2022 Columbus Parent Summer Camp Guide

2022 Columbus Parent

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Explore 208 day and residential program listings in 12 categories, including the arts, educational enrichment, sports and STEM.

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Secrets «« to »» Success Help your kids have a positive camp experience, whether they’re a first-timer, trying something new or a seasoned pro.

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGBLOOD

Summer camp allows kids to create lifelong mem-

ories and uncover passions that will last a lifetime.

But sometimes a little help from parents and counselors can make a good thing even better. Particularly if your child is a first-time camper, there are a lot of things to think about.

We asked staff members from several Central Ohio programs for some useful tips and advice to ensure campers make the most of their experience while hopefully putting parents’ minds at ease.

The most important steps to make sure your child has an awesome summer camp experience take place long before they leave for their big adventure. Ashley Price, director of student experiences at the PAST Foundation, says it is important to consider the interests of your child before signing them up. If they’re interested in technology, an outdoor camp might not suit them as well as STEM-focused programs.

The American Camp Association suggests that in addition to the theme, parents also talk with children about how far away from home they are comfortable traveling and whether a half-day or full-day program is best.

When selecting a camp, it is essential to make sure both you and your child are aware of the activities that await them. All the mental and emotional preparation in the world won’t fix a wet pair of socks, so packing proper clothing and supplies is a must.

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out to camp staff. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” she says.

First-timers will want to ensure they label everything they bring, and don’t forget summer essentials such as sunscreen, bug spray and the like. The ACA has a list of suggested items on its website, but use your camp’s list as the official guide.

Trying New Things

Price says campers also should be prepared for experiences that get them out of their comfort zone. “You come to camp to try new things and to find out what you like. And so you may come in, and you may fail at something,” Price says. “But don’t be afraid to fail, because you get the opportunity to go back and try again.”

Accepting and learning from failure is a common lesson that camps try to teach. A weeklong

A Recreation Unlimited counselor and two campers swim in the lap pool.

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Before You Commit

camp provides children with a chance to push their children should speak up to ensure they have a boundaries in a low-risk environment, away from positive experience. the social and academic pressures of school. At Paul Huttlin, CEO of Recreation Unlimited, the same time, it presents a host of intimidating which serves individuals with developmental and new experiences. physical disabilities, says parents can help staff Kelsey Hopkins, an instructor and by being clear about the needs of their Goldsmith Artist in Residence at Columchild. Although parents might be worried bus Children’s Theatre, says struggling about their baby bird leaving the nest, The American Camp is nothing to be ashamed of. “These are they should trust camp staff to have their Association has the places where it’s a safe space to really best interests in mind. “What makes it numerous resources to just test yourself and discover yourself,” successful for us is the information that help parents prepare she says. we get from parents,” he says. “That’s for camp, including how to choose a Hopkins recommends practicing mindvery, very important, because they know program, dealing with fulness with your child. Campers who their child better than we do.” homesickness and regularly check in with themselves are Gibson stresses that it’s always betpacking tips. Learn ter to be proactive if a child has unique less likely to let their anxiety get out of more at acacamps.org. needs, but you can’t prepare for everyhand. She says camp is a perfect place for thing. A benefit of day camps is that kids to practice emotional maturity and parents can check in with their kids and self-advocacy. camp staff before things get out of hand. She rec“What makes them have a great time is that they ommends parents ask their child specific questions really understand that they have a voice, and they about their day, instead of opting for the opencan express their needs to an adult,” Hopkins says. ended, “Did you have fun?” Try asking about the This sort of self-awareness can help campers connect with each other as well as find enjoyment for high and low points of their day. If things seem themselves. Collaboration is key to most summer especially negative, don’t be afraid to bring it up camp activities, so Hopkins encourages kids to build with camp staff. empathy for one another. “Pep talk them, and supWith the right preparation, camp is more than just port your friends when it’s their turn, because you a fun summer activity; it can be a formative experience. “I see them grow,” says Hopkins. “I’ve had want the same thing when you’re doing your thing,” kids since they were 12, and now they’re graduating she says. high school. And to see them become adults is so Hopkins cites social interaction as a common weird, because they’re all so awesome. … They’re challenge for campers, especially in recent years. so compassionate and have a lot of good friendships Pandemic isolation and social media exposure have and relationships.”• intensified their insecurities while deepening their desire for connection. She suggests kids treat camp as a social workout, strengthening their patience, listening skills and confidence.

Students test water samples for pH and nitrate levels, temperature, turbidity and more during a PAST Foundation summer camp.

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Fostering Communication

Stormy Gibson, executive director of the Ohio Wildlife Center, says fitting in is a universal concern for camp attendees. “They take a whole year to get comfortable with their instructors or their teachers at a traditional school, and we ask these campers to get very comfortable in talking or interacting with our camp instructors in a very short period of time,” Gibson says.

She advises kids to “go in with an open mind and an open heart.” This also applies to summer camp veterans, who can pursue new experiences and help newbies feel welcome.

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208 choices in 12 categories, from art to traditional programs

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ummer break will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to plan how your kids will spend their days when school lets out.

Camps are a popular option for many families, and Central Ohio has an abundance of choices—from partial-week enrichment offerings to residential experiences that span the whole summer.

Start your search with the 2022 Columbus Parent Summer Camp Guide, which has 208 listings for programs throughout our region and beyond, with offerings to suit almost every interest and budget.

Listings are organized into Day Camps and Residential Camps, then listed alphabetically in 12 categories: Art; Dance &

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Drama; Educational Enrichment; Equestrian; Multiple Category; Music; Nature/ Outdoors; Religious; Special Needs; Sports; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics); and Traditional. Both inperson and virtual programs are included.

Information was submitted by camp organizers and edited for length, clarity and style. Some camps did not have programs finalized by our deadline, so if you don’t see your favorite listed, try their website. Also, be sure to check with individual camps for COVID-19 protocols and potential schedule changes.

The 2022 Summer Camp Guide is also available online at columbusparent.com/ campguide.

CAMP CATEGORIES DAY CAMPS Art................................................. 29 Dance & Drama........................30 Educational Enrichment........ 34 Equestrian.................................. 38 Multiple Category..................... 39 Music............................................ 41 Nature/Outdoors..................... 41 Religious..................................... 43 Special Needs...........................44 Sports..........................................44 STEM........................................... 48 Traditional...................................52

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS Art..................................................53 Multiple Category......................53 Music............................................53 Nature/Outdoors.....................53 Religious..................................... 54 Special Needs........................... 54 Sports.......................................... 54 STEM............................................55 Traditional...................................55

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DAY CAMPS ART The Arts Castle: Arts Castle Summer Camp Ages served: 3-18 Dates: 6/6-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: The Arts Castle offers a variety of summer camps focusing on an array of artistic experiences including painting, drawing, performing arts, ceramics, glass, jewelry and fiber arts.

Cost: $100 to $275 Camp location: The Arts Castle, 190 W. Winter St., Delaware For more information: Di Shearer, office.artscastle@gmail.com, 740-3692787, artscastle.org Bishop Watterson High School: Summer Art Camp Ages served: 11-17 Dates: 6/6-10, 6/13-17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students in grades 6-12 will create five finished art projects to take home by the end of camp in a variety of materials: paint, clay and more.

Cost: $175 Camp location: Bishop Watterson High School, 99 E. Cooke Road, Columbus For more information: Julie Bibb, mrs.bibb@bwhs.org, 614-268-8671, bishopwatterson.com Columbus College of Art & Design: Creative Summer Workshops Ages served: 8-18 Dates: tentatively 6/6-7/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This weeklong program is the perfect way for kids in grades 3-12 to explore their creativity during the summer. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30-4:30 p.m. Lunchtime child care is available for students who sign up for both morning and afternoon classes.

Cost: $195 Camp location: Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus For more information: Aviva Neff, takeaclass@ccad.edu, 614-224-9101, ccad.edu/takeaclass Columbus Museum of Art: Summer Art Workshops Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 6/6-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Summer Art Workshops in the CMA Center for Creativity encourage

the exploration of ideas through imaginative play, exploration of art materials and lively gallery games. Camp is held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and is offered for students entering grades 1-8, with classes split by grade level. Students will be able to explore the galleries through private tours, have downtime outside in the gardens and have access to a variety of creative materials.

Cost: $255 to $300 a week, depending on membership status Camp location: Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus For more information: Megan Green, megan.green@cmaohio.org, 614-6290369, columbusmuseum.org/calendarand-events/summer-art-workshops-3 Inspiring U: Kids Art and Craft Camp Ages served: 7-12 Dates: 6/6-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Children will have their creativity challenged in our Kids Art and Craft Camp. We try to use a wide variety of mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, colored pencils, markers, clay and pencil.

We also use lots of different surfaces such as wood, fabric, paper, canvas, plastic and clay. Kids bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Sessions run June 6-10, June 13-17, July 11-15, July 25-29 and Aug. 1-5.

Cost: $360 per week. There is an option for late pickup until 5:30 p.m. for an additional $50 per week.

Camp location: Inspiring U, 409 W. Main St., Westerville For more information: Beth Gabel, inspiringuclasses@gmail.com, 614-8234100, inspiring-u.com Ohio Craft Museum: Creative Hands Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/13-6/17; full day (6+ hours) Description: Inspire your inner artist by making crafts that grow imagination and creativity.

Cost: $120 to $210 Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis WallaCatania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org Ohio Craft Museum: H2O Art! Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/20-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: Splish, Splash – Create art that explores the element of water.

Cost: $120 to $210 Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis Walla-

Catania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org/education Ohio Craft Museum: Seeds, Trees, Pods & Petals Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 7/11-7/15; full day (6+ hours) Description: Nature inspired art – Discover ways to include the natural world in what you create.

Cost: $120 to $210 Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis WallaCatania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org/education Ohio Craft Museum: Tails & Whiskers & Claws, Oh My! Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 7/25-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Make animal crafts that capture our connection to the amazing critters around us.

Cost: $120 to $210 Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis WallaCatania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org/education Ohio Craft Museum: Teen Summer Workshops AM & PM Sessions Ages served: 13-18 Dates: 6/28-6/30; full day (6+ hours) Description: Four in-depth classes for teens: Screen Printing on Clay; Unlock Your Imagination, where campers learn drawing and scratch board techniques; 3D Fantasy Being; and Fluid Art/Mix Media, in which students create a unique collage using a variety of techniques.

Cost: $75 per workshop Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis WallaCatania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org/education Ohio Craft Museum: Teen Summer Workshops AM & PM Sessions Ages served: 13-18 Dates: 7/19-7/21; full day (6+ hours) Description: Four in-depth workshops for teens: Quilling-Paper Art, Collage Fabric Mask, Clay Works and Figurative Needle Felting.

Cost: $75 per workshop Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis WallaCatania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org/education

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Ohio Craft Museum: Upcycle Art! Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 8/1-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Reimagine used and found objects: a water bottle becomes a bird, a T-shirt becomes a superhero cape.

Cost: $120 to $210 Camp location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus For more information: Phyllis WallaCatania, education@ohiocraft.org, 614486-4402, ohiocraft.org/education

in what it takes to create a character and gain the tools necessary to start auditioning for roles. Participants will have a final performance on the Schiller Park stage the evening of Aug. 26 prior to the “King Hedley II” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center: Camp Creativity Ages served: 7-12 Dates: 6/6-6/10, 7/18-22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Explore the visual, performing and literary arts. Work with professional artists and art educators for a week full of a variety of activities in the arts.

Each day will include art classes and recreational pool time. Sign up for one week or both weeks.

Cost: $300 per week and up Camp location: Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington For more information: Michelle Tavenner, arts@mcconnellarts.org, 614-431-0329, mcconnellarts.org

Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Acting Basics (High School) Ages served: 14-18 Dates: 6/13-6/17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Interested in acting? This is a great place to learn or refresh the basics of acting while working on monologues and scenes during the week. The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage the evening of June 17 prior to the “Hamlet” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

DANCE & DRAMA The Academy Irish Dance Co.: Intro to Irish Dance Camps!

Ages served: 4-16 Dates: 6/14-16, 7/12-14, 8/2-4; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Learn how to Irish dance in our energetic “try it out” style Irish Dance Camps for beginners. Activities include a bounce house and a demonstration the last day of camp.

Cost: $90; $75 early-bird rate Camp location: The Academy Irish Dance Co., 6061 Chandler Court, Westerville For more information: Byron Tuttle, theacademyirishdanceco@gmail.com, 614600-8551, theacademy-irishdance.com Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Acting Basics (Adult) Ages served: 18 and older Dates: 8/22-8/26; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Wish there was a summer camp for adults? Well, you are in luck.

