2022 Summer Camps
Please note: We will continue to rely on guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Camp Association, as well as state and local health departments to determine how best to serve our families in summer 2022. Our priority is to provide our campers a safe and healthy summer, while providing our more traditional summer programming camp options in 2022. We will share a more detailed update as the summer draws closer.
Are you looking for something fun and exciting for your preschool, youth or teenage student this summer? Well then, look no further because the City of Dublin offers a diverse array of programming options for students ages 3-17 across an eight-week summer program.
In our summer program, we focus on providing a safe, FUN camp experience for your child, developmentally specific to their needs, with positive peer connections that build respect and social skills along with fine and gross motor development.
2022 Registration Info
Brand new for summer 2022, priority registration opens at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, for Dublin residents and school district residents who want to register and commit to the entire eight-week camp season. By choosing priority registration for the eight-week camp season, you are not eligible for any refunds, credits or transfers.
Weekly registration for Dublin residents and school district residents opens at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 17, for all summer camps.
Non-resident registration opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, for all summer camps.
For your convenience, we have included the basic framework for our 2022 summer camp program. All registration information, including specific camp locations, field trips and themes, will be available in the Spring/Summer Healthy Programs & Activities Guide, which will go live on the camps webpage Monday, March 7. All camp registration is completed online only.
*There will be no camp on Monday, July 4, for any of our summer camps.
Summer Camp Fair
Recreation Services Staff
Learn about the Dublin Community Recreation Center’s summer camps and activities for preschoolers, youth and teens. The camp fair provides parents an opportunity to talk with staff and have their questions answered in order to best prepare for registration the following week. The Summer Camp Fair assists parents in finding the best camp options for their child.
Ages: All ages
Date: Thursday, March 10 from 5-8 p.m.
Location: DCRC, Community Hall
Preschool / Youth Camps
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, outdoor and age-specific activities scheduled each day. My First Camp does not go swimming nor take field trips. Children must be potty-trained.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23. Not available for priority registration.
Ages: 3-5
Times: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center
Dates: June 6 – July 29
Fee: $85 CR, $95 SDR/NR
Playground Adventure:
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 nor take field trips.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23. Not available for priority registration.
Ages: 5-8
Times: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center
Dates: June 6 – July 29
Fee: $85 CR, $95 SDR/NR
Camp Kaltenbach:
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 March 15 to Dublin residents & school district residents.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23.
Please note: If a camp location fills during priority registration, no weekly enrollments are available.
Ages: 5-8
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Ted Kaltenbach Park
Dates: June 6 – July 29
Fee options:
All 8 Weeks: $1,055 CR, $1,170 SDR
Weekly Rate: $135 CR, $150 SDR/NR
Wyandot Camp:
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 are engaged in a variety of structured indoor and outdoor, age-specific activities each day. Camps include weekly field trips, outdoor water days and weekly swimming. A Wyandot Camp meal plan is available at an additional fee for interested families.
Priority registration (all 8 weeks) opens March 15 to Dublin residents & school district residents.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23.
Please note: If a camp location fills during priority registration, no weekly enrollments are available.
Ages: 6-11
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Locations: TBD. Specific Dublin Elementary School locations announced in March 2022. Families choose between two locations during registration.
Dates: June 6 – July 29
Fee options:
All 8 Weeks: $1,520 CR/SDR
Weekly Rate: $195 CR/SDR, $215 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 availability 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. Families choose preferred location during registration.
Extended Week 1: Aug. 1-5
Ages: 5-11
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Locations:
Ted Kaltenbach Park, 5985 Cara Road, Dublin, OH 43016
Dublin Presbyterian Church, 5775 Dublinshire Dr., Dublin, OH 43017
Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin, OH 43017
Fee options:
$195 CR, $215 SDR
$155 CR, $170 SDR at DCRC only – No camp on August 5 at the DCRC due to Irish Festival.
Extended Week 2: Aug. 8-12
Ages: 5-11
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Locations:
Ted Kaltenbach Park, 5985 Cara Road, Dublin, OH 43017
Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin, OH 43017
Fee:
$195 CR
$215 SDR
TEEN CAMPS
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.
Priority registration (all 8 weeks) opens March 15 to Dublin residents & school district residents.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23.
Please note: If a camp location fills during priority registration, no weekly enrollments are available.
Ages: 11-14
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD. Specific Dublin Middle School location announced in March 2022.
