Common Ground
Private
Common Ground is a nonprofit outdoor-education center on 30 acres in Oberlin running full-day summer day camps (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) across eight weeks. Earth Camp serves ages 6-13 with weekly environmental themes, hiking, art and music; Adventure Camp (ages 10-13) adds ziplining, tree climbing and a high ropes course; and a Teen Leadership Camp serves ages 14-15. About 70% of campers attend with financial assistance.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Common Ground directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Hank HeilmannI chose to celebrate my 75th birthday ziplining at Common Ground in Oberlin. It was a fantastic experience! Our tour guides Jackson and Jared were thorough about our training and safety. They joked and laughed with us while answering our questions and sharing tidbits of nature and the campground's history. Several family members enjoyed the Canopy Tour with me which made it an ideal choice. I recommend the experience to anyone!!
★★★★★Cassandra GilbertWent here for a preschool field trip. It was nice. They took them on a little hike. They explained what kind of animals lived there. The instructor was very friendly. She included every child when they had a question and answer.
★★★★★Shellie KearseyThe firewalk is a truly amazing, transformation experience to help you face your fears. Lovely setting in peaceful surroundings. Dave Tuscany is simply wonderful.
★★★★★Kayla PetoskeyI absolutely love common grounds not only are the girls friendly but they actually care it was one of the funnest Zipline courses I’ve ever been to (this being the only one) with beautiful views and they even take pictures throughout your tour you can also have family members walk the path and take pictures of you also but the best part about the whole thing is is you’re paying for a child to go to camp which I think is amazing! If I’m ever in Ohio again I’ll be doing it again!
★★★★★Kara LeannThe only experience I've ever had zip lining and don't even want to go anywhere else! Zip lining with Common Ground was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Their high ropes course 20 ft above ground doesn't sound too intimidating until you get up there! Take a few steps out and expand your comfort zone! Such beautiful scenery.. You will learn a lot about yourself and others while doing Low Ropes and Adventure Challenge... Team building activities and self discovery.. they also provide an informational and hands-on Earth Camp for kids during the summer!! Common Ground really cares about their environment, employees and their customers. I recommend this place to anyone wanting a great life experience- there is something here for everyone!