Camp Lazelle
Camp Lazelle offers a variety of summer day camp experiences for children in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on recreation, education, and community engagement.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's summer camps page, which includes information for Camp Lazelle. The camp is clearly a day camp program, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. It is operated by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While the website details registration, fees, and camp locations, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit statements about staff background checks. Social media handles for Columbus Recreation and Parks were found on their main website, which would cover Camp Lazelle as one of their offerings.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Lazelle 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Address: 1680 Lazelle Woods Dr, Columbus, OH 43240
- Phone: (614) 645-3300
- Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Lazelle
- What ages does Camp Lazelle accept?
- Camp Lazelle 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 Lazelle cost?
- Camp Lazelle 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 Lazelle's hours?
- Camp Lazelle 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 Lazelle?
- Camp Lazelle 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 Lazelle provide lunch?
- Camp Lazelle 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 Lazelle compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
- Camp Lazelle 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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