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Camp Barnett Kids

Barnett Community Center · $20/week

Summer day camp at Barnett Community Center offering various activities for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's activity search page, specifically filtered for summer camps. Camp Barnett Kids is listed as a traditional day camp for ages 6-12, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. The cost is listed as $20 per week. The camp is operated by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor specific state licensing information for this particular camp program. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has a Facebook page (columbusrecparks) and an Instagram handle (@columbusrecparks) which feature general department activities. Google reviews for 'Columbus Recreation and Parks' show a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies were found directly on the camp's listing or the department's general camp information pages.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Barnett Kids 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: Barnett Community Center, 1184 Barnett Rd, Columbus, OH 43227, USA
  • Phone: 614-645-3156
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $20 per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Barnett Kids

What ages does Camp Barnett Kids accept?
Camp Barnett Kids 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 Camp Barnett Kids cost?
Camp Barnett Kids publishes $20/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Barnett Kids's hours?
Camp Barnett Kids runs 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Barnett Kids?
Camp Barnett Kids 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 Camp Barnett Kids provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Barnett Kids includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Barnett Kids compare to other traditional day camp camps in Columbus?
Camp Barnett Kids 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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