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Camp Schiller

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Schiller is a summer day camp offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, providing a variety of activities for children in a community center setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks summer camps page, which lists Camp Schiller as one of their offerings. The page indicates that Camp Schiller is a day camp for children, operating out of a community center. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. Social media handles for the overarching department were found on the website, specifically @columbusrecparks on Instagram and ColumbusRecParks on Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. The website does not detail specific licensing information for individual camps, but as a municipal program, it would operate under city regulations. The cost per week is listed as $120, aligning with the provided information.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Schiller 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: 1069 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206
  • Phone: (614) 645-3156
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Schiller

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