My First Camp is the first step in our summer camp experience. This program introduces summer camp to young children by combining learning and fun in a half-day experience. Activities are designed to increase social development, self-esteem, and independence through games, songs, crafts, nature, and sports. Campers have a variety of structured indoor and outdoor, age-specific activities scheduled each day. My First Camp does not go swimming or take field trips. Children must be potty-trained.

Weekly registration opens on March 15 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-resident registration begins on March 20. Not available for priority registration.

Amazing Athletes camp is a game-based sports program designed to engage children in active wellness through physical fitness challenges and interactive sports lessons. Our camp will focus on 10 different sports including baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Campers build teamwork through partner based activities. We will also build a foundation of strength training using age-appropriate weights, partner-based exercises, and education on the 10 major muscles.

Stirring up fun in the kitchen! Join us for a culinary adventure tailored to each age group, ensuring a deliciously educational experience for all young chefs. This hands-on camp is designed to kindle a passion for cooking while providing foundational skills that will turn any kitchen into a creative playground. From basic knowledge to intermediate techniques, each participant creates their culinary journey and leaves with a personalized cookbook filled with their creations. Camp highlights:

Follow Recipes & Kitchen Safety: Learn how to follow recipes with precision. Embrace kitchen safety practices, ensuring a secure and enjoyable cooking environment.

Age-Appropriate Cooking & Baking Fundamentals: Learn the art of measuring, handling wet and dry ingredients, mixing and blending, kid-friendly knife skills and chopping techniques, and developing an understanding of kitchen tools.

Ingredient Exploration: Learn about different ingredients, their flavors and how they may interact in a recipe.

Cookbook Compilation: Compile all your culinary masterpieces into a personalized cookbook. Leave camp with a collection of recipes to recreate and share at home.

If your child has an allergy to certain foods, we would recommend contacting a member of the Preschool, Youth & Teen Program Team prior to registering.

Stirring up fun in the kitchen! Join us for a culinary adventure tailored to each age group, ensuring a deliciously educational experience for all young chefs. This hands-on camp is designed to kindle a passion for cooking while providing foundational skills that will turn any kitchen into a creative playground. From basic knowledge to intermediate techniques, each participant creates their culinary journey and leaves with a personalized cookbook filled with their creations. Camp highlights:

Follow Recipes & Kitchen Safety: Learn how to follow recipes with precision. Embrace kitchen safety practices, ensuring a secure and enjoyable cooking environment.

Age-Appropriate Cooking & Baking Fundamentals: Learn the art of measuring, handling wet and dry ingredients, mixing and blending, kid-friendly knife skills and chopping techniques, and developing an understanding of kitchen tools.

Ingredient Exploration: Learn about different ingredients, their flavors and how they may interact in a recipe.

Cookbook Compilation: Compile all your culinary masterpieces into a personalized cookbook. Leave camp with a collection of recipes to recreate and share at home.

If your child has an allergy to certain foods, we would recommend contacting a member of the Preschool, Youth & Teen Program Team prior to registering.

Join us for a wild and imaginative journey with our unconventional art camp! This camp is not your typical art class; it's a celebration of unconventional creativity. From painting with your head, elbow, or feet to crafting giant sculptures of food, this camp encourages kids to break free from the ordinary and explore the extraordinary. Get ready to think outside the box, get messy, and let your imagination soar! Camp Highlights:

Messy Masterpieces: Embrace the mess! This camp is all about letting go of perfection and having fun. Engage in messy art projects that encourage kids to let their imaginations run wild without limitations.

Creative Collaborations: Work on collaborative art projects that encourage teamwork and shared creativity. Create larger-than-life artworks that showcase the collective imagination of the group.

Art Show Extravaganza: The camp concludes with an Art Show Extravaganza showcasing the unconventional masterpieces.

Playground Adventure is an extension of our first step in the summer camp experience that provides campers with a half-day outdoor camp. This camp provides a variety of amenities and activities designed to increase social development, self-esteem, and independence through games, songs, crafts, nature, and sports. Playground Adventure does not go swimming or take field trips.

Weekly registration opens on March 15 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-resident registration begins on March 20. Not available for priority registration.

Prepare to stir up the most delicious-looking slime recipes on the Seven Seas! You and your STEAM Team have been chosen to be slime sous chefs on the S.S. Slimetopia cruise ship and it’s up to you to "feed" the slime hungry passengers morning, noon and night! You'll mix up Belgian Waffle Slime, Fast Food Hamburger Slime, Ice Cream Sundae Slime and Spectacular Sushi Slime just to name a few. Slimetopia 3 is sure to sell out in a squishy, squashy splash, so book your cruise cabin ooey, gooey fast! Note: Although the slimes in this camp may look and smell yummy, they are for playing not for tasting!

