Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 4–6 · $130/week
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My First Camp

Dublin · $130/week

My First Camp, offered by the City of Dublin, provides a foundational day camp experience for young children aged 3-5, focusing on social development and play.

▌ Editor's read The City of Dublin offers 'My First Camp' as part of its Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) summer programming, specifically designed for children aged 3-5. The website, dublinohiousa.gov/dcrc/camps/, loads successfully and details various camp options, including My First Camp. This camp focuses on social development, play, and themed activities like 'Superheroes' and 'Under the Sea.' The City of Dublin has a Facebook page (DublinOhio) which promotes DCRC activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific camp, nor is a state license number provided on the website. Google reviews for the 'Dublin Community Recreation Center' show a 4.6-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the facility, though specific reviews for 'My First Camp' are not readily available. The camp is clearly a day camp and is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

My First Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 4–6
  • Hours: 9am-noon
  • Address: 5600 Post Rd., Dublin, OH 43017, USA
  • Cost notes: $143 for non-residents

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about My First Camp

What ages does My First Camp accept?
My First Camp is open to children ages 4–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does My First Camp cost?
My First Camp publishes $130/week for the standard session. $143 for non-residents Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are My First Camp's hours?
My First Camp runs 9am-noon. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs My First Camp?
My First Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does My First Camp provide lunch?
My First Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does My First Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dublin?
My First Camp is one of 6 community/rec center camps in Dublin that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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