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Camp Far East

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Far East offers a variety of summer 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 includes information about Camp Far East. The page confirms that Camp Far East is a day camp program offered at various community centers. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is operated by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. While the website details camp activities and registration, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for staff. Social media handles for Columbus Recreation and Parks were found on the website, indicating an active online presence. The camp's focus appears to be on providing accessible and diverse summer experiences for children within the community.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Far East 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: 1850 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
  • Phone: (614) 645-3159
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Far East

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