Dates: June 6 – July 29
Fee options:
All 8 Weeks: $1,560 CR/SDR
Weekly Rate: $200 CR/SDR, $220 NR
Adventure Camp:
Join us on an adventure as we create memories to last a lifetime. This camp explores your surroundings and tests your limits. Learn new skills in outdoor adventure. Activities include kayaking, rock climbing, local attractions, paintball, team building and more! Specific program activities will vary week-to-week and a detailed field trip schedule will be available in 2022.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23.
Ages: 12-14
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD. Specific Dublin Middle School location announced in March, 2022.
Dates: June 6 – July 29
Fee: $245 CR/SDR, $270 NR
Junior Adventure Camp:
Join us on an adventure as we create memories to last a lifetime. This camp explores your surroundings and tests your limits. Learn new skills in outdoor adventure. Activities include kayaking, rock climbing, local attractions, paintball, team building and more! Specific program activities will vary week-to-week and a detailed field trip schedule will be available in 2022. This program is designed for rising 6th graders.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23.
Ages: 11-12
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD. Specific Dublin Middle School location announced in March, 2022.
Dates:
Week 1: June 6 – June 10
Week 2: June 13 – June 17
Week 3: June 20 – June 24
Week 5: *July 5 – July 8
Week 6: July 11 – July 15
Week 7: July 18 – July 22
Fee: $245 CR/SDR, $270 NR
Country Club Adventure Camp:
In this camp, we will explore two awesome local attractions: the Safari Golf Club and Zoombezi Bay. Campers of any ability level will receive individualized instruction from trained golf professionals each morning of camp and will enjoy a daily trip to Zoombezi Bay in the afternoon. Drop off daily at Safari Golf Club and pickup at Zoombezi Bay.
Weekly registration opens March 17 to Dublin residents and school district residents. Non-residents may register beginning March 23.
Ages: 11-14
Times: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
Safari Golf Club: 4850 Powell Rd. Powell, OH 43065
Zoombezi Bay: 10101 Riverside Dr. Powell, OH 43065
Dates:
Week 4: June 27 – July 1
Week 8: July 25 – 29
Fee: $300 CR, $330 SDR/NR
L.E.E.D.:
Learn the art of becoming the next great leader with L.E.E.D., by serving our community through volunteer projects. Previous L.E.E.D. projects have included Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, and working with senior citizens. Learn, serve, experience and have fun! When not working on a project, L.E.E.D. campers enjoy recreational opportunities led by City of Dublin Recreation staff. Specific volunteer projects shared prior to registration. Please note, all L.E.E.D. campers must go through an interview process prior to registering for this program. Interviews will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, at the DCRC. Click here to sign up for a one-hour time block on this date.
We will offer two, four-week sessions of L.E.E.D. Camp. Registration instructions will be provided at camper interviews.
Ages: 12-15 *Must be a rising 7th grader or older
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD. Specific Dublin Middle School location announced in March, 2022.
Dates:
Session 1: June 6 – July 1
Session 2: *July 5 – July 29
Fee: $580 CR/SDR, $640 NR
Preschool/Youth/Teen Program Updates Mailing List
If you would like to receive monthly email updates on Preschool/Youth programs, please subscribe our mailing list. The purpose of the monthly update is to keep patrons informed on what is new in the Preschool/Youth program area, and to provide updates on program policies and procedures. Click here to subscribe now!
If you would like to receive e-mail updates on teen programming and summer camps, please join our email mailing list by contacting Matt Rice at mrice@dublin.oh.us.
For specific questions about Preschool/Youth & Teen Camps Contact:
Phil Gross
Recreation Program Supervisor
pgross@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4552
Rachel Keitz
Preschool/Youth Coordinator
rkeitz@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4575
Matt Rice
Teen Coordinator
mrice@dublin.oh.us
614.410.455
Tammy Abel
Preschool/Youth Program Specialist
tabel@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4573
Jodi Shealy
Adaptive Coordinator
jshealy@dublin.oh.us
614.410.4574
COVID-19 Contact Person
In an effort to streamline our communications and respond in a timely manner, we have designated Recreation Administrator Abbey Brooks as the COVID-19 contact person for all City of Dublin summer camps. You can reach Abbey at abrooks@dublin.oh.us or at 614.410.4558 to discuss our policies and/or to report a case of COVID-19 within your family.
Accommodation Requests
The City of Dublin’s Parks & Recreation Department promotes an inclusive policy for all of our programs. To provide the best overall experience for your child or to carry over IEP accommodations, an appointment must be made for an inquiry of needs. Contact Jodi Shealy, Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, at 614.410.4574. An accommodation plan MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO your child’s program or camp registration. This plan is required each camp season.
American Camp Association
The American Camp Association© (ACA) has recognized our Wyandot Camps for achieving ACA-Accredited© status for 2021. 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.