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Acting Basics (Middle School) Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 7/11-7/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Does your student want to act? This is a place to learn a new skill and build confidence performing in front of others as campers work on monologues and scenes together. The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage the evening of July 15 prior to the “A Tale of Two Cities” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Acting Fairy Tales Ages served: 6-11 Dates: 7/11-7/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Let your child’s imagination and creativity expand in this class.

Classic fairy tales and their variety of characters—princesses, knights, witches and talking animals—provide exciting ways to explore character development.

The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage the evening of July 15 prior to the “A Tale of Two Cities” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Acting Shakespeare Ages served: 14-18 Dates: 8/1-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will learn how to act out the words written by the world’s most famous playwright. The camp will conclude with a final performance exhibiting scenes from Shakespeare on the Schiller Park stage the evening of Aug. 5 prior to the “Queen Margaret” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Behind the Scenes Ages served: 14-18 Dates: 6/20-6/24, 7/18-22, 8/15-19; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Learn what it takes to run a theater company. Work with sets, props, costumes, lights and sound with the option to learn house management on Thursday and Friday nights. Campers work alongside staff members during the tech weeks for our main stage productions and will learn different skills each time this camp is taught. Ideal for high schoolers who are interested in theater but do not want to act onstage.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Discover Acting Ages served: 6-11 Dates: 6/13-6/17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Introduce your child to the world of acting. Campers will discover what it’s like to explore acting onstage.

The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage the evening of June 17 prior to the “Hamlet” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Heroes and Villains Ages served: 6-11 Dates: 8/1-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Watch out world, not all heroes wear capes. Some of them have masks or armor. This week of storytelling will have campers act out their favorite characters and create new ones.

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Friday Night Live: Sketch Comedy Ages served: 14-18 Dates: 7/25-7/29; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Class clowns unite. Campers will explore how to comedically convey different characters, concepts and situations using a combination of improv and storytelling techniques. The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage the evening of July 29 prior to the “Queen Margaret” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Discover Shakespeare Ages served: 6-11 Dates: 8/8-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) Description: A fun way to introduce your child to Shakespeare. The camp will conclude with a final performance exhibiting scenes from the bard on the Schiller Park stage the evening of Aug. 12 prior to the “Queen Margaret” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Discover Musical Theatre Ages served: 6-11 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Since there’s no business like show business, this is a camp where students can let it go with a full week of acting, singing and dancing. The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage the evening of June 10 prior to the “Hamlet” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE evening of Aug. 5 prior to the “Queen Margaret” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Introduction to Acting Shakespeare Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 8/8-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) Description: All the world’s a stage, and here campers will get to experience the comedy and tragedy of Shakespeare’s work. The camp will conclude with a final performance exhibiting scenes from the world’s most famous poet on the Schiller Park stage the evening of Aug. 12 prior to the “Queen Margaret” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Introduction to Improv Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 6/27-7/1; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Learn how to do improv. This camp will provide lots of laughs as campers learn the different types of improv and play improv games. The camp will have a final demonstration on the Schiller Park stage at noon July 1.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Introduction to Musical Theatre Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will learn what it means to be a triple threat in the theater as they act, dance and sing all week. Don’t miss your shot to take this camp. The camp will have a final demonstration of a medley of Broadway favorites on the Schiller Park stage the evening of June 10 prior to the “Hamlet” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Lights, Camera, Action! Movie Making Ages served: 14-18 Dates: 6/27-7/1; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Learn what it takes to make a movie. A variety of different film techniques will be explored. Campers will create a short film in this crash course, with opportunities to be both in front of and behind the camera.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: New Play Creation Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 7/25-7/29; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Make a play in one week.

Campers will work together to devise a new piece of theater that they will then produce by the end of the week. Their show will premiere on the Schiller Park stage the evening of July 29 prior to the “Queen Margaret” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus: Performing Shakespeare Ages served: 18 and older Dates: 8/29-9/2; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Whether or not students have trod the boards in the past, this camp will teach them how to handle Shakespeare like a pro. Participants will have a final performance on the Schiller Park stage the evening of Sept. 2 prior to the “King Hedley II” performance.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, 1000 City Park Ave., Columbus For more information: Beth Josephsen, beth.josephsen@theactorstheatre.org, 614-444-6888, theactorstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: Bluey & Bingo Ages served: 5-8 Dates: 6/6-6/10; full day (6+ hours) Description: It’s time to emBARK on some theatrical adventures with Bluey and Bingo.

Students will exercise their brains, flex their creativity and solidify important social skills while they participate in countless artsrelated classes and activities along with some of their favorite canine characters.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: Cosplay All Day Ages served: 10-15 Dates: 7/5-7/8; full day (6+ hours) Description: It’s time to go Plus Ultra in this camp that brings your favorite heroes and villains to the stage. Students will level up their cosplay game as they explore the worlds of their favorite stories, television shows, video games and movies, through character and scenic design, wigs, costumes and makeup.

Cost: $280 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: Let it Go Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 7/11-7/15; full day (6+ hours) Description: Summer is about to get much cooler. Come adventure from Arendelle into the unknown alongside Elsa and Anna.

Through the art of theater, students will harness the incredible element of their imagination as they learn, grow and develop invaluable communication skills that they can share with the world around them.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: Maleficent & The Descendants Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 6/13-6/17; full day (6+ hours) Description: The stories of heroes and villains collide when the descendants of favorite children’s characters come faceto-face. In a world of unlimited possibilities, students will grow their creative powers and social skills to become the leaders of tomorrow. Grab your imagination and meet us in Auradon.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org,

614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: Moana & Maui Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 7/25-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Set sail beyond the reef with Moana and all of her friends and discover how dreaming and exploring can navigate us to the greatest rewards of all. There will never be a shortage of fun, arts, music and dance as campers set a course for the horizon of their imaginations.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org

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Columbus Children’s Theatre: Songs and Costumes of Cinderella Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 6/27-7/1; full day (6+ hours) Description: Join the instructors at Columbus Children’s Theatre for this camp based on one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time. Students will unlock their creativity and imagination through acting, singing, costuming and more.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: Wait for It...

Ages served: 10-15 Dates: 6/20-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: Students will not throw away their shot in this “Hamilton”-based camp.

By exploring Broadway’s recent hit, students of all experience levels will learn how contemporary hip-hop music and dance styles have become an important part of Broadway while improving their confidence in voice, movement and, of course, rap.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre: The World of Harry Potter Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: “You’re a wizard” in this

Columbus Children’s Theatre summer camps offer onstage performance and backstage production experiences.

magical theater program. Students will unleash their inner storytellers through fundamental acting and communication skills as they discover the world of witchcraft, wizardry and fantastic beasts.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Columbus Children’s Theatre Studios, 177 E. Naghten St., Columbus For more information: Andrew Protopapas, andrew@columbuschildrenstheatre.org, 614-224-6673, ext. 3230, columbuschildrenstheatre.org Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 1: Think, Speak, Do Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 6/20-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 2: Listen, Communicate, Follow Directions Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 6/27-7/1; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of

excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 3: Lead, Explore, Believe Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 7/4-7/8; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 4: Move, Learn, Grow Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 7/11-7/15; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops SPRING 2022

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 5: Create, Build, Care Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 6: Good, Better, Best Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 7/25-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 7: Connect, Share, Serve Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 8/1-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

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Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lincoln Theatre: Patternz Week 8: Honor, Love, Peace Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 8/8-8/11; full day (6+ hours) Description: Facilitated by graduates of the Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Artist Incubation Program, campers will begin each day with affirmations of excellence, then rotate through workshops in dance, theater, music and visual arts. At the end of the week, campers will put on a program for their families to show what they’ve learned.

Cost: $110 Camp location: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus For more information: Quianna Simpson, qsimpson@capa.com, 614-719-6935, lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts: Lovewell Columbus 2022 Ages served: 13-19 Dates: 6/20-7/3; full day (6+ hours) Description: Lovewell is an intensive workshop in which students from different creative backgrounds collaborate to create an original work of musical theater. With guidance from professional artists, participants will utilize their creative gifts and explore all areas of the arts while forming new friendships, gaining new skills and making memories to last a lifetime.

Cost: $700, plus $25 application fee Camp location: The Garden Theatre, 1187 N. High St., Columbus For more information: JJ Parkey, info@ lovewell.org, 954-270-6452, lovewell.org New Albany Ballet Company: Children’s Ballet Camps Ages served: 2-8 Dates: 6/6-8/8; half day (2-5 hours) Description: We offer several themed camps for children, from a first ballet experience for 2-year-olds to hip-hop camps for children up to age 8. Favorites include “Frozen,” “Beauty & The Beast,” Fairy Tale Princess and more.

Cost: $150 to $200 Camp location: New Albany Ballet Company, 5161 Forest Drive, New Albany For more information: Ellen Selegue, ellen@newalbanyballet.com, 614-9399058, newalbanyballet.com

Paulette’s Princess Parties: Princess, Descendants and Diva Camps Ages served: 4-10 Dates: 6/6-8/4; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Choose from Princess Camp, Descendants Camp or Diva Camp. Sing, dance and participate in drama, interactive improv, crafts and more. Meet two characters each day. Create costumes and props to perform with on the last day.

Each camp is a four-day session. Createyour-own camp options are available for groups of eight or more.

Cost: $175 per week Camp location: Paulette’s Palace & Productions, 7227 N. High St., Suite 109, Worthington For more information: Paulette Thomas, info@paulettesprincessparties.com, 614395-6330, paulettesprincessparties.com Shadowbox Live: Arts Immersion Program Ages served: 15-21 Dates: 7/18-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: The Arts Immersion Program (AIP) is a 10-day educational intensive that studies the life of the working artist. Students are enrolled in master classes in vocal, acting, dance and music performance and attend workshops in arts administration, marketing and professionalism. The program culminates with the production and performance of a full-length sketch comedy and rock ’n’ roll show.

Cost: $1,000; scholarship and work study opportunities are available Camp location: Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St., Columbus For more information: Nick Wilson, education@shadowboxlive.org, 614-4167625, shadowboxlive.org/education/artsimmersion-program

EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT The Art of Music LLC: “Catchin’ Rays” Ages served: 1-25 Dates: 6/6-6/24; less than 2 hours Description: Classes are offered Mondays or Fridays and are filled with art and music activities and experiences for children of all abilities, with separate groups for ages 1-6 and ages 6 and older. We serve children with special needs as well as children developing typically.

Cost: $105 per three-week session Camp location: The Art of Music LLC, 129 Orangewick Drive N., Lewis Center For more information: Dawn Byus,

dawn@theartofmusicllc.com, 937-6457641, theartofmusicllc.com The Art of Music LLC: “Catchin’ Waves” Ages served: 1-25 Dates: 7/11-7/29; less than 2 hours Description: Classes are offered Mondays or Fridays and are filled with art and music activities and experiences for children of all abilities, with separate groups for ages 1-6 and ages 6 and older. We serve children with special needs as well as children developing typically.

Cost: $105 per three-week session Camp location: The Art of Music LLC, 129 Orangewick Drive N., Lewis Center For more information: Dawn Byus, dawn@theartofmusicllc.com, 937-6457641, theartofmusicllc.com The Center for Architecture and Design: Camp Architecture and Design and High School Design Studio Ages served: 8-19 Dates: 6/6-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: Camp Architecture and Design (grades 3-8) and High School Design Studio (grades 9-12) introduce students to architecture and design fields through hands-on activities, field trips, walking tours, presentations by professionals and imaginative games. Both camps feature STEM components.

Cost: $335 CAD (one week); $560 HSDS (two weeks) Camp location: The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture, 275 W. Woodruff Ave., Columbus For more information: Tameka Sims, mail@columbuscfad.org, 614-469-1973, columbuscfad.org Discover Modeling: Modeling Camp Ages served: 6-14 Dates: TBD; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Come walk the runway this summer. Discover Modeling Camp is not only about hair, makeup and photos but also poise and posture. Learn the ins and outs of the advertising industry and good daily habits.

Cost: $225 Camp location: TBD For more information: Amy Maggard, awzmag@aol.com, 624-766-7600, discovermodelinginc.com Inspiring U: Kids Sewing Camp Ages served: 8-12 Dates: 5/31-6/3, 6/27-30, 7/18-22, 8/811; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Sewing is an important skill that is helpful throughout life. We teach hand sewing and machine sewing during

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE our camps through a variety of kid-friendly sewing projects. They will learn how the machine works and how to troubleshoot issues when sewing on their own. Camp runs for four consecutive days for five hours per day.

Cost: $300 per week Camp location: Inspiring U, 409 W. Main St., Westerville For more information: Beth Gabel, inspiringuclasses@gmail.com, 614-8234100, inspiring-u.com

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LearningRx: Back to School Brain Training Ages served: 4-14 Dates: August TBD; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Experience brain-training activities that are used help build focus, memory, processing, problem-solving and visualization. Get kids back into school mode.

