Day Camps: Sports
Ages Served: 5-18
Dates/Times: Contact for specific dates and hours.
Description: We offer Tumbling and Cheer classes and camps year round. Join us to learn new skills and improve current skills. We also offer a variety of day camps that are fun, playing in the gym and craft based. Check us out to see all we have to offer!
Cost: Day Camps (3 days) $55. Classes: $90-$120. Open Gyms: $5-$10
Camp Location: AmeriCheer, 20 CollegeView Rd, Westerville 43081
For more information: Heather Williams, Hwilliams@ameriCheer.com, 614-898-1000, americheer.com
Ages Served: 7-18
Dates/Times: 6/20-6/24; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Through a comprehensive instructional program, campers are divided into small groups and will work on enhancing their skills through repetition, ball-feeding drills and live ball situations.
Cost: $410
Location: Capital University, 1 College Ave., Columbus 43209
For more information: Marc Wurtzman, mwurtzman@capital.edu, 330-333 - 2267,wilsontenniscamps.com/capital-university/
Ages Served: 7-18
Dates/Times: 6/20-6/24; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Through a comprehensive instructional program, campers are divided into small groups and will work on enhancing their skills through repetition, ball-feeding drills and live ball situations.
Cost: $295
Location: Capital University, 1 College Ave., Columbus 43209
For more information: Marc Wurtzman, mwurtzman@capital.edu, 330-333 - 2267, wilsontenniscamps.com/capital-university/
Ages Served: Grades 4-8
Dates/Times: 6/19-6/22; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Total breakdown of each individual's offensive and defensive abilities. Individual and team concepts taught and practiced to prepare for camp league games. Fundamentals stressed throughout the week. Focus on fundamental skill development.
Cost: $295
Location: Capital University, 1 College Ave., Columbus 43209
For more information: Damon Goodwin, dgoodwin@capital.edu, 614-236-6913, athletics.capital.edu/camps/index
Ages Served: Grades 2-7
Dates/Times: 6/6-6/9; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Offensive and defensive fundamental basketball skills. Program designed to facilitate improvement and understanding of basketball through individual and small-group sessions. Lunch is provided each day.
Cost: $245
Location: Capital University, 1 College Ave., Columbus 43209
For more information: Damon Goodwin, dgoodwin@capital.edu, 614-236-6913,athletics.capital.edu/camps/index
Ages Served: Grades 4-10
Dates/Times: 6/12-6/14; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Offensive skill development from shooting to footwork to moving without the ball. Concentrated program built around fundamentally solid method to assist campers in becoming scoring threats and better offensive players.
Cost: $225
Location: Capital University, 1 College Ave., Columbus 43209
For more information: Damon Goodwin, dgoodwin@capital.edu, 614-236-6913, athletics.capital.edu/camps/index
Ages served: 4-11
Dates/times: 6/13-8/5; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Camp Chiller will introduce children to ice skating and engages them in fun activities and projects. Camp includes at least one hour of skating a day with a lesson from a professional skating instructor.
Cost: $170 per week; $40 per day in advance or $45 per day walk-in (if space allows)
Camp location: Chiller Dublin (7001 Dublin Park Drive) and Lewis Center (8144 Highfield Drive)
For more information: Pam Morlan, pmorlan@thechiller.com, 614-791-9999, ext. 156, thechiller.com/CampChiller
Ages Served: 6-13
Dates/Times: 7/11-7/15; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Experience movie-style martial arts, tricks, flips and crazy kicks in this fast, exciting camp. Student will also train with a bo-staff, which is included in the camp cost. Beginners welcome; basic and advanced techniques will be covered.
Cost: $149; early bird and family discounts available
Camp Location: Delaware ATA Martial Arts, 811 N. Houk Rd., Delaware 43015
For more information: Dave or Amy Williams, datama@frontier.com,740-362-6655,delawareata.com
Ages Served: 5-13
Dates/Times: 6/6-6/10; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Young apprentices, prepare for your light saber training! Learn blocks, strikes, disarms, plus reenact epic movie battles. Camp includes your own impact LED light saber! Awaken the force inside of you!
Cost: $169; early bird & family discounts available
Camp Location: Delaware ATA Martial Arts, 811 N. Houk Rd., Delaware 43015
For more information: Dave or Amy Williams, datama@frontier.com, 740-362-6655, delawareata.com
Ages Served: 3 yrs-18 yrs
Dates/Times: 5/31-8/12; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: We offer tumbling, stunting and dance camps for cheerleaders and hip hop dancers. We also offer an All Sports camp for siblings and boys, lots of games and fun! Before and after care are available. Check out empirecheeranddance.com for info.
