Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camps
4.7
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Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camps offer kids a week of outdoor fun, nature learning, and adventure in a safe, inclusive setting. Perfect for ages 6–12, right in Westerville!
Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camps offer kids a week of outdoor fun, nature learning, and adventure in a safe, inclusive setting. Perfect for ages 6–12, right in Westerville!
Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camps offer kids a week of outdoor fun, nature learning, and adventure in a safe, inclusive setting. Perfect for ages 6–12, right in Westerville!
About Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camps
About Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camps
Nature, adventure, and discovery for every child
Philosophy: Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Philosophy: Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Philosophy: Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Ages:
6
-
12
years old
Pricing:
$38
/day
$190
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Boys & girls aged 6-12•Mon–Fri from 9AM–4PM•25/day & 100/week
Summer camp runs Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm.
$190 per week (about $38/day).
No before/after care for 2025.
Scholarships available for qualifying families.
Franklin County residents register March 5; others March 6.
Refunds: 90% until March 31, 50% until April 30, none after May 1.
No camp June 19 or July 4; those weeks are prorated.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Register online—spots fill quickly!
Summer camp runs Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm.
$190 per week (about $38/day).
No before/after care for 2025.
Scholarships available for qualifying families.
Franklin County residents register March 5; others March 6.
Refunds: 90% until March 31, 50% until April 30, none after May 1.
No camp June 19 or July 4; those weeks are prorated.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Register online—spots fill quickly!
Summer camp runs Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm.
$190 per week (about $38/day).
No before/after care for 2025.
Scholarships available for qualifying families.
Franklin County residents register March 5; others March 6.
Refunds: 90% until March 31, 50% until April 30, none after May 1.
No camp June 19 or July 4; those weeks are prorated.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Register online—spots fill quickly!
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Nature-exploration
Hiking
Wildlife-observation
Outdoor-games
Team-building
Environmental-education
Arts-and-crafts
Creek-walking
Scavenger-hunts
Orienteering
Plant-identification
Insect-study
Birdwatching
Campfire-programs
Storytelling
Outdoor-survival-skills
Group-challenges
Map-reading
Trail-navigation
Hands-on-science
Leadership-development
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Birthdays:
Yes, picnic shelters and play areas can be reserved for birthday parties
What people are saying
4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Additional info
Additional info
Sharon Woods Metro Park is a beautiful, safe setting with plenty of shade, modern restrooms, and easy parking. The camp is run by the trusted Metro Parks system, so you know your child is in good hands. Nature Center access and special guest programs are sometimes included.
Sharon Woods Metro Park is a beautiful, safe setting with plenty of shade, modern restrooms, and easy parking. The camp is run by the trusted Metro Parks system, so you know your child is in good hands. Nature Center access and special guest programs are sometimes included.
Sharon Woods Metro Park is a beautiful, safe setting with plenty of shade, modern restrooms, and easy parking. The camp is run by the trusted Metro Parks system, so you know your child is in good hands. Nature Center access and special guest programs are sometimes included.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: ADA, Government (Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks)
Special needs
Special needs
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
Kids experience real nature every day—from hiking and creek walks to wildlife encounters and hands-on science. Metro Parks staff are caring and experienced, and the camp is welcoming to all abilities. Your child will build confidence, make friends, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Affordable pricing, scholarships, and a convenient Westerville location make this camp a top pick for families.
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