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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 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.
Camp Calendar | ||
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| Week | Dates | Theme |
| 1 | June 1-5 | Building summer-long Friendships |
| 2 | June 8-12 | The Great Outdoors |
| 3 | June 15-18 | Laui Week |
| 4 | June 22-26 | Camps got Talent |
| 5 | June 29-July 2 | Magic Mystery / Mad scientist |
| 6 | July 6-10 | Passport to Adventure |
| 7 | July 13-17 | Splish Splash |
| 8 | July 20-24 | *No camp |
| 9 | July 27-31 | Space Week |
| 10 | August 3-7 | Lights Camera Action |
| 11 | August 10-14 | Sports of all sorts |
Hours | |
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| Camp Day | 8:00 am-4:00 pm |
Weekly Rates | |
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| Full Week: 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | |
| Member | $240 |
| Non-member | $270 |
| Short Weeks Week 3: Monday-Thursday No camp Friday in honor of Juneteenth Holiday | |
| Member | $192 |
| Non-member | $216 |
| Short Weeks Week 5: Monday-Thursday No camp Friday, in honor of Independence Day | |
| Member | $192 |
| Non-member | $216 |
Location & Registration
Jerry L. Garver YMCA
Grace Fellowship Church
449 Refugee Rd Pickerington, OH 43147
Map & Directions
Phone: (614) 389-4556
Email Camp
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, 2026. 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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Overnight Summer Camp at Camp Willson
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Swim Lessons
For all ages
YMCA swim lessons teach valuable skills in a fun, safe environment. Small class sizes, grouped by age and ability, help students learn to swim while building confidence and making new friends.