The City of Dublin has a simplified pricing and registration structure for parks and recreation services, including summer camps. Registration categories fall into two groups: City of Dublin Residents and Non-Residents.
For Summer Camps held at Dublin City Schools, all Dublin City School District residents will continue to receive preferred pricing and priority registration alongside City of Dublin residents. For camps held at all other locations, School District residents will fall into the Non-Resident category.
Camps are open to preschool, youth and teen participants.
To allow for a fair registration process, registration takes place online only. There is no in-person or over-the-phone registration.
Recreational Services Staff
Learn about the Dublin Community Recreation Center’s summer day camps and summer specialty camps for preschoolers, youth and teens. The camp fair provides parents with an opportunity to talk with staff and have their questions answered so they can best prepare for camp registration. The Summer Camp Fair assists parents in finding the best camp options for their child.
Camps available for Priority Registration: Wyandot Camp (both locations), Camp Kaltenbach and Extended Weeks Camp.
Priority registration begins at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 for City of Dublin Residents and Dublin City School District Residents who want to register and commit to the entire 8-week camp season. By choosing priority registration for the 8-week camp season, you are not eligible for refunds, credits or transfers. This policy is non-negotiable. During priority registration, School District Residents may only register for camps held inside a Dublin City School building.
Camps available for Weekly Registration: My First Camp, Discovery Camp, Wyandot Next, Teen Adventure Camp and Counselor in Training
Weekly registration begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 5, for City of Dublin Residents and Dublin City School District Residents who would like to choose the weeks their child is registered for camp and be eligible for refunds, credits, and transfers. During weekly registration, School District Residents may only register for camps held inside a Dublin City School building.
Non-resident registration begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 11. Non-residents and School District residents are eligible to register for priority and weekly registration camps. Please Note: If a camp reaches its capacity during an earlier registration period, no additional seats will be available during the non-resident registration.
The American Camp Association© (ACA) has recognized our Wyandot Camp for achieving ACA-Accredited© status for 2026. ACA is the only independent accrediting organization reviewing camp operations in the country. Its nationally recognized standards program focuses primarily on the program quality, health and safety aspects of a camp’s operation. ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth serving agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. For more parent-focused information about accreditation, visit ACA’s website at acacamps.org/campers-families.
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We understand your summer plans can change. The City of Dublin makes firm financial commitments to camp staff, field trips and program supplies for all our camps. Outside of priority registration, all camps canceled before May 15, 2026, are refunded in full minus a $50.00, non-refundable fee per week per child. Cancellations made after May 15 do not receive a refund. This policy applies to all camps, including both day camps and specialty camps. Transfer requests must be made by May 15 to be accepted.
Camp Priority Registration remains the same: ‘By choosing priority registration for the 9-week camp season, you are not eligible for any refunds, credits or transfers.’
The City of Dublin’s Recreation Services Division is committed to providing inclusive, welcoming camp experiences for children of all abilities. All campers are expected to follow the behavior expectations outlined in our Camp Parent Handbook to help create a safe, positive, and respectful experience for everyone. We encourage families of campers with support needs including, but not limited to: autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory challenges, emotional or behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities to contact us before registering to discuss which camp setting may be the best fit. To begin the accommodation process, please contact Brittney Hanks, Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, at bhanks@dublin.oh.us.
Together, we’ll have an open and thoughtful conversation about how we can best support your child’s needs at camp. When applicable, this may include accommodations based on an IEP, 504 Plan, or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). To ensure the right support is in place, all plans must be finalized before the start of camp.
While every effort is made to promote inclusion, we also understand that camp environments vary, and some may not be the right fit for every child.
We offer year-round camp programs and activities designed to keep the fun, learning, and camp adventure going all year long! We offer these camps when Dublin City Schools is not in session.
To learn more about our Preschool, Youth and Teen program offerings, visit our recreation services registration website or view our seasonal program guide, popularly known as the Healthy Brochure. This guide is published three times per year and is filled with hundreds of programming opportunities for all ages.
My First Camp
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.
Ages: 4-6
Times: 9am-noon
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: DCRC, Arts & Crafts
Fees: $130 CR, $143 NR
Discovery Camp
Discovery Camp is the next step in our summer camp experience following My First Camp. This half-day program is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage independence through play. Campers participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities including games, songs, crafts, and sports, all within a supportive environment that promotes friendship, social growth, and individual development. Discovery Camp does not go swimming or take field trips.
Ages: 7-9
Times: 1-4pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: DCRC, Arts & Crafts
Fees: $120 CR, $132 NR
Camp Kaltenbach (All 8 Weeks)
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 exploration activities in sports, science, nature and art. Campers swim once a week and participate in a field trip at the end of the summer.
