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YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA

Gahanna · $289/week

The John E. Bickley YMCA offers a summer day camp in Gahanna, Ohio, providing a variety of activities for children including swimming, sports, arts, and educ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Summer Day Camp at the John E. Bickley YMCA in Gahanna, Ohio, operates as a day camp for school-aged children. The website details a structured program with daily activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and educational enrichment. The camp emphasizes safety, stating that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific Gahanna location does not appear to be individually accredited by the ACA, it is part of the YMCA of Central Ohio, a reputable non-profit organization. Google reviews for the John E. Bickley YMCA facility itself show a rating of 4.3 stars from 186 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and programs. The camp offers financial assistance, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcacolumbus and a Facebook page YMCAColumbus, which are for the broader YMCA of Central Ohio.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
  • Address: 555 YMCA Pl., Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member pricing: $257/week. Non-member pricing: $289/week. Short weeks (3 and 5) are $231 for non-members and $206 for members.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA

What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA accept?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA is open to children ages 6–11. 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA cost?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA publishes $289/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA's hours?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA runs 8:00 am-4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA provide lunch?
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA 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.

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