Cost: Full-day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) week camp, $250; half-day (9a.m.-12 noon or 12 noon-3 p.m.) camp,$150; All Sports Camp is $100 full day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Before/after care is $10 per hour.
Camp Location: 7830 North Central Drive, Suite A, Lewis Center 43035
For more information: Duane Adams, info@empirecheeranddance.com, 740-548-6430, empirecheeranddance.com
Ages Served: 6-14
Dates/Times: 6/5-8/12; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: We offer a variety of fun, sport specific camps throughout the summer: Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Softball and Volleyball. Kids like to try a new sport or learn new skills in a sport they already love.
Cost: Each half-day sport camp is Mon- Fri and the fee is $215 per camper.
Camp Location: Field Sports Sport Camps, 6400 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin 43016
For more information: Ryan Hicks, rhicks@sportsohio.org, 614-791-7849, sportsohio.org
Ages Served: 3+
Dates/Times: 6/13-7/29; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Goldfish Swim School's Jump Start Clinics are designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. They include five consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons that focus on everything from fundamentals to stroke refinement. Classes also are offered at 765 Brooksedge Blvd. in Westerville.
Cost: $100
Camp Location: Goldfish Swim School, 6175 Shamrock Court, Suite G, Dublin 43016
For more information: 614.407.3474, goldfishswimschool.com
Ages Served: 5-14
Dates/Times: 4/16-8/27; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: We offer golf camps for kids from beginners to experienced levels: Little Duffers – Ages 5-7, Saturdays; U.S. Kids Camp - Ages 7-14, Levels 1 (M-W-F), 2 & 3 (T-W-Th); SportsOhio Wknd Camp – Ages 7-14, Saturdays.
Cost: Little Duffers: $95; U.S. Kids Level 1: $150; U.S. Kids Level 2: $150; U.S. Kids Level 3: $150; SportsOhio Wknd Golf Camp: $250.
Camp Location: Golf Center at SportsOhio, 6100 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin 43016
For more information: Patrick Leyshon, pleyshon@sportsohio.org, 614-791-3002, sportsohio.org
2016 Ready for Rio Summer Camp
Ages served: 4-12
Dates/Times: 5/23-5/27; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Gym X-Treme Summer Camp - 2016 Ready for Rio is for boys and girls. Each day includes gymnastics instruction, crafts, games, open gym and more. Bring a sack lunch.
Cost: $225 (siblings are $200)
Camp location: Gym X-Treme Gymnastics & Cheer, 7708 Green Meadows Drive, Suite A, Lewis Center 43035
Ages Served: 4-7
Dates/Times: 6/6-6/10; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Theme Sport: The camp features a different sport each day. Coaches and counselors with expertise in the featured sport implement a program designed specifically for the ability and understanding of each age group.
Cost: $85
Camp Location: Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department, 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hilliard 43026
For more information: abally@jumpstartsports.com, 614-505-6532, jumpstartsports.com
Ages Served: 5-18
Dates/Times: 7/11-7/28; Less than 2 hours
Description: Anna Farmer from the Ohio Synchro Swim Club teaches girls ages 5-18 the basics of synchronized swimming at the Hilliard Family Aquatic Center. 9:30-11:30 am. Session One: July 11-14, Session Two: July 18-21, Session Three: July 25-28
Cost: $50 for one session, $90 for two, and $120 for all three
Camp Location: Hilliard Family Aquatic Center, 3850 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hilliard 43026
For more information: 614-876-5200,hilliardohio.gov/play
Ages Served: 6-12
Dates/Times: 6/6-6/16; Less than 2 hours
Description: Hilliard Darby Tennis Coach Shawn Morris is excited to introduce your child to the game of tennis. He teaches fundamentals including forehand, backhand, and volleys. Two sessions available: 6/6-9 or 6/13-16. Must bring tennis racket, one unopened can of tennis balls and water bottle.
Cost: $35/Hilliard Residents, $40/Non-Residents
Camp Location: Hilliard Darby High School Tennis Courts, 4200 Leppert Road, Hilliard 43026
For more information: 614-876-5200, hilliardohio.gov/play
Ages served: 8-15
Dates/times: 6/13-8/4; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Nike basketball skills camps for boys and girls ages 8-15
Cost: $225-$250
Camp location: Columbus, Gahanna, Hilliard and Westerville
For more information: Kyle Pottkotter, kyle.pottkotter@gmail.com, 614-204-6876, onefivesports.com/nikebasketballcamps
Ages Served: 8-16
Dates/Times: 6/6-7/22; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Our mission is to develop knowledgeable youth sailors and instill in them a love for the sport of sailing that will serve as the foundation for their future. Classes will be held each day from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All day classes will have a lunch break. (Bring your own Lunch)
Cost: One week $200, Two weeks $375, Three Weeks $540
Camp Location: Leatherlips Yacht Club, 9230 Shawnee Trail, Powell 43065
For more information: Steve Nearing, steve_nearing@yahoo.com, (703) 919-1342, leatherlips.com/learn-to-sail-2016/
Ages Served: 3-12
Dates/Times: 6/6-7/14; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: We offer a variety of camps for ages 3-12. Our goal is for kids to come home each day smiling and looking forward to the next day.
