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YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA

Columbus · $270/week

The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA offers a summer day camp in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility throu...

▌ Editor's read The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program. The camp is part of the YMCA of Central Ohio, a non-profit organization. While the specific Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA camp is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of Central Ohio generally adheres to high standards. The website states that all staff undergo extensive background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. The program is a day camp, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational components. Google reviews for the Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA location show a 4.1-star rating from 265 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and staff. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Central Ohio are @ymcacbus on Instagram and YMCAColumbus on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
  • Address: 130 Woodland Ave., Columbus, OH 43203, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member pricing: $240/week. Non-member pricing: $270/week. Short week (3) is $216 for non-members and $192 for members.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA

What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA accept?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA is open to children ages 6–11. 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA cost?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA's hours?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA runs 8:00 am-4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA provide lunch?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Columbus?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA is one of 13 traditional day camp 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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