Summer Camp Guide: Sports Day Camps
For a list of other day camps and residential camp options, go toColumbusParent.com/campguide.
The 2nd & 7 Foundation: Football Camp
Ages served: 7-14
Dates/times: 6/25-6/27; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Kids will participate in three days of football fundamentals, contests and speakers. Campers receive special instruction from former Buckeyes, NFL players and local high school coaches.
Cost: $150, $125 before April 30
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 Day Camps
Ages served: 5-18
Dates/times: Call for specific dates; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Summer Day Camps include themes such as Ninja, Princess, Dance and Tumble camps.
Cost: $45 to $55
Camp location: AmeriCheer, 20 Collegeview Road, Westerville
For more information:Heather Williams, hwilliams@americheer.com, 614-898-1000, americheer.com
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools: Fast Track
Ages served: 4 months-12 years
Dates/times: 6/4-6/14; less than two hours
Description: Our mission is to prevent drownings by teaching kids water safety. Using our curriculum, coaches teach kids of all ages how to swim. The summer Fast Track program is a two-week session, with four 30-minute lessons per week.
Cost: $150
Camp location: 4018 Powell Road, Powell; 714 N. State St., Westerville
For more information:Alli Sharrock, powellgm@aqua-tots.com, 614-682-8687, aqua-tots.com
Black Wing Shooting Center: Shooting Sports Youth Camp
Ages served: 10-16
Dates/times: Call for specific dates; hours to be determined
Description: Black Wing Shooting Center offers a four-day, all-inclusive camp to introduce children to archery, rifle, pistol and shotgun sports with a focus on safety. Four sessions will be offered, with a maximum of 14 students per camp.
Cost: $399
Camp location: Black Wing Shooting Center, 3722 Marysville Road, Delaware
For more information:Joe King, training@blackwingsc.com, 740-363-7555, blackwingsc.com
Bo Jackson's Elite Sports: All-Sports Camp
Ages served: 5-13
Dates/times: 6/4-8/17; full day (6+ hours) and half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Sports activities in these five-day camps include Wiffle ball, kickball, dodgeball and touch football. Play activities include arts and crafts, Capture the Flag, Scatter Dodge, water balloon toss and Sharks & Minnows.
Cost: $150 half day, $200 full day; 10 percent early bird, sibling and multiweek discounts are available
Camp location: Bo Jackson's Elite Sports, 4696 Cosgray Road, Hilliard
For more information: Steve Ryan, sryan@bjescolumbus.com, 614-528-4555, bjescolumbus.com/sports-programs/summer-programs/summer-camp-2017/sports-summer-camp-2017
Cardinal Basketball Camp: Cardinal Basketball Camp at Otterbein University
Ages served: 7-14
Dates/times: 6/11-6/14, 7/23-7/26; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Cardinal Basketball Camp at Otterbein University seeks to provide campers with a positive environment to learn the game of basketball and interact with college coaches and players.
Cost: $225
Camp location: Rike Center at Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville
For more information: Brian Oilar, boilar@otterbein.edu, 614-823-1844, otterbeincardinals.com/documents/2017/12/8/mbb_2018campdates.pdf
Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Gymnastics & Activities Camp
Ages served: 6-12
Dates/times: 6/18-8/6; full day (6+ hours)
Description: This camp offers gymnastics in the morning and activities in the afternoon, such as bowling, swimming, putt-putt and park trips.
Cost: $190 per week, save $5 if registered before April 30; 5 percent multiple-week or sibling discount is available
Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester
For more information:Sue Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-575-9557, cgagymnastics.com
Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Gymnastics or Activities Half-Day Camps
Ages served: 6-12
Dates/times: 6/18-8/6; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Choose from a weeklong session of Gymnastics Camp, which offers gymnastics, trampoline, games and more from 9 a.m. to noon, or a weeklong session of Activities Camp offering bowling, putt-putt and swimming from 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $95 per week Gymnastics, $100 per week Activities; save $5 if registered by April 30; 5 percent multiple-week or sibling discount is available
Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester
For more information:Sue Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-575-9557, cgagymnastics.com
Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Ninja Zone
Ages served: 5-12
Dates/times: 6/11-6/15; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Ninja Zone combines gymnastics, obstacle course training and martial arts. Join us from 9 a.m. to noon for a co-ed camp of ninja games, ninja skill training and obstacle courses.
Cost: $100, save $5 if registered by April 30; 5 percent sibling discount is available
Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester
For more information:Sue Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-575-9557, cgagymnastics.com
Columbus Gymnastics Academy: Tumble Katz Camp
Ages served: 3-6
Dates/times: 6/18-8/6; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Camps are weeklong sessions where campers participate in gymnastics, trampoline, parachute, games, crafts and more. Choose a morning (9 a.m. to noon) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.) session.
