Nature Camps in Columbus, OH (2026)

Full-Day Traditional Nature Camp Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Full-day camp for children ages 6-12 focused on hands-on nature exploration and outdoor adventure.

Ages 6–12 full-day Indoors and Outdoors

Art in Nature Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus

Campers create outdoor art using natural materials amidst the natural beauty of Camp Hoover with morning art instruction, lunch, and swim time. For rising 4th-8th graders.

Ages 9–14 $430/week full-day outdoors

📍 1125 College Ave, Columbus, OH, 43209

Sprout Summer Camp Sprout Preschool & Childcare Center

A full-day summer camp program for children ages 3 to 7 featuring thematic weeks with hands-on STEM activities, nutritious meals, enriching field trips, daily enrichments including art and yoga, and a...

Ages 3–7 $210/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 415 East Main Street, Columbus, OH, 43215

Reframe Our Farm Summer Camp Mezzacello Urban Farm

Explore the current state of the world and ways to improve it through building chick enclosures, heating systems for livestock, 3D printed waterers, and powered water pumps.

Ages 8–14 $275/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 33 N 20th St, Columbus, OH, 43203

Mini! Flashlights & Fairytales Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

A themed overnight resident camp session for younger girls featuring magical adventures involving flashlights and fairytale-themed activities.

overnight Indoors and Outdoors

📍 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH, 43215

Summer Enrichment Camp YMCA of Central Ohio

Full-day program focusing on science, art projects, reading, math, and cultural enrichment with licensed child care staff, designed to complement the day camp experience.

full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 1952 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43223

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