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

Columbus · $120/week

Camp Westgate offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children during the summer months.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's summer camps page, which lists Camp Westgate as one of their offerings. The page indicates that the camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. Activities mentioned include sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly stated on the page, the department's general information suggests a commitment to safety and community engagement. Social media handles for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department were found on the website, including @columbusrecparks for Instagram and ColumbusRecParks for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Westgate 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: 455 S Westgate Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
  • Phone: (614) 645-3264
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Westgate

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