Skyhawks Golf Camp is powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the recommended entry-level golf program for PGA Junior Golf Camps. The unique, games-based play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Putting, chipping, pitching and full swing, are all taught through games, simple repetitive motions and learning rhymes that make it easy for young kids to remember and repeat. Specially designed, age-appropriate golf equipment is provided.

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong into a fun new court game! Our curriculum is designed for first time players, but also challenging enough for more competitive play. Participants will learn the rules of Pickleball, along with similar skills and games that they can use in multiple racquet sports. All equipment provided - participants may bring their own racquet if they choose.

Let the pencil magic begin! This camp is a celebration of the expressive power of pencils and the boundless world of illustration. With just a pencil, a sketchbook, and some creativity, each participant will bring their imagination to life and leave with a masterpiece of their own. Camp highlights:

Pencil Power: Learn the versatility and techniques of pencil drawing, including shading, cross-hatching, and other fundamental pencil skills.

Illustration Exploration: Uncover the secrets of illustration and storytelling through pencil sketches. Develop the ability to express emotions, movements, and stories through illustrations.

Creative Prompts and Challenges: Engage in creative prompts designed to ignite your artistic imagination, and experiment with various themes and styles.

Sketchbook Adventures: Receive dedicated sketchbook pages to document your artistic exploration. Fill your pages with doodles, sketches, and evolution of your creative journey.

Unleash your inner artist in an immersive exploration of the works of Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, and more! Designed for aspiring young artists, this camp offers a unique opportunity to dig into the stories, techniques, and masterpieces of the world's greatest artists, inspiring the creation of your very own masterpieces. Join us for a transformative art adventure, where imagination knows no bounds, and creativity flourishes. Camp highlights:

Artist Spotlights: Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, and other renowned artists. Discover the unique styles, techniques, and stories behind their iconic masterpieces.

Mixed Media: Experiment with mixed media techniques such as acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels.

Canvas Creation: Each student will take on a personal artistic journey, creating a masterpiece inspired by the techniques and themes of the greatest artists studied.

This is the perfect camp for a new or experienced player looking to increase their confidence. We will learn the rules and concepts of chess and tournament procedures and etiquette and discuss world champion openings, ideas in the middle game, endgame patterns, tactical motifs, and elements. We will play camp games each day and end the week with a camp tournament.

Camp Kaltenbach is the second step in our summer camp experience that provides age specific activities for continued growth in social development, self-esteem, and independence. This full day structured camp provides a variety of exploratory activities in sport, science, nature and art. Campers swim once a week and participate in a field trip at the end of the summer.

Priority Registration (All 8 weeks) opens on March 14 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-resident registration begins on March 20 (if space is available).

Extended Weeks Camp is exclusively for camp participants enrolled in priority registration (all 8-weeks) for Camp Kaltenbach or Wyandot Camp. Participating in priority registration does not guarantee your child’s enrollment for the extended weeks due to limited enrollments available at each location.

Extended Weeks Camp follows the Wyandot Camp daily format. Weekly swimming & field trips included. No meal plan is available during Extended Weeks Camp. Patrons can choose preferred location during registration.

Wyandot Camp is the third step in the summer camp experience. This is our traditional, full day camp experience that revolves around the arts, health, wellness, physical activities and nature/science exploration. Campers engage in a variety of structured indoor and outdoor, age specific activities daily. Camps include weekly field trips, outdoor water days, and weekly swimming. A Wyandot Camp Meal Plan is available for families interested at an additional fee .

Priority Registration (All 8 Weeks) opens on March 14 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-resident registration begins on March 20.

We have partnered with Dublin City Schools to provide parents with the option to purchase meals for your child(ren) at our Wyandot camp locations. (This option is NOT available at any of our other camps). The program fee includes breakfast and lunch for the day (cannot be purchased separately). Breakfast is a choice of cereal, milk, and fruit from 7:30-9 a.m. Lunch is served from 11-11:30 a.m. Dublin City Schools' lunch vendor Sodexo (the same as they use during the school year) uses no pork products, offers a vegetarian option each day, uses whole grains as often as possible, uses rBST/rGBH free milk and low-fat dairy products.

Valid only for those who enrolled in All 8 weeks of Wyandot Camp @ Wyandot Elementary.

