A list of summer offerings is provided as a service to families and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the programs. Please use the links provided to find information about application deadlines, requirements and related costs.

Opportunities will be added as they are received.

Be sure to check back and to note application deadlines!

Metro PTSA: Spreadsheet of Summer Camp Links

2025 Columbus Camp List: https://columbussummercamps.org/

Camp CAR: Ohio State’s Center for Automotive Research offers a free, weeklong summer day camp for students ages 14-18 focused on engineering principles related to the automotive industry. The application is open and will close after 100 applications are received or after a week. The application questions and link can be found on CAR’s website.

Central Ohio Leadership Academy: For rising 11th & 12th Graders (https://www.leadershipcolumbus.org/cola/)

Columbus Parks & Rec: Outdoor Recreation Camps

Columbus State Community College: Summer Exploration Academy

Macaroni KID Website: Summer Camp Guide

NBC4: Columbus Summer Camps

OSU PACT Camp: The OSU Department of Philosophy summer camp - Philosophy and Critical Thinking (PACT) - will be June 23-27 and will cover central themes in contemporary philosophy through discussion, fun activities, and guest lectures. Tuition is $500 and includes lunch; scholarships are available to those who qualify. For information, visit https://philosophy.osu.edu/pact or email pact@osu.edu.

OSU MD Camp: Health Professions (https://medicine.osu.edu/diversity/initiatives/md-camp)

PAST Foundation: Summer Program Catalog

Thurber House: Summer Writing Camp

YMCA: Summer Day Camp

Opportunities will be added as they are received. Be sure to check back!

Summer Camp Guide: Metro's Counseling Department has put together a list of summer opportunities that includes local, state and national programs at the middle and high school levels. You can access the 2024 list here.

AI, Math & Social Impact Summer Program: Inspirit AI is a 25-hour project-based program taught by Stanford graduates that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental AI concepts to build projects across disciplines. In 2024, the team is excited to announce new projects such as Mathematics of Cybersecurity and ChatGPT for Math. No computer science experience is necessary to apply; priority applications  due soon.

City of Columbus: The Columbus Parks & Recreation department offers a variety of summer camps. Visit https://columbusrecparks.com/community/summer-camps/ to see what's available this year!

Columbus State: Columbus State Community College offers summer programs for middle and high school students. Visit https://www.cscc.edu/community/summer-camps/ for updates.

Library "Volunteens": The Columbus Metropolitan Library offers opportunities volunteer opportunities during the summer at all branches.

OSU Art Education Program: The Immersive Experience in Art Education at The Ohio State University will offer students in grades 9-11 a first glance at what it means to be in Art Education at OSU. The program will be June 10 and will include breakfast and lunch, an introduction to the Art Education major, a campus tour and Q&A session.  Application deadline is May 10; visit https://aaep.osu.edu/events/immersive-experience-art-education to apply.

OSU Humanities & Cognitive Sciences Summer Institute: A week-long summer camp (July 22-26, 2024) for inquisitive high school students to explore the intersection between brain sciences and the humanities through lectures, interactive discussions, research exploration, and collaborative activities with OSU student leaders and world-renowned faculty across campus. Current 9th - 11th graders are encouraged to apply by May 31 at https://cog.osu.edu/programs/humcog. Scholarships are available.

PAST Foundation: See what our neighbors at PAST Innovation Labs have going on this summer: https://www.pastfoundation.org/summerprograms

Shadowbox Live Arts Immersion Program: A two-week intensive study June 10 -21, 2024. Participating students (ages 15 to 21) are enrolled in vocal, acting, dance, and music performance masterclasses, while learning critical industry support curriculums—arts administration, marketing, and professional development. The program concludes with a live showcase performance of a full-length sketch comedy and music production alongside the professionally trained SBX artists. Application deadline is April 29. Visit their website to apply: https://shadowboxlive.org/education/arts-immersion-program/

Summer Scientist Education Series: A program of Nationwide Children's Hospital designed to expose high school students to the scientific method and careers in medical research. Classes meet Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm June 13 - July 25. There is no cost, but registration is required. Visit their website to sign up.

TechCorps 11th Grade "Tech Ready" Paid Internship: Learn project management and design user-focused mobile apps with SwiftUI. Program runs June 10 - July 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday at Otterbein University. Positions are filled on a "first come, first served" basis and applicants must be TANF-eligible. Complete the interest form for information: bit.ly/24tcsummer .  (Pay is $14/hr plus a completion bonus)

TechCorps 12th Grade "Web Corps" Paid Internship: Work on a collaborative team and learn how to build a website for a small business. Program runs June 24 - August 2 from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday at Otterbein University. Positions are filled on a "first come, first served" basis and applicants must be TANF-eligible. Complete the interest form for information: bit.ly/24tcsummer . (Pay is $15/hr plus a completion bonus)