Ages: 5-8
Times: 9am-5pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: Kaltenbach Park, 5985 Cara Rd.
Fees: $1634 CR, $1797 NR
Wyandot Camps (All 8 Weeks)
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 families interested at an additional fee. Meal Plan registration is separate from camp registration (see Parent Handbook for complete details and fees).
Ages: 6-11
Times: 7:30am-5:30pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Locations: Scottish Corners Elementary: 5950 Sells Mill Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
Hopewell Elementary: 4303 Bright Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Fees: $1938 CR, $2132 NR
Extended Weeks Camp
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 a preferred location during registration.
Ages: 5-11
Times: 7:30am-5:30pm
Dates: August 3 – 7, 10 – 14
Locations:
Fees: $255 CR, $281 NR
Wyandot Next
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.
Ages: 11-14
Times: 9am-4pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: Karrer Middle School, 7245 Tullymore Dr.
Fees: $255 CR, $281 NR
Adventure Camp
Join us as we create memories to last a lifetime. Campers travel every day to find adventure all around Columbus. A few of our adventures include jump parks, bowling, swimming, ninja courses and various metro parks (and we keep adding to our lineup)! All field trip fees, a camp T-shirt and snacks are included in the camp fee. Campers need to pack their lunch every day. Specific activities vary from week to week.
Ages: 11-14
Times: 9am-4pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: Karrer Middle School, 7245 Tullymore Dr.
Fees: $355 CR, $391 NR
Teen Extended Care
Extended Care is available for teen campers from 4 to 5 p.m. each day, offering additional time for fun and relaxation after the regular camp day concludes. This service is provided on a weekly basis for campers enrolled in Wyandot Next or Teen Adventure Camp. To participate, advance online registration is required, as daily or drop-in enrollment is not permitted.
Ages: 11-14
Times: 4-5pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: Karrer Middle School, 7245 Tullymore Dr.
Fees: $50 CR, $60 NR
Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
Camp Staff
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program helps teens ages 13–14 develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while learning how to work effectively with children at camp and in many other settings. All CIT applicants should be interested in working with children and possess maturity, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to have fun. While CITs will participate in some camp activities, this is not a traditional camp experience. Much of the day is spent observing counselors, assisting with camper groups, and practicing leadership skills in real time. Participants should expect a more structured, responsibility-focused experience than they would have as a camper.
Registration for the CIT Program begins with an application and interview. Only applicants who are accepted after the interview will be invited to complete program registration and payment. Admittance is through a competitive process including a written application, references, and an interview. A CIT is still technically considered a camper and therefore bound by many of the same rules and restrictions as regular campers.
Please Note: CITs must attend required training and then commit to one to two weeks of job shadowing during the summer. This is a training program, not employment, and participants are not paid.
Applicants must complete the interview process and be accepted before registering for the CIT program. Interview details will be emailed after submitting an interview application. No payment is required at the time of interview registration
Ages: 13-14
Times: 9am-4pm
Dates: June 8 – July 31
Location: Scottish Corners Elementary & Hopewell Elementary
Fees: $180 R, $198 NR
Dublin residents reside within the City of Dublin corporate limits (paying property tax to the City of Dublin). School district residents reside in the Dublin School District, but not within the City of Dublin corporate limits. School district residents are granted “resident status” for Wyandot Camp, Wyandot Next, and Teen Adventure Camp registration ONLY because the program takes place in Dublin City School buildings that are supported by school district residents’ tax dollars. For camps held at all other locations, School District residents now fall into the Non-Resident category.
Camps available for Priority Registration: Wyandot Camp (both locations), Camp Kaltenbach and Extended Weeks Camp.
Priority registration begins at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 for City of Dublin Residents and Dublin City School District Residents who want to register and commit to the entire 8-week camp season. By choosing priority registration for the 8-week camp season, you are not eligible for refunds, credits or transfers. This policy is non-negotiable. During priority registration, School District Residents may only register for camps held inside a Dublin City School building.
Camps available for Weekly Registration: My First Camp, Discovery Camp, Wyandot Next, Teen Adventure Camp and Counselor in Training.
Weekly registration begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 5, for City of Dublin Residents and Dublin City School District Residents who would like to choose the weeks their child is registered for camp and be eligible for refunds, credits, and transfers. During weekly registration, School District Residents may only register for camps held inside a Dublin City School building.
Non-resident registration begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 11. Non-residents and School District residents are eligible to register for priority and weekly registration camps. Please Note: If a camp reaches its capacity during an earlier registration period, no additional seats will be available during the non-resident registration.
