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Exciting, Educational Summer Adventures
For youth entering grades K-6th
YMCA Summer Enrichment Camps empower youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, realizing and celebrating achievement and cultivating positive relationships through engaging themed activities.
Our program helps youth minimize summer learning loss through our star-rated Step Up To Quality Programming, which features science and art projects, reading, math and historical and cultural enrichment. Campers spend plenty of time exploring the great outdoors and enjoy exciting field trips around Central Ohio.
Our high-quality YMCA Child Care staff leads our camp, role models our core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility) and ensures the safety and inclusion of each camper.
Step Up To Quality Rated: Silver
Our Summer Enrichment Camp program is quality-rated through the state of Ohio’s Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) programming system, which means we exceed basic licensing standards, signifying a higher level of quality care for children by meeting specific criteria for learning environments, staff training and curriculum development.
Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 2-6 | Prehistoric Adventures |
| 2 | June 9-13 | Under the Microscope |
| 3 | June 16-20 (No Camp Thursday, June 19) | Summer Sports Week |
| 4 | June 23-27 | World Traveler |
| 5 | June 30-July 3 (No Camp Friday, July 4) | Wild Arts |
| 6 | July 7-11 | Food Science Week |
| 7 | July 14-18 | Construction Zone |
| 8 | July 21-25 | Spirit Week |
| 9 | July 28-August 1 | Splish Splash |
| 10 | August 4-8 | Marvel and Disney week |
Hours | |
|---|---|
| Camp Day | 7:00 am-6:00 pm |
Weekly Rates | |
|---|---|
| Full Week: 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | |
| Member | $230 |
| Non-member | $260 |
| Part-time: 1-3 Days Choose your camp days during the week. | |
| Member | $170 |
| Non-member | $190 |
| Prorated Holiday Weeks 3 & 5: 4 Days Week of June 16-20 Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday No Camp Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth) Week of June 30-July 2 Open Monday-Thursday No Camp Friday, July 4 (Independence Day) | |
| Member | $184 |
| Non-member | $208 |
Location & Registration
Buckeye Valley West Elementary
4340 State Route 257 S. Ostrander, Ohio 43061
Map & Directions
Camp Office Phone: 740-203-3051
YMCA Financial Assistance
Scholarships or financial assistance are available for summer camp. Contact your local YMCA Center or download an application from our website. Requests should be made by April 15, 2025. Funding may be limited, so it is to your advantage to apply early. Families applying for YMCA Financial Assistance are asked to submit a denial letter from ODJFS.
Financial Assistance
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.
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