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Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus

Wyandot Lodge (3228 Indian Village Road) · $168/week · ★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

Outdoor recreation day camps at Indian Village Park for youth aged 6-12, focusing on nature and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Columbus Recreation and Parks website clearly outlines its summer camp offerings, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The site states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:10 for most camps, demonstrating transparency in supervision (https://columbusrecparks.com/community/summer-camps/faq/). Furthermore, the FAQ section explicitly mentions that 'All staff are background checked and trained prior to the start of camp,' confirming a commitment to safety protocols. The camps are day camps, with no indication of overnight options. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are readily available on the website's footer, indicating an active online presence. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation or specific state licensing numbers for the camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus 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 outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 3228 Indian Village Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
  • Phone: (614) 645-3300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Resident fee is $168 per week. Non-resident fees apply.

↗ What parents like

  • Classic summer camp options
  • Specialty camps available

↘ Watch for

  • Broken registration link

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus

What ages does Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus accept?
Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus 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 Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus cost?
Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus publishes $168/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus?
Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus 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 Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus provide lunch?
Yes — Outdoor Recreation Camps - Columbus includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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