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Sherwood Middle School

1400 Shady Lane Rd, Columbus

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus offers a variety of after-school and summer programs for youth, focusing on academic success, good character, and healthy ...

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgccolumbus.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus. While 'Sherwood Middle School' is listed as a location, the website itself is for the broader organization. The organization is a nonprofit and offers day programs, including summer camps. They explicitly state on their 'About Us' page that 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks.' The website lists Instagram (@bgccolumbus) and Facebook (bgccolumbus) handles. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the supportive staff and variety of activities. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory. The site does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or the founder's name, nor does it state how many years the organization has been operating.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Sherwood Middle School is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 1400 Shady Ln, Columbus, OH 43227
  • Phone: (614) 221-8830

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sherwood Middle School

What ages does Sherwood Middle School accept?
Sherwood Middle School is open to children ages 5–18. 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.
Who runs Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Sherwood Middle School provide lunch?
Sherwood Middle School 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 Sherwood Middle School compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
Sherwood Middle School 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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