Cost: $45 and up Camp location: LearningRx, 6465 Reflections Drive, Suite 240, Dublin For more information: David O’Reilly, columbusdublin.oh@learningrx.net, 614726-7000, learningrx.com/columbus Marburn Academy: Summer School Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 6/27-7/22; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Marburn Academy’s Summer School is an immersive, fourweek, academic skill-based program.

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portive environment and teachers who understand learning needs.

Cost: $800 to $2,000 Camp location: Marburn Academy, 9555 Johnstown Road, New Albany For more information: Shetal Parikh, summerschool@marburnacademy.org, 614-433-0822, marburnacademy.org/ community/summer-school

water and chocolate hearts. Campers take treats and recipes home. Five four-day camps take place during the summer.

Cost: $439 Camp location: Our CupCakery, 54 S. High St., Dublin For more information: Linda Kick, linda@ourcupcakery.com, 614-659-1555, ourcupcakery.com/kids-events/

Our CupCakery: Future Pastry Chef Camp Ages served: 8-14 Dates: 7/11-8/11; full day (6+ hours) Description: “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” – Come to our sweet and savory camp, where we’ll make Fauna’s pink or blue “mirror” cake, Snow White cupcakes, apple crumb pie, glass castle cookies, appleformed cake pops and candy apple Rice Krispie treats. On Thursday, campers will make Snow White’s favorite lunch: beef and vegetable soup, bread, wishing well

The Penmanship Lab LLC: Get A Grip! Handwriting Camp Ages served: 5-11 Dates: TBD; less than 2 hours Description: A sensory-motor curriculum, led by an occupational therapist, focuses on the developmental progression of handwriting skills. Creativity and skilled instruction are used to engage children as they work on neatness, proper letter formation, pencil grip, spacing and sizing.

Cost: $240 to $360

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Junior Achievement of Central Ohio: JA BizTown Summer Camp Ages served: 9-13 Dates: 6/13-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: JA BizTown Summer Camp gives kids entering grades 5-8 the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a job and run a business. Participants will learn about entrepreneurship, personal finance and more while working with their peers. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Campers can register for one or both sessions.

Cost: $300 per week Camp location: Junior Achievement of Central Ohio, 68 E. Second Ave., Columbus For more information: Sonia Byers, sbyers@jacols.org, 614-546-6323, centralohio.ja.org/programs/opportunity/ ja-biztown-summer-camp

Camp location: Online For more information: Leslie Catlett, thepenmanshiplab@gmail.com, 614-3793027, thepenmanshiplab.com The Sewing Hive: Fashion Overhaul Sewing Ages served: 12-17 Dates: 6/20-6/24, 7/25-29; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Let’s recycle. Tweens and teens, join us for a week of stitching and fun projects from repurposed fabric. We will be making the world a better place as we reuse shirts and denim to create a summer dress and tote bags and learn to embellish with Sashiko-style embroidery stitching.

Cost: $250 Camp location: The Sewing Hive, 3455 Indianola Ave., Columbus, For more information: Jamie Hevener, studio@sewinghive.com, 614-506-7653, sewinghive.com The Sewing Hive: Fashion Sewing Camp for Teens and Tweens Ages served: 10-16 Dates: 6/6-6/10, 6/20-24, 7/25-29; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Tweens and teens who understand how to use and have sewn a garment on the machine can take fashion sewing to the next level. Learn to sew using commercial patterns, apply interfacings, make gathers, pockets and more.

Choose three of these garments: shorts, skirts, a tank top and a sundress.

Cost: $295 Camp location: The Sewing Hive, 3455 Indianola Ave., Columbus, For more information: Jamie Hevener, studio@sewinghive.com, 614-506-7653, sewinghive.com The Sewing Hive: Learn to Knit This Summer Ages served: 8-14 Dates: 7/11-7/15 for ages 8-10, 7/18-7/22 for ages 11-14; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Learn how to knit. This camp will start at the beginning, so it is perfect for those who have never knitted before.

We’ll learn how to cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, binding off and finishing.

We will learn about needle sizes, the different sizes and kinds of yarn and gauge.

Campers will be introduced to reading yarn labels and knitting patterns.

Cost: $170 Camp location: The Sewing Hive, 3455 Indianola Ave., Columbus For more information: Jamie Hevener, studio@sewinghive.com, 614-506-7653, sewinghive.com

The Sewing Hive: Let’s Get Writing!

Summer Writing Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Explore fiction, poetry and playwriting. Each camper will work on generating ideas that they are interested in and care about. They will learn about the grammar and formatting that goes into each type of writing. Campers also will participate in group storytelling and games, writing prompts, journaling, reading and sharing stories with each other.

Cost: $250 Camp location: The Sewing Hive, 3455 Indianola Ave., Columbus For more information: Jamie Hevener, studio@sewinghive.com, 614-506-7653, sewinghive.com The Sewing Hive: Let’s Write Together!

Summer Writing Ages served: 8-10 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Explore fiction, poetry and playwriting. Each camper will work on generating ideas that they are interested in and care about. They will learn about the grammar and formatting that goes into each type of writing. Campers also will participate in group storytelling and games, writing prompts, journaling, reading and sharing stories with each other.

Cost: $250 Camp location: The Sewing Hive, 3455 Indianola Ave., Columbus, For more information: Jamie Hevener, studio@sewinghive.com, 614-506-7653, sewinghive.com The Sewing Hive: Teach Me to Sew Camp Ages served: 9-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-18; half day (2-5 hours) Description: In this camp, participants will learn to sew on a machine with confidence and grow their sewing skills in a studio setting, with a maximum of three students per class. The series includes the patterns and a notebook to keep it all together and guidance by professional sewing teachers.

Cost: $250 Camp location: The Sewing Hive, 3455 Indianola Ave., Columbus For more information: Jamie Hevener, studio@sewinghive.com, 614-506-7653, sewinghive.com Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Math Camp: Addition & Subtraction Ages served: 6-8 Dates: 6/20-6/24; half day (2-5 hours)

Description: Improve basic addition and subtraction skills. Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Math Camp: Fit for Algebra 1 Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 6/20-6/24; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Kids get in shape for algebra with an engaging mix of activities. Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Math Camp: Fraction Action!

Ages served: 8-12 Dates: 6/20-6/24; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Improve understanding and gain confidence with fractions. Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Math Camp: Multiplication & Division Ages served: 8-10 Dates: 6/20-6/24; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Improve basic multiplication and division skills. Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Math Camp: Solve This!

Ages served: 9-12 Dates: 6/20-6/24; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students become confident, analytical thinkers and problem solvers.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Read Ahead Camp Ages served: 5-7 Dates: 7/18-7/29; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Kids develop the building blocks for early reading and writing skills through multisensory activities. Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $299 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh

Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Writing Camp Ages served: 9-13 Dates: 6/13-6/17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Kids learn strategic and creative writing techniques to boost confidence.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh Thurber House: Thurber Summer Writing Camp Ages served: 7-14 Dates: 6/6-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Grab your imagination and pencil and join us at Thurber Summer Writing Camp. Our weeklong camps are jam-packed with writing adventures, engaging teachers, heaps of creativity 38 Columbus Parent

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A student rides VictorPony at summer camp at Bookmark Farms.

and loads of laughs. There is something for every young writer. Rising grades 4-6 and 7-9 have full-day camp, and grades 2-3 attend for a half-day. Camp weeks are determined by grade levels.

Cost: $175 to $225 per week; scholarships are available Camp location: Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave., Columbus For more information: Meg Brown, megbrown@thurberhouse.org, 614-4641032, thurberhouse.org Young Chefs Academy of Gahanna: Culinary Camp Ages served: 6-15 Dates: 5/31-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Young Chefs Academy seasonal cooking experiences deliver an immersive culinary adventure for the young chefs within our community, empowering budding chefs to grow in their knowledge of the culinary arts and self-confidence.

Each day is filled with hands-on adventures

as we build upon new culinary skills and techniques. Our experienced staff is ready to deliver a well-rounded experience.

Cost: $275 Camp location: Young Chefs Academy of Gahanna, 425 Beecher Road, Gahanna For more information: Sam Ferdinand, gahannaoh@youngchefsacademy. com, 614-933-9700, gahannaoh. youngchefsacademy.com

EQUESTRIAN Bookmark Farms: Horse Lover’s Day Camp Ages served: 4-11 Dates: 6/6-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: This is the longest-running camp of its kind in Central Ohio. Campers ride every day; full-day campers ride twice

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Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: Study Skills Camp Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/27-7/1; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This camp gives children the skills and confidence for success in school.

Camp runs 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $199 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh

a day. Learn about horses in a clean barn and natural farm setting. Create memories at summer horse camp.

Cost: $275 to $490 Camp location: Bookmark Farms, 8824 Morse Road SW, Pataskala For more information: Annie Promen, bookmarkfarms@aol.com, 740-9642601, bookmarkfarms.com

what they truly love to learn and how to reach their full potential.

Cost: $195 to $5,150 Camp location: Online and Northwestern University, 617 Dartmouth Place, Evanston, Illinois For more information: ctd-admissions@ northwestern.edu, 847-467-1575, ctd. northwestern.edu

Field of Dreams: Horse Lover’s Camp Ages served: 7-12 Dates: 6/13-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Campers will learn to care for, tack and ride their horse. They will also participate in crafts, horse education, workshops and games. The week culminates in a horse show for the camper’s family.

Cost: $500 Camp location: Stepping Stone, 1841 Unbridled Way, Blacklick For more information: Ellen Lee, ellen@ dreamsonhorseback.org, 614-864-9500, dreamsonhorseback.org

Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Preschool: Summer Program Ages served: 3-5 Dates: 6/6-8/19; full day (6+ hours) Description: Our preschool offers a summer program to keep the learning going for preschoolers, with developmentally appropriate activities planned by educated and experienced teachers. Child care is available for campers.

Cost: $60 per week and up, depending on the number of days and length of days attending Camp location: Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Preschool, 235 McNaughten Road, Columbus For more information: Kelley Sharrock, crumpreschool@gmail.com, 614-5729348, redeemerumc.org

Field of Dreams: Horse Lover’s Day Camp Ages served: 7-11 Dates: 5/31-7/29; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Campers will learn all about our very special horse partners at our farm in Blacklick. Children will learn how to stay safe around a horse, grooming skills, fun horse facts and more. Campers will also get to paint a horse, make horse treats, take a handler-led ride each day and create horse-themed crafts. This is a way for kids to explore the equestrian world and see if riding lessons or full-day camp might be in their future.

Cost: $225 Camp location: Dreams on Horseback, 1416 Reynoldsburg New Albany Road, Blacklick For more information: Ellen Lee, ellen@ dreamsonhorseback.org, 614-846-9500, dreamsonhorseback.org

MULTIPLE CATEGORY Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University: Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University’s Academic Summer Camps Ages served: 3-18 Dates: 6/17-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: CTD is a place where learners from age 3 to grade 12 come together to explore their interests. Through assessment, academic enrichment and accelerated course options, students discover

A residential, week-long Summer camp located in the heart of Ohio's Mohican State Forest

For campers age 6-18 with and without ADHD, Learning Differences, and on the Autism Spectrum.

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Columbus Academy: Summer Experience Ages served: 3-18 Dates: 6/7-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Summer Experience 2022 offers a summer of endless possibilities.

We offer co-ed day camp programs in Academics, Arts & Sciences, and Athletics for pre-K through 12th grade. There are nine weekly sessions to choose from starting June 7 through Aug. 5. Come explore our 231-acre campus for a fun and safe summer of learning.

Cost: $295 per week and up Camp location: Columbus Academy, 4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna For more information: summer_ experience@columbusacademy.org, 614509-2267, columbusacademy.org/summer Columbus Recreation and Parks Department: Summer Camps Ages served: 6-17 Dates: 6/6-8/19; full day (6+ hours) Description: A variety of weeklong day camps are offered to pique the interest of any camper, including Center Camps, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Drama, Art, Robotics and Ceramics.

Cost: $50 to $200 per session Camp location: Various sites throughout Columbus For more information: Anna Marie Brown, ambrown@columbus.gov, 614-645-7000, columbusrecparks.com SPRING 2022

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Summer Camps Ages served: 3-8 Dates: June through July; full day (6+ hours) Description: Nature is the touchstone for the conservatory’s summer camp programs. From cultivating and harvesting a garden to creating a culinary masterpiece, summer camp at Franklin Park is anything but expected. In addition to themed activities, campers will explore the conservatory and its many gardens, including The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden. Features include a creek, wetland area, canopy walk, nature art studio, playhouse and more.