Wyandot Camp is the third step in the summer camp experience. This is our traditional, full-day camp experience that revolves around the arts, health, wellness, physical activities and nature/science exploration. Campers engage in various structured indoor and outdoor, age-specific activities daily. Camps include weekly field trips, outdoor water days and weekly swimming. A Wyandot Camp Meal Plan is available for interested families at an additional fee.

Priority Registration (All 8 Weeks) opens on March 14 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-resident registration begins on March 20.

At our Wyandot Camp locations ONLY, we have partnered with Dublin City Schools to provide parents with the option to purchase meals for their children. The program fee includes breakfast and lunch for the day (cannot be purchased separately). Breakfast will be choice of cereal, milk, and fruit from the hours of 7:30 – 9:00am. Lunch is served from 11 – 11:30am. Dublin City Schools’ lunch vendor Sodexo (the same as they use during the school year), use no pork products, offer a vegetarian option each day, use whole grains as often as possible, use rBST/rGBH free milk and use low-fat dairy products.

Valid only for those who enrolled in All 8 weeks of Wyandot Camp @ Hopewell Elementary.

Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by the experts from USA Football, coaches will teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling. Participants will gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment.

The Robot Academy camp focuses on building and programming robots. Students have fun with our famous Arduino LEGO Robot BattleBot championship, where student-made robots "battle to the death". With the help of world champion robotics instructors, students will learn to program BattleBots in Scratch programming language using sensors and logic. We run the BattleBot rounds until all campers have a chance to win. The robot is available for purchase so that the student can keep the robot that they built. Students also complete robot challenges to earn points to win trophies to reward their achievements. Award ceremonies are a fun celebration of our students' talents. Instructors provide individual help to make sure all students win trophies and are happy campers.

Optional purchase of your child’s completed LEGO Robot available at an additional fee. The LEGO Robot purchase is separate from the DCRC program registration (see The Robot Academy’s Website at https://www.robot-academy.com/ for complete details).

Gather together with other LEGO fans for more programming, building, and BattleBot fun. If you purchased the Arduino LEGO Robot from a previous class, then bring it back to build and program the LED expansion set on it. All students will program the LED panel with their favorite expression or design. Students new to the camp can use a classroom provided robot or purchase a take home LEGO BattleBot for continued personal use. No experience necessary. Ready, Set, Go LEGO! Optional purchase of your child’s completed LEGO Robot available at an additional fee. The LEGO Robot purchase is separate from the DCRC program registration (see The Robot Academy’s Website at https://www.robot-academy.com/ for complete details).

Unlock your child’s potential with our dynamic summer camp, where they can explore cutting-edge robotics and programming! We will be using a new robot (different than our previous camps at Dublin) to elevate their skills as they delve into Robotics Challenges (Maze, BattleBot, Voice Command, and more), LEGO Team Building, and Video Game Design. Whether your child is a gaming enthusiast or aspiring game creator, ignite their passion with our comprehensive video game design class. It’s more than just a Tech camp; it’s a gateway to creativity and innovation. Enroll now for a tech-savvy, fun-filled robotics class!

Use GarageBand along with pro-level synthesizers and other cutting-edge music technology (including AI) to explore sounds, create music, and perform! This project-based, hands-on, collaborative learning experience empowers kids to explore their musical interests and talents while gaining practical knowledge about the technological side of music production. Students will even have the opportunity to release their final projects on Spotify and Apple Music via our record label! Optional: if your student plays another instrument already (guitar, piano, etc.) we will help them record and incorporate that into their electronic music. No experience necessary!

SoundLab is your child's gateway to the magical world of video game music creation! Imagine a place where young minds dive into a tech-savvy musical adventure, filled with the buzz of analog synthesizers, the click of buttons, and the soothing tones of epic game soundtracks. Our program is designed to turn the dream of making electronic music into a reality for kids of all levels.

With hands-on guidance tailored to each child, we’ll embark on an electrifying quest of sound exploration and creativity. Interactive gadgets and easy-to-use apps mean the fun doesn't have to stop when class does; your child can continue composing their epic soundtracks at home using their iPads! (Parents love that we inspire kids to use whatever ‘screentime’ they might have at home in a way that’s productive, creative, and therapeutic).

SoundLab is a project-based, hands-on, collaborative STEM learning experience. Whether your student is already producing music at home or has no music experience whatsoever, this class will empower them to explore their musical interests and talents while gaining practical knowledge about the technological side of music production.

Ready... Set... Build! Students will take on an array of engineering based activities from building working circuits out of copper tape to shooting paper rockets 100 feet into the air. Students will learn how to apply their creativity to solve challenges and think like mechanical, electrical, and even aeronautical engineers! All experience levels are welcome!

