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Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp

Columbus · $120/week

The Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp, offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, provides youth with an immersive experience in public safety careers.

▌ Editor's read The Columbus Recreation and Parks website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp. This camp is specifically designed for youth interested in public safety careers, offering an exploration of police and fire services. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training, ensuring a level of safety and preparedness. While specific Google reviews for the 'Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp' itself were not found, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department generally has a positive online presence. The department's Facebook page has 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews, and their Instagram handle is @columbusrecparks. The camp is a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks. The cost is listed as $120 per week, with scholarship opportunities available. ACA accreditation was not found for this specific program or the broader department.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–16

Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 10–16
  • Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Address: 2801 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
  • Phone: (614) 645-3300
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fees apply

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp

What ages does Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp accept?
Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp is open to children ages 10–16. 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 Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp cost?
Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp 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 Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp's hours?
Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp 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 Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp?
Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp 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 Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp provide lunch?
Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp 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 Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp compare to other specialty camps in Columbus?
Inspire Police & Fire Exploration Camp is one of 5 specialty 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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