Cost: Ages 3-4 (90 min) $75;Ages 5-12 (3 hours) $125
Camp Location: Locker Soccer Academy, 300 West Case, Powell 43065
For more information: Michele Moore, powell@lockersoccer.com, 614-760-5522, lockersoccer.com
Ages Served: 6th Grade-9th Grade
Dates/Times: 7/6-7/8; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: This camp will teach the fundamental skills of volleyball from a basic to intermediate level. Skill demonstrations, skill sessions, and opportunities for competition will be included.
Cost: $95 - includes t-shirt
Camp Location: Kirsta Cobb Volleyball Camps, 61 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware 43015
For more information: Kirsta Cobb, ktcobb@owu.edu, 614-980-5614,kirstacobbvolleyballcamps.com
Ages Served: 9th Grade-Entering College
Dates/Times: 7/9-7/9; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Open to girls or boys entering 10th grade through 1st year college (special consideration given to 8th/9th graders who have experience at a high level). This camp will be highly competitive and run similar to a college level practice.
Cost: $90 - includes t-shirt and lunch
Camp Location: Kirsta Cobb Volleyball Camps, 61 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware 43015
For more information: Kirsta Cobb, ktcobb@owu.edu, 614-980-5614,kirstacobbvolleyballcamps.com
Ages Served: 5 years old-6th Grade
Dates/Times: 7/6-7/8; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: This camp will teach the fundamental skills of volleyball while creating a fun atmosphere to enjoy and learn the game at a beginners level.
Cost: $95 - includes a t-shirt
Camp Location: Kirsta Cobb Volleyball Camps, 61 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware 43015
For more information: Kirsta Cobb, ktcobb@owu.edu, 614-980-5614,kirstacobbvolleyballcamps.com
Ages Served: 6th Grade-Entering College
Dates/Times: 6/4-6/5; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Positional Camps will focus on fundamental skills of volleyball, which include a Serving Camp, a Defense and Passing Camp, a Setting Camp, and an Attacking Camp.
Cost: $40/session (4 different sessions: Serving, Passing, Setting, Attacking) or $135 for all 4 sessions.
Camp Location: Kirsta Cobb Volleyball Camps, 61 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware 43015
For more information: Kirsta Cobb, ktcobb@owu.edu, 614-980-5614, kirstacobbvolleyballcamps.com
Ages Served: 8-18
Dates/Times: 6/6-6/9; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Two sessions. The camp will be outside unless it rains. We would use the Clements Center if weather doesn't cooperate. 8:30-11 a.m. beginner. 1-3:30 p.m. advanced/int
Cost: $80 for the week. Kids will receive a shirt. Also will be raffling off prizes.
Camp Location: Otterbein Tennis Courts, 1 S. Grove St, Westerville 43081
For more information: Tyler Stephen, Tstephen@otterbein.edu, 614-562-4399
Ages Served: 8-14
Dates/Times: 6/13-6/16; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Individual Skill Development, Shooting Instruction. Campers grouped according to age. Otterbein Basketball T-shirt. Professional medical staff on-site. Camp begins at 8:30 each morning & concludes at 4:30 pm.
Cost: $225 (Sibling Discount: 25% off for each additional child)
Camp Location: 180 Center Street, Westerville 43081
For more information: Rob Purlee, jpurlee@otterbein.edu, 614.823.1886, otterbeincardinals.com
Ages Served: 6-11
Dates/Times: 7/18-7/20; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Individual Skill Development, Shooting Instruction. Campers grouped according to age. Otterbein Basketball T-shirt
Cost: $100 (Sibling Discount: 20% for each additional family member)
Camp Location: Otterbein University, 180 Center Street, Westerville 43081
For more information: Rob Purlee, jpurlee@otterbein.edu, 614.823.1886, otterbeincardinals.com
Ages Served: 8-14
Dates/Times: 7/25-7/28; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Individual Skill Development,Shooting Instruction,Campers grouped according to age, Otterbein Basketball T-shirt,Professional medical staff on-site, Camp begins at 8:30 each morning & concludes at 4:30 pm
Cost: $225 (Sibling Discount: 25% off for each additional family member)
Camp Location: Otterbein University, 180 Center Street, Westerville 43081
For more information: Rob Purlee, jpurlee@otterbein.edu, 614.823.1886, otterbeincardinals.com
Ages Served: 5 yrs-12 yrs
Dates/Times: 6/14-6/16; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Fundamental soccer skills and games for boys and girls.