Join for our first ever esports summer camp! Learn fundamental concepts about controlling computer games, such as movement, aiming and strategizing. Additionally, learn how to effectively communicate with teammates, while working together to overcome in-game challenges. Compete in team oriented activities through popular games, like Fortnite and Rocket League, in the new Respawn Lounge at the DCRC.

Dive into the world of Minecraft in this camp! Learn various coding concepts and languages through the game of Minecraft: Education Edition, widely regarded as one of the most popular games of all time. Explore Block-Style coding through lessons, which engage in game based learning throughout the week. Walk away with a fundamental grasp of computer coding, specifically to include variables, positioning, conditionals, and more.

Learn the next level of playing Pokémon, competitive battle. Review and master the fundamentals of Pokémon battling, at the esports level, through Pokémon Showdown. Pokémon Showdown is a web based platform, which allows for team creation and battles, in a quick efficient manner. Gain an understanding how to build a team, exercise your creativity to outsmart your opponent and use basic math principles in competition. Learn about some of the most impressive tournament teams, while discovering new Pokémon characters.

Explore the fundamentals of video creation in this week-long camp! Learn how to create and edit video based footage, as well as collect game footage right from your computer. Learn new techniques, create subtitles, layer in additional media (images, music, multiple videos) and basic audio management. Even learn some techniques the pros use on YouTube! Walk away with a fundamental understanding of how to create and edit your own video!

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Ancient Ohio Survival Camp, nestled in the heart of an archaeological site, Ferris Wright Park. This immersive camp transports participants back in time to explore the fascinating survival skills of the ancient Hopewell Culture while connecting with nature in a unique setting. Camp highlights:

Throwing Spears with Atlatl: Delve into the ancient art of spear throwing and atlatl use. Learn techniques for accuracy, distance, and the historical significance of these tools.

Flint Knapping: Try your hand at the skill of shaping stone tools using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Creek Exploration and Wilderness Awareness: Engage in hands-on creek exploration, fostering an understanding of local ecosystems. Learn essential wilderness awareness skills inspired by ancient Ohioans.

Hopewell Culture History: Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Hopewell Culture that once thrived in Ohio. Explore ancient artifacts, hear captivating stories, and gain insights into their ingenious survival techniques.

Join us at Ferris-Wright Park for an unforgettable week of hands-on learning, adventure, and discovery!

Discover the exciting world of sustainable fashion with The Upcycle Academy! Designed for fashion enthusiasts, this unique camp combines creativity with eco-consciousness to transform everyday materials into stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces. Join us for a week of innovative design, hands-on crafting, and sustainable fashion exploration. Camp highlights include creative upcycling tactics, fashion trend analysis, design challenges, textile exploration, industry insights, and a runway showcase.

Join Bally Sports for a highly active basketball camp to help skill development and promote physical activity. Players participate in games and drills that focus on improving the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and the concept of gameplay. Camp will also feature fun-based contests and competitions to keep the learning fun and interactive. Instruction will be tailored to each camper’s age and skill level. Program fee includes a Camp T-Shirt.

Young campers will have a Ball at the Mini Sports Camp! Each day will focus on a different sports including soccer, basketball, football, floor hockey, track and field, various team building games, relay races, gym style games and more! Staff will ensure campers are participating in a well-supervised environment that creates positive, social interactions and emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship. Campers will also play exciting camp games throughout the week. Campers will leave excited about new skills they have learned each day! Program fee includes a Camp T-Shirt.

Have a great time learning the sport of volleyball with Bally Sports Group staff! Build skills in the sport through the development of passing, setting, blocking, and serving. Camp will also feature fun-based contests and competitions to keep the learning fun and interactive. Instruction will be tailored to each camper’s age and skill level. Program fee includes a Camp T-Shirt.

Have a ball at a Bally Sports Day Camp! Our sport specific camps include fun drills and games that are used to teach campers the basic skills pertinent to each sport. Instruction includes fun-based, low-competition gameplay. Campers are carefully grouped by age and skill level. Whether your camper is a complete novice or experienced in the specific sport, our camps provide a great place for kids who enjoy being active! In addition to the specific sport or theme of the week, campers will also engage in many other fun activities. Program fee includes a Camp T-Shirt.

Come challenge yourself with Bally Sports this summer! The Bally Sports' Ninja Training Camp offers a wide variety of games and activities planned to test each campers' skill, speed, strength, balance, mind, and most of all, their ability to work as a teammate. Examples of challenges offered include Tug-of-War, Human Pyramid, Shipwreck, Ladder Runs, Multiple Relay Races, Link Tag, Monkey Lines, Obstacle Courses, and much more. This camp is team building based as opposed to combat based. Program fee includes a Camp T-Shirt.

