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Special Needs Camp at the Liberty YMCA

  • Sponsor: YMCA of Central Ohio
  • Phone: 740-881-1058 or 614-839-9622 
  • Fax: 740-881-1059
  • Web: http://ymcacolumbus.org/daycamp/liberty.php
  • Email: lhaverlock@ymcacolumbus.org
  • Contact Person: Lolita Haverlock
  • Subject/Content: Camp Can Do – Special Needs Camp
  • Age: 6-21 years of age
  • Type: — 1/2 day
  • Length of program: 1 week
  • Cost: $125 for Metro YMCA members; $150 for Program Members
  • Financial aid?: Yes
  • Notes: Camp Can Do is a camp for children and young adults with moderate to intensive special needs.  The YMCA works best when everyone’s included!
  • Online registration available!
  • Sports Camp at the Liberty Twp/Powell YMCA

  • Sponsor: YMCA of Central Ohio
  • Phone: 740-881-1058 or 614-839-9622 
  • Fax: 740-881-1059
  • Web: http://ymcacolumbus.org/daycamp/liberty.php
  • Email: lhaverlock@ymcacolumbus.org
  • Contact Person: Lolita Haverlock
  • Subject/Content: Sports Camp
  • Age/Grade level: Entering 1st through 6th grade
  • Type: — day
  • Length of program: 1 week
  • Cost: $105 for Metro YMCA members; $135 for Program Members
  • Financial aid?: Yes and we accept subsidized childcare
  • Notes: If you love sports, this camp is for you!  Come enjoy a new sport each week, cookouts, guest speakers, sports challenges, and more!
  • Extended Care: Before and After care are also available for an additional charge
  • Online registration available!
  • University of Dayton – Summer Honors Engineering Camp

    Do you like searching for innovative solutions to complex problems? Want to use technology to improve the lives of others? Are you a creative who wants to create a better tomorrow? Find your future in engineering at the University of Dayton this summer.

    Summer Honors Engineering Camps

    June 14-19, 2015 or June 21-26, 2015

    During our coed camp, you’ll explore engineering through hands-on activities — and learn what distinguishes the different fields of engineering. You’ll also design and build robots to tackle specific challenges, use your creativity to solve real-world problems and gain insight into the field by meeting experienced engineers.

    The application deadline is April 15, 2015, and current honors high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to participate. The $700 fee includes classes, activities, meals and housing.

    Visit go.udayton.edu/engr/honors_camp for more information.

    Contact Beth Hart at 937-229-5080 or ehart1@udayton.edu.

    Liberty Farm Summer Horse Camp

    Liberty Farm Summer Horse Camp

    Liberty Farm, Inc   2620 Fisher Rd, Columbus, Ohio  43204

    614-279-0346  phone

    614-279-4401  fax

    www.libertyhorsefarm.com

    Contact: Heather Valentine at stable@libertyhorsefarm.com

    Conveniently located inside the 270 on Columbus’ west side,Liberty Farm offers week long sessions of day camp which run 9-4 Monday through Friday from June 21-August13.

    No matter which session campers attend, our highly qualified staff will teach age and experience appropriate lessons on:

    • Safe horse/pony handling
    • Caring of horses and equipment
    • Group riding lessons
    • Games on horseback
    • Anatomy of a horse
    • Arts-n-crafts
    • and more – in a fun and interactive manner

    The cost is $375 per camper per week.  Campers bring a sack lunch.  Snacks are provided during the day.

    Camp Wyandot

    Camp Name:  Camp Wyandot

    Sponsor:  Camp Fire USA Central Ohio Council

    Phone:  614-481-8227

    Fax:  614-481-8229

    Web:  centralohiocampfire.org

    Email:  amycfusa@ameritech.net 

    Contact Person:  Margie Dooley

    Age/Grade:  boys & girls completing 2nd grade thru 12th grade

    Type:  Overnight Camp

    Length of Program:  Sunday late afternoon thru Saturday morning

    Cost:  $370.00

    Financial Aid:  Yes

    Program Description:  Campers participate in a wide variety of outdoor activities including:  swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping skills, outdoor cooking, overnights, hiking, nature exploration, singing, crafts, and much more.  Accredited by the American Camp Association.

