As the school year in central Ohio comes to a close, there are still opportunities for summer camps available for children.
City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Summer Camps
These week-long themed camps are designed for children ages 6 to 12, offering activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, science experiments, and nature exploration. While popular, some spots remain open with a waitlist option. More details are available online.
Classroom Antics Tech Camps
According to its website, Classroom Antics guides children from tech consumers to tech creators using products like LEGO, Minecraft, Roblox, VEX, and Scratch for ages 7 to 14. The camp offers eight distinctive in-person STEAM programs with different schedules. Availability varies by location. Additional information can be found online.
Columbus Academy Summer Experience
Described as a summer of limitless possibilities, this camp offers arts, sciences, athletics, and outdoor adventures. Middle school students have several options, with fewer spots for grades 3-5, and limited availability for K-2 and pre-K. A waitlist is available, and registration closes the Monday before each camp week. More details are online.
Columbus Children’s Theatre Full-Day Summer Camps
These camps provide onstage performance exposure and backstage production training in various theatrical disciplines for a wide range of ages. Most weeks still have availability. Further information is available online.
Columbus College of Art & Design’s Creative Summer Workshops
These workshops are for children, teenagers, and adults to explore creativity through art and design, including animation, Manga, comics, and digital art. Classes are held weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Details can be found online.
Franklin Park Conservatory Summer Camps
Camps offer themed activities for ages 3 to 8, with both half- and full-day options. Most weeks are full, but cancellations occur. Parents can join a waitlist for openings. More information is available online.
IDEAS Summer Camps for Boys & Girls – Columbus School for Girls
This camp provides a day camp experience for Pre-K to 2nd grade and a program focused on art, science, and technology for grades 3-8. Some classes are filling up, but many opportunities remain. Additional details are online.
Just Hoops Summer Basketball Camps
These camps cater to players of all skill levels, offering a structured environment for learning and competition. Located in Dublin and Lewis Center, camps are for grades 1-8, with most sessions held from 9 a.m. to noon. More details are available online.
Ohio State University Camp Recky
Open to the Ohio State and Columbus communities, Camp Recky focuses on sports and recreation for ages 6 to 13, promoting self-confidence and essential skills. Some spots are still available. Further information can be found online.
Metro Parks Summer Camps
These camps emphasize individuality, nature exploration, and friendship for ages 3 to 16. Some sessions are open for registration, with waitlists available. Details are online.
Wellington Summer Program
Open to children entering prekindergarten through grade 12, this program offers skill development and friendship building. Registration is open, and a waitlist is available when full. More details are available online.
YMCA Summer Day Camp
These camps focus on relationships, belonging, success, and outdoor fun for children entering 1st through 6th grade. Spots are still available. Additional information can be found online.
