These animal and nature summer camps around Columbus promise a wild time! We're asking parents to recommend their picks for the best local summer camps where kids can explore the outdoors, learn about the environment, and get up close with animals. Check the map to find one near you.
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grange.audubon.org
Audubon Center Adventure Camp
Kids will explore the Grange Insurance Audubon Center and Scioto Audubon Metro Park in the Audubon Adventure Camps program. Campers will participate in nature hikes and scavenger hunts, explore different habitats, and enjoy songs and crafts.
Columbus, OH
0 reviews
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Summer Camps
Summer camps at the Conservatory let kids explore nature through gardening, learning about insects and active outdoor play.
Columbus, OH
0 reviews
metroparks.net
Columbus Metro Parks Summer Camps
Themed summer camps are held at Highbanks and other area Metro Parks. Kids participate in activities like fishing, group games, crafts, and hiking.
Grove City, OH
1 review
Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Summer Camps
The Columbus Zoo offers great camps for a variety of age groups, where kids have hands-on experiences and learn about animals and the environment with age-appropriate activities and animal encounters.
Powell, OH
2 reviews
Ohio Wildlife Center Summer Day Camps
Ohio Wildlife Center offers various day camps where kids learn about nature through hands-on adventures. Campers help collect information for research, go on learning hikes, explore the study pond, identify animal tracks, learn about conservation, and more.
Powell, OH
0 reviews
stratfordecologicalcenter.org
Stratford Ecological Center Farm Camp
Farm Camp at Stratford Ecological Center is an opportunity for kids to explore nature, get their hands dirty, and help out on a working farm.
Delaware, OH
0 reviews
Primary photo: Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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