COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The school year in central Ohio is winding down with just weeks to go before summer break begins but there is still time to find camp opportunities for kids.
City of Columbus Recreation and Parks summer camps
Week-long themed camps are designed for children aged 6 to 12. Participants engage in various activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, science experiments and nature exploration.
Although these camps are very popular, some spaces are still open and a wait-list option is available. See details here.
Classroom Antics Tech Camps
Classroom Antics helps guide children in the transformation from tech consumers to tech creators, according to its website. Classes use beloved products such as LEGO, Minecraft, Roblox, VEX, and Scratch, designed for kids and teens ages 7 to 14.
Classroom Antics presents eight distinctive in-person enrichment programs for the summer camp season. Each STEAM program is carefully crafted for different age groups and scheduled at various times throughout the day.
Availability varies; some sessions are full, depending on each location. Details here.
Columbus Academy Summer Experience
Columbus Academy describes its “Summer Experience” as a summer filled with limitless possibilities, from the arts and sciences to athletics and outdoor adventures.
- Several options are still available for middle school students, fewer for grades 3-5, and limited spots remain for K-2 and pre-K kids. A waitlist option is available when programs are full.
- Throughout the summer, registration closes the Monday before the next camp week, so check back often to find specific openings. Details here.
Columbus Children’s Theatre full-day summer camps
According to Columbus Children’s Theatre, every week of the camp ensures students gain valuable onstage performance exposure and backstage production expertise in theatrical disciplines such as scenic design, costuming and beyond. Camp offerings cater to a wide range of ages, from toddlers to teens.
Most weeks still have availability. Details here.
Columbus College of Art & Design’s Creative Summer Workshops
A way for children, teenagers, and adults to unleash their creativity. CCAD notes that courses encompass art and design for young artists, including stop-motion animation, Manga and comics creation, digital art, and other creative pursuits.
Classes are typically held weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon for morning sessions, or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for afternoon sessions.
Enrollment details:
| Session Dates: | Click to Enroll Here | Registration Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1: June 2 – 6 | Enroll Here | Monday, May 19 |
| Week 2: June 9 –13 | Enroll Here | Monday, May 26 |
| Week 3: June 16 – 20 | Enroll Here | Monday, June 2 |
| Week 4: June 23 – 27 | Enroll Here | Monday, June 9 |
| Session Break | June 30-July 4 | |
| Week 5: July 7 – July 11 | Enroll Here | Monday, June 16 |
Franklin Park Conservatory summer camps
Engaging in themed activities, campers have the opportunity to discover the Conservatory and its numerous gardens. Sessions are separated by age, catering to children aged 3 to 8, with half- and full-day options.
Most weeks are full. However, there are cancellations. Parents can sign up on the waitlist for the best chance of finding a spot. Details here.
IDEAS Summer Camps for Boys & Girls – Columbus School for Girls
Crafted to serve as a classic day camp for Pre-K to 2nd grade and as a cutting-edge program centered on art, science, and technology for grades 3-8, this camp offers a unique and comprehensive summer camp experience.
Some classes are filling up, but many opportunities are still available. Details here.
Just Hoops
Just Hoops Summer Basketball Camps offer players of all experience levels a chance to have fun, grow and elevate their basketball skills. The camp is structured to ensure all athletes, from beginners to experienced players, learn, develop, and compete in an environment built for growth and enjoyment, fostering a love for basketball.
Located in Dublin and Lewis Center, Just Hoops has coeducational camps for 1st through 4th grades and 4th through 8th grades. Most camps are half-day morning camps from 9 a.m. to noon. Details here.
Ohio State University Camp Recky
Camp Recky welcomes both the Ohio State community and the broader Columbus community. By participating in sports and recreation, students develop self-confidence and acquire essential 21st-century skills, including initiative, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Designed for ages 6 to 13. Some spots are still available. See details here.
Metro Parks Summer Camps
Tailored for children to embrace their individuality, join in nature exploration and form new friendships each week. A committed and expert Camp Team ensures a secure environment for kids to embark on outdoor adventures, creating lasting memories and friendships that extend throughout a lifetime, Metro Parks notes in its camp description. Sections begin with ages 3 to 5 and top out with teens aged 13 to 16.
Some sessions are still open for registration, waitlist options are available. Details here.
Wellington Summer Program
The Wellington Summer Program offers children entering prekindergarten through grade 12 the chance to explore newfound talents, acquire essential skills, overcome challenges, and forge enduring friendships.
Register to see openings — a waitlist option is available when enrollment levels are met. Details here.
YMCA Summer Day Camp
Summer day camps cater to school-age children, focusing on fostering relationships, creating a sense of belonging, achieving success in new endeavors, preventing summer learning loss, spending quality time outdoors, and an understanding of the environment, the YMCA site states.
Tailored for youth entering 1st through 6th grade, these programs are facilitated by enthusiastic and caring staff, providing a blend of enjoyment, friendships, challenges, and positive experiences.
Openings are still available. See details here.
