start at $469 per week, or $111 per day with a 2-day minimum. 513-489-7575; kidsfirstcamp.com.

Laffalot Summer Camp

• Registration date TBA.

Laffalot Summer Camps offer kids ages 6-12 a fun-filled week of activities led by well-trained counselors. There are more than 50 different camps throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. laffalotcamps.com.

Learning Kitchen

• Registration opens Feb. 1.

The Learning Kitchen (7659 Cox Lane, West Chester) is a chef-led, hands-on cooking camp focusing on skills and techniques for all skill levels. Each class is two hours and each student cooks individually at their own cooktop and prep station. Camps are open to ages 8-16. Fees are $325. thelearningkitchen.com.

Mayerson JCC

• Registration is open now. Camps begin June 10.

Camp at the J (8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village) offers swimming, archery, arts and crafts, sports, drama and more. Campers also learn core values of respect, kindness, community and Jewish culture. It is open to grades K-8. Camp runs 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Fees start at $425 per week. mayersonjcc.org.

MPower Youth Sports

• Registration is open now.

MPower Youth Sports (4010 E. Galbraith Road, Sycamore Township) and (2904 State Route 2, Maineville) offers camps in martial arts, dance, tumbling, outdoor sports and educational lessons for ages 5-12. Information: 513-518-0872; kenwoodsummercamp.com; landensummercamp.com.

Museum Camps

• Registration opens Feb. 15. Camps begin May 28.

Explore science, technology, history and the arts at Cincinnati's museum camps, which take place at three area locations: The Cincinnati Museum Center (1301 Western Ave., Queensgate), Cincinnati Observatory (3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout) and Northern Kentucky University (1 Louie B Nunn Drive, Highland Heights). Campers are eligible for the grade they will be entering in Fall 2024. Fees start at $285. cincymuseum.org.

Music Resource Center

• Registration opens in March.

MRC (3032 Woodburn Ave., Evanston) summer camps run from 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday. Previous camps have included podcasting, intro to music production and multi-track recording. mrccinci.org.

Mutual Arts Centers

• Registration is open now. Classes begin June 24.

Mutual Arts Center (8222 Monon Ave., Hartwell) offers summer dance and creativity camps for ages 3-10, as well as summer dance intensives for teens. Half-day camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon, with full-day camp running 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with after camp available until 6 p.m. Fees start at $120 for half day and $250 for full day. mutualdance.org.

My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus

• Registration date TBA.

My Nose Turns Red (Evendale Cultural Arts Center, 10428 Reading Road, Evendale) offers week-long circus camps for ages 7-12 with fun activities to keep kids engaged, learning and busy all summer. 859-581-7100; mynoseturnsred.org.

Newport Aquarium

• Registration opens Feb. 1. Camps begin June 3.

Newport Aquarium's (1 Aquarium Way, Newport) popular Camp WAVE offers summer camps with entertaining programming that engages young learners in the aquatic world. Camps are $250 per week. wavefoundation.org/education/campwave/summer-camps.

Playful Wanderings

• Registration is open now. Camps begin June 3.

These nature classes and camps, held at Grailville Retreat Center, (931 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland) create space for youth to explore the natural environment while finding their strengths and building confidence. Choose from nature programs and horse programs. Camp begins June 3 for ages 6-12, July 1 for ages 4-5, and July 29 for Tween Adventure Camp (ages 11-14). Costs range from $100-$225. playfulwanderings.com.

Queen City Clay

• Registration is open now. Camps begin May 28.

Queen City Clay (2760 Highland Ave., Norwood) offers art camps for ages 6-up to learn the fundamentals of clay and the ceramic arts. All materials are provided. Early bird discounts available through Feb. 14. Fees start at $165. queencityclay.com.

Reds Baseball/Softball Camps

• Registration opens Jan. 22. Camps begin May 27.

These instructional camps come wrapped in an amazing Cincinnati Reds experience. Camps run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and are open to boys and girls ages 6-14. Camp costs $425, which includes 30 hours of instruction, 4 Reds game tickets, a VIP day at the ballpark, meeting a current Reds player and a full Reds uniform. See website for list of camp locations. reds.com/camps.

School of Rock

• Registration is open now. Camps begin June 3.

School of Rock has three area locations: 6710 Madison Road, Madisonville, 6415 Dixie Highway, Florence, and 755 Reading Road, Mason. These music-intensive camps offer a selection of experiences for beginner through advanced. Camps are open to ages 7-14. Most run $475. schoolofrock.com/music-camps.

