John P. Thayer YMCA
Private
The John P. Thayer YMCA in downtown Columbus runs a full summer day camp where children swim, do arts and crafts, play board and group games, and have reading and educational time. Core camp hours run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before- and after-care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Y takes part in a summer meals program. Operated by the nonprofit YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus.
The practical details
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 John P. Thayer YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Bob MartinGreat exercise class for young & old - close to wonderful eating places when you leave 👏 👌
★★★★★Emmy NelsonGreat meeting room rental experience! Staff was VERY understanding & accommodating. We used it for an hour on Tuesday nights, for several weeks Also used my YMCA membership...I love their wide range of class selection & times! Classes are well attended. The entire YMCA is vibrant & energetic. And I brought a 91 year old lady to Silver Sneakers classes. Everybody - both the instructor & the other attendees - made her very welcome & comfortable in the class! I also love that this YMCA is downtown. Great views driving across the river in the early morning...the downtown is still sleepy but waking up... And after class there's good coffee nearby & all the other shops services I need.
★Flora CintronMy fist time here just visiting from out of state and i liked it here 🤭😅 its clean and the staff are helpful especially that i was coming with a membership from another state. Overall. Its a great gym 💪🏼 i will be working out here for the next week! Update: well sucks that they didn't let me work out the next morning at 6:30am because i don't have the national membership or whatever and they wanted to charge me a fee for a guest pass. Which i wouldn't mind if the front desk person did her job the previous day and verify my status so i wouldn't have wasted my time waking up early. It's a great gym but the front desk person wasted my time and as a gym person its horrible.
★★★Rich AllenThe pros: - they have something for everyone (can also be a con) - no contract to join - decently priced, especially if you're in the military - multiple shower and locker facilities - good hours of operation - childcare is available The cons: - equipment is outdated and not well maintained - workout areas are small, especially during busy hours - parking can be a pain during busy hours - understaffed during the holidays - workout areas and equipment are not cleaned on a regular basis - no deadlift platforms or enough powerlifting/"rubber" plates. Hope you like hearing 315 lbs being dropped on a concrete floor with minimum padding!
★★★★★anderacpharmdGreat location, great staff, parking gets a bit crowded later afternoon/early evening but ample parking street-side. Great pool, racketball court, plenty of equipment, and daycare for the kids. Reasonably priced. Good locker facilities also. Highly recommend to anyone living downtown.