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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Choose from an exciting series featuring beginner sewing, trendy crafts, painting techniques, or kid-and-doll matching creations. Each day is packed with engaging activities like painting, crafting, and making personalized items.
Designed for ages 7+, camps run for five days with morning or afternoon sessions. Hosted at AR Workshop locations nationwide, space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Read More"Bookmark Farms Horse Lover's Day Camp is safe, fun and educational!
Half-day, Full-day and Junior camp sessions (for 4-6 year olds) available.
Longest running camp of its kind in central Ohio!"
8824 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH Read MoreWith 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
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.
Bartow, West Virginia
Read MoreWith nearly 200 acres in the cool Allegheny Mountains near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Camp Twin Creeks welcomes your camper to join its lifelong community of summer campers.
From arts and sports to water and adventure, Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives and independence grows! 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.
Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreWidely recognized across the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp, Falcon is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain a strong camping experience---and have a great time!
Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented mature staff, and a wide variety of activities. Our 1:4 staff/camper ratio enables us to give each Falcon camper the individual attention necessary to ensure a summer of fun and learning. Falcon counselors average five years of “Falcon experience” as campers and staff. Falcon is accredited by the American Camp Association under a set of over 300 standards emphasizing health, safety, and program quality.
Carrollton, Ohio
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 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 MoreLabel Daddy provides premium, peel and stick, customized, and washable labels to keep personal items organized and out of the Lost and Found — perfect for summer camp and beyond.
Read MoreDesserts From Around the World!
Voted #1 theme request by last year’s campers
54 S. High St, Dublin, OH Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
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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