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Camp Brentnell

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Brentnell is a day camp offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, providing a variety of activities for children aged 5-12 at the Brentnell Community Ce...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks summer camps page, which lists Camp Brentnell as one of their offerings. Camp Brentnell is a day camp for children aged 5-12, held at the Brentnell Community Center. The camp runs from 9 AM to 4 PM, with extended care options available. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is managed by a municipal parks department. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for Camp Brentnell specifically. Google reviews for 'Columbus Recreation and Parks' generally show a positive sentiment with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community involvement. Social media handles for Columbus Recreation and Parks are @columbusrecparks on Instagram and ColumbusRecParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Brentnell 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Address: 120 Brentnell Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
  • Phone: (614) 645-3156
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Brentnell

What ages does Camp Brentnell accept?
Camp Brentnell 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 Brentnell cost?
Camp Brentnell 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 Camp Brentnell's hours?
Camp Brentnell 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 Camp Brentnell?
Camp Brentnell 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 Brentnell provide lunch?
Camp Brentnell 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 Camp Brentnell compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
Camp Brentnell is one of 24 community/rec center 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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