Enjoy a week of fun on the tennis courts! Learn the rules of singles and doubles tennis. Master the proper technique of the forehand, backhand, lob and serve. Participants compete in games during the week and in a tournament at the end of the week.

Join Coach Kyle for a 4-day intensive basketball skills clinic, designed to prepare players for tryouts for the upcoming school year and/or travel basketball teams. Coach Kyle will lead participants through dynamic warm-ups, conditioning workouts, skill drills, and small-group gameplay sessions. Throughout the clinic, players will focus on enhancing their abilities in ball-handling, shooting, footwork, offensive techniques, and fostering overall sportsmanship. Whether you're a beginner looking to develop fundamental skills or a player aiming to boost confidence on the court, this program is tailored to help you succeed.

Wyandot Next is the final step in the summer camp experience with activities and field trips designed for tweens and teens entering middle school. This camp offers age specific programming in the arts, sports and games, team building, and nature/science exploration. Camps include weekly field trips, outdoor water days, and weekly swimming.

Weekly registration opens on March 15 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Registration begins on March 20 for Non-Residents. Not available for priority registration.

Join us as we create memories to last a lifetime. Campers travel every day to find adventure all around Columbus. A few of our current adventures include kayaking, bowling, swimming, ninja courses and various metro parks (and we keep adding to our lineup)! All field trip fees, camp T-shirt and snacks are included in the camp fee. Campers need to pack their lunch every day. Specific activities vary week-to-week.

Weekly registration opens on March 15 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Registration begins on March 20 for Non-Residents. Not available for priority registration.

Please note: Field trip schedules are shared one week prior to the start of camp. We have highlighted one trip for each week of camp.

Interested in a future career as a first responder? This hands-on immersive learning program will give high school students a chance to explore the exciting career options available in emergency response services. Dublin Police officers and Washington Township firefighters will share various job-related skills and experiences needed to be successful in these fields. Students will learn about and participate in a variety of interactive sessions related to career preparation, rescue searches, fire safety, emergency medical care, criminal investigations, evidence collection and specialized tools and equipment. They will have the chance to tour City service buildings and even suit up in full firefighter gear. Participants should be interested in a public service career. Lunch and snacks provided. *City & School District Residents only.

Discover the exciting world of sustainable fashion with The Upcycle Academy! Designed for fashion enthusiasts, this unique camp combines creativity with eco-consciousness to transform everyday materials into stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces. Join us for a week of innovative design, hands-on crafting, and sustainable fashion exploration. Camp highlights include creative upcycling tactics, fashion trend analysis, design challenges, textile exploration, industry insights, and a runway showcase.

From a drawing robot to Space Invaders, students code a variety of projects with an emphasis on creative expression! Our project-based curriculum empowers learners to craft their unique projects while collaborating with peers and exploring the endless possibilities of computer science. Students learn to code in Python, a programming language applicable to cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and data science. All experience levels are welcome!

Experience what it is like to act in Hollywood and on Broadway! Each day, campers receive a script, memorize their lines, perform two Broadway pieces (Play/Monologue) and two Hollywood pieces (Commercial/Film script) in the Talent Agency Showcase.
The showcase will be a red-carpet event that includes talent agents, friends and family.

No Scripts, Only Your Imagination! The “Friday Night Live Summer Acting Camp” teaches our kid campers (ages 8-12) the basics of the art of improvisation in a friendly environment. Participants will create improvisational pieces (Comedic/ Dramatic TV Show & Commercial) from scratch which will be performed in the “Talent Agency/ Casting Director Showcase.” The showcase will be a red-carpet event that includes a talent agent/ casting director, friends, and family.

Experience the lights, camera, and rush of being on a professional film set! During “Project Green Light” teen film camp, each weekday is split between in class instruction and on-set production. Teens will act and direct their own short movies as they discover the rewards and challenges of acting and directing for the camera. Students will also get the opportunity to apply the lessons they learn in the classroom on a real film set. At the end of the camp, the films can be shared on social media, used on your demo reel, or kept on a private link and used as an educational experience.

Do not throw away your shot! Participants will collaborate, select, and prepare audition material appropriate to the individual and various audition requirements. Training includes original choreography rep classes, master class acting instruction, private singing instruction, and audition insights from industry professionals. A mock audition will be conducted utilizing professional directors (6/13/24). Participants will perform their best audition package at a showcase open to the public on Friday (6/14/24).