YMCA Jerry L Garver Day Camps

YMCA Jerry L Garver Day Camps provides a structured and engaging summer experience for children in Central Ohio. The program offers a variety of themes, including traditional, sports-focused, and TeenXtreme options, all designed to foster new friendships and social development. With a focus on non-competitive environments, the camp provides instruction for all skill and age levels, making it a welcoming space for children with varying abilities to participate in sports challenges and team-building activities.

Campers engage in a diverse range of sensory and physical activities, such as nature exploration at Blacklick Metro Park, water fun, arts and crafts, and music. The program emphasizes social connection through Friday cookouts, pizza parties, and group games. For older campers (ages 8 and up), special opportunities like the Lincoln Theatre performing arts experience are available, providing unique cultural enrichment.

The camp operates across several scenic locations, including Hickory Lakes and Dayspring Community Church, ensuring a variety of outdoor settings. To support working families, extended care options are available at select camp sites. As an ACA Accredited program, the YMCA of Central Ohio maintains a long-standing tradition of providing safe, supervised, and inclusive summer programming.