    Drama Camp

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: David Maynard- Director           Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: Residential Drama Camp
    Grade Level: 4 – 6, & 6 – 10

    Type: Overnight

    Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $390

    Dates offered: June 19th -24th & July 17th- 22nd

    Number of program participants allocated: 10

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Notes: DRAMA CAMP – The curtain is raised, the stage is set, and the spotlight is on you! Join our actors as they have loads of fun performing skits, learning characterization, costuming, improv, make-up, and more. The daily schedule will include 2 1/2  hours of acting class, techniques and performance. From complete goofiness to serious role-play, this camp definitely hits its mark.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.  

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

    NASCAMP

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: David Maynard- Director

                                   Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: Go kart racing, residential, one week program
    Grade Level: 7 – 10

    Type: Overnight
    Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $420

    Dates offered: June 12-17, June 19-24, &  July 17-22

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Notes: NASCAMP – Gear up for a fast and furious camp adventure that will have you squealing tires around a ½ mile World Karting Association Master Track at G & J Kartway located in Camden, Ohio. Participants will learn racing skills and earn points as they compete each day in time trials and racing events. G&J Kartway has added a whole section to their racetrack, creating a longer track with more twists and turns added to the racing experience.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.  

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

    Paintball Camp

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: David Maynard- Director     Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: One week paintball camps
    Grade Level: 6-10

    Type: Overnight
    Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $420

    Dates offered: Starting June 12th

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Notes: PAINTBALL CAMP – It’s not just a camp…. It’s an adventure! PVM was the first camp in the US to offer weeklong paintball camp. With close to 14 years of paintball camps, our instructors will teach campers how to work as a unit in developing tactical game strategies, stealth techniques, and mission leadership skills. It will also focus on the importance of character, honor, and integrity. Throughout the week players will participate in different paintball scenarios on the wooded course and on our fast-paced speedball field. Paintball equipment will be provided, or campers may choose to bring their own.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.  

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

    Paintball Extreme

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: David Maynard- Director            Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: Nine-day paintball program with a trip to the Michigan Monster Game 
    Notes:  Nine days of intense paintball that you won’t get anywhere else. Campers will spend the first week going through extreme paintball training to prepare for the paintball event of a lifetime. At the end of the training they will play in the Michigan Monster Game, a two-day paintball game that will have over 2000 other players, paintball tanks, mercenary squads, and airplane insertion tactics on a 180-acre paintball field. Campers will return on Monday, July 26th and may be picked up following a brief closing program at 7:00 PM that evening.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.  

    Grade Level: 7-11

    Type: Overnight
    Length of Program: One-week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $$525

    Dates offered: June 19th- 27

    Financial aid: No

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

    Scuba Diving Camp

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: David Maynard- Director      Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: One week overnight camp
    Grade Level: 6-10

    Type: Overnight
    Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $435

    Dates offered: July 17th- 22nd

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Notes: Reach new depths in adventure as you learn the basics in scuba diving from a professional diver. This camp is designed to give campers training in scuba techniques so that they will be able to safely use scuba as a recreational activity in the future. This is not a certification course.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.  

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

    Aqua Camp

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: Daviv Maynard- Director        Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: Water Skiing Camp
    Grade Level: 4-6, 6-10

    Type: Overnight
    Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $455

    Dates offered: June 12th- 17th, June 19th- 24th

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Notes: Ride the wake! This camp is for those who enjoy water activities such as water skiing, tubing, wave boards, and just relaxing on the beach. Campers will learn skills in water skiing from expert skiers Clif and Andrew Martin (father and son). The Martins are National Barefoot Water Skiing competitors who will put on a demonstration of barefoot water skiing.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.  

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

    Computer Gaming Camp

    Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

    Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd. 

                     Camden, Ohio 45311

    Phone: 937-452-3347

    Fax: 937-452-5566

    Web: www.pvmcamp.com

    Email: info@pvmcamp.com

    Contact Persons: David Maynard- Director      Tricia Carlton – Registrations

    Subject/Content: One week gaming camp
    Grade Level: 2-6, 6-10

    Type: Overnight
    Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
    Cost: $390

    Dates offered: June 12-17, June 19-24, July 3-8, July 10-15, July 17-24

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

    Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

    Notes: COMPUTER GAMING CAMP – This camp teaches campers how to network computers and critique current gaming systems and scenarios. They will also have the opportunity to match skills against each other in some of the latest video games out on the market today. We will also explore online computer games and teach campers practical online safety practices when utilizing the Internet.

    Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more. 

    Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational