Imago Camps and COVID-19
Yes, COVID-19 has affected our regular summer camp schedule BUT we still want to spend time outside with you this summer, it will just look different than what we had planned. Here are some of the changes:

  • In-Person Camps have been cancelled -scroll to the bottom to learn what went into making this decision. If you were registered for camps you should have received an email from us with information on what to do next. If you haven’t received that email please contact us.
  • Camps will become Imago’s Backyard Adventures. Backyard Adventures will be week long experiences that campers do WITH Imago but at home.  These Adventures will get campers to really explore and know their yards and nearby natural areas. The Backyard Adventures will still feature the exploration, guidance, community and fun that make Imago camps special.

Imago’s Backyard Adventures:

  • Week-long experiences that provide the many components that make camp special but in your yard.
  • Campers will receive a mission kit with all the materials they’ll need for the week.
  • Imago counselors will be available to lead the groups, play group games and help campers individually and in small groups.
  • What Backyard Adventures are Not: Hours in front of a computer.
 Click here for information and registration about Backyard Adventures or contact us.

Contact us via email (camps@imagoearth.org) or phone (513-921-5124) to learn more.

Why We Canceled In Person Camps

We love summer camp and love getting our campers outside, away from screens and immersed in nature.

This was not an easy decision but one that we made after consulting several other organizations, the American Camp Association and following the best recommendations available from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Ohio.

Even though camps are allowed to open in the State of Ohio, they come with numerous restrictions that would have greatly affected the camp experience. Even with those restrictions in place, it is so hard to ask a child to wear a mask all day, or to be socially distant. As such, we couldn’t feel certain that even with restrictions that we could say that we were doing the right thing to stop the spread of the virus and more importantly, to keep campers, families, and our staff safe. 

We don’t take canceling lightly, and we are working hard to create an awesome experience with our Backyard Adventures. If you have questions or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out – we want to hear from you.