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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Adventure Camp offers campers’ opportunities to explore nature and make friends in the urban oasis of Scioto ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Metro Park. Campers learn about the environment through hands-on activities including hiking, rock climbing, fishing, birding with binoculars, outdoor games, crafts, and so much more! Join us this summer to help your camper foster a love for the natural world.  

2026 Camp Selections  

Preschool Camps 

This summer we are partnering with CCS Early Childhood Education department to offer FREE preschool summer camps to campers residing within the boundaries of the Columbus City Schools district. 

There will be four sessions of preschool camp: 

• June 15th – June 19th 9:00am-12:00pm 
• June 15th – June 19th 1:00pm-4:00pm  
• July 20th – July 24th 9:00am-12:00pm 
• July 20th – July 24th 1:00pm – 4:00pm  

Please note that preschoolers may only attend either a morning OR an afternoon session within the same week.  

2nd – 4th Grade Camp  

This summer ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is offering two sessions of summer camp for campers in 2nd- 4th grade. Campers are highly encouraged to attend both weeks of summer camp!  

Habitat Heroes   

6/8/2026 – 6/12/2026 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm

2nd-4th Grade (ages 7-9):

Become a habitat hero this summer! Campers will explore the parks four different habitats- river, forest, prairie, and wetland- and discover the qualities that make each of them unique. Campers will learn how they can become habitat heroes by practicing conservation. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wetland netting for macroinvertebrates, shelter building, crafts, outdoor games and more! Although not required, campers are highly encouraged to sign-up for both weeks of camp! 

Avian Advocates   

7/27/2026 – 7/31/2026 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm

2nd-4th Grade (ages 7-9)

During the first week of camp in June, campers learn about habitats and how to help protect them. Join us again in July during this second week of camp while we focus on the birds that call those habitats home. Discover the Important Bird Area (IBA) surrounding our center and dive into the avian world. Activities include bird watching, field drawing, scavenger hunts, outdoor games and more! Campers who attend both June and July sessions will receive a FREE pair of binoculars. 

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Registration for 2026 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Adventure Camps open in February. Registration closes one week prior to camp or when spots are filled. We encourage you to register early - each 2nd – 4th grade camp session has only 15 spots.  

To register for 2nd – 4th grade camps, visit our CampDoc:   

To register for preschool camps, fill out this interest form:   

Please note: Spots are limited. Filling out the interest form DOES NOT guarantee a spot in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s preschool camps. Interested applicants will be notified by April if their child receives a spot in a camp session. Preschool camp sessions have 12 spots.    

Scholarships 

A limited number of scholarships are available for 2nd – 4th grade camp sessions. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Anne Scott, Education Engagement Coordinator, at anne.scott@audubon.org    

Questions?

Please contact Anne Scott, Education Engagement Coordinator, at anne.scott@audubon.org