Columbus Performing Arts Center
Last checked August 2026
The Columbus Performing Arts Center is a 21,000-square-foot arts facility run by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department that hosts youth performing-arts summer camps. Drama-focused camps give participants experience onstage, behind the scenes and in the audience, as part of the department's broader summer programming.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Alive! | Week 5 | Lights, Camera...Camp! (Ages 11-14)8:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | Jul 6 – Jul 10, 2026 | 11–14 | $120 | Past season |
| Enchanted Forest | Week 6 | Lights, Camera...Camp! (Ages 6-10)8:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | Jul 13 – Jul 17, 2026 | 6–10 | $120 | Past season |
| Under the Sea | Week 7 | Lights, Camera...Camp! (Ages 11-14)8:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | Jul 20 – Jul 24, 2026 | 11–14 | $120 | Past season |
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 6–14
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Columbus Recreation and Parks Department · Private
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Columbus Recreation and Parks Department directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★★Richard WilsonThere are two performance stages: The Shedd auditorium and the Van Fleet Theater. Lately, some shows have been free to attend, even though the casts are made up of excellent, seasoned actors, and the productions are exceptional. It's definitely worth keeping track of what is playing there next!
★★★★★Sheila DavisThe Golden Hobby Gift Shop is in side of the arts center. Lots of handmade items are available. The plays that take place are also put on by amazingly talented people! Check the website for hours.
★★★★★Miguel Hernandez03/24/24 - Today was my first time revisiting CPAC in about 5 years. I went to see a performance that I did not see because the artist I wanted to see perform was out sick. Thankfully, they will reprise their role at another venue. While there I took a pic of the building. Enjoy your performances. This venue welcomes different genres of entertainment. They have a few small stages that comfortably welcomes guest, yet the performances are big, impactful, and moving. Convenient street parking and parking spaces across the center. Friendly staff.
★★★★★Bryana Anderson RossWas here for my daughter's first theater camp experience with Columbus Recreation and Parks! It was a great week for her. She thoroughly enjoyed it!
★★★★★Deepayan BhowmikThe theater is good but not upto the mark though. It has a wide spread stage & space for green room though, it needs to be renovated. Also, has a wide span parking too.