For currently enrolled parents:
“I am extremely impressed with this program. [The staff] were thorough with their cleaning procedures and provided a fun, nurturing environment. “
– YWCA Kids Place Summer Parent (2020)
YWCA Kids Place Summer Day Camp
If ever there was a time kids needed summer camp, it’s after a year of remote learning. Give your child the opportunity to connect with nature, engage in hands-on learning, make new friends, and more!
YWCA Columbus Kids Place Summer Day Camp is ready for another safe, fun summer, with over 20 years’ experience offering high quality summer programs for campers grades K-7—from any school district.
This year, we’re blending iconic camp activities, like capture the flag and water day, with the new things kids love, thanks to our partners at NASA and COSI.
Our ODJFS-licensed program, expert staff, and flexible scheduling make our program the best choice to make your child’s summer amazing. Scholarships are available for qualified families.
All-Inclusive, All-Day Care
For up to 8 weeks in the summer, we offer flexible scheduling between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Sign up for one or all weeks.
Tuition Rate
Tuition for full days, M-F is $220, with new flexible scheduling options! (see below)
Scheduling Options
YWCA Summer Kids Place is ready for a safe, fun summer!
We’re Prepared
In 2020, we pioneered implementing health and safety practices in a school age environment, as one of the only summer camps to open and operate safely in the midst of COVID19. This summer, we’re ready with a revised health and safety blueprint which incorporates ODJFS regulations, Franklin County Public Health guidance, and CDC best practices in order to mitigate the risk.
Here’s what you can expect from your experienced Kids Place staff as we work hard to keep your camper safe by with our comprehensive Health and Safety Protocols:
Daily Temperature Checks
Children and staff are required to have their temperature taken daily before attending camp. We also schedule two routine temperature checks later in the day to ensure everyone stays fever-free. If students or staff register a fever, they are asked to remain home for a certain number of days or until they have a doctors’ note.
Daily Health Screening
Children and staff must complete a daily health screening before attending camp. The screening takes less than a minute, and helps check for multiple symptoms. If students or staff are exhibiting COVID symptoms, they will be asked to stay home from camp.
Outside Activities
Because being outside reduces the spread of COVID19, we are planning more fun outdoors activities than ever before! We’re maximizing our time scheduled outside, with fun games, nature activities, water day, and more.
Hand Hygiene
Although handwashing has always been a hallmark of our ODJFS-licensed programs, we’ve taken our hand hygiene up a notch with additional scheduled handwashing times and sanitizing checkpoints. We make sure children clean their hands before, during, and after activities.
Pods
To keep children and staff as safe as possible, we’re avoiding mixing campers with other groups to mitigate potential spread. Children will stay in their individual cohorts, with consistent staff all day.
Masks
We’ve expanded our mask-wearing requirements to match expert-recommended best practices.
Summer Locations:
Blacklick Elementary
June 7 - July 30, 2021
6540 Havens Corner Road
Blacklick, OH 43004
Registration opens March 1
McVay Elementary
June 7 - July 30, 2021
270 S. Hempstead Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Registration opens March 1
For Summer Parents
FORMS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
YWCA Kids Place Summer Parent (2020)
YWCA Kids Place Summer Parent (2020)
YWCA Kids Place Summer Parent (2020)
Questions? We’re here to help!
Need immediate help? Check out our FAQ page.
YKP Information
Liz Kittner
Communication and Technology Specialist
614.800.2369
ekittner@ywcacolumbus.org
Publicly Funded Childcare (title xx)
Justis Davis(Gahanna)
614.627.1211
jmdavis@ywcacolumbus.org
Laura Miller(Westerville)
614.627.1259
lmiller@ywcacolumbus.org