Cost: $90: covers 3 days instruction 9am - 12 noon daily on Otterbein University new stadium turf, plus camp t-shirt.
Camp Location: Otterbein University stadium, 140 Center St, Westerville 43081
For more information: Gerard D'Arcy, gdarcy@otterbein.edu, 614 264 6308, otterbeincardinals.com/index.aspx
Ages Served: 6-12
Dates/Times: 6/15-8/5; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Children enjoy a mix of large and small group recreation activities, supervised free time, field trips, arts & crafts, games and swimming at the Prairie Township Community Center indoor pool.
Cost: $155 residents, $165 nonresidents (first five days plus registration fee; $27 per additional day)
Camp Location: Darby Woods Elementary School, 255 Westwoods Blvd., Galloway 43119
For more information: Jeremy Dean, jdean@prairietownship.org, 614-907-7990, prairietownship.org
Ages Served: 5-14
Dates/Times: 6/13-8/12; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Our soccer camps offer a fun environment where kids work with experienced coaches and learn new soccer skills. In addition, we offer dribbling, speed & agility and goalkeeping camps. All camps include soccer skills, activities, and games.
Cost: Half Day (9a-12p or 1p-4p): $150; Full Day - $275 (9a-4p; lunch included)
Camp Location: Soccer First at SportsOhio, 6490 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin 43016
For more information: Chris Crosby, ccrosby@sportsohio.org, 614-793-0101
Ages Served: Kindergarten-12th Grade
Dates/Times: 6/6-7/21; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: SFD camps are a great way to meet new friends while improving your skills. We offer 17 different sports camps for various ages. Register online at sfdstallions.org/summercamps.
Cost: $55-$125
Camp Location: St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Columbus 43224
For more information: Lisa Lawson, lawsonl@desales.com, 6142677808, sfdstallions.org/summercamps
Ages Served: 10-18
Dates/Times: 6/9-6/12; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Stick to Stick Field Hockey Camp is available for all skill levels and campers ages 10 to 18. Each camp session will be limited in size to ensure individual attention and to promote an exceptional learning environment.
Cost: $495 Resident, $395 Commuter *Team Discount Available
Camp Location: Denison University, 200 Livingston Drive, Granville 43023
For more information: P.J. Soteriades, soteriades@denison.edu, 740-587-6584, sticktostickfieldhockey.com
Ages Served: 7-14
Dates/Times: 6/20-6/22; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: This camp features the fundamentals of football in a non-contact setting with a focus on FUN. Includes guest speakers, snacks and lunch each day, camp shirts and more. This camp is a fundraiser for our non-profit that promotes reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need.
Cost: $100 if registered by April 30. After April 30, $125.
Camp Location: Hilliard Weaver Middle School, 4600 Avery Road, Hilliard 43026
For more information: Amy Hoying, amy.hoying@secondandseven.com, 614-825-0602, secondandseven.com
Ages Served: 3-10
Dates/Times: Contact for specific dates; Half-day (2-5 hours)
Description: Day camp at The Little Gym gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy and week-long commitments. Combining fun physical activity, games, and arts & crafts, we'll help your child beat the summer heat.
Cost: no information provided
Camp Location: 8645 Sancus Blvd, Columbus 43240
For more information: Lori, tlgpolarisoh@thelittlegym.com, 614-430-3355, thelittlegym.com/polarisoh/
Ages Served: 10-18
Dates/Times: 7/17-7/20 ; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: Complete Skills Camp for Boys Ages 10-18, Superior instruction from College Coaches, 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio. Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages. Team discount avail. Special goalie instruction
Cost: $395
Camp Location: Otterbein University, 180 Center St, Westerville 43081
For more information: Colin Hartnett, chartnett@otterbein.edu, 614-823-3543, ussportscamps.com/lacrosse/nike/nike-boys-lacrosse-camp-at-otterbein-university/
Ages served: 8 and older
Dates/times: 6/4-9/10; Full day (6+ hours)
Description: At our private lake in Marysville, we teach wakeboarding (like snowboarding on the water) lessons on an electric cable system. Campers can also swim, play lawn games or learn to SUP. Day camps run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $110, including equipment rental
Camp location: Wakeopolis Watersports, 18901 State Route 245, Marysville 43040
For more information: Tyler Dunham, info@wakeopolis.com, 614-657-6847, wakeopolis.com