It’s hard to believe, but NOW is the time to start the planning process and register for Columbus summer camps. So to help in your planning, we’ve partnered with a ton of wonderful businesses that are highlighted in this guide with detailed listings. Columbus offers a wide range of enriching experiences for our children, perfect for a variety of ages and interest levels. We are so excited to share this valuable resource with you. Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to ensure you see all of the camp offerings!
Lewis Center Facility
8612 Owenfield Drive, Powell OH
Dublin Facility
8500 Warner Rd, Plain City OH
Our Summer Camps offer players of all experience levels a chance to have fun, grow, and elevate their basketball skillset. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced player for your age, our camps are structured to ensure every athlete is learning, developing, and competing in an environment built for growth and enjoyment.
At Just Hoops, we believe that fun is essential to fostering a love for basketball. When players enjoy the game, they naturally develop the drive to improve—a philosophy at the core of our program.
What to Expect:
Learn: Gain knowledge from experienced and passionate coaches who love teaching the game.
Develop: Sharpen your game through skill-focused drills and repetition.
Compete: Test your abilities in competitions and live play scenarios like 1v1 and 3v3.
This summer, embrace the journey because the reward is in the experience.
Camp Days/Times:
Location: We have two locations in Central Ohio: Dublin and Lewis Center. Both facilities are offering unique camp schedules starting June 9th and running right up to the start of the school year.
Dates: Camps are available in 2-day sessions, either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday. Sign up for both sessions in the same week to create a 4-day camp experience! Camps start June 9th and run right up to the start of the school year.
Times: 4th-8th Grade Camps: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1st-4th Grade Camps: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
8185 Business Way
Plain City, OH 43064
Elevate your child’s summer with Integrity Adventures, the ultimate camp experience for children aged 3-11. Running from June to August, families can enroll campers weekly for a diverse exploration of captivating themes. Set in a premiere 65,000 sq ft facility, this camp seamlessly blends fun, education, and physical activity, offering indoor and outdoor adventures. From recreational sports to creative crafts and group activities, every day is a discovery fostering confidence, friendships, and new interests in a safe and encouraging environment.
Camp is offered for ages 3-11 years in Half-Day or Full-Day options, with extended care available for families with busy schedules. Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount, expiring March 15th, and explore our multiple-week discounts for even more savings!
Camp Days/Times:
Week 1: June 2-6︱Week 2: June 9-13︱Week 3: June 16-20︱Week 4: June 23-27︱Week 5: July 7-11︱Week 6: July 14-18︱Week 7: July 21-25︱Week 8: July 28-Aug 1︱Week 9: August 4-8
Ages 3-11 Years ︱Half-Day (9:00am- 1:00pm)︱ Full day (9:00am-4:00PM)
Day Camp: School-Aged Children (Monday-Friday) ︱ Preschool-Aged Children (Monday-Wednesday)
Extended Care is offered with Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up!
Columbus College of Art & Design
112 Cleveland Ave.
Bring out your creative side in CCAD’s Creative Summer Workshops! These workshops offer the perfect way for kids, teens, and adults to explore art and design in a fun, engaging environment with instructors who are art and education professionals.
For younger students, workshops like Young Artists Getting Started introduces kids to a variety of materials and making methods that combines learning and play. Tweens and teens may enjoy creating their own characters for cartoons or graphic novels in classes like Character Design or Art & Storytelling. Youth of all ages can flex their art and science sides through our STEAM Summer Series, which includes classes such as Insect Art, Cosmic Creativity, and FabLab Exploration. Adults can refine their skills in subject like oil painting. And these are just a few of the DOZENS of fun and creative opportunities available through Creative Summer Workshops!
Registration opens Monday, February 3 and runs through May. Scholarships are available and the deadline to apply is Monday, May 12.
Camp Dates
Columbus College of Art & Design
June 1 – July 11
Morning session 9am-12pm
Afternoon session 1:30-4:30pm
Lunchtime childcare is available for an additional cost, and students must bring their own meals.
Broadway2LA is the Premiere Acting Studio in Ohio! We offer a variety of Summer Acting Camps where students will experience what it is like to act in Hollywood & on Broadway [“Broadway2LA” Camp], use their imagination [“Friday Night Live” Improv Camp] and create a film from the ground up [“Project Green Light” Camp]! Each acting camp is designed for all skill levels and ends with the “Broadway2LA Talent Agency Showcase” where kids & teens get to perform for family, friends, and industry professionals (Talent Agents/ Casting Directors).
