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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.
Camp Calendar | ||
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| Week | Dates | Theme |
| 1 | June 1-5 | Games, Games, Games |
| 2 | June 8-12 | Superhero Training Camp |
| 3 | June 15-18 (All programs are closed on Friday, June 19) | Superhero Training Camp |
| 4 | June 22-26 | Splish, Splash! |
| 5 | June 29- July 2 (All programs are closed on Friday, July 3) | Magic and Mystery |
| 6 | July 6-10 | Talent Takeover |
| 7 | July 13-17 | Epic Eras |
| 8 | July 20-24 | Y Spirit Week |
| 9 | July 27-31 | Y-Olympics |
| 10 | August 3-7 | Sports of all Sorts |
| 11 | August 10-14 | Camp Rewind |
Hours | |
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| Camp Day | 7:00 am-6:00 pm |
Weekly Rates | |
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| Weeks: June 1-August 14 Full Week: 4-5 Days (Mon-Fri) *See Prorated for Holiday Weeks | |
| Member | $240 |
| Non-member | $270 |
| Part-time: 1-3 Days Choose your camp days during the week. | |
| Member | $170 |
| Non-member | $190 |
| Prorated applies to Full week ONLY Holiday Weeks 3 & 5: 4 Days Week of June 15-18 Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday No Camp June 19 (Juneteenth) Week of June 29- July 2 Open Monday-Thursday No Camp July 4 (Independence Day) | |
| Member | $192 |
| Non-member | $216 |
Location & Registration
Buckeye Valley West Elementary
4340 State Route 257 S. Ostrander, Ohio 43061
Map & Directions
Phone: (740) 203-3051
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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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