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Camp Scioto Southland

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Scioto Southland is a day camp offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, providing a variety of activities for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's summer camps page, which lists Camp Scioto Southland as one of their offerings. The camp is described as a day camp for children, featuring activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The cost is listed as $120 per week. As a program of a municipal parks department, it falls under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. Social media handles for Columbus Recreation and Parks were found on their website, including Instagram (@columbusrecparks) and Facebook (ColumbusRecParks). No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp was found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Scioto Southland 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: 3901 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Scioto Southland

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