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Camp Dodge

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Dodge offers a variety of themed day camp experiences for children in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's summer camps page, which lists Camp Dodge as one of their offerings. The camp is a day camp, with weekly sessions running from June 3 to August 9, 2024, for children aged 5-12. The cost is $120 per week for residents and $144 for non-residents. The camp is operated by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. While the website details various camp themes and activities, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mention of background checks for staff. Social media handles for Columbus Recreation and Parks (@columbusrecparks on Instagram and ColumbusRecParks on Facebook) are easily found, but specific Camp Dodge social media is not. The camp's focus appears to be on providing recreational and educational activities within a community setting.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Dodge 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: 667 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Phone: (614) 645-3107
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Dodge

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