Highlights Include:
1. T-shirts- Customized “Broadway2LA Summer Acting Camp-2025”
2. Craft of Acting- Learn the basics of acting in theater, film, TV, and commercials.
3. The Art of Improvisation- Learn the art of improvisation which can be used in theater, film, TV, and commercials.
4. Film Making- Learn how to act and direct in your very own movie.
5. Life Skills: Campers will increase their confidence, raise their self-esteem and perform in front of a live audience at the showcase.
6.“Talent Agency/ Casting Director Showcase”- Perform for our industry professionals (one industry guest per showcase).
7. Instruction- 30 hours of camp instruction.
Camp Dates/Times/Ages:
Camp #1
“Broadway2LA” Acting Camp
Ages: Kids, 8- 12 years old/Teens, 13 – 17 years old
Camp Dates: June 16- June 20 (Monday- Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Camp #2
“Friday Night Live” Improv Camp
Ages: Kids, 8- 12 years old/Teens, 13- 17 years old
Camp Dates: June 23 – June 27 (Monday- Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Camp #3
“Project Green Light” Camp
Ages: 12 – 17 years old
Camp Dates: July 7 – July 11 (Monday- Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Camp #4
“Broadway2LA” Acting Camp
Ages: Kids, 8- 12 years old/Teens, 13 – 17 years old
Camp Dates: July 14 – July 18 (Monday- Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Camp #5
“Friday Night Live” Improv Camp
Ages: Kids, 8- 12 years old/Teens, 13- 17 years old
Camp Dates: July 21 – July 25 (Monday- Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Three Locations
The Top Choice for STEAM SUMMER CAMPS in COLUMBUS, OHIO!
GRADES: PK-7
At Club SciKidz Columbus we believe in the power of education to shape the future, and our mission is to inspire and educate the next generation of innovators. Our programs are meticulously designed by a team of expert educators who understand the importance of hands-on learning. Our dedicated team of instructors are not just educators; they are passionate about science and technology. Whether your child dreams of becoming a future biologist, engineer, or astronomer, we have a program that can spark their passion.
Have your child’s BIRTHDAY coming up? Club SciKidz Columbus has the BEST SCIENCE BIRTHDAY PARTIES in Columbus.
Our other offerings include Science Assemblies at schools and Science After School Programs. Please visit our website, call or email us for more information.
USE COUPON CODE SCIENCE25 FOR $25 OFF ANY CAMP
Camp Days and Times:
1. St Patrick’s Episcopal Church
7121 Muirfield Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
DATES: Weeks of June 9, June 16, June 23 and July 7
CAMPS : Jurrasic, Grossology, American Doll Adventures, Advanced Lego with Spike, Mini Medical school, Beginning Minecraft, Junior Physician
Great Masters, Little Scientist, Junior Scientist, Junior Robot Engineer, Robot Engineer, Little engineer, Junior Space Explorer, Marvel movie maker and Nintendo lab.
2. Orange Friends Church
3467 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
DATES: Weeks of July 21, July 28 and August 4
CAMPS : Little Space Explorer, Makebot Robotics, Junior Scientist, Forensic Detectives, Little Robot Engineer, Sea Adventures,
Pokemon Professors, Wizarding World, Jurassic, 3D Creator, Jr. Paleontologist and Crazy Contraptions.
3. New Albany United Methodist Church
20 Third St, New Albany, OH 43054
DATES: Weeks of July 14 and August 11
CAMPS : Little Maker, Lego 2.0 w/Scratch, Junior Entomologist, Emergency Vet, Little Robot Engineer, Junior Robot Engineer, Junior Physician and Robot Engineer.
1299 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220
Unleash your creativity and express yourself through a variety of fun and engaging art forms. This hands-on class encourages imagination and artistic development as you work with different mediums, including molding clay to create unique sculptures, painting ceramics, and decorating clay creations with vibrant glaze paints. You will also explore the world of painting on wood and canvas, experimenting with different styles and techniques. To add an extra splash of color, students learn the art of tie-dying shirts, creating your own wearable works of art. Throughout the course, children develop their artistic skills, gain confidence in their abilities, and have a blast bringing their ideas to life!
Camp Days and Times:
Go to the first date on our calendar of the experience you are interested in to register.
June 11th, June 18th, June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th and July 16th at 3:30 to 4:30.
or
June 12th, June 19th, June 26th, July 3rd, July 10th and July 17th at 1:30 to 2:30.
Schiller Park (German Village)
The Globe School returns to Schiller Park to offer theatre camps at every learning level. Facilitated by a variety of expert ATC artist educators, campers will experience multiple aspects of what goes into putting on a show from acting, improv, musical theatre, play and character creation, costume and scenic design, sketch comedy, and more!
