Student Fun Ideas
Shores & Islands Ohio welcomes student groups to learn and play. Add a fun activity to any itinerary! Students will create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it is a senior trip or a reward for a year well done, the Shores & Islands Ohio groups team is here to help make your trip educational and fun!
Areas to explore:
Marblehead
The Erie Social Shuffleboard Club & Bar
5686 E. Harbor Rd. (SR 163), Marblehead
419.967.9191, facebook.com/ErieSocial
Six full shuffleboard courts, two tabletop shuffleboards, dartboards, and other fun games for all ages. Will host private events with advanced notice, call for details.
Port Clinton
African Safari Wildlife Park267 Lightner Rd. (off SR 163), Port Clinton
419.732.3606, 800.521.2660
Feed giraffes, zebras, bison, and more from your vehicle. Visit the Walk-Thru Safari to see more exotic wildlife and educational programs. Visit the gift shop, snack bar, and ice cream shop.
280 S.E. Catawba Rd. (SR 53), Port Clinton
419.732.2020
Enjoy go-karts, bumper boats, gemstone and fossil mining, and Lighthouse Links Miniature Golf Course with 18-holes of family fun. On-site restaurant and shelter available for rent.
311 Buckeye Blvd., Port Clinton
419.734.1001
Bowling and entertainment center offering automatic scoring, bumpers, handicapped ramps, full-service pro shop, arcade, laser tag, and full-service bar and pizza.
Put-in-Bay
Kimberly’s Carousel160 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay
One of the country’s oldest original carousels, built in 1917 with original wooden horses and “Petey the Perch.”
Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center
979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2283
Enjoy a descent into Perry’s Cave, view butterflies in the Butterfly House, take part in gemstone mining, find the exit in Fort aMaze’n, and play a round of miniature golf at War of 18 Holes.
Sandusky
Cedar Point Amusement Park1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky
419.627.2350
Cedar Point is A Place Like No Other™. Cedar Point is home to 70 rides, including exhilarating roller coasters like Steel Vengeance® and Millennium Force®, events and festivals, spectacular live shows, and diverse overnight accommodations.
3319 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky
419.626.4467
An indoor multi-attraction family entertainment center. Features bounce houses, arcade, virtual reality, haunted house, roller skating, play area, mini golf, motion theater, laser maze, and an escape room.
Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises
at Jackson St. Pier, 109 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky
419.625.9692
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Erie aboard the Goodtime I. Offering a variety of cruises to Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay; as well as dinner, sunset, and party cruises on Lake Erie.
3020 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky
419.625.9935
Miniature golf, bumper boats, Radical Raceway, and The Big Track. Round out your fun in the air-conditioned arcade. Attractions sold separately or purchase a discounted Do-All-Deal.
4600 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky
419-609-6000,
Excitement abounds when you encounter Wiley Wolf and friends in this North Woods-themed, indoor water park resort designed to bring joy to families! Activities and attractions include a 24-hour arcade, Build-A-Bear™, MagiQuest adventure, Ten Paw Bowling Alley and Oliver’s Sluice Mining. Seasonal rotation of kids’ activities all day long with a nightly dance party!
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
7000 Kalahari Dr. (off US 250), Sandusky
419.433.7200, 877.525.2427
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is the Midwest’s largest indoor water park and the area’s largest convention center. Featuring an exciting mix of rides, slides, and adventures, it’s an incredible time for the whole family. From the amazing indoor and outdoor water park to the thrilling Safari Outdoor Adventure Park, there is an array of attractions for guests of all ages. Plus, with amenities such as Spa Kalahari and Salon, exceptional dining options, and other amenities like The Big Game Room, which is equipped with a mega-arcade, escape rooms, virtual reality, laser tag, mini-bowling, and much more, Kalahari goes beyond your expectations.
Lagoon Deer Park1502 Martins Point Rd. (SR 269), Sandusky
419.684.5701
Walk-thru petting zoo with over 200 animals, gift shop, and stocked fishing lakes. More than 75 babies are born each year.
in Sandusky Mall,
4314 Milan Rd. (US 250), Ste 400, Sandusky
419.541.2131
Tilt Studio is an action-packed family fun center with attractions like black light laser tag, Break Dance amusement ride, black light mini golf, mini bowling, and over 150+ arcade and video games, pinball, and virtual reality! Tilt Studio has party rooms for group gatherings and can accommodate your event with packages designed to fit your budget.
2097 Cleveland Rd. (US 6), Sandusky
419-626-2413,
Twin Star, Sandusky specializes in kids’ fun and pride themselves in being a secure, kid-friendly bowling alley which accommodates all types of youth groups and sizes. We are happy to personally work with you and your group to create a fun and memorable event.
Vermilion
at Captain’s Corner Marina, 55 W. River Rd., Vermilion
440-967-5292,
West River Paddle Sports is waiting to provide the water lovers of the world with the opportunity to engage in unforgettable adventures along the Lake Erie Shoreline and Vermilion River Watershed. Whether you are looking to cruise at your own pace, hone in some skills, or learn something new with our informative team… we have got you covered.
Oberlin
14240 Baird Rd., Oberlin
440-965-5551,
The 30-acre property, located just outside of Oberlin, Ohio, is a wonderful place to disconnect from the everyday. Common Ground’s youth programs help young people build essential life skills, grow as leaders, and work together effectively — all through fun, hands-on experiences in a dynamic outdoor setting.
