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Discover Summer Camp Fun at the YMCA
For youth entering grades 1st - 6th
YMCA Summer Day Camps empower youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, realizing and celebrating achievement and cultivating positive relationships through engaging sports, games and creative arts.
We Provide Safe, High-Quality And Enriching Experiences For All Youth
Campers spend most of their summer being active outdoors, developing social skills and learning life-long skills like teamwork and problem-solving. Field trips around Central Ohio and swimming time in our indoor pool are sure to keep your child excited to come back to camp week after week! Our program helps youth minimize summer learning loss and makes learning fun with engaging STEM activities.
Our high-quality YMCA camp counselors, who are role models for our Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, ensure the safety and inclusion of each camper.
ACA Accredited
YMCA Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which means we meet or exceed the ACA's standards for camp operation, program quality and health and camper health and safety.
Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 2-6 | |
| 2 | June 9-13 | |
| 3 | June 16-20 (No Camp Thursday, June 19) | |
| 4 | June 23-27 | |
| 5 | June 30-July 2 (No Camp Thursday, July 3 or Friday, July 4) | |
| 6 | July 7-11 | |
| 7 | July 14-18 | |
| 8 | July 21-25 | |
| 9 | July 28-August 1 | |
| 10 | August 4-8 | |
Hours | |
|---|---|
| Camp Day | 8:00 am-4:00 pm |
| AM Camp+ We offer optional before-camp care so campers can arrive early. AM Camp+ is an add-on available with full-day registration. | 7:00-8:00 am |
| PM Camp+ We offer optional after-camp care so campers can stay later. PM Camp+ is an add-on available with full-day registration. | 4:00-6:00 pm |
Weekly Rates | |
|---|---|
| Full Week: 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | |
| Member | $230 |
| Non-member | $260 |
| AM Camp+ | $30 |
| PM Camp+ | $45 |
| 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 | $208 |
| AM Camp+ | $24 |
| PM Camp+ | $36 |
| Prorated Holiday Week 5: 3 Days Week of June 30-July 2 Open Monday-Wednesday No Camp Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day) | |
| Member | $138 |
| Non-member | $156 |
| AM Camp+ | $18 |
| PM Camp+ | $27 |
Location & Registration
Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA
130 Woodland Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43203
Map & Directions
Camp Office Phone: 614-252-3166
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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Summer Teen Experience
For teens ages 11-17 in 6th-12th grades
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Swim Lessons
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Youth Sports
For youth and teens ages 3-17
The YMCA nurtures the potential of every youth through holistic sports programs that focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and positive character development.