Cost: $135 to $275 Camp location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus For more information: Gina Johnson, gjohnson@fpconservatory.org, 614-7158033, fpconservatory.org

computers, dance, sports and art.

Cost: $85 per class plus lab fees if applicable Camp location: Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster For more information: Maryann Lape, lape@ohio.edu, 740-681-3302, ohio.edu/ lancaster/community/kids-college Paulette’s Princess Parties: If the Shoe Fits Pageants, Performing Arts & Pixie Dust Ages served: 4-13 Dates: TBD; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This is a beginner camp for children to dip their toes into the pageant and performing arts world. We will sing, dance and practice public speaking, modeling and acting skills. Students will gain confidence to compete in the Cinderella

Scholarship Pageant, ready to perform onstage being the most authentic them they can be while also learning how to be of service to others.

Cost: $175 Camp location: Paulette’s Princess Parties, 7227 N. High St., Suite 109, Worthington For more information: Paulette’s Princess Parties, info@ paulettesprincessparties.com, 614-3956330, paulettesprincessparties.com Red Oak Community School: ROCS Summer Camp Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/27-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Our camps foster and encourage children’s innate curiosity with a blend of structured activities and free play aligned to the camp theme of each week.

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Meadow Park Children’s Center: School-Age Summer Camp Ages served: 5-11 Dates: 5/31-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: We are a full-day camp that provides experiences covering all areas of learning, movement and activities. We offer an experienced staff, a large classroom, a full-size gym, field trips and snacks.

Cost: $133 to $270 per week Camp location: Meadow Park Children’s Center, 2425 Bethel Road, Columbus For more information: Judy Smith, jsmith@meadowpark.org, 614-451-8814, meadowparkcc.org Ohio University Lancaster: Kids in College Ages served: 9-14 Dates: 6/6-7/1; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This summer enrichment program for highly motivated students includes classes on topics such as exploring health care, math, history, Japanese, 40 Columbus Parent

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The Learning Academy: The Learning Adventures Ages served: 5-12 Dates: TBD; full day (6+ hours) Description: We know that education goes beyond the traditional classroom and school year. That’s why we created Learning Adventures.

Cost: $180 to $235 Camp location: The Learning Academy, 1325 E. Walnut St., Westerville For more information: Amy Seibert, westerville@tlaohio.com, 614-948-2626, tlaohio.com

Our ROCS educators place an emphasis on children’s social/emotional skills while cultivating a culture that is inclusive, affirming and welcoming.

Cost: $160 to $200 per week Camp location: Red Oak Community School, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus For more information: Cheryl Ryan, cheryl@redoakcommunityschool.org, 614362-9776, redoakcommunityschool.org/ summer-camp The Wellington School: Wellington Summer Program Ages served: 4-18 Dates: 6/13-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: The Wellington Summer Program offers full-day and half-day programs for learners age 4 through 12th grade. From cooking classes to chess camp; cheerleading to engineering; drones to dance; urban planning to performing arts, everyone can discover something new.

Cost: $128 to $550 based on camp length (ranges from half-day to multiweek programs) Camp location: The Wellington School, 3650 Reed Road, Columbus For more information: Brian Pacifico, pacifico@wellington.org, 614-457-7883, wellington.org/summer Worthington Parks and Recreation: WPRD Summer Camps Ages served: 5-14 Dates: TBD Description: The Worthington Parks and Recreation Department will once again offer a wide range of active and creative summer camps in 2022.

Cost: TBD Camp location: Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington; and various park facilities For more information: Michael Burgdorfer, michael.burgdorfer@worthington.org, 614-436-2743, worthington.org/camps

MUSIC Capriccio Youth Choir: CYC Summer Institute Ages served: 7-18 Dates: 7/19-7/21; full day (6+ hours) Description: The Summer Institute is open to singers entering grades 2-12 who want to explore choral music to enhance their music reading skills, develop ensemble and individual singing confidence, and ex-

plore a varied vocal repertoire. A wrap-up performance will be shared with families.

Instruction is available online or in person.

Guest clinicians will include master teachers and other vocal professionals.

Cost: $100 for CYC singers, $125 for nonCYC singers Camp location: St. Andrew Christian Church, 1985 Swansford Drive, Dublin For more information: Brianna Bizzaro, brianna@capricciocolumbus.org, 740641-5864, capricciocolumbus.org/ cyc-summer-institute-registration GROOVE U: Write • Record • Play Ages served: 11-19 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Spend a week at GROOVE U’s state-of-the-art Creative Campus and get the full experience of being a songwriter, producer, artist and performer. Spend time in our studios crafting the next No. 1 song and trying out all aspects of the creation process.

Cost: $399 to $799 Camp location: GROOVE U, 5030 Bradenton Ave., Dublin For more information: Maddy Slimak, madeline.slimak@grooveu.net, 614-2916122, grooveu.edu/writerecordplay The Ohio State University School of Music: Youth Summer Music Programs Ages served: students entering grade 6 to 2022 high school graduates Dates: June-July; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: The School of Music at Ohio State offers a variety of programs for student musicians, including instrument-specific camps, a Global and Pop Music camp, Middle School Concert Band Academy, Jazz Camp, Music Leadership Intensive and more. Some are day programs; others are residential with a commuter option.

Cost: $150 to $495, varies by program Camp location: The Ohio State University School of Music, 1866 College Road, Columbus For more information: youthsummermusic@osu.edu, 614-2925272, go.osu.edu/ysmp-2022 School of Rock Dublin: School of Rock Dublin Summer Camps Ages served: 8-17 Dates: 6/6-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Kids ages 8-17 get the opportunity to play in a real rock band, play songs they love and perform a mini show at the end of each five-day camp.

Cost: $495; early-bird discounts up to 35 percent are available

Camp location: School of Rock, 6727 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin For more information: Stuart McGachan, dublin@schoolofrock.com, 614-766-7200, schoolofrock.com/music-camps

NATURE/ OUTDOORS Camp Wyandot Inc.: Camp Otonwe Ages served: 6-14 Dates: June and July; full day (6+ hours) Description: Camp Otonwe has an activities barn on a wooded site with a creek.

The Otonwe day is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents may register for an extended day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campers make new friends and take home great memories.

Cost: $165 to $195 Camp location: Otonwe Day Camp, 4834 Harlem Road, Galena For more information: Kit Goodwin, info@campwyandot.org, 614-481-8227, campwyandot.org/camp-otonwe-westerville Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Summer Camp at the Zoo Ages served: 5-12 Dates: 6/6-8/12; full day (6+ hours) Description: Are you ready for an unforgettable summer? Explore your interests, make friends and create lifelong memories at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

We know you like animals, so let’s have fun connecting with wildlife in a whole new way.

Cost: $240 member, $270 nonmember Camp location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Road, Powell For more information: Stacey Glatz, educlass@colulmbuszoo.org, 614-6453488, columbuszoo.org Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: ZooKids Summer Camp Ages served: 3-5 Dates: 6/6-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) Description: ZooKids offers children the opportunity to experience the wonders of animals in a safe and socially interactive environment. Each class, campers engage in hands-on activity centers, get creative, have a snack and explore the zoo.

Cost: $140 member, $155 nonmember Camp location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Road, Powell For more information: Carrie Hauck, educlass@columbuszoo.org, 614-6453488, columbuszoo.org

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council Inc.: Camp Ken-Jockety Ages served: 5-18 Dates: 6/6-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Each week is a separate camp run by a different group of dedicated Girl Scout volunteers who strive to provide programming in an outdoor setting that includes outdoor skills, cookouts, crafts, songs, nature exploration, swimming, archery, canoeing, hiking and more. Girls make new friends, develop outdoor skills, strengthen self-confidence and learn to care for our natural world. Older girls have the opportunity to participate in leadership programs. All camps run Monday through Friday.

Cost: $120 to $160 Camp location: Camp Ken-Jockety, 1295 Hubbard Road, Galloway For more information: Karen Goodin, customercare@gsoh.org, 614-487-8101, gsoh.org

Camp location: Camp Sugarbush at Blendon Woods Metro Park, 5364 Cherry Bottom Road, Columbus For more information: Karen Goodin, customercare@gsoh.org, 614-487-8101, gsoh.org

Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council Inc.: Camp Papinashuash Ages served: 5-18 Dates: 6/6-6/10; full day (6+ hours) Description: Papinashuash is run by a dedicated group of Girl Scout volunteers who strive to provide programming in an outdoor setting that includes outdoor skills, cookouts, crafts, songs, nature exploration, archery, hiking and more. Girls make new friends, develop outdoor skills, strengthen self-confidence and learn to care for our natural world. Older girls have the opportunity to participate in leadership programs.

Cost: $90 to $130 Camp location: Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road NW, Pickerington For more information: Karen Goodin, customercare@gsoh.org, 614-487-8101, gsoh.org

Ohio Bird Sanctuary: Junior Explorers Camp Ages served: 4-6 Dates: 6/14-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Little ones can come explore the natural world through hands-on activities, hikes, games, crafts and animal encounters.

Cost: $50 to $60 Camp location: Ohio Bird Sanctuary, 3774 Orweiler Road, Mansfield For more information: emilysmithobs@ gmail.com, 419-884-4295, ohiobirdsanctuary.com

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Ohio Wildlife Center: Owlets Ages served: 3-5 Dates: 7/6-7/9; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Little campers will travel on our storybook trail to be immersed in the story and nature. They will be meeting and caring for our box turtles just like the ones from our adventures on the storybook trail. All camps include outdoor exploration with trained camp staff, nature play, up-close animal encounters, crafts, hikes and daily snacks.

Cost: $150 Camp location: Ohio Wildlife Center, 9000 Dublin Road, Powell For more information: Stormy Gibson, education@ohiowildlifecenter.org, 614734-9453, ohiowildlifecenter.org Ohio Wildlife Center: Wild Academy Ages served: 12-16 Dates: 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Calling all teen eco-enthusiasts: Back by popular demand is a camp for young adults with a real interest in biol-

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Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council Inc.: Sugarbush Girl Scout Day Camps Ages served: 5-18 Dates: 6/6-10, 6/20-24, 7/11-15, 7/18-22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Each week of camp is run by a dedicated group of Girl Scout volunteers who strive to provide programming in an outdoor setting that includes outdoor skills, cookouts, crafts, songs, nature exploration, archery, hiking and more. Girls make new friends, develop outdoor skills, strengthen self-confidence and learn to care for our natural world. Older girls have the opportunity to participate in leadership programs.

Cost: $90 to $130

The Juniper School: The Juniper School Summer Camp Ages served: 4-13 Dates: 6/6-8/19; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Summer camp offers ample outdoor time for play and purposeful work. Each day will include a story or puppet show, circle time with games, and art.

We’ll provide a healthy, vegetarian snack.

Cost: $150 per week Camp location: The Juniper School, 76 Charleston Ave., Columbus For more information: Jennifer Zegler, thejuniperschool@outlook.com, 614-2331755, thejuniperschool.org

Ohio Bird Sanctuary: Nature Camp Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/22-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Our Nature Camps immerse children in the natural world. Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activities and snacks.

Cost: $105 to $120 Camp location: Ohio Bird Sanctuary, 3774 Orweiler Road, Mansfield For more information: emilysmithobs@ gmail.com, 419-884-4295, ohiobirdsanctuary.com

ogy, nature and being outdoors. This special week focuses on developing campers’ nature interests and helping them become eco-leaders, promoting stewardship of our environment and taking on service-learning projects. This is a great way for teens to reconnect with nature using art, exploration and observations. Special guest speakers with careers in wildlife, environment and biology will participate. All camps include up-close animal encounters, animal care instruction, crafts, hikes, fishing and snacks.

Cost: $295 Camp location: Ohio Wildlife Center, 9000 Dublin Road, Powell For more information: Stormy Gibson, education@ohiowildlifecenter.org, 614734-9453, ohiowildlifecenter.org Ohio Wildlife Center: WildCare Ages served: 6-11 Dates: June, July and August; full day (6+ hours) Description: 2022 camps are topic-specific sessions, so nature enthusiasts can pick the week that most interests them. All campers will have animal encounters with some of our 50+ ambassador animals, including the opportunity to assist staff in providing the animals with their daily care and enrichment.

Cost: $295 Camp location: Ohio Wildlife Center, 9000 Dublin Road, Powell For more information: Stormy Gibson, education@ohiowildlifecenter.org, 614734-9453, ohiowildlifecenter.org Sunbury Urban Farm: Summer Farm Camp Ages served: 5-13 Dates: 6/6-8/19; full day (6+ hours) Description: Gardening, creeking, nature exploration, forest free play and plenty of sunshine and fresh air—this is what summer is all about. Small groups will be outdoors all day. Camps feature a new, engaging theme each week. Come for one week or all summer.