For specific questions about Preschool, Youth & Teen Programs Contact
Trinity Glenn
Program Specialist
tglenn@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4573
Registration for Extended Weeks camps opens the same day and time as priority registration and is only available to families who choose priority registration for camp offerings.
We understand that summer plans can change. The City of Dublin makes firm financial commitments to camp staff, field trips and program supplies each summer. Outside of priority registration, all camps cancelled prior to May 15, 2026 will be refunded in full minus a $50.00, non-refundable fee per week, per child. Cancellations made after May 15 will not receive a refund.
Priority Camp Registration remains the same: ’By choosing priority registration for the 8-week camp season, you are not eligible for any refunds, credits or transfers.’
*There will be no exceptions to the Refunds, Credits and Transfers Policy as outlined. Please use the grace periods provided to adjust your weekly camp dates based on any vacation plans, athletic camps, etc. that arise after registering for summer camp. Refunds may not be granted for illness or dismissal from the program due to behavior.
The fastest way to stay informed about our camp program is to join our email list. You can join by clicking HERE! Our website is also a great place to find information. Visit DublinOhioUSA.gov and click on the camps page.
When a camp enrollment reaches the set maximum capacity, it is deemed FULL. Families are encouraged to enroll their child on the wait list for that camp because cancellation requests do occur.
There is no guarantee that a spot will open up, so we do not charge fees for placing children on the wait list. If/when an enrollment spot would open up, the Preschool, Youth, & Teen Programming Team would notify the next person on the wait list to determine interest in enrolling. We strongly recommend having additional enrollment options if your child’s camp week is full at the time you register.
We anticipate available spots will fill quickly and always encourage families to register on the first day of registration.
Additionally, we encourage all families to make an enrollment plan prior to camp registration that includes back-up childcare should you not secure a spot in our camp program.
We are unable to predict if/when a camper will be enrolled from a waitlist, but our camp team closely monitors enrollment and will fill any available spots as soon as they are able.
Yes! The camp fair provides parents an opportunity to talk with staff and have their questions answered in order to best prepare for camp registration. The Summer Camp Fair assists parents in finding the best camp options for their child.
Ages: Preschool, Youth & Teen Camps
Time/Date: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location: DCRC, Community Hall
Yes, we offer a variety of specialty camps. These camps focus on specific interests and provide an opportunity to pursue a particular interest and learn to master a skill—like a specific sport (tennis, soccer, baseball, and more), STEAM, dance, art, academics, etc. Click here to learn more about Specialty Camp offerings.
Our camps are developmentally appropriate for the ages those camps serve. We do not allow exceptions for camper enrollment based on age.
Campers are sorted into groups based on their age at the start of camp, then alphabetically by last name.
Euan Baker
Recreation Program Coordinator
ebaker@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4557
Brittney Hanks
Adaptive Coordinator
bhanks@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4757
Phil Gross
Recreation Program Supervisor
pgross@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4552
Trinity Glenn
Program Specialist
tglenn@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4573
The Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) will be closed Saturday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 for annual cleaning, maintenance and repairs. The DCRC will reopen at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Offices will be staffed for phone calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional closings and construction updates visit our website.

Bocce Ball Courts
Two regulation bocce ball courts are available for bocce play or functional fitness. Bring your own bocce ball set!
Classrooms
The classrooms house a variety of programs, including pottery and arts & crafts—meeting the needs of preschoolers, children, teens and adults.
Community Hall
The Community Hall provides space for parties, receptions, meetings and community events. The facility seats up to 280 or can be divided into smaller rooms.
Abbey Theater of Dublin
A 200-seat theater can be used for musical, theatrical and dance performances; film/video; lectures; and seminars.
Computer Lab
Equipped with workstations and a variety of software programs, the computer lab provides high-speed Internet access and opportunities for beginning and intermediate instruction. Open to ages 18 & up.
Locker Rooms/Private Changing Rooms
Men’s and women’s locker rooms are available, each with restrooms, showers, lockers and changing areas. Bring your own lock and a towel. A number of limited private changing rooms are also available with their own shower, restroom and adjacent lockers. One changing room, designed for people with special needs, features an adult changing table. Private changing rooms are intended for families, transgender individuals and those with special needs.
Fitness Area
Looking for free weights and cardiovascular equipment? Check out the fully equipped fitness area on the first floor. You will find treadmills, elliptical machines, bicycles and stair steppers along with free weights, plate-loaded machines and a complete set of Cybex strength equipment. Please note that we are not equipped as a powerlifting or CrossFit facility.
*Ages 16 and up or those ages 12-15 with a Jr. Fitness card.
