Are you looking for the best summer camps in and around Columbus and Central Ohio? Plus find fun things to do with kids this summer? Macaroni KID has your back.
Summer camps in Columbus offer a great experience for children to gain independence, form unique friendships, and learn new skills.
Columbus summer camps for kids and teens offer opportunities that simply aren't available in most schools. Whether the summer camp is a day camp, a Columbus, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Bexley, Whitehall, Lewis Center (or beyond) neighborhood DIY camp, or a sleep-away camp, it allows for your child to immerse themselves in a whole different world. The Northeast Columbus area Macaroni KID is determined to provide you with some of the best places to take kids and teens in Columbus this summer for camps and entertainment.
This guide will be updated weekly throughout the summer so check back for new camps being added. Subscribing to our newsletter is the fastest way to get the most up-to-date information delivered directly to your inbox. Have a camp that you'd like listed in our guide and directory? Email heathers@macaronikid.com or submit your information HERE.
No matter what your summer plans are, we hope you find our 2024 Northeast Columbus Area Summer Camp and Fun Guide to be a great resource. Be sure to check back to the MacKID Summer Camp and Fun Guide all summer long for new camps for kids and teens in and around Columbus Ohio (including but not limited to: Columbus, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Bexley, Whitehall, Lewis Center and more) each week!
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8824 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH Read MoreScore big in 2024 at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
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Read MoreEvery summer, a magical experience takes place as old friends and new come together to form the Camp Hidden Meadows community in Bartow, WV. Hidden Meadows' four core values of Community, Confidence, Adventure and Respect create the perfect conditions for a summer filled with new friends and new adventures. This sleepaway camp offers 1- and 2-week options.
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Read MoreCamp Twin Creeks, located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives, and independence grows! During two weeks of traditional overnight camp, kids ages 7 to 16 will become a part of a lifelong community. By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.
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Read MoreLearning meets adventure at Fountain Valley School (FVS) Summer Session, where campers pursue their passions, build confidence, and make new friends. FVS’s secure, 1,100-acre campus is home to a three-story Art Barn, athletic complex with an indoor climbing wall and pool, and ample opportunities for academic exploration in the great outdoors.
Read MoreGoldfish Swim School’s unique Jump Start Clinics are swim classes designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. They’re a great way to introduce kids to fundamental water safety skills before taking a water-centric vacation. They’re perfect for school breaks or even for starting the journey to an Olympic gold medal.
765 Brooksedge Blvd, Westerville, OH Read MoreSummer Adventures Start Here at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center! June camps offer four weeks of half-day sessions for Pre-K and K-1. July camps offer two weeks of full-day sessions for 2nd-4th graders and 4th-6th graders respectively. Themes include Nature Explorers, Water Wonders, Audubon Artist, Aquatic Adventures, and Nature Adventurers. One-day mini summer camps are also offered and include Important Bird Area Kayak Tours and Avian Adventures.
505 West Whittier Street, Columbus, OH Read MoreDance Education Don Differently! A non-competitive movement education program that emphasizes collaboration, student creativity, inclusive community and a healthy body-positive approach to training with a growth mindset.
5080 N High Street , Columbus, OH Read MoreInspiring U offers both Sewing Camps and Art & Craft Camps. All are day camps that run 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sewing Camps are 2 days long, and Art & Craft Camps are 5 days long. Children bring their own lunches, snacks and water bottles. All supplies are included in both camps.
409 W. Main St., Westerville, OH Read MoreMercersburg Academy Summer Programs are all about fun!
Just a few hours' drive from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia in Mercersburg, PA, the beautiful Mercersburg Academy campus provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for summer learning, personal growth, and, most importantly, fun.
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54 S. High St, Dublin, OH Read MoreGet ready for a sizzle of excitement as Spanish for Niños brings the flavors of culture and cuisine to their Kids Cooking and More Summer Camp! From delicious dishes to language learning, it's a recipe for summer fun that'll leave your little ones hungry for more!
2000 Hard Road, Dublin, OH Read MoreThe Little Gym of Polaris, offers progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment to create opportunities for your child to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Our trained coaches nurture happy, confident kids through a range of classes like parent/child classes and gymnastics, plus fun extras like parties, camps, and more. We offer classes starting as early as 4 months and go up to 12 yrs.
8645 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH Read More
The YMCA of Central Ohio's accredited Day Camps provide safe, high-quality, and enriching experiences for all youth. We offer 17 locations across Central Ohio, all of which provide amazing summer adventures centered around relationship building, creating belonging, achieving new things, stemming summer learning loss and spending quality time outdoors. Our caring and engaging staff will lead campers through educational programs centered around STEM, art, sports, cooking, engineering and more!
Columbus, OH Read MoreYoung Chefs Academy seasonal cooking experiences deliver an immersive culinary adventure for the young chefs within our community, empowering budding chefs to grow in their knowledge of the culinary arts and self-confidence. Each day is filled with fun, hands-on adventures as we build upon new culinary skills and techniques. Our experienced staff is ready to deliver a well-rounded experience filled with culinary knowledge and fun! Seasonal camp adventures available year round...when school's out, we're open!
425 Beecher Rd, Columbus, OH Read MoreThurber Summer Writing Camp wants you to exercise the “write” side of your brain this summer! You’ll be involved with professional authors over five days filled with field trips and fun activities designed to develop every young writer’s talent.
77 Jefferson Ave., Columbus, OH Read MoreI'm Kelly, your new Macaroni Kid NE Columbus Publisher! Iโm a Columbus Native. I love to explore how much this city has to offer. Iโm thrilled that I am your local guide for these great adventures!
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