Cost: $275 per week; financial assistance is available Camp location: Sunbury Urban Farm, 2140 Sunbury Road, Columbus For more information: Sarah Erickson, info@sunburyurbanfarm.org, 614-2855172, sunburyurbanfarm.org

RELIGIOUS Forest Park Christian Early Learning Center: Summer Day Camp Ages served: 6-11 Dates: 6/6-8/19; full day (6+ hours)

Description: We will be using the “Adding Assets” curriculum, supplemented with “General Bible.” There will be 11 major field trips and swimming twice a week.

Cost: $149 to $176 per week; Title XX accepted Camp location: Forest Park Christian Early Learning Center, 5600 Karl Road, Columbus For more information: Brett Dague, info@forestparkcs.org, 614-888-5282, forestparkchristian.com Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus: Camp Chaverim Ages served: 5½-9 Dates: 6/13-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: A camp for kids entering grades 1-3 who want to experience a little bit of everything. Programs are centered around core Jewish values, with the goal of ensuring campers are developing friendships, trying new things and having fun.

Daily programming includes swimming, splash pad, specialist-led activities, sports, nature, singing, gaga and Shabbat/Judaics.

Cost: $315 per week member, $365 nonmember Camp location: JCC Columbus, 1125 College Ave., Columbus For more information: Raeann Cronebach, camp@columbusjcc.org, 614-559-6253, columbusjcc.org/summer-camp Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus: Camp Hoover Ages served: 8½-14 Dates: 6/13-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Our 30-acre campsite boasts beautiful woods and waterfronts with canoes and kayaks, a high ropes course with a zip line, a pool, basketball court, athletic fields, archery range and nature trails. Camp Hoover offers campers entering grades 4-8 traditional camp activities, specialized programming and hands-on experiences with an emphasis on community, safety and learning.

Cost: $355 per week member, $405 nonmember Camp location: JCC Hoover Family Park, 4290 Walnut St., Westerville For more information: Raeann Cronebach, camp@columbusjcc.org, 614-559-6253, columbusjcc.org/summer-camp Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus: JCamps Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 6/7-8/12; full day (6+ hours) Description: Guided by Jewish values, JCamps puts safety first and does so while creating a welcoming environment where campers can be silly, laugh and

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Our Lady of Bethlehem: Summer Program Ages served: grades 3-6 (grades 7-8 can be counselors in training) Dates: 6/6-8/19; full day (6+ hours) Description: Spend summer days on our campus making new friends; enjoying swimming and field trips; sharpening reading, math and science skills; and building religious faith.

Cost: $205 to $265 per week based on number of days attending, plus $100 registration fee Camp location: Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare, 4567 Olentangy River Road, Columbus For more information: Chris Crayton, ccrayton@cdeducation.org, 614-4598285, ourladyofbethlehem.org

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abilities. Campers engage in theme-based activities that encourage social interaction with peers, leisure awareness, skill development and active participation. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, fitness, swimming, field trips and more. Activities are adapted as needed to promote independence and inclusion.

Cost: $90 per week Camp location: Dodge Community Center, 667 Sullivant Ave., Columbus; Franklin Park Adventure Center, 1755 E. Broad St., Columbus; Thompson Community Center, 1189 Dennison Ave., Columbus; and Wolfe Park Shelter House, 105 Park Drive, Columbus For more information: Mary Beth Moore, mbmoore@columbus.gov, 614-6455648, columbusrecparks.com Easterseals Central and Southeast: Hilliard Summer Day Camp Ages served: 5-14 Dates: 6/13-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Easterseals Day Camp for ages 5-7 and 8-10 focuses on social emotional learning, STEM, physical fitness and sensory activities. Ages 11-14 will focus on life skills such as social-emotional learning, time management, hygiene and more. The camp provides a 1-to-4 staffercamper ratio and is designed for children with and without disabilities.

Cost: $1,710 ages 5-10, $1,920 ages 11-14 Camp location: Easterseals Central and Southeast, 3830 Trueman Court, Hilliard For more information: Jennifer Fultz, jfultz@easterseals-cseohio.org, 614-228-

Central Ohio Diabetes Association: CODA Day Camps Ages served: 3-12 Dates: 6/20-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: CODA day camps are camp programs for youth living with Type 1, Type 2 and pre-diabetes. Campers are split into two groups. Stepping Stones is for ages 8-12, and Kids Camp is for ages 3-7.

Cost: $100 per week; scholarships are available Camp location: Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus For more information: Carter Brady, cbrady@lifecarealliance.org, 614-4372919, diabetesohio.org Columbus Recreation and Parks: Summer of Fun and Adventure Day Camp Ages served: 6-21 Dates: 6/13-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: This is an inclusive camp designed for youth with and without dis44 Columbus Parent

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5523, easterseals.com/centralohio/ our-programs/camping-recreation/ summer-day-camp.html St. Vincent Family Services: SVFS Therapeutic Summer Program Ages served: 5-12 Dates: 6/13-8/19; full day (6+ hours) Description: The summer program offers pediatric behavioral health care delivered in a small group setting with a specialized focus on social-emotional health and development. Children will participate in outdoor and teamfocused activities and playful, healthy experiences that will prepare them for a successful school year ahead.

Cost: Most services are paid by Medicaid or the ADAMH Board of Franklin County.

Camp location: St. Vincent Family Services, 1490 E. Main St., Columbus For more information: St. Vincent Family Services, intake@svfc.org, 614-824-5437, svfsohio.org/prep-academy

SPORTS The 2nd & 7 Foundation: The 2nd & 7 Foundation Football Camp Ages served: 6-14 Dates: 6/20-6/22; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Our youth football camp is a noncontact camp for boys and girls with a focus on fundamentals. Camp features

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discover new interests. Our staff prioritizes the social and emotional needs of each camper and makes sure that every day is a confidence-building adventure. Named the 2021 CBUS Top Picks winner for Best Camp for Kids.

Cost: $315 per week and up Camp location: The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave., Columbus; and Hoover Family Park, 4290 Walnut St., Westerville For more information: Raeann Cronebach, rcronebach@columbusjcc.org, 614-5596253, columbusjcc.org/summer-camp

some of the best coaches in town, guest speakers, lunch and snacks every day, and some great gear for every camper.

Cost: $200 Camp location: Hilliard Weaver Middle School, 4600 Avery Road, Hilliard For more information: Amy Hoying, amy.hoying@secondandseven.com, 614-825-0602, secondandseven.com/ footballcamp AmeriCheer: Summer Camps Ages served: 3-18 Dates: TBD; full day (6+ hours) Description: Campers can focus on tumbling, jumps, motions and cheerleading.

Cost: $45 to $130 Camp location: AmeriCheer, 20 Collegeview Road, Westerville For more information: Brittany Roberts, info@americheer.com, 614-898-1000, americheer.com Bally Sports Group LLC: Summer Sports and Activity Camp 2022 Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/6-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Campers will be introduced to different sports throughout the summer, where instruction will be delivered in a positive and encouraging way. Each morning, the camp will focus on a sport relating to the weekly theme. Campers are taught the fundamentals of each sport and the concept of game play. Camp will also feature contests and competitions to keep the learning interactive. Afternoon activities will feature traditional camp games and activities, nature walks, trivia, water games and more. Bally Sports will also put an emphasis on certain life virtues relating to sports each week.

Cost: $135 per week and up Camp location: Locations in Groveport, Reynoldsburg, New Albany, Gahanna, Pickerington and Westerville For more information: Aaron Bally, abally@ballysportsgroup.com, 614-5056532, ballysportsgroup.com Bishop Hartley High School Football: Hartley Football Hauser Foundation Youth Football Camp Ages served: 5-15 Dates: 6/28-6/30; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Learn and love the great game of football in a noncontact skilland confidence-building environment facilitated by the varsity football staff of Bishop Hartley High School.

Cost: $60 Camp location: Bishop Hartley High School, 1285 Zettler Road, Columbus For more information: Brad Burchfield,

bburchfi@cdeducation.org, 614-886-2808, bishop-hartley.org or @hartleyfootball on Instagram and Twitter Black Wing Shooting Center: Youth Shooting Sports Camp Ages served: 10-16 Dates: 6/7-10, 7/12-15, 8/2-5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Black Wing offers a fourday beginning Youth Shooting Sports Camp for boys and girls. Safety is always first and foremost at our summer youth camps. Clinics at the camp include .22 caliber handgun and rifle instruction, shotgun instruction and archery. This is an educational way to learn new skills.

Cost: $375 to $399 Camp location: Black Wing Shooting Center, 3722 Marysville Road, Delaware For more information: Joe King, joe@ blackwingsc.com, 740-363-7555, ext.

214, blackwingsc.com/training/trainingcourses/youth-shooting-sports-camps Capital University Athletics: Capital Athletics Camp Series Ages served: age 5 to grade 12 Dates: 5/1-8/15; TBD Description: Capital University Athletics hosts a series of camps throughout the summer. Camps are organized by age group, from age 5 to seniors in high school, and are offered for a variety of sports. Sports include basketball, lacrosse, tennis, softball and more.

Cost: Varies by sport. Day camps start at $50 per day.

Camp location: The Capital Center, 2360 E. Mound St., Columbus For more information: Deb Westergaard, dwestergaard2@capital.edu, 614-236-6209, athletics.capital.edu/sports/2020/3/16/ camps.aspx Coach Winters Basketball Camp: Coach Winters Basketball Camp at Otterbein University Ages served: 7-14 Dates: 6/6-7/21; full day (6+ hours) Description: The goal of these camps is to develop and learn the fundamentals of basketball and have a great time doing it.

Three weeks of camp focus on fundamental skills (June 6-9), offensive skills (June 13-16) and comprehensive skills (July 18-21).

Cost: $250 per week Camp location: Otterbein University Rike Center, 180 Center St., Westerville For more information: Andy Winters, winters1@otterbein.edu, 614-823-1844, otterbeincardinals.com/sports/2010/8/3/ gen_0803102933.aspx

Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Gym Explorers Camp Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/13-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Gym Explorers features three hours of gymnastics, obstacle courses, games, and a snack in the morning hours with a field trip every afternoon. Activities include mini golf, bowling, park days, craft days and more.

Cost: $230 Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester For more information: Genelle Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-5759557, cgagymnastics.com Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Gym Kidz Camp Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/13-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Camp will feature hours of gymnastics fun, obstacle courses, games, snacks and crafts.

Cost: $125 Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester For more information: Genelle Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-5759557, cgagymnastics.com Columbus Gymnastics Academy: NinGym Camp Ages served: 5-11 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This camp offers a half-day full of obstacle courses, ninja games, challenges, crafts and more.

Cost: $130 Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester For more information: Genelle Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-5759557, cgagymnastics.com Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Tumble Katz Camp Ages served: 3-6 Dates: 6/13-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Tumble Katz features three hours of gymnastics, games, snacks and crafts.

Cost: $125 Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester For more information: Genelle Castro, askcgagymnastic@gmail.com, 614-5759557, cgagymnastics.com CrossFit New Albany: FUNctional Fitness Ages served: 8-14 Dates: 6/20-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Campers will work on SPRING 2022

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Cost: $150 per week and up Camp location: CrossFit New Albany, 5900 Zarley St., New Albany For more information: Matt Wilson, mattwilson42@yahoo.com, 614-2868860, crossfitnewalbany.com D-BAT Columbus: D-BAT Columbus Summer Camp Ages served: 6-13 Dates: 6/6-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: This is a baseball and softball skills development camp with weekly themes, activities and games. Weekly themes include Olympics and All Sports & Ninja Week. Activities include a home-run derby, dodgeball, kickball, and slip-andslide water days. Campers work on skills such as hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, game IQ and more.

Cost: $49 per day or $199 per week; early-bird and membership discounts are available Camp location: D-BAT Columbus East, 650 Taylor Station Road, Suite B, Gahanna; and D-BAT Columbus North, 459 Orangepoint Drive, Suite E, Lewis Center For more information: Alexis Gammell, alexis@dbatcolumbus.com, 740-9537010, dbatcolumbus.com Field Sports at SportsOhio: Sports Camps at SportsOhio Ages served: 8-15 Dates: 6/6-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Are sports your thing? Then SportsOhio has the camp for you. From basketball, baseball and lacrosse to volleyball, soccer, softball and football, SportOhio has camps to introduce children to a new sport or to help them improve on the skills they already have. Led by knowledgeable coaches and instructors for each sport.

Cost: $230 per camp Camp location: Field Sports at SportsOhio, 6400 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin For more information: fieldsports@ sportsohio.org, 614-791-7849, sportsohio. org/play/camps First Tee – Central Ohio: 2022 Summer Camps Ages served: 5-17 Dates: 6/13-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Kids learn the fundamentals of the golf swing and the game during our summer camp. Golf is more than a game.

