Summer is a time for teens to learn, develop and create.

At the Y, our Summer Teen Experience is designed to help young people improve their leadership skills, explore and create through innovation, navigate new experiences, establish healthy living habits and build positive relationships with their community.

Camp Schedule

Monday-Friday
10:00 am-4:00 pm  
 

Locations

Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA:
June 10th - August 9th (No Camp on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and No Camp on Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5 in observance of the Holiday.)

Address: 130 Woodland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
Map & Directions

Contact: Jazsmine Brown jazsmine.brown@ymcacolumbus.org
 

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Hilltop YMCA:
June 3rd - August 9th (No Camp on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and No Camp on Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5 in observance of the Holiday.)

Address: 2879 Valleyview Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
Map & Directions

Contact: Ross Baumer ross.baumer@ymcacolumbus.org
(614) 389-4565 (Camp Office)


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North YMCA:
June 3rd - August 9th (No Camp on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and No Camp on Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5 in observance of the Holiday.)

Address: 1640 Sandalwood Pl
Columbus, OH 43229
Map & Directions

Contact: Kyle Barrett kyle.barrett@ymcacolumbus.org
(614) 389-4565 (Camp Office)


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Our Goals for Teens

 

Achievement

Achievement  
Build skills to help your child accomplish their passions, talents and potential.  
 

Belonging

Belonging  
Create a sense of belonging where kids feel safe, respected and can express their individuality.  
 

Relationships

Relationships  
Grow friendships to demonstrate the role positive relationships play in the well-being of a child.  
 

Learning

Learning  
Foster excitement for learning through STEM, reading & other enrichment activities.  
 

Nature

Workforce Development  
Build job readiness skills by exposing youth to job and career opportunities and help them connect their long term goals with the educational and employment steps needed to achieve them. 

 

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Leadership    
Gain insight and understanding for personal leadership development and interpersonal communication skills

Innovation    
Explore emerging technologies and ideologies to improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills for today and the future

New Experiences    
Meet new people, step outside of comfort zones, develop confidence and hone personal interests while improving social and emotional aptitude

Community    
Establish positive relationships with peers, neighbors, stakeholders and the environment through project-based learning and volunteering

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