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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12

After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation)

Columbus · $120/week

Columbus Recreation and Parks offers various summer day camps, including outdoor recreation, sports, and arts, for children aged 5-17 across multiple communi...

▌ Editor's read The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department operates a variety of summer camps, including 'After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation)', as evidenced by their official website. The camps are day camps, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The organization is clearly a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity. While the website details camp offerings, locations, and registration information, there is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or staff background check policies on the summer camps page. Social media handles for Instagram (@columbusrecparks) and Facebook (ColumbusRecParks) are readily available on the site, suggesting active community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Address: 1111 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
  • Phone: (614) 645-3300
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation)

What ages does After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) accept?
After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) cost?
After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) publishes $120/week for the standard session. Non-resident fees apply Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation)'s hours?
After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) runs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation)?
After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) provide lunch?
After Camp Fun 1 (Outdoor Recreation) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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