Summer Camp at the YMCA
The YMCA provides safe, high-quality, enriching experiences for all Central Ohio youth. For 30+ years, Central Ohio children have come together at the YMCA for summers of nature, swimming, games, cookouts, arts & crafts and new friends. Many locations offer weekly swimming at one of our local YMCA Centers and venture out on field trips to explore our community.
Our engaging, caring staff leads all programs, regularly demonstrates the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and helps children realize who they are and what they can achieve.
Our Programs
Summer Day Camp
For youth entering grades 1st - 6th
American Camp Association Accredited
YMCA Summer Day Camps ensure children have a great summer full of experiences centered around relationship building, belonging, achieving new things, stemming summer learning loss and spending most of their time outdoors getting to know their environment. Campers will participate in various activities, including outdoor exploration, sports & games, creative arts, STEM and swimming.
Locations
Summer Enrichment Camp
For youth; ages vary by program
Many Locations Step Up To Quality Rated
This full-day program divides children’s time to maximize learning and fun. Campers spend plenty of time outdoors and take breaks inside. They’ll participate in fun lessons, including science and art projects, reading, math, and historical and cultural enrichment. Child Care staff lead lessons from our star-rated Step Up To Quality Programming.
Locations
2025 Summer Camp Weeks
Your camper will participate in various activities. Most of our summer camps include outdoor exploration, sports & games, creative arts, STEM and swimming each week.
Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | June 2-6 |
| 2 | June 9-13 |
| 3 | June 16-20 (All programs closed on Thursday, June 19) |
| 4 | June 23-27 |
| 5 | June 30-July 2 (No Day Camp Thursday, July 3. No Day Camp or Summer Enrichment Camp Friday, July 4) |
| 6 | July 7-11 |
| 7 | July 14-18 |
| 8 | July 21-25 (Thursday, July 24 - Spirit Day Event) |
| 9 | July 28 -August 1 |
| 10 | August 4-8 |
| 11 | August 11-15 |
Belonging
Youth are respected and welcomed into a community where they can express their individuality.
Achievement
Youth build new skills, and their accomplishments are recognized.
Relationships
Youth form meaningful connections, promoting well-being and combating social isolation.
Core Values
Youth are guided by our Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Safety
Youth are protected from physical and emotional harm.
Inclusion
Youth receive equal access to opportunities and resources.
2,639
Children were cared for in our Summer Day Camp and Overnight Summer Camp programs in 2023 because learning life skills extends beyond the classroom.
The YMCA is the largest provider of child care locally, statewide and nationally.
44,000+
Children served annually in YMCA Youth Development programs that build social-emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, positivity, critical thinking and leadership skills.
Related Programs
Summer Teen Experience
For teens ages 11-17 in 6th-12th grades
Teens learn how to improve their leadership, innovation and relationship-building skills, navigate new experiences and establish healthy living habits.
Overnight Summer Camp at Camp Willson
For youth and teens ages 6-17
Our programs connect campers to nature and each other through shared outdoor experiences, such as boating on our private lake, tackling our climbing wall and making memories to last a lifetime.