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2026 Mini Camps

Ages 3½-6

These half-day camps take place Monday-Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m. and include crafts, games, snacks and special theme days. Children should dress appropriately for outdoor play. All campers must be potty trained and meet the age requirement by the start of each camp.

2026 Mini Camps

Dates Ages Location
Camp 1: M-TH, June 8-11  5-6 W. M. Johnson Hills Park
Camp 2: M-TH, June 22-25 5-6 Kellogg Park
Camp 3: M-TH, July 6-9     FULL 3½-4 Riverside Park
Camp 4: M-TH, July 13-16     FULL 3½-4 Riverside Park
Camp 5: M-TH, July 20-23     5-6 W. M. Johnson Hills Park

Camp Locations:

Kellogg Park, 6701 Kellogg Ave.

Riverside Park, 3969 Roundbottom Rd.

W. M. Johnson Hills Park, 7950 Bridle Rd.

MINI CAMP PRICES

$ 80 / camp Anderson resident
$ 100 / camp Non-resident

REGISTRATION POLICY & INFORMATION

Registration is online only through our RecDesk software system. Each weekly camp has enrollment limits; registration is first-come, first-served. The online registration process includes the completion of Release of Liability and Emergency & Medical Information. An automated email receipt from RecDesk will be sent after the registration is submitted.

The registration deadline is the Wednesday before each camp begins. Camps with insufficient registrations may be cancelled. Detailed camp information will be emailed after enrollment.

PAYMENTS & REFUNDS

Payment for each mini camp selected must be paid in full at registration. Changes to the registration or cancellations will require a $10 administration fee; the remaining balance may be refunded or transferred to other camps by request only. This request must be made by the registration deadline (Wednesday prior to the chosen camp) or the payment will be forfeited. There is a $25 fee for returned checks.

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY 

REGISTRATION OPENS – Monday, March 9th at 9 a.m.

Prior to the start of registration:
  • Make sure you have an account in our RecDesk system. New accounts require approval. Approval may take up to 48 hours if an account is created outside of weekday business hours.
  • Know your login information (user name and password). If you need assistance with login information, please call the RecPlex office.
  • Ensure your account is updated with all family members and current contact information.

Questions: (513) 388-4515

PROGRAM GOALS

Our carefully selected team of counselors emphasize fun, provide new experiences in a safe, outdoor environment & lead according to the six pillars of character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness and Citizenship. Character Counts!

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Events Calendar

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Events

  • September 2026

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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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1 event, 8

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

Park Commissioners meet in regular session on typically the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.

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1 event, 11

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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2 events, 14

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
September 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales

ages 18 months-2 years
Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children's stories.

$10/date per Anderson resident child, $15/date per non-resident child
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
September 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group

age 30 years and up
Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident
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8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
September 21 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group

age 30 years and up
Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Line Dancing & Country Swing Dance
September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Line Dancing & Country Swing Dance

age 14 years and up
Boot-scoot and swing into the evening with Bree from The Ritz Ballroom Dance Studio. Learn the foundational steps of popular country line dances and the turns and rhythm of country swing.

$5 per Anderson resident, $10 per non-resident
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Tai Chi for Health, September-November
September 24 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Tai Chi for Health, September-November

age 18 years and up
Tai Chi is an enjoyable mind/body exercise with roots in Chinese medicine and martial arts.

$112 per Anderson resident, $152 per non-resident
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, September-October
September 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, September-October

age 18 years and up
This evening Yang Yin yoga class will help bring balance to the body and mind by combining the movement of a gentle yoga flow as well as slow-paced yin poses all in one practice.

$84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident

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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cincinnati Observatory Tour
September 25 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cincinnati Observatory Tour

age 18 years and up
Join the Anderson Park District for an Astronomy Evening at the Cincinnati Observatory. This 90 minute long, family-friendly program features an Astronomy-themed presentation on the different things you can experience in the night sky.

$15 per Anderson resident, $20 per non-resident

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9:30 am
Free Pilates in the Park, September 26
A group of woman laying on the ground performing pilates exercises at Beech Acres Park Amphitheater
September 26 @ 9:30 am
Free Pilates in the Park, September 26

age 14 years and up
Join Madi or another fitness instructor from Body Alive-Anderson for this free fun Pilates in the Park class. Pilates helps to increase strength and flexibility, prevent injuries such as low back pain, train muscle groups to move effectively and improve performance in high impact workouts.

FREE
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10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales

ages 18 months-2 years
Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children's stories.

$10/date per Anderson resident child, $15/date per non-resident child
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
September 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group

age 30 years and up
Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Quilling: Mandala
September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Quilling: Mandala

age 18 years and up
uilling is the art of rolling paper strips into pleats and folds to craft beautiful works of art. Join quilling artist Terri Riddle to create a quilled mandala in this beginner-friendly class.

$42 per Anderson resident, $50 per non-resident

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7:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Music Hall Ghost Tour
Image of Cincinnati's Music Hall at Night
September 30 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Music Hall Ghost Tour

age 18 years and up
Join the Anderson Park District for a spooky look at Music Hall. This tour will feature public and private areas of the building not open to the typical concertgoer.

$65 per Anderson resident, $85 per non-resident
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1 event, 2

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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September 4
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

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September 8
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

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September 11
September 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

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September 14
September 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

September 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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September 21
September 21 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

September 22
September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Line Dancing & Country Swing Dance

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September 24
September 24 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Tai Chi for Health, September-November

September 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Yang Yin Yoga, September-October

September 25
September 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

September 25 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Cincinnati Observatory Tour

September 26
September 26 @ 9:30 am

Free Pilates in the Park, September 26

September 25
September 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

September 25 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Cincinnati Observatory Tour

September 26
September 26 @ 9:30 am

Free Pilates in the Park, September 26

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September 28
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

September 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

September 29
September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Quilling: Mandala

September 30
September 30 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Music Hall Ghost Tour

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October 2
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

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Cincinnati, OH 45230
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