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Campers will also be introduced to character education and life skills programs that help them prepare for success at school, at home and in their community.

Cost: $95 to $175; financial assistance is available Camp location: Blacklick Woods Metro Park Golf Course, 7309 Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg; as well as locations in Delaware and Hilliard For more information: Sydney Simmons, ssimmons@tftco.org, 614-751-8227, tftco.org Goldfish Swim School: Jump Start Clinics Ages served: 2-13 Dates: 6/6-8/12; less than 2 hours Description: Goldfish Swim School’s unique Jump Start Clinics are specially designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. They can introduce kids to the fundamentals of water safety, take full advantage of school vacations and provide peace of mind before a water-centric vacation. Jump Start Clinics include four consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons that focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique.

Cost: $88 to $113; sibling discounts are available Camp location: Goldfish Swim School Dublin, 6175 Shamrock Court, Suite G, Dublin; Goldfish Swim School Lewis Center, 7838 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center; Goldfish Swim School Westerville, 765 Brooksedge Blvd., Westerville For more information: Kate Shrum; swimdublin@goldfishss.com, swimlewiscenter@goldfishss.com, swimwesterville@goldfishss.com; 614407-3474, goldfishswimschool.com The Golf Center at SportsOhio: SportsOhio Golf Camps Ages served: 5-15 Dates: TBD; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Our golf camps are designed for beginners to advanced players of the game. Participants will work on skills such as full swing, putting, chipping and general knowledge of the game.

Cost: Starts at $110 per camp Camp location: The Golf Center at SportsOhio, 6100 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin For more information: golf@sportsohio. org, 614-791-3002, sportsohio.org/play/ sports-activities/golf/camps Gym Skills: Gym Skills Summer Program Ages served: 5-12 Dates: 5/30-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Daily structured activities and classes will be the emphasis while we utilize everything our spacious gym has to offer. No

experience is needed to participate and learn something new. Weekly activities include but are not limited to boys/girls gymnastics, obstacle courses, basketball, soccer, beach volleyball, open gym and more.

Cost: $180 for three-day camps, $265 for five-day camps Camp location: Gym Skills, 710 Cross Pointe Road, Gahanna For more information: afterschool@ gymskills.com, 614-571-1220, gymskills.com Hoover Sailing Club: Learn to Sail Ages served: 7-18 Dates: 6/6-8/12; full day (6+ hours) Description: Learn to sail this summer with our certified instructors. From the first day on-site, campers will be captaining their own boat.

Cost: $235 per week Camp location: Hoover Sailing Club, 4250 Smothers Road, Westerville For more information: Jamie Jones, jjone45@outlook.com, 614-216-2679, hooversailing.com Kirsta Cobb Volleyball Camps at Ohio Wesleyan University: Volleyball Camp Ages served: 5-19 Dates: TBD; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Multiple camp options are offered for all levels of volleyball. Learn the fundamentals and join in competitive camps.

Cost: $60 to $230 Camp location: Branch Rickey Arena at Ohio Wesleyan University, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware For more information: Kirsta Cobb, ktcobb@owu.edu, 614-980-5614, kirstacobbvolleyballcamps.com Otterbein University: Cardinals Girls Basketball Camp Ages served: 8-13 Dates: 6/20-6/23; full day (6+ hours) Description: Our mission is to develop fundamental basketball skills for girls entering grades 3-8. Cardinals Girls Basketball Camp is ideal for all skill levels, as there is a strong focus on individual development.

Cost: $250 Camp location: Otterbein University Rike Center, 1 S. Grove St., Westerville For more information: Diana Noles, dnoles@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3549, otterbeincardinals.com Otterbein University Women’s Lacrosse: Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp Ages served: 10-18 Dates: 6/20-6/23; full day (6+ hours)

Description: Join Otterbein’s new head coach, Rachael Griffith, for an intensive and enjoyable week of education from an NCAA Division III member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Otterbein provides an ideal environment for camp. With easy walks to the fields, the rec center and the campus cafeteria, campers will get a true sense of what college life is all about.

Cost: $425 Camp location: Otterbein University, Memorial Stadium, 180 Center St., Westerville For more information: Rachael Griffith, griffith3@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3545, ussportscamps.com/lacrosse/nike/ nike-girls-lacrosse-camp-at-otterbeinuniversity St. Francis DeSales High School: St. Francis DeSales High School Summer Camps Ages served: 6-17 Dates: June and July; half day (2-5 hours) Description: St. Francis DeSales High School Summer Camps are a way for athletes to meet new friends while improving their skills on the athletic field or court.

Camps offered include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling.

Cost: $75 per camp Camp location: St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Columbus For more information: Julie Barber, summercamps@desales.co, 614-2653380, sfdstallions.org/summercamps

Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare

Summer Program For children entering Preschool (age 3) through Grade 6

11 weeks, June - August 2, 3, 4 or 5 day options M-F from 7:00am-6:00pm Spend summer days on our beautiful campus making new friends, enjoying swimming and field trips, sharpening reading, math and science skills and building religious faith.

614-459-8285

4567 Olentangy River Road, Columbus

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Stick to Stick Field Hockey at Denison University: Stick to Stick Field Hockey Ages served: 10-18 Dates: 6/11-6/13; full day (6+ hours) Description: Stick to Stick Field Hockey Camp is available for all skill levels. Athletes and teams will improve their field hockey skills, game play and sport IQ, learning from coaches who are passionate about teaching the sport in a positive and enjoyable environment. Additional sessions will be announced.

Cost: $425 Camp location: Denison University, 200 Livingston Drive, Granville For more information: P.J. Soteriades, soteriades@denison.edu, 614-946-2839, sticktostickfieldhockey.com US Sports Camps: Nike Basketball Camp – Intro to Hoops Ages served: 5-8 Dates: 8/8-8/11; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This Intro to Hoops Nike Basketball Camp is designed to give younger players a base of skills with a focus on fun.

Cost: $175

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Camp location: Elevate Basketball Academy, 6615 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin For more information: Kyle Pottkotter, kyle@onefivesports.com, 614-204-6876, onefivesports.com/nikebasketballcamps US Sports Camps: Nike Basketball Camp – Shooting Camp Ages served: 8-15 Dates: 8/8-8/11; half day (2-5 hours) Description: This Nike Basketball Camp Shooting Camp is focused on shooting mechanics and footwork.

Cost: $175 Camp location: Elevate Basketball Academy, 6615 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin For more information: Kyle Pottkotter, kyle@onefivesports.com, 614-204-6876, onefivesports.com/nikebasketballcamps

Wright Camps LLC: Otterbein Volleyball Day Camp Ages served: 8-15 Dates: TBD; full day (6+ hours) Description: This is a general skills volleyball camp. Other volleyball camps also are offered.

Cost: $250 to $275 Camp location: Rike Center, Otterbein University, 160 Center St., Westerville For more information: Monica Wright, mmcdonald@otterbein.edu, 740-3236887, leaguelineup.com/welcome. asp?url=otterbeinvolleyball

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(science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

Be WISE Camp: Be WISE Day Camp Ages served: 8-10 Dates: 7/6-7/8; full day (6+ hours) Description: Be WISE Camp’s mission is to develop interest, excitement and self-confidence in STEAM in girls going into grades 5-6 in fall 2022. The camp is designed to provide real-life, hands-on 48 Columbus Parent

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experiences in STEAM using problemsolving and thinking skills.

Cost: $170 Camp location: Liberty Middle School, 1055 Evans Blvd., Newark For more information: Becky Bringardner, bewisecamp@outlook.com, 614-3276224, bewisecamp.org

animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $259 to $518 Camp location: First Presbyterian Church, 4227 Broadway, Grove City For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-grove-city-ohio

Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in Dublin Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 7/5-7/8; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $209 to $418 Camp location: Dublin Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-dublin-ohio

Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in New Albany Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $259 to $518 Camp location: Temple Beth Shalom, 5089 Johnstown Road, New Albany For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-new-albany-gahannaohio

Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in Grove City Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 7/25-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics,

Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in Pickerington Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 6/20-6/24; full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video

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US Sports Camps: Nike Basketball Camps Ages served: 8-15 Dates: 6/13-7/28; full day (6+ hours) Description: Our goal is to elevate each camper’s skill level, enthusiasm and confidence through a mix of drills, scrimmages, instruction and competitions.

Cost: $315 to $345 per four-day session Camp location: Various sites in Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna and Hilliard For more information: Kyle Pottkotter, kyle@onefivesports.com, 614-204-6876, onefivesports.com/nikebasketballcamps

game design, robotics, animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $259 to $518 Camp location: Seton Parish, 600 Hill Road N., Pickerington For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-pickerington-ohio Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in Powell Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 6/27-7/1; full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $259 to $518 Camp location: Press Church, 8794 Big Bear Ave., Powell For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-powell-ohio Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in Westerville Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 8/1-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $259 to $518 Camp location: First Presbyterian Church, 41 W. College Ave., Westerville For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-westerville-ohio Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Summer Camps in Worthington Ages served: 7-13 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15; full day (6+ hours) Description: Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering weeklong summer camps in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production and coding.

Cost: $259 to $518 Camp location: Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington For more information: Sheri Niedermyer, hello@classroomantics.com, 800-5953776, classroomantics.com/summertech-camps-in-worthington-ohio

Code Galaxy: Code Galaxy Summer Camp Ages served: 7-15 Dates: 6/6-8/5; full day (6+ hours) Description: Code Galaxy Summer Camp is designed for kids to develop programming skills. From Scratch + Minecraft to Python programming and web development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school. All summer camps are 100 percent virtual, with flexible times for both parents and students.

Cost: $159 to $249 Camp location: Online For more information: Pattie Wilburn, support@thecodegalaxy.com, 512-3376624, thecodegalaxy.com/camps/ virtual-kids-coding-camp National Inventors Hall of Fame: Camp Invention Ages served: 5-12 Dates: May through August; full day (6+ hours) Description: Inspire kids’ creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention program. Children in grades K-6 will collaborate in hands-on STEM adventures.

They’ll adopt a robotic fish, develop inventions for space exploration and more.

Cost: Starts at $245 Camp location: Multiple locations around Columbus For more information: National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention, campinvention@invent.org, 800-9684332, invent.org/camp PAST Foundation: CAD & 3D Printing Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/6-6/10; full day (6+ hours) Description: Combine the design process and computer-aided design (CAD) with 3D printing to develop unique solutions to real-life challenges. Participants will learn to use SolidWorks CAD software and 3D printers as they design their product or creation. At the end of the week, students will present about the solution and take home their 3D printed creation.

Cost: $75 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Elementary CAD & 3D Printing Ages served: 8-11 Dates: 6/27-7/1; full day (6+ hours) Description: Combine the design process and computer-aided design (CAD) with 3D printing to develop unique solutions to

real-life challenges. Students will learn the basics of CAD software using OnShape to design and create and 3D printers to bring their designs to life. At the end of the week, students will present about their creation and take home their 3D print.

Cost: $75 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Elementary Coding Ages served: 8-11 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) Description: The world around us runs on code, from smartphone apps to robots.

Learn the core concepts of computer programming by creating your own games.

Through chasing games, mazes and animated stories, campers will use their creativity while learning coding concepts.

Students will design and build their game using a web-based application specialized for coding. This weeklong program culminates with a demonstration of the games students create.

Cost: $50 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Girls Who Lead: Minecraft Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/27-7/1; full day (6+ hours) Description: Throughout the week, students will mine and craft their STEM skills within Minecraft by researching, designing and building a museum dedicated to a woman in STEM. Outside of Minecraft, students will engage with local professional women, learning about their profession, their journey and adversity they faced. Students will build communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills while engaging in group thought and team building. This program gives girls the tools to reach their full potential to explore the world of STEM in Minecraft and in the world around them. At the end of the week students will create a reflective video.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE PAST Foundation: Hands On Engineering Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17; full day (6+ hours) Description: Investigate mechanical and electrical engineering concepts through exploring and assembling a NeuroMaker Hand. Students will also step into the role of biomedical engineer to design and build an innovative prototype tool that can assist the prosthetic hand in carrying out everyday tasks. Students will grow skills in collaboration, coding, problem-solving, critical thinking and more. At the end of the week, students will share the NeuroMaker Hands and the prototypes they created.

Cost: $75 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: LEGO Robotics Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/13-6/24; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will learn the basics of programming and mechanical design.

Alongside student mentors, teams will build and program an autonomous LEGO EV3 robot to complete a series of tasks ranging from simple movement to more complex tasks involving logic and sensors.