Camp Dates:
June 2-6, 1:30 – 5pm: Acting Basics (Middle School)
June 9-13, 9am – 12:30pm: Lords and Ladies (Elementary School)
June 9-13, 1:30 – 5pm: Acting Basics (High School)
June 16-19, 1:30 – 5pm, June 20, 6 – 11pm: Behind the Scenes – Midsummer (High School)
June 23-27, 9am – 12:30pm: Acting Fairy Tales (Elementary School)
June 23-27, 1:30 – 5pm: Intro to Acting Shakespeare (Middle School)
July 7-11, 9am – 12:30pm: Discover Shakespeare (Elementary School)
July 7-11, 1:30 – 5pm: Acting Shakespeare (High School)
July 14-17, 1:30 – 5pm, July 18, 6 – 11pm: Behind the Scenes – Shane (High School)
July 21-25, 9am – 12:30pm: Discover Musical Theatre (Elementary School)
July 21-25, 1:30 – 5pm: Intro to Musical Theatre (Middle School)
July 28 – August 1, 9am – 12:30pm: Intro to Improv (Middle School)
July 28 – August 1, 1:30 – 5pm: Friday Night Live – Sketch Comedy (High School)
August 4-8, 9am – 12:30pm: Heroes & Villains (Elementary School)
August 4-8, 1:30 – 5pm: New Play Creation (Middle School)
August 11-14, 1:30 – 5pm, August 15, 6 – 11pm: Behind the Scenes – Monsters (Middle School)
10336 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
Powell’s Best Summer Camp Enrollment Open Now!
Attention Parents of Powell!
We are thrilled to announce that enrollments for our AWESOME Summer Camp are now open! Hurry, as this camp sells out every year!
Why Choose KSM Youth Sports Summer Camp?
Unmatched Experience: Your child is guaranteed to have an AMAZING Summer Camp Experience!
Diverse Activities: Check out the AWESOME activities included in our Summer Camp:
Martial Arts! 
Hip-Hop Dance! 
Cheerleading! 
Tumbling! 
Arts & Crafts! 
Indoor Sports! 
Outdoor Sports! 
And Much More!
Love for Sports: Is your child a sports enthusiast? Our camp offers a variety of AWESOME sports activities!
Fun & Safe Environment: We prioritize creating a FUN & SAFE Bully-Free Environment for every child.
Do you want your child to have an AMAZING Summer Camp Experience?
YES!
Do you want your child to participate in a ton of AWESOME Sports?
YES!
Do you want your child to be in a FUN & SAFE Bully-Free Environment?
YES!
If you answered “YES!” to these questions, join other parents who have chosen Powell’s Summer Camp for their kids! 
Our Summer Camp is selling out faster than expected! Visit our website now to discover all about our AWESOME Summer Camp and receive a coupon for a FREE Core Pack Valued at $50! 
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to have the best summer ever! 
Camp Dates
11 weeks of Summer Camp
May 27-August 15
5 Days a week! 7:30-6PM 🙂
3755 W. Dublin Granville Rd.
Dublin 43017
9098 Bunker Lane
Powell 43065
At Ivybrook Academy, we believe that summer is a time for exploration, growth, and fun. Our preschool summer camp is designed to provide young learners with a unique blend of educational and recreational activities that foster creativity, curiosity, and social skills. Join us for a summer filled with discovery and joy!
Camp Dates:
Summer Camp 2025
WEEK 1: Edible Science June 9-13
WEEK 2: Aloha Summer June 16-20
WEEK 3: Tinker Lab June 23-27
WEEK 4: Passport to Fun July 14-18
WEEK 5: Cooking with Color July 21-25
WEEK 6: Books Alive July 28-August 1
WEEK 7: Water Wonderland August 4-8
Camp Days and Times:
Camp Times: 9am-12pm (Drop-off: 9-9:15am Pick-up: 12pm)
Ages: 18 months—7 years old
Camp Pricing: $225/week per student; $50 material fee for the whole summer
Half of summer camp tuition + material fee is due upon registration; 2nd half of summer camp tuition is due June 1st.
Summer camp is separate from our school year. Register for as many weeks as you’d like (no minimum sign-up)!
Click “sign up” to create an account or “log-in” if your child has attended previously: www.registration.ivybrookacademy.com
2732 County Road 11
Bellefontaine, OH, 43311
YMCA Camp Willson is your child’s home-away-from-home this summer! We welcome all children ages 6 to 16 at our ACA accredited summer camp. Under the careful supervision of our highly trained and caring staff, campers will build new skills and grow their independence through a variety of adventures. Activities include archery, high ropes courses, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, sports, games and more! We focus on empowering youth by building confidence, forming new relationships and learning leadership skills. Our top priority is keeping your child safe, happy and learning this summer! We hope your child can join us around the campfire in 2024.
