What We Offer

YMCA Day Camps

Entering Grades 1–6
Summer just wouldn't be the same without the excitement and adventure of the YMCA Day Camp program. For nearly 30 years, central Ohio children have come together for a summer full of nature, water fun, games, cookouts, arts & crafts, and new friendships! In 2009, the spirit and tradition of YMCA Day Camp continues!
Metro Member—$105/week Program Member—$135/week
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Sports Camps and Clinics

Entering Grades 1–6
Just the camp for those who enjoy sports! Don’t miss a single week as you enjoy different, weekly sports themes. Campers will be divided by age and will experience age-appropriate training in the technical, fundamental and game situation aspects of each sport. These fun-filled camps will also allow campers to participate in other activities such as sports challenges, crafts, cookouts, guest presenters, contests, and group building activities.
Metro Member—$105/week Program Member—$135/week
Locations: Gahanna, Garver, Grove City, Hilliard, Hilltop, Liberty Township/Powell, North, Pickaway

Specialty Camps

Entering Grades 1–10 (varies with specific camps)
The YMCA of Central Ohio is pleased to offer a wide variety of specialty camps for campers of all ages. With a full range of activities, your young camper can do it all, under the careful supervision of our highly trained camp staff. More activities mean more fun! Locations

NEW - YMCA Performing Arts Summer Camp

The YMCA of Central Ohio, Lincoln Theatre and CAPA are pleased to present a collaborative partnership for the YMCA Performing Arts Summer Camp at the historic Lincoln Theatre. This unprecedented opportunity is funded through the generous support of OSU Hospital East. Through this sponsorship, over 500 central Ohio children, ages 6-12, are being given the opportunity to learn the history, techniques and basics of music, theatre and dance over 7 weeks. A special performance by the children is scheduled for August 13 at 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call the Eldon & Elsie Ward YMCA at 614-252-3166.
Lincoln Theatre Performing Arts Camp sponsored by OSU Hospital East
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TeenXtreme

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A whole catalogue of exciting activities designed especially for 7th–9th graders.

Every day of your week brings a new and different adventure, and each of the four TeenXtreme locations has its own palette of activities to choose from. One day you could be making jewelry and playing in a basketball tournament; the next you might find yourself on a trail in the woods, cooking up a gourmet lunch outdoors.

Locations: Hilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCA, Jerry L. Garver YMCA, Pontifical College Josephinum (Register through the North YMCA)

Camp Can Do

For children through young adult, age 6 -21 years of age
Camp Can Do is a summer day camp for children who have to intensive special needs. A lead counselor at each site is a teacher from our local school districts who work with children who have special needs.

How old does my child have to be?

Wondering if your campers it the right age for a particular camp? If they will be entering the grade listed in the coming school year then they’re good to go!
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American Camp Association Day Camps.
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