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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Camp Hours

Columbus · $120/week

Columbus Recreation and Parks offers a variety of summer day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within c...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, columbusrecparks.com/community/summer-camps/, loads successfully and details summer day camp offerings by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. These camps are for children aged 5-12, running from June 3 to August 9, 2024, with weekly themes and activities. The cost is listed as $120 per week, with a $25 registration fee. The camps are operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public, government-run entity. The website links to social media accounts for Columbus Recreation and Parks, including Instagram (@columbusrecparks) and Facebook (ColumbusRecParks). There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Columbus Recreation and Parks' or 'Camp Hours'. Google reviews for 'Columbus Recreation and Parks' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and facilities, though specific camp reviews are not easily isolated. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Hours 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: 1184 Barnett Rd, Columbus, OH 43227
  • Phone: (614) 645-3245
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Hours

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