Camp Dates and Location:
YMCA Camp Willson is located on 500 beautiful acres only 1 hour north of Columbus, centered around the natural spring fed Lake Mac-O-Chee.
9 week-long sessions take place between June 9 and August 9.
17 locations across Central Ohio
YMCA Summer Day Camps ensure that school-age children have a great summer full of experiences that are centered around relationship building, creating belonging, achieving new things, stemming any summer learning loss and spending quality time outdoors. Our programs are led by an engaging, caring staff offering a mix of fun, friendships and challenges. Activities include swimming, STEM learning, arts, outdoor exploration, sports, field trips and more! These experiences provide a taste of summer adventures in a structured day-to-day schedule. Plus, our Day Camps are ACA accredited, which means they meet or exceed over 300 standards of health and safety. Your child’s safety is our top priority!
Camp Dates and Location:
Youth entering 1st through 6th grade are welcome at YMCA Day Camp. We offer 10 to 11 weeks of summer fun at 17 locations across Central Ohio. Financial assistance is available, and PFCC is accepted at many locations.
Held at Ohio State University
Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
D-Bat Columbus Summer Camp
D-BAT Columbus Baseball & Softball Academy is a state of the art, climate controlled training facility.
Join D-BAT for Summer Camp! Sports camp with fun activities and games! Every week is different with theme weeks! Baseball and softball skill work includes hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, game IQ, and more. Games and activities include HR derby, kickball, HitTrax virtual field simulator, capture the flag, and water days with slip-n-slides and water balloons. Bring your friends and try something fun and new this summer!
See you at camp!
Camp Dates, Times and Location:
Weekly camp from June 2nd – August 1st
Camp Hours:
Half Day 9am-12pm
Full Day 9am-3pm
Ages 6-11 Grouped by Age & Ability
Full Day Price
Price: $59/day; $219/week
Half Day Price
Price: $35/day; $119/week
USE CODE: COLUMBUSMOM for 30% Discount
Plus you can save 20-30% with a D-BAT membership!
Camp Themes Include: Yard Game week, Sports week, Water week, Olympics Week, Ninja Week, and much more!
650 Taylor Station Rd
Gahanna, OH
459 Orange Point Dr Suite E
Lewis Center, OH
BalletMet Summer Camps
Join us for a fun summer of dance! BalletMet offers 5 different weeks of camps for ages 4-8 at our downtown studios and at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington. Choose from Super Hero Week, Clara’s Nutcracker Adventure, Dance Time Machine and Peter Pan’s Playground! Each week’s focus is on imaginative dance, storytelling, and crafts based on the theme. We love to share the joy of dance and get your little ones moving! Camps fill quickly and registration is open now. We can’t wait to see you!
Camp Dates, Times and Location:
Check out our website for specific dates and times.
BalletMet Studios or McConnell Arts Center
The Little Gym of Polaris
The Little Gym offers 3 hours of fun during the summer and evenings called Parent Survival Nights (PSN). The Little Gym is the perfect choice for long, hot summers and other breaks from school when you want your child to stay active, safe, and happy. We combine fun physical activities and games with plenty of time to laugh and play with friends. Each week has a new theme so your child will never tire of camp at The Little Gym. Creative missions, Serious Fun and more when your 3-8 yr old comes to The Little Gym.
$45 per camp. Enrolled members enjoy 10% off.
Camp Location, Dates and Times:
Camps offered Mondays/Tuesdays from 9a-12p
Wednesdays 12:30p-3:30p
Parent Survival Nights 2nd and 4th Friday of the month – 6p-9p
8645 Sancus Blvd
Columbus, OH 43240
Camp Offerings by Categories
Academic Camps:
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio
Arts Camps:
Actors’ Theatre Globe School Summer Camps
Creative Summer Workshops for Kids, Teens and Adults
Columbus College of Art & Design College Preview
Cooking Camps
Equestrian Camps:
Field of Dreams Equine Education Center
Otterbein University: Equestrian Camp
Music Camps:
Otterbein Summer Music Experience
Nature & Traditional Summer Camps:
Sports Camps:
Ohio State University Sports Camps
Raymond Memorial Junior Golf Camp
Tech and Science Camps:
Other Super Fun Camps:
Columbus School for Girls (offers a variety of co-ed camps)
Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio