2022/2023 Winter Respite Sessions

Check-in 7:00 pm; Check-out 11:00 am - Fees: $450.00

1 - October 22-23, 2022 Ages - 16 +
2 - November 18-20, 2022 Ages - 16 +
3 - December 16-18, 2022 Ages - 16 +
4 - January 20-22, 2022 Ages - 7 +
5 - February 17-19, 2022 Ages - 7 +
6 - March 17-19, 2022 Ages - 7 +
7 - April 21-23, 2022 Ages - 7 +
8 - May 12-14, 2022 Ages - 7 +

Summer Day Camp and Resident dates to be updated in December

Financial Assistance NOT Available

Traditional camp menu, served family style. Adjustments can be made for dietary restrictions on a case by case basis. Please contact camp manager for details.

Located on 52 acres in the Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville, Camp Cheerful is Ohio's first barrier-free camp. Camp Cheerful offers residential co-ed sessions in a beautiful outdoor environment for children and adults ages 7 and older with special needs.

Camp counselors are experienced in caring for campers with special needs and a nurse is on duty 24 hours a day.

Camp activities are designed to meet the individual interests and needs of campers of all abilities. Camp programs promote self-confidence, independence and friendship in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Weekly summer sessions and off-season weekend sessions' activities can include:

Swimming
Arts & crafts
Campfires
Nature study
Canoeing
Sports
Games
Hiking
Music