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Camp Buckeye

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Buckeye is a summer day camp offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, providing a variety of activities for children in a community setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's summer camps page, which lists Camp Buckeye as one of their offerings. The page indicates that Camp Buckeye is a day camp, running from 9 AM to 4 PM, with extended care options available. The cost is listed as $120 per week, with a $25 registration fee. The camp is operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, classifying it as a municipal parks owner type. While the specific page for Camp Buckeye doesn't detail staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the overall department website for Columbus Recreation and Parks does mention a commitment to safety and trained staff for its programs. No ACA accreditation information was found directly on the camp or department pages for Camp Buckeye specifically.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Buckeye 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: 240 W Oakland Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • Phone: (614) 645-3333
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Buckeye

What ages does Camp Buckeye accept?
Camp Buckeye 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 Buckeye cost?
Camp Buckeye 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 Buckeye's hours?
Camp Buckeye 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 Buckeye?
Camp Buckeye 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 Buckeye provide lunch?
Camp Buckeye 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 Buckeye compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
Camp Buckeye 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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