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▌ Arts · Ages 6–12

Color Outside the Lines

Columbus · $120/week

Color Outside the Lines is an arts-focused day camp offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, providing creative activities for children in various community...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, columbusrecparks.com/community/summer-camps/, loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. 'Color Outside the Lines' is listed as an arts-focused day camp, available at multiple community centers like Barnett, Beatty, and Driving Park. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of staff background checks. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with general comments often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site include @columbusrecparks for Instagram and ColumbusRecParks for Facebook. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Color Outside the Lines 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Address: 1111 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
  • Phone: (614) 645-3300
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Color Outside the Lines

What ages does Color Outside the Lines accept?
Color Outside the Lines 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 Color Outside the Lines cost?
Color Outside the Lines 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 Color Outside the Lines's hours?
Color Outside the Lines 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 Color Outside the Lines?
Color Outside the Lines 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 Color Outside the Lines provide lunch?
Color Outside the Lines 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 Color Outside the Lines compare to other arts camps in Columbus?
Color Outside the Lines is one of 6 arts 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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