Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp
The Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services offers a summer youth camp for children aged 6-13, focusing on educational, recreational, and cultu...
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services' Summer Youth Camps, not specifically the Boys and Girls Club of Columbus. The camp is a day program for children aged 6-13, running from June 3 to August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It aims to provide educational, recreational, and cultural activities. The program is free for eligible families, with eligibility based on income and residency in Franklin County. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services' show a 3.3-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, but these are for the department as a whole and not specifically the summer camp program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–13
- Address: 1150 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
- Phone: (614) 221-8151
- Cost notes: Franklin County Job and Family Services funds summer youth camp opportunities for students ages 5-13. Students can participate in these day-long camps at no cost to their parents and guardians as long as the family’s income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp
- What ages does Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp accept?
- Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp cost?
- Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Franklin County Job and Family Services funds summer youth camp opportunities for students ages 5-13. Students can participate in these day-long camps at no cost to their parents and guardians as long as the family’s income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp?
- Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp 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 Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp 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.
- How does Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Columbus?
- Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Summer Camp is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Columbus that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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