Therapeutic Recreation Camps
Columbus Recreation and Parks offers a variety of summer day camps, including Therapeutic Recreation Camps, focused on providing inclusive and engaging activ...
▌ Editor's read The Columbus Recreation and Parks website loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including Therapeutic Recreation Camps. These camps are part of a larger municipal parks and recreation program, indicating a public ownership structure. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the site does not explicitly state background checks for staff, it is generally expected for municipal programs. The program type is day camp, with various locations across Columbus. Social media handles found on the site are @columbusrecparks for Instagram and ColumbusRecParks for Facebook. Google reviews for 'Columbus Recreation and Parks' show a 4.4-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and community engagement, though specific reviews for the Therapeutic Recreation Camps are not individually highlighted.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Therapeutic Recreation Camps 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 specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–12
- Address: 1111 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
- Phone: (614) 645-3300
- Cost notes: Non-residents must pay additional fees. Check FranklinCountyAuditor.com for residency confirmation.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Therapeutic Recreation Camps
- What ages does Therapeutic Recreation Camps accept?
- Therapeutic Recreation Camps 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 Therapeutic Recreation Camps cost?
- Therapeutic Recreation Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Non-residents must pay additional fees. Check FranklinCountyAuditor.com for residency confirmation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Therapeutic Recreation Camps?
- Therapeutic Recreation Camps 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 Therapeutic Recreation Camps provide lunch?
- Therapeutic Recreation Camps 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 Therapeutic Recreation Camps compare to other specialty camps in Columbus?
- Therapeutic Recreation Camps 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Neurodiversity-friendly camps · Use support questions for sensory, staffing, and transition fit.
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