The Sandbox for Kids

Dino Dig Day One! It was a day of exploration, discovery and fun! So many little explorers visited us today! We can’t wait to see more excited little faces tomorrow.

We're so honored to be included in this roundup of toddler-friendly fun around Toledo!

One of the things we love most about The Sandbox is creating a space where little ones can explore, imagine, create, and play while caregivers can relax, connect, and enjoy a moment of calm.

If you're looking for a place to beat the heat, make a rainy day special, or simply let your child dive into open-ended play, we'd love to welcome you to The Sandbox.

Thank you for thinking of us and supporting local family businesses. Be sure to check out the full list for even more great ways to make summer memories with your little ones!

Sponsor Spotlight: Thank You, Learning Express Toys of Sylvania, OH!

We're so grateful to our friends at Learning Express Toys for helping make Summer Camp at The Sandbox even more accessible for local families.

Thanks to their generous sponsorship, more children will have the opportunity to experience the creativity, connection, and fun that our summer camps have to offer.

If you've never visited Learning Express, they're a locally loved toy store known for their carefully curated selection of educational toys, sensory items, crafts, games, books, fidgets, and unique gifts for kids of all ages. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, holiday, special milestone, or just because, their team always goes above and beyond to help you find something perfect.

We love partnering with businesses that share our passion for play, learning, imagination, and supporting children in our community.

Please join us in thanking Learning Express for investing in local families and helping create meaningful summer memories for our campers!

Be sure to stop by, shop local, and show them some love!

💙💛 Thank you to the YMCA for choosing The Sandbox for Kids as your summer camp destination. See you again tomorrow! 🪣 🪏

🦖 DIG ALERT! 🦖

The dinosaurs have officially taken over The Sandbox this weekend!

Join us for The Great Dino Dig, where little paleontologists can search for hidden treasures, uncover prehistoric surprises, create a dinosaur-themed craft, and take home a special dino find of their own.

Between all the digging, exploring, and imaginative play, it's the perfect way to kick off summer fun with the kids.

📅 Friday & Saturday
🦕 All-day event
🎟️ $15 first child | $12 additional children.

No reservations needed—just bring your favorite dinosaur enthusiast and get ready to dig! 🦴

We're kicking off our sponsor spotlight series by recognizing one of the incredible businesses that helped make our Summer Day Camps possible— Enterprises!

Based right here in Toledo, Kripke Enterprises is a leading non-ferrous metal brokerage known for its commitment to customer service, competitive pricing, logistics expertise, and industry-leading reputation. While their work may look very different from a children's playspace, their investment in local families and community programs helps create opportunities for kids to learn, play, and make memories all summer long.

We are so grateful for Kripke Enterprises' support and partnership. Their sponsorship helped us expand access to camp experiences for local families, and we're proud to shine a spotlight on a company that believes in giving back to the community it serves.

Thank you, Kripke Enterprises, for helping make summer a little brighter for our Sandbox families!

We have had so much fun at camp the past few days, creating our snacks, ocean scenes and playdoh art while listening to ocean sounds.