Kids Place Summer Details

Yes. Field trips will take place weekly. Parent and guardians will be informed of any changes to the schedule listed on the signed permission form. There is no option for care at the program site during the time of a field trip. On all field trips, campers must wear the provided t-shirts identifying the program. Parents and guardians should plan to arrive at their child’s site ahead of field trip departure times.

No, on-site childcare will be provided during the scheduled field trip or swim times and lead teachers will be implementing special “rainy day” activities with their groups to make up for the cancellation.

Yes. Camp swim days are in the process of being scheduled. Campers will be swimming with her/his assigned group. The camper’s swimming level (non-swimmer, beginner, intermediate, and advanced) should be indicated at the time of registration. A colored wristband indicating swimming level will be worn by each camper and used as a visual aid to help staff determine where a camper may go in the pool. The staff/camper ratio for any swimming activity is 1:15 or less, depending on pool requirements. Certified lifeguards are on duty during all swimming activities.

Tentative Swim Locations:

Gahanna Swimming Pool
148 Parkland Dr. Gahanna, OH 43230

Westerville Highlands Park Aquatic Center
245 S. Spring Rd. Westerville, OH 43081

You will select your child’s swim level during registration; however, the pool may conduct a swim test, which would determine your child’s final swim level. Any child who does not wish to take the swim test will be listed as a “Non-Swimmer.”

No, the twice weekly swimming trips are so that the campers may participate in water play activities, they will not receive swim lessons.

Sunscreen is provided by YWCA Kids Place and applied for all campers before all outdoor activities.

We use Rocky Mountain sunscreen, which was chosen because it is water-resistant and doesn’t have harsh chemicals, making it best for campers with allergies. Further details are available on the registration instruction page in the EZ Child Track portal and attached to the Administration of Meds form for parents and guardians to read before completing the sunscreen form. Parents and guardians can also supply their own sunscreen.

Outdoor play is a fundamental part of the day camp experience. Campers will be encouraged to go outside during morning and afternoon free choice play times. During the day, camp activities and field trips will occur outside on a daily basis. Sunscreen will be applied before participating in outside activities. On days when the heat index is extremely high, outdoor play will be limited or prohibited at the discretion of the camp director.

Our 2024 Summer Camp theme is Olympics Around the World – and each week will focus on a specific country.

Week 1
JUNE 3 TO JUNE 7
Great Britain

Week 2
JUNE 10 TO JUNE 14
Canada

Week 3
JUNE 17 TO JUNE 21
South Africa

Week 4
JUNE 24 TO JUNE 28
Japan

Week 5
JULY 1 TO JULY 5
USA

Week 6
JULY 8 TO JULY 12
Italy

Week 7
JULY 15 TO JULY 19
Jamaica

Week 8
JULY 22 TO JULY 26
France