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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: Gold
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 | ||
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| 1 | June 2-6 | No program |
| 2 | June 9-13 | Unity |
| 3 | June 16-20 (No Camp Thursday, June 19) | Super Hero |
| 4 | June 23-27 | Prehistoric Adventure |
| 5 | June 30-July 2 (No Camp Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4) | Celebrations Around the World |
| 6 | July 7-11 | Wild at Art |
| 7 | July 14-18 | Life Size Games |
| 8 | July 21-25 | Water, Water Everywhere |
| 9 | July 28-August 1 | Engineering Zone |
Hours | |
|---|---|
| Camp Day | 7:00 am-6:00 pm |
Weekly Rates | |
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| Full Week: 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | |
| Member | $230 |
| Non-member | $255 |
| Prorated Holiday Week 3: 4 Days Week of June 16-20 Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday No Camp Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth) | |
| Member | $184 |
| Non-member | $204 |
| Prorated Holiday Week 5: 3 Days Week of June 30-July 2 Open Monday-Wednesday No Camp Thursday, July 3 or Friday, July 4 (Independence Day) | |
| Member | $138 |
| Non-member | $153 |
Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC)
This location accepts publicly funded childcare (PFCC) subsidy payments from ODJFS. Weekly co-payments must be paid before each week. In addition to co-pays, parents or guardians must consistently check in and out of the ODJFS TAP system. Please comply with these state-mandated requirements to avoid removal from the program.
Location & Registration
Harmon Elementary School
1861 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Map & Directions
Camp Office Phone: 614-389-4565
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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