Group Fitness Studios
If you enjoy group fitness, check out the myriad of classes offered. Two state-of-the-art studios feature suspended floors to help reduce impact and injury. Several pass options are available, allowing participants to choose from a weekly schedule of classes that include Barbell, Zumba and PIYO.
Gymnasium
Looking for a play to play basketball, volleyball, pickleball or badminton? The gymnasium offers courts with designated time for individual sports, recreational programming and open play. Utilize our equipment on site or bring your own! Gymnasium schedules change weekly; look for the latest schedule on our website or Dublin Rec App.
Jogging/Walking Track
Joggers and walkers on the second floor track can cover a mile in 13 laps. An expanse of windows provides views of the pools and the outdoors, while looking over the gymnasium. Take advantage of the views while using additional cardio equipment or the stretching area.
*Ages 13 and up or those ages 10-12 with a Jr. Track card.
Multi-Purpose Pool
The competitive/lap pool measures 25 yards by 25 meters and has two one-meter diving boards. This pool often is divided for activities such as water fitness, open swim, swim team practice and instruction. Bleachers provide ample seating and a separate entrance makes it perfect for area swim meets. The natatorium walls in both the lap and leisure pools are lined with sound-absorbing material.
Leisure Pool
A unique feature of the DCRC is the leisure pool, which includes a lazy river, frog slide for children, double helix slide for those a little more daring and a zero-foot entry point for cautious tots. The warmer water and 3.5-foot maximum depth make this pool perfect for children, adults and seniors.
The Lounge
The Lounge is a space with comfortable seating, tables and chairs suitable for card play, games, checking social media or socializing. The space is available for adults when no activities are scheduled. Please check in with staff upon entry.
The Hub
This space offers amenities for all ages, including a comfortable workspace, multimedia wall, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, seating and a ping pong table. Teens need a Hub ID card from the DCRC Welcome Desk or Hub Attendant.
Respawn Lounge
The Respawn Lounge is a brand new addition inside The Hub and offers 16 Alienware Gaming Desktops with Andaseat Phantom series gaming chairs. Open play, program opportunities and party packages are available.
Wee Folk/Youth Lounge
Babysitting services are available for children ages six weeks to 12 years while parents or guardians work out on-site, attend a class or relax at the pool. Under supervised play, children can enjoy the indoor or outdoor area or engage in age-appropriate games and activities for up to two hours.
Hours of Operation
Our parks are open for your enjoyment from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise noted at the park or during certain special events.
Shelters/Pavilions
A number of our shelters and pavilions are available to reserve on a first-come, first serve basis. Please be courteous of your neighbors and abide by your reservation times.
Keep it Clean
We’re sure you’ll find Dublin’s parks and bikeways to be clean, beautiful places to enjoy with your family. The City strives to keep its parks, playgrounds and bikeways clean and free of litter. Please leave the parks as clean as you find them so that others will enjoy them as much as you do. Disposal of litter in public places is prohibited unless placed in public trash containers or using City-authorized containers as part of the City’s refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.
Pets
We know your furry friends enjoy nature as much as you do. We ask you to be safe and courteous with your pets.
Animals may not run at-large in our parks. All animals must be under the owner’s control at all times. All pets must be securely leashed, kept in a vehicle or suitably caged.
Animal owners also must pick up and properly dispose of any fecal matter left by their pets. It’s not just courteous — it’s the law!
Horses
Horses are allowed in designated areas of Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
Hunting and Fishing
For the safety of our residents, hunting is forbidden in the City. Fishing is permitted in designated areas, including certain City park ponds and in the Scioto River (with a license). Please fish only in ponds where signs prohibiting fishing are not posted.
Respect our Parks
Plants and animals also are part of the Dublin community. Please respect the plant and animal life and ecosystems of our natural areas. Enjoy the flowers, trees and other flora without picking or damaging plants. Touching or disturbing wildlife, including animal and bird nesting areas and eggs can be dangerous to humans — not to mention our flora and fauna! And please do not damage or remove any property or natural feature, including stones and minerals, earth, wood, and nuts. Take only pictures and leave only footprints in our parks.
Dublin Recreation Services is committed to providing quality recreation programs and facilities for the Dublin community. Use of the facilities by families and citizens is strongly encouraged. The following policies have been established to operate the DCRC and to ensure our patrons quality and safe recreation experiences:
The following activities, although not an exhaustive list, are examples of behaviors that will result in disciplinary action and police reports when applicable:
Recreation Services
614.410.4550
Parks, Shelter Houses & Kaltenbach Rentals
614.410.4510
24-Hour Information Hotline:
614.410.4946
Dublin Community Recreation Center Rentals
614.410.4550
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