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Great Art Getaway

Columbus · $120/week

Great Art Getaway is a day camp offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, providing children with opportunities for creative expression and artistic explorat...

▌ 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, including the 'Great Art Getaway' camp. This camp is described as a day camp. The website indicates that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The Columbus Recreation and Parks department operates as a municipal entity. While specific Google reviews for 'Great Art Getaway' were not found, the Columbus Recreation and Parks department generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,100 reviews, often praising their community programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the site are @columbusrecparks for Instagram and ColumbusRecParks for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Great Art Getaway 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: 1880 Barnett Rd, Columbus, OH 43205
  • Phone: (614) 645-3337
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Great Art Getaway

What ages does Great Art Getaway accept?
Great Art Getaway 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 Great Art Getaway cost?
Great Art Getaway 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 Great Art Getaway's hours?
Great Art Getaway 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 Great Art Getaway?
Great Art Getaway 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 Great Art Getaway provide lunch?
Great Art Getaway 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 Great Art Getaway compare to other arts camps in Columbus?
Great Art Getaway 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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