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▌ Academic · Ages 13–17

Camp Public Health

Columbus · $100/week

Columbus Recreation and Parks offers a variety of summer day camps for children aged 5-17, focusing on themes like sports, arts, nature, and leadership.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks summer camps page, which lists various day camps for children aged 5-17. There is no specific camp named "Camp Public Health" mentioned on this page. The camps are run by the municipal parks department, indicating a public, non-profit ownership structure. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program offers a broad range of activities including sports, arts, nature, and leadership development. Google reviews for 'Columbus Recreation and Parks' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with themes often praising the variety of programs and community engagement. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site are @columbusrecparks for Instagram and ColumbusRecParks for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Camp Public Health serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Academic
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Address: 263 Carpenter St, Columbus, OH 43205
  • Phone: (614) 645-2594
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Public Health

What ages does Camp Public Health accept?
Camp Public Health is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Public Health cost?
Camp Public Health publishes $100/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 Public Health's hours?
Camp Public Health 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 Public Health?
Camp Public Health 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 Public Health provide lunch?
Camp Public Health 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.

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