At the end of the two weeks, teams will demonstrate their knowledge by sharing their programming and running their robots on the challenge game board. No previous robotics programming experience is necessary.

Cost: $75 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: MArt: Elementary Minecraft & Art Ages served: 8-11 Dates: 6/13-6/17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students build communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills while engaging in group thought and team building, all on Minecraft. What happens when art and Minecraft mix? MArt. Students will learn basic art concepts and apply them in the digital world of Minecraft.

Teams will get creative while collaborating to construct sculptures, art installations and pixel art. Ultimately, students will take a real-life art piece and replicate it digitally.

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1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: MArt: Middle School Minecraft & Art Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/20-6/24; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students build communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills while engaging in group thought and team building, all on Minecraft. What happens when art and Minecraft mix? MArt. Students will further their knowledge of art concepts and apply them in the digital world of Minecraft. Students will explore the importance of style, color and shapes in any art. Teams will get creative while collaborating to construct sculptures, art installations and pixel art. Ultimately, students will take a real-life art piece and replicate it digitally.

Cost: $50 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Minecraft Coding Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will partake in a variety of tasks designed to enhance their knowledge in coding. Students build communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills while engaging in group thought and team building, all on Minecraft. Students will learn to write, read and understand code, starting with block code basics, then moving into written code. With programming, people have the power to control characters, complete tasks, build structures and even change the weather.

Cost: $50 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Minecraft Manufacturing: Create, Design and Fabricate Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 7/11-7/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will partake in a variety of tasks designed to enhance their understanding in engineering. Participants

build communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills while engaging in group thought and team building, all on Minecraft. PAST takes Minecraft to the drawing board. What is the design cycle? How can we apply it? How can we use redstone for automation? All of these questions will be answered as we fabricate, block by block.

Cost: $50 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Minecraft Maps: Where in the World Are You? Ages served: 8-11 Dates: 6/6-6/10; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will partake in a variety of tasks designed to enhance understanding of topics of geography and global studies. Participants build communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills while engaging in group thought and team building, all on Minecraft. PAST takes Minecraft global. What are the 50 states? What does the Canadian flag look like? What are coordinates used for? All of these questions will be answered as we virtually sail and adventure through foreign waters.

Cost: $50 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs PAST Foundation: Rube Goldberg Machine Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 7/11-7/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Push your creativity to the limit by designing, building and testing a whimsical chain reaction machine to achieve a simple task in a complicated and complex way. Working together, teams will link together several stages to complete the simple task such as turning on a light, dropping a trap, or putting sprinkles on a cake. Success will require teamwork, problem-solving, designing, prototyping and testing.

Cost: $50 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs

Robot Academy: Jr. LEGO Robotics InventionLAB and 3D Printing Camp Ages served: 5-9 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15, 7/18-7/22; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Kids build in-demand skills for futures in STEM. Campers build prototypes of invention ideas using LEGO robots and 3D printers and pitch their invention in a mock Shark Tank. Participants design 3D models and print one to take home and also complete robot challenges to earn trophies.

Cost: $249 Camp location: Adventure Park, 260 Village Park Drive, Powell (June 13-17); Tremont Elementary School, 2900 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington (July 11-15); Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville (July 18-22) For more information: Gail Vawter, gail@ robot-academy.com, 614-893-8106, robot-academy.com

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The Ohio State University School of Music offers a Flute Workshop as part of its Youth Summer Music Programs.

PAST Foundation: Sphero RVR Robotics & Coding Ages served: 10-14 Dates: 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Sphero RVR robots are programmable all-terrain vehicles that open a path for exploration and problem-solving in new ways. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in both Block-based and JavaScript coding as they program their robot to solve challenges throughout the week. Students will also grow their skills in collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork as they work together to explore and solve different challenges. At the end of the week, students will present their solutions to the challenges and show off what the Sphero RVR can do.

Cost: $75 Camp location: PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Ashley Price, aprice@pastfoundation.org, 614-340-1208, ext. 1208, pastfoundation.org/studentexperiences/past-summer-programs Robot Academy: Jr. Arduino LEGO Robot BattleBot Coding PM Ages served: 5-9 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15, 7/18-7/22; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Turn your child’s love of LEGO into a passion for STEM. Kids learn engineering skills with engaging, age-appropriate activities. Campers build and program LEGO robots for BattleBot activities and do robot chal-

lenges to earn points toward trophies.

No experience is necessary.

Cost: $249 Camp location: Adventure Park, 260 Village Park Drive, Powell (June 13-17); Tremont Elementary School, 2900 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington (July 11-15); Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville (July 18-22) For more information: Gail Vawter, gail@ robot-academy.com, 614-893-8106, robot-academy.com Robot Academy: Jr. LEGO BattleBot Engineering, Invention and 3D Printing MegaCamp Ages served: 5-9 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15, 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Kids build BattleBots that fight to the death and SuperBots that solve realworld challenges with the latest technology.

Campers in this five-day program use creative problem-solving to create inventions and prototypes using 3D modeling/printing and compete in a mock Shark Tank. There is an option to keep the LEGO robot.

Cost: $495 Camp location: Adventure Park, 260 Village Park Drive, Powell (June 13-17); Tremont Elementary School, 2900 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington (July 11-15); Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville (July 18-22) For more information: Gail Vawter, gail@ robot-academy.com, 614-893-8106, robot-academy.com

Robot Academy: Sr. Arduino LEGO Robot BattleBot Coding PM Ages served: 9-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15, 7/18-7/22; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Turn your child’s love of LEGO into a passion for STEM. Kids learn engineering skills with engaging, age-appropriate activities. Campers build and program LEGO robots for BattleBot activities and do robot challenges to earn points toward trophies. No experience is necessary.

Cost: $249 Camp location: Adventure Park, 260 Village Park Drive, Powell (June 13-17); Tremont Elementary School, 2900 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington (July 11-15); Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville (July 18-22) For more information: Gail Vawter, gail@ robot-academy.com, 614-893-8106, robot-academy.com Robot Academy: Sr. LEGO BattleBot Engineering, Invention and 3D Printing MegaCamp Ages served: 9-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15, 7/18-7/22; full day (6+ hours) Description: Kids build BattleBots that fight to the death and SuperBots that solve realworld challenges with the latest technology.

Campers in this five-day program use creative problem-solving to create inventions and prototypes using 3D modeling/printing and compete in a mock Shark Tank. There is an option to keep the LEGO robot.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Tremont Elementary School, 2900 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington (July 11-15); Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville (July 18-22) For more information: Gail Vawter, gail@ robot-academy.com, 614-893-8106, robot-academy.com Robot Academy: Sr. LEGO Robotics InventionLAB and 3D Printing Camp Ages served: 9-14 Dates: 6/13-6/17, 7/11-7/15, 7/18-7/22; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Kids build in-demand skills for futures in STEM. Campers build prototypes of invention ideas using LEGO robots and 3D printers and pitch their invention in a mock Shark Tank. Participants design 3D models and print one to take home and also complete robot challenges to earn trophies.

Cost: $249 Camp location: Adventure Park, 260 Village Park Drive, Powell (June 13-17); Tremont Elementary School, 2900 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington (July 11-15); Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville (July 18-22) For more information: Gail Vawter, gail@ robot-academy.com, 614-893-8106, robot-academy.com Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center: STEM Camp Ages served: 8-13 Dates: 7/11-7/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Students will participate in hands-on projects in the areas of robotics, engineering and coding. Camp will be held 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Camp location: Sylvan Learning of Lewis Center, 8933 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center For more information: Kelly Casey, lewiscenter.oh@sylvanlearning.com, 614505-7431, locations.sylvanlearning.com/ us/lewis-center-oh

TRADITIONAL Bishop Hartley High School: Bishop Hartley’s Summer Camps Ages served: Grades K-8 Dates: 6/13-8/15; half day (2-5 hours) Description: Bishop Hartley offers an opportunity for students to explore our campus and classrooms by working with our educators, coaches and athletes. Hartley summer camps are a great way to connect with other students and athletes in your community.

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Camp location: Bishop Hartley High School, 1285 Zettler Road, Columbus For more information: Andrea Klein, andrea.klein@bishophartley.org, 614-2375421, bishop-hartley.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio: Summer of Success Ages served: 6-18 Dates: 6/13-8/12; full day (6+ hours) Description: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio’s full-day Summer of Success camp engages kids in enriching activities every day that support academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership development and more. Campers will receive breakfast, lunch and a snack daily.

Cost: $100 per child, $75 discounted rate for households of three or more Camp location: J. Ashburn Jr. Club, 85 Clarendon Ave., Columbus; Louella Hodges Reese Club, 96 Maholm St., Newark; Milo Club, 1012 Cleveland Ave., Columbus; Oak Street Club, 565 Oak St., Marion; South Side Club (inside the Reeb Avenue Center), 280 Reeb Ave., Columbus For more information: Jermaine Kennedy, jkennedy@bgccentralohio.org, 614221-8830, ext. 202, bgccentralohio.org/ membership Delaware’s Best Kids After School and Summer Camp: Delaware’s Best Kids Summer Camp Ages served: 5-12 Dates: 5/31-8/16; full day (6+ hours) Description: We offer a place for kids to thrive. Activities include sports, martial arts, dance, tumbling, arts and crafts, STEM, dodgeball, Nerf and more.

Cost: $147 and up Camp location: Delaware’s Best Kids After School and Summer Camp, 811 N. Houk Road, Delaware For more information: Amy Williams, info@delawareata.com, 740-417-5171, delawaresummercamp.com EJs Warrior Karate Academy: EJs Warrior Karate Camp Ages served: 7-17 Dates: TBD; TBD Description: EJs Warrior Karate Camp includes martial arts, fitness, free meals, field trips and more.

Cost: $150 Camp location: EJs Warrior Karate Academy, 3975 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus For more information: warriorskarateacademy@hotmail.com, 614-929-0231, warriorskarateacad.wixsite. com/warriors

Field Sports at SportsOhio: Adventure Camp at SportsOhio Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/6-8/12; full day (6+ hours) Description: SportsOhio offers all sorts of activities for all sorts of kids. Each week the camp may include activities like FootGolf, dodgeball, crafts, mini golf and more. Explore a different theme each week and make your life an adventure.

Whether it’s science (Mad Science), TV shows (Survivor), or pure sports (Go for Gold – Olympics), SportsOhio has something for your child.

Cost: $325 Camp location: Field Sports at SportsOhio, 6400 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin For more information: Field Sports, fieldsports@sportsohio.org, 614-791-7849, sportsohio.org/play/camps/summercamps/summer-adventure-camp Integrity Athletics: Integrity Adventures Ages served: 3-11 Dates: 6/6-8/12; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Our recreational athletic camps offer a variety of age-appropriate activities throughout our 65,000-plussquare-foot facilities. Every day is a little different, with new challenges and diverse activities. Our camps are designed to keep children active during the summer months and improve physical and social skills. Nine weeks of camp are offered, with activities including gymnastics, ninja, obstacle courses, sports, group games, yard games, crafts and water days.

Cost: $149 to $315 per week based on camp selection Camp location: Integrity Athletics, 8185 Business Way, Plain City For more information: Jen Campbell, events@integritygym.com, 614-733-0818, integritygym.com/summer-camps Smoky Row Children’s Center: SRCC School-Age Summer Camp Ages served: 5-8 Dates: 5/31-8/11; full day (6+ hours) Description: Our school-age summer camp includes lots of art, sports, water and outside play, special lunches and visitors (in a COVID-safe manner).

Cost: $45 per day, plus prorated activity fee and $50 registration fee Camp location: Smoky Row Children’s Center, 8615 Smoky Row Road, Powell For more information: Lisa Perruzzi, smokyrowcc@gmail.com, 614-766-2122, smokyrowchildrenscenter.com

Westerville Parks and Recreation: Westerville Parks and Recreation Day Camp Ages served: 6-15 Dates: 5/31-8/5; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours) Description: Activities may include arts and crafts, sports and games, outdoor education, team building, STEM activities, swimming, field trips and more.

Cost: $85 to $250 Camp location: Multiple locations throughout Westerville For more information: Chelsea VanAssche, camp@westerville.org, 614-901-6566, parks.westerville.org/programs/camps YWCA Columbus: YWCA Kids Place Summer Day Camp Ages served: 6-12 Dates: 6/6-7/29; full day (6+ hours) Description: Need a break? Get some actual rest this summer and send the kids to our all-inclusive day camp, where they’ll be active and learn something, with weeks packed full of enriching experiences, field trips and time with friends.