Soccer Unlimited

• Registration is open now. Camps begin May 28.

Camps are offered in multiple locations throughout the Cincinnati area. Day camps for boys and girls aged 5-17 are directed by Jack Hermans, a former professional player in Holland and the former head coach of Xavier University's men's soccer team. Fees vary by location. ohio-soccer.org/camps/soccerunlimited.

Spooky Nook

• Registration is open now.

Spooky Nook (601 North B St., Hamilton) offers summer camps that focus on specific youth sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, football and field hockey, as well as experience camps. Kids camp is open to ages 5.5-12, with pre-school camp for ages 4-6 and Future Leader Camp for ages 13-17. Camps are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Costs range from $150-$225. spookynooksports.com.

STEAM Studio

• Registration date TBA, typically late winter.

Third through tenth graders can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math at Miami University Regional Campuses (4200 N. University Blvd., Middletown, and 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton). A sample camp session includes robotics, game creation, aerodynamics and Women in STEAM. Prices vary based on the number of days in a session. Scholarships may be available. miamioh.edu.

Taft Museum of Art

• Registration opens Jan. 15. Camps begin May 28.

Taft Museum of Art (316 Pike St., Downtown) offers week-long camps in artmaking, including painting, sculpting and drawing with experienced teachers. Camps are for children entering grades 1-12. Fees start at $300 for nonmembers. taftmuseum.org.

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

• Registration open now. Classes begin early June.

CCM (UC, 2600 Clifton Ave., CUF) offers week-long and multi-week residencies in ballet, musical theatre, string instruments, wind instruments and jazz. Programs are geared toward ages 3-6, 6-8, 9-12 and high school students. Information: 513-556-2595; ccm.uc.edu.

West Chester Academy of Music and Dance

• Registration date TBA. Camps begin in early June.

West Chester Academy (8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester) offers 1-week camps in music, dance, gymnastics and art for ages 4-12, as well as dance intensives for ages 8-18. westchesteracademy.com.

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp

• Registration opens Feb. 1.

Woodland Lakes (3054 Lindale Mt. Holly Road, Amelia) offers campers a chance to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically. Camps are open to ages 4 through high school. Information: 513-797-5268; woodlandlakes.com.

Wyoming Fine Arts Center

• Registration date TBA. Camps typically begin in late May.

Wyoming Fine Arts Center (322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming) offers camps in art, music and theater for ages 5-12. Morning and afternoon camps are available, or add a supervised lunch for an all-day specialized experience. musicartdance.org/camps.

Wyoming Recreation Center

• Registration date TBA. Camps begin May 28.

The Wyoming Recreation Center (9940 Springfield Pike, Wyoming) offers summer camps in art, music and theater. Activities include sports, crafts, games, outdoor activities, swimming and off-site field trips. Camps are open to ages 5-12 and run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday May 28 through Aug. 13, although campers can be dropped off as early as 7 a.m. and picked up as late as 5:30 p.m. Information: 513-­821-­5200. wyomingohio.gov.

Xavier University

• Registration is open now. Camps begin in early June.

Xavier University (3800 Victory Parkway, Evanston) offers a variety of summer athletic camps, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and swimming. Fees vary by camp. goxavier.com.

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

• Registration opens March 1.

YMCA summer camps offer kids the opportunity to build confidence, discover strengths and learn new skills while swimming, running, playing and exploring nature. Camps run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, with pre- and post-camp available. Camps are open to ages 5-12 who have completed kindergarten. myy.org/programs/day-camps.

YMCA Camp Kern

• Registration open now. Camps begin early June.

YMCA Camp Kern (5291 State Route 350, Oregonia) offers day and semi-residential camps for ages 5-10, traditional camp for ages 7-14, specialty and theme camps for ages 9-16, horse camp for ages 9-16 and teen and leadership camps for ages 10-16. Day camps allow kids to come to camp during the day and be picked up after the program ends. Semi-residential camps offer day-long programs with opportunities for overnight stays. Traditional camps are fully residential, where campers stay at Camp Kern for the entire week. Fees vary by program. campkern.org.

Ziegler Park Summer Camp

• Registration date TBA.

Ziegler Park (1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine) hosts summer camp weekly (typically from June to August). Campers participate in daily activities including basketball, exercise, swimming, chess instruction and more. Camp admission is limited to previous participants and children living in Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, Pendleton and West End. Fees start at $100. zieglerpark.org.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati summer camps 2024: When, where to get kids registered