Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $120/week
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Camp Howard

Howard Community Center · $120/week

Camp Howard, part of Columbus Recreation and Parks, offers a summer day camp experience for children at the Howard Community Center in Columbus, Ohio.

▌ Editor's read The Columbus Recreation and Parks website loads as a legitimate site for various camps, including Camp Howard. Camp Howard is a day camp offered at the Howard Community Center. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, and the camp is operated by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, indicating a municipal owner type. While specific reviews for 'Camp Howard' are not readily available, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department generally holds a 4.3-star rating on Google based on 1,000+ reviews, reflecting overall positive public perception of the department's offerings. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website provides general information about summer camps, including registration details and a parent handbook, but does not specify staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Howard 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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2505 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
  • Cost notes: Resident $120. Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Howard

What ages does Camp Howard accept?
Camp Howard 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 Howard cost?
Camp Howard publishes $120/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Howard's hours?
Camp Howard runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Howard?
Camp Howard 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 Howard provide lunch?
Camp Howard 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 Howard compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
Camp Howard 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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