Cost: $200 per week; scholarships are available Camp location: Lincoln Elementary School, 249 Shady Spring Drive, Gahanna; and Mark Twain Elementary School, 799 E. Walnut St., Westerville For more information: Elizabeth Kittner, ekittner@ywcacolumbus.org, 614-6271206, ywcakidsplacesum.com

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS

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ART Columbus College of Art & Design: College Preview Ages served: 15-18 Dates: 7/10-7/30 Description: High school students in grades 10-12 considering a future in art and design can get a taste of what college is like while also earning three college credits. Over the course of three weeks, emerging artists and designers will experience college-level instruction in their desired major as well as workshops and electives taught by Columbus artists.

Cost: $3,450; scholarships are available Camp location: Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus For more information: Aviva Neff,

Columbus College of Art & Design’s college preview program

collegepreview@ccad.edu, 614-224-9101, ccad.edu/collegepreview

MULTIPLE CATEGORY Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University: Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University’s Academic Summer Camps Ages served: 3-18 Dates: 6/17-8/5 Description: CTD is a place where learners from age 3 to grade 12 come together to explore their interests. Through assessment, academic enrichment and accelerated course options, students discover what they truly love to learn and how to reach their full potential.

Cost: $4,425 to $5,150 Camp location: Online and Northwestern University, 617 Dartmouth Place, Evanston, Illinois For more information: ctd-admissions@ northwestern.edu, 847-467-1575, ctd.northwestern.edu

MUSIC The Ohio State University School of Music: Youth Summer Music Programs Ages served: students entering grade 6 to 2022 high school graduates Dates: June-July

Description: The School of Music at Ohio State offers a variety of programs for student musicians, including instrument-specific camps, a Global and Pop Music camp, Middle School Concert Band Academy, Jazz Camp, Music Leadership Intensive and more. Some are day programs; others are residential with a commuter option.

Cost: $150 to $495, varies by program Camp location: The Ohio State University School of Music, 1866 College Road, Columbus For more information: youthsummermusic@osu.edu, 614-2925272, go.osu.edu/ysmp-2022

NATURE/ OUTDOORS Camp Wyandot Inc.: Camp Wyandot Ages served: 8-18 Dates: June, July and August Description: Camp Wyandot has overnight camp programs at our historic facility in the Hocking Hills. Camp Wyandot is inclusive, welcoming, responds to children with respect and consideration, and treats all children equally. Camp Wyandot offers a summer packed with friends, outdoor nature exploration and nonstop activities.

Cost: $265 to $660 Camp location: Camp Wyandot, 23834 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge For more information: Kit Goodwin, info@campwyandot.org, 614-481-8227, campwyandot.org/camp/camp-wyandothocking-hills SPRING 2022

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE EJs Warrior Karate Academy: EJs Warrior Karate Camp at Camp Kern Ages served: 7-17 Dates: 8/8-8/12 Description: EJs Warrior Karate Camp includes horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, zip lining, swimming, BB gun shooting, campfires, martial arts, obstacle courses, archery and more.

Cost: $575 Camp location: YMCA Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia For more information: warriorskarateacademy@hotmail.com, 614-929-0231, warriorskarateacad.wixsite. com/warriors Swift Nature Camp: Swift Nature Camp Ages served: 6-17 Dates: 6/5-8/12 Description: At Swift Nature Camp, we specialize in a child’s first time at overnight camp. Our exclusive Discovery Camp is a nurturing, child-focused program only for new campers. Our goal is to give additional attention to each child, ensuring that their time away from home is a success, increasing their selfconfidence and making them feel good about their accomplishments.

Cost: $700 per week Camp location: Swift Nature Camp, W7471 Ernie Swift Road, Minong, Wisconsin For more information: Jeff Lorenz, swiftcamp@aol.com, 630-654-8036, snc.camp The Wilds: WildeCamp Ages served: 8-18 Dates: 6/8-8/10 Description: WildeCamp offers the summer adventure of a lifetime where you sleep in Mongolian-style yurts, canoe, explore nature and learn about the environment around you.

Cost: $250 to $890, based on camp and membership status Camp location: The Wilds, 14000 International Road, Cumberland For more information: Emily Knapp, education@thewilds.org, 740-638-5030, ext. 2286, thewilds.org

RELIGIOUS Coley Corral: Christian Horse Lovers Camp Ages served: 8-11 Dates: 7/31-8/5 Description: This is a Christian Bible camp with horseback riding activities.

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The camp includes two daily Bible studies, riding horses, crafts, swimming, bonfires and other outdoor activities. There is also a day camp option July 11-15 with similar activities.

Cost: $475 for overnight camp, $300 for day camp Camp location: Coley Corral, 8861 Johnstown-Alexandria Road, Johnstown For more information: Paula Coley, pcoley1@yahoo.com, 614-632-6186, coleycorral.com Coley Corral: Christian Horse Lovers Teen Camp Ages served: 11-14 Dates: 6/26-7/1 Description: This is a Christian Bible camp with horseback riding activities. The camp includes two daily Bible studies, horseback riding, crafts, swimming, bonfires and other outdoor activities.

Cost: $350 Camp location: Coley Corral, 8861 Johnstown-Alexandria Road, Johnstown For more information: Paula Coley, pcoley1@yahoo.com, 614-632-6186, pcoley1@yahoo.com Marmon Valley Ministries: Marmon Valley Ministries Ages served: 7-17 Dates: 6/12-8/5 Description: Marmon Valley Ministries is a Christ-centered horse camp for boys and girls. We specialize in residential half-week and weeklong camps for horse-crazy kids of all experience levels.

In addition to daily riding time, campers have the opportunity to try adventurous activities like archery, vaulting and rock climbing.

Cost: $470 and up Camp location: Marmon Valley Farm, 7754 State Route 292, Zanesfield For more information: info@marmonvalley. com, 937-593-8051, marmonvalley.com/ summer-camp West Ohio Camp: Camp Wesley Ages served: 7-17 Dates: 6/5-7/28 Description: Come and enjoy God’s beautiful nature as we learn in Christian community. Jump off Adventure Island, explore on a paddleboard or try some archery.

Cost: $350 and up per week Camp location: Camp Wesley, 653 Township Road 37 E., Bellefontaine For more information: Ashlee Phillips, aphillips@wocumc.org, 937-935-1195, westohiocamps.org

SPECIAL NEEDS Nuhop Center for Experiential Learning: Camp Nuhop Ages served: 6-18 Dates: 6/12-7/29 Description: Camp Nuhop is a one-week summer program that serves children and young adults on the autism spectrum as well as those living with ADHD, mood disorders, learning disabilities and other neurodiversities. Our 3-to-8 staffto-camper ratio offers the programming of a traditional summer camp with the necessary staffing to focus on the individual social supports and needs of each camper.

Cost: $450 for a half-week program, $1,050 to $1,200 for full-week and specialty camps Camp location: Camp Nuhop, 1077 Township Road 2916, Perrysville For more information: Becca Mitchner, becca@nuhop.org, 419-938-7151, nuhop.org Recreation Unlimited: Recreation Unlimited Ages served: 8-99 Dates: Through 12/23 Description: Recreation Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and health concerns through year-round camp opportunities.

Cost: $885 maximum; scholarships and waiver funding may be available Camp location: Recreation Unlimited, 7700 Piper Road, Ashley For more information: Michelle Higgins, info@recreationunlimited.org, 740-5487006, recreationunlimited.org

SPORTS Capital University Athletics: Capital Athletics Camp Series Ages served: 8-18 Dates: May–August Description: Capital Athletics hosts a series of camps throughout the summer.

Camps vary in age from youth to seniors in high school, and various sports are offered. Sports include basketball, lacrosse, tennis, softball and more.

Cost: $100 per day and up, depending on the camp Camp location: The Capital Center, 2360 E. Mound St., Columbus For more information: Deb Westergaard,

dwestergaard2@capital.edu, 614236-6209, athletics.capital.edu/ sports/2020/3/16/camps.aspx

STEM

(science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

Be WISE Camp: Be WISE Residential STEAM Camp Ages served: 10-13 Dates: 6/5-6/10 Description: Be WISE Camp’s mission is to develop interest, excitement and self-confidence in middle school girls in STEAM. The camp is designed to provide real-life, hands-on experiences in STEAM using problem-solving and thinking skills. We hope to encourage and motivate girls to enroll in more STEAM classes.

Cost: $600; scholarships are available Camp location: Muskingum University, 10 College Drive, New Concord For more information: Becky Bringardner, bewisecamp@outlook.com, 614-3276224, bewisecamp.org Ohio Business Week: Ohio Business Week Summer Camp Ages served: 14-18 Dates: 7/10-7/16 Description: This camp creates a handson experiential environment to educate, empower and encourage a diverse population of high school students to recognize and achieve their potential.

Ohio Business Week places students in a dynamic simulation where they compete as industry professionals, sharpen communication skills and face real-world challenges, gaining a competitive edge in college preparation, workplace readiness and overall life success.

Cost: $599; financial aid is available Camp location: Ohio University - College of Business, 70 S. Court St., Athens For more information: Cory Dippold, office@ohiobusinessweek.org, 614-4886327, ohiobusinessweek.org Ohio Supercomputer Center: Summer Institute Ages served: 14-17 Dates: 6/5-6/17 Description: SI is the Ohio Supercomputer Center’s two-week residential program where gifted high school students learn through project-based, hands-on experiences. Working in small teams, students use OSC’s supercomputers to solve complex science and engineering problems.

Cost: $526

Camp location: Ohio Supercomputer Center, 1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Liz Stong, si-contact@osc.edu, 614-688-8300, osc.edu/education/si Ohio Supercomputer Center: Young Women’s Summer Institute Ages served: 11-13 Dates: 7/17-7/23 Description: YWSI is a weeklong program sponsored by the Ohio Supercomputer Center for middle school girls in Ohio.

Designed to provide hands-on experience with computers, math, science and engineering, YWSI helps girls develop an interest in these subjects by allowing them to work on practical scientific problems using computer technology.

Cost: $264 Camp location: Ohio Supercomputer Center, 1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus For more information: Liz Stong, si-contact@osc.edu, 614-688-8300, osc.edu/education/ywsi

TRADITIONAL Camp Kesem at Ohio State University: Camp Kesem at Ohio State University Ages served: 6-18 Dates: 6/26-7/1, 7/3-7/8 Description: Camp Kesem is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. At camp, we focus on creating fun experiences that help these children escape—even if for a short time— the challenges of coping with a parent’s cancer diagnosis.

Cost: Free Camp location: YMCA Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia For more information: Abby Singler and Morgan Porrett, osu@kesem.org, 614300-0241, kesem.org Camp Voyageur: Camp Voyageur Ages served: 10-18 Dates: 6/12-8/6 Description: This private camp for boys on the edge of the Boundary Waters offers two-, four- and eight-week sessions.

Camp Voyageur offers a full in-camp program plus wilderness trips, canoeing, hiking and sea kayaking. Girls trips also are offered.

Cost: $2,800 to $9,900 Camp location: Camp Voyageur, 709 Voyageur Road, Ely, Minnesota For more information: Deb Erdmann,

cvspirit@campvoyageur.com, 218-3656042 or 800-950-7291, campvoyageur.com Central Ohio Diabetes Association: Camp Hamwi Ages served: 7-17 Dates: 7/17-8/6 Description: Camp Hamwi is a residential camp program for youth living with Type 1, Type 2 and pre-diabetes. We run one session for ages 7-12 and two sessions for ages 13-17.

Cost: $200 per week; scholarships are available Camp location: Camp Mohaven, 18744 Turkey Ridge Road, Danville For more information: Anthony Myer, amyer@lifecarealliance.org, 614-437-2914, diabetesohio.org Falcon Camp: Falcon Camp Ages served: 6-16 Dates: 6/19-8/13 Description: Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented and experienced staff and an extensive variety of activities. Our motto, “Fun for Now, Skills for Life,” defines who we are and what we accomplish at camp. Boys and girls choose their own schedule within a general framework. The camp has been ACA accredited since 1959.

Cost: $1,600 per week to $9,120 for eight weeks Camp location: Falcon Camp, 4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton For more information: Dave Devey, info@falconcamp.com, 330-627-4269, falconcamp.com Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland: Camp Molly Lauman Ages served: 5-17 Dates: 6/12-7/29 Description: Make new friends, try new things and more at Camp Molly Lauman.

These camp programs are full of opportunities and outdoor activity. We offer fulland half-week programs. You don’t have to be in a Girl Scout troop to attend. Camp is open to every girl, everywhere.

Cost: $275 and up for half-week sessions, $390 and up for full weeks Camp location: Camp Molly Lauman, 9130 Big Bear Creek Road, Lucasville For more information: Emily Bargiel, camp@gsoh.org, 614-487-8101, gsoh.org/ en/camp/resident-camp.html

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