Summer Overnight Camp has been the core of The Hiram House mission since it was founded in 1896. Overnight camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. Our campers take part in activities like archery, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, creek exploring, campfires, sing-alongs, all camp games, gaga ball, arts and crafts, horseback riding, farmstead, low ropes problem-solving, and teamwork games, tie-dye, night hikes, star gazing, swimming, and learning about nature and wildlife. Many of the children who attend our overnight camp are from urban areas in Northeast Ohio. Some campers who attend the overnight camp are eligible for camperships which help to support youth to attend summer camp. Benefits of an Overnight Camp experience: Each summer, we have campers who have never spent a night outdoors. For them, it can be scary, unfamiliar and even lonely. But the courage and resiliency our campers build over the camp week helps them to form friendships, discover and enhance their personal strengths and gain new perspectives on life. Campers develop valuable life skills – skills that will lay the foundation for growth and success. Communal cabin living with others helps our campers learn problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, effective communication, confidence, as well as lessons about kindness and new perspectives. Camp sessions are 6 days long. Camper arrival is at 2 p.m. on the first day of camp (Sunday); departure at 11 a.m. on the last day (Friday). Campers ages 6-14 live in log cabins centrally located to all camp facilities. Staff members live with and closely supervise campers throughout each session. Overnight camp staff stay on camp grounds at all times. All meals are provided.