Cost: $95, save $5 if registered by April 30; 5 percent multiple-week or sibling discount is available
Camp location: Columbus Gymnastics Academy, 6810 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester
For more information:Sue Castro, askcgagymnastics@gmail.com, 614-575-9557, cgagymnastics.com
Delaware ATA Martial Arts: Light Saber Training Camp
Ages served: 6-13
Dates/times: 6/4-6/8; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Campers will learn the ways of the light saber, do obstacle course training, re-enact movie scenes, plus learn basic martial arts. No experience is necessary. Each camper gets a light saber. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $169 through March 31, $189 through April 30, $209 after; early drop-off and late pickup are available for $10 per day
Camp location: Delaware ATA Martial Arts, 811 N. Houk Road, Delaware
For more information:Dave and Amy Williams, info@delawareata.com, 740-362-6655, delawareata.com
Delaware ATA Martial Arts: Ninja Camp
Ages served: 6-13
Dates/times: 7/23-7/27; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Campers learn basic martial arts, board breaking, sword and nunchucks training (w/padded safety tools), plus play with Nerf guns and obstacle courses to become the ultimate ninja warrior. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $169 through March 31, $189 through April 30, $209 after; early drop-off and late pickup are available for $10 per day
Camp location: Delaware ATA Martial Arts, 811 N. Houk Road, Delaware
For more information:info@delawareata.com, 740-362-6655, delawareata.com
The First Tee of Central Ohio: The First Tee of Central Ohio Summer Camp
Ages served: 5-17
Dates/times: 6/5-8/16; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: In addition to learning fundamentals of the golf swing, children will be introduced to our character education and life skills program that helps prepare them for success.
Cost: $175; financial assistance is available
Camp location: Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg
For more information:Cheri Jenkins, cjenkins@tftco.org, 614-751-8227, tftco.org
Goldfish Swim School: Jump Start Clinics
Ages served: 2-13
Dates/times: 6/4-7/27; less than 2 hours
Description: Jump Start Clinics include four or five consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons that focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. We guarantee you'll see improvement.
Cost: $130 per week, $105 per week for current students; multiple child 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:614-407-3474, goldfishswimschool.com
Integrity Athletics: Extreme Gymnastics and All Sport
Ages served: 3-16
Dates/times: 6/4-8/10; full day (6+ hours) and half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Kids get to explore the largest athletic facility of its kind in Ohio. Each day features gymnastics, all-sport option and games. Children will build confidence, increase balance, strength, flexibility and more. Experience is not required. Ages 3-5 are half day only.
Cost: $260 full day, $175 half day before April 15; $290 full day, $205 half day after
Camp location: Integrity Athletics, 8185 Business Way, Plain City
For more information: events@integritygym.com, 614-733-0818, integritygym.com/camps
The Little Gym of Polaris: Super Quest Camp & Skill Thrill
Ages served: 3-12
Dates/times: 6/5-8/10; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: In Super Quest Kids Camp, for ages 3-9, children will spend three hours a day on a unique quest with their friends. There are new lesson plans each day. Skill Thrill, for ages 6-12, is an advanced gymnastics camp.
Cost: $30 per day
Camp location: The Little Gym, 8645 Sancus Blvd., Columbus
For more information: Francie Fields, tlgpolarisoh@thelittlegym.com, 614-430-3355, thelittlegym.com/polarisoh/parties-camps/camps
One Five Sports: Nike Basketball Camps
Ages served: 8-15
Dates/times: Call for specific dates; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Daily basketball skill development and competitions, along with 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 team play.
Cost: Varies by location
Camp location: Various
For more information: 614-204-6876, onefivesports.com/nikebasketballcamps
Otterbein University: Cardinals Girls Basketball Camp
Ages served: entering grades 3-8
Dates/times: 6/18-6/21; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Camp will consist of player development as well as games and competitions. All skill levels are welcome as we work to enhance each individual's skills, including shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense and rebounding.
Cost: $250
Camp location: Otterbein University, Rike Center, 180 Center St., Westerville
For more information:Diana Noles, dnoles@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3549, otterbeincardinals.com
Otterbein University: Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp
Ages served: 10-14
Dates/times: 7/15-7/18; full day (6+ hours)
Description: This is an opportunity to receive individual and small group instruction from college coaches and players. Overnight option is available.
Cost: $495 overnight, $395 day camp
Camp location: Otterbein University, 1 S. Grove St., Westerville
For more information: Colin Hartnett, 614-823-3543, ussportscamps.com/lacrosse/nike/nike-boys-lacrosse-camp-at-otterbein-university
Otterbein University: Otterbein Baseball Camp
Ages served: 8-14
Dates/times: 5/29-5/31, 6/4-6/6, 6/11-6/13; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: This three-day camp for youth baseball includes three sessions. Students can attend one, two or all three. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $275 for three sessions, $200 for two sessions, $125 for one session
Camp location: Otterbein University, Fishbaugh Field, Westerville
For more information:George Powell, gpowell@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3521, otterbeincardinals.com
Otterbein University: Youth Soccer Camp
Ages served: 8-14
Dates/times: 6/11-6/15; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: The focus during this camp is individual technical development. Players will get 1,000 touches on the ball each day. Although they will play games, the focus will be on the individual. Camp runs 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $150, $275 to also attend the 6/18-6/22 camp; $25 discount before May 1
Camp location: Otterbein University, 180 N. Center St., Westerville
For more information:Jason Griffiths, jgriffiths@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3524, otterbeinsoccercamps.com
Otterbein University: Youth Soccer Camp
Ages served: 8-14
Dates/times: 6/18-6/22; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: The focus during this week is play within a team and the tactics of soccer. While improving individual skills, players will learn to play in a game-realistic environment. Camp runs 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $150, $275 to also attend the 6/11-6/15 camp; $25 discount before May 1
Camp location: Otterbein University, 180 N. Center St., Westerville
For more information:Jason Griffiths, jgriffiths@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3524, otterbeinsoccercamps.com