New!
Camp Cheerful
Young Adventurers Weekend
Check out our new weekend camp designed for younger campers who would like to try overnight camp for the first time.
Friday, May 17th – Sunday, May 19th
- For youth 7-12 years of age (Bear Cubs), and teens 13-22 years of age (Bears)
- For campers with and without disabilities
- Campers are grouped in cabins based upon their gender and age
- Staff Ratio: 1 staff: 3 campers
- Nurse available 24/7
- Campers will enjoy a variety of camp activities from canoeing and hiking to campfires and s’more!
- Cost: $385; outside funding sources can be utilized to help cover the cost of the weekend
Online Registration:
Register Online
For more information, call Connie at 440-238-6200 ext. 223
Come join the fun at Camp Cheerful during the winter and spring months!
Campers from 7 years old to adult with disabilities enjoy 2-night weekend sessions of fun activities including campfires, dances, arts and crafts, nature and sensory walks, recreation and sports, horsemanship activities, and special field trips. Our highly trained, compassionate staff will care for your camper around the clock. We maintain an effective 4:1 camper to staff ratio, and our nurse is available 24 hours per day.
2018-2019 Weekend Themes:
| September 7-9 | Tropical Getaway |
| October 12-14 | Monster Mash Halloween |
| November 9-11 | Rodeo Weekend |
| December 7-9 | Holiday Celebration |
| January 11-13 | Disney Weekend |
| February 8-10 | Valentine’s Day Fun |
| March 8-10 | Super Hero Adventures |
| April 5-7 | Wild West |
When: One weekend each month from September to April. Check-in is Friday at 7:00 p.m. and check-out is Sunday at 11 a.m.
Where: Campers sleep overnight in our cabins
Fees: The fee for each of the 2018-2019 respite weekends is $385.00. In addition, a one-time $35 non-refundable application fee must accompany the weekend camp application.
- $335.00 is the base cost of camp and $50.00 covers a portion of lodging, food, and activities.
- If you are utilizing a waiver to pay for camp, the waiver covers $335.00 and the remaining $50.00 will need to be paid out of pocket or through another funding source prior to attending each weekend.
Camp Cheerful is a waiver provider – IO, Level 1, and SELF Waivers are accepted.
Camp Activities include:
- Sports
- Campfires
- Dances
- Arts & Crafts
- Recreation
- Nature & Sensory Hikes
Achievement Centers for Children is an authorized licensee of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District. Inquiries regarding the cooperative relationship may be directed to the Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44144; 216-635-3200.
