Ohio Avenue Youth Center
Private
The Ohio Avenue Youth Center, run by the nonprofit Directions for Youth & Families, offers a free summer day camp for children ages 8-14 in Columbus. Camp runs Monday-Friday 9am-3pm with academic enrichment, physical recreation, leadership and life/coping-skills activities in a facility with a full gym, multipurpose rooms and a computer lab. Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
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 Ohio Avenue Youth Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Alicia YoungMy nephew goes here. The staff is wonderful and really knows their job well. I'm so grateful that I was recommended this place by my nephew's elementary school.
★★★★★Don WimmsMy kids are attending an after school program and moved onto the summer camp .This is an excellent resource in the community .They go on field trips weekly .Safe supervised recreation in our neighborhood to keep your children occupied,what’s not to love .
★★★★★Simone LThis place saved my life this year! With COVID, virtual learning, no where for the kids to go to get interaction with children, etc this facility provides a learning extension program for my 5th grader and she LOVES it! She looks forward to going EVERYDAY and they have awesome programs in interests she loves like anime club! Ms. Shannon is AWESOME and really looks out and cares for the kids! My daughter feels empowered as it's not a daycare and it makes her feel independent and has allowed her to have personal accountability! Thanks for all you guys do!
★★★★★Janet OotenWhat a wonderful facility. The staff is amazing and the programs are just fantastic. The lucky children that attend this center have so many options and wonderful people to help them find their easy. Visit and then volunteer!
★★★★★daija yarberThey provide a no cost after school program to low income families, as well as summer programs. We discovered this place when they sent flyers home and my daughter convinced me to do a tour. I'll have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. The support staff are very friendly, supportive, and keeps her busy whipper I work. To know that my child is in good hands is a great feeling.