Welcome to Metro Parks Summer Camp!
Metro Parks Summer Camps are weekly programs designed for kids to come as you are, explore nature and make new friends. With our dedicated and highly trained Camp Team, parents and guardians are guaranteed that their kids will have the opportunity to safely discover a world of outdoor adventures unlike any other, and make memories and friendships that last a lifetime, all in our incredible Metro Parks.
2026 Summer Camp Information
2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND ESSAY
2026 SUMMER CAMP PARENTS HANDBOOK
2026 Metro Parks Summer Camp Registration Information
- Early Registration for Franklin County residents ONLY will open on Wednesday March 4 at 9am
- Registration for non-Franklin County Residents will open on Thursday March 5 at 9am
Summer Camp Cancelation Policy
- 90% refund for all cancellations until March 31, 2026
- 50% refund for all cancellations until April 30, 2026
- No refund after May 1, 2026
How to Register for Summer Camp
- Click Here on or after March 4 (Franklin County residents) or March 5 (non-Franklin County residents) to visit the registration page for 2026 Summer Camps
- Login, reset your password (if needed) and update any personal information that has changed prior to completing your registration
Need help on registration day? Call 614-891-0700 or email nauturecamps@metroparks.net
Frequently Asked Questions
Goals of Metro Parks Summer Camp
Our Summer Camps will:
- Create a safe and inclusive environment in which campers can discover nature.
- Provide opportunities for campers to make new friends and build relationships.
- Introduce campers to new outdoor adventures and nature experiences.
- Facilitate the development of new skills through hands-on learning.
- Foster a life-long appreciation and understanding of the natural world.
- Change lives naturally
- Have Fun!
