Programs

Camp Recky

We are excited to spend our 20th summer with your camper at Camp Recky! We look forward to a safe and exciting summer filled with a lifetime of memories.

Camp Recky is an American Camp Association accredited camp open to the Ohio State community and the general Columbus community. Through sport and recreation, campers will gain confidence in themselves while learning 21st century skills such as taking initiative, problem solving and critical thinking. By attending Camp Recky your child will have the opportunity to be their true camp self! In a safe and inclusive environment, our campers will have the opportunity to make friends and form positive bonds that will last a lifetime.

2025 Camp Recky Information

Ages: 6 - 12

Scamper Camp: ages 6 - 7
Discovery Camp: ages 8 - 10
Explorer Camp: ages 11 - 12

Camp Hours

Drop Off: 8 - 9 a.m.
General Camp Day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pick Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Daily Schedule

Time	Activity
8 - 9 a.m.	Drop-off - Annie and John Glenn Ave turn around
9 - 9:20 a.m.	Morning Circle - Camp Day begins.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Camp Majors
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Lunch
12:30 – 3:45 p.m.	Afternoon Minors
4 - 5 p.m.	Choice Play/Pick Up - Annie and John Glenn Ave turn around

Note: This schedule is just a sample and is open to modifications depending on the camp's needs.

Camp Weekly Dates and Activities

WEEK	DATES	SPORT MAJOR (all ages – more details below)	KITCHEN TIME (rotating ages - more details below)
Week 0	May 27 – 30	Sport Sampler
Week 1	June 2 – 6	Soccer, Tennis and Rock Climbing	Scamper – Buckeye Breakfast
Week 2	June 9 – 13	Flag Football, Basketball and Rock Climbing	Discover – Buckeye Breakfast
Week 3	June 16 – 18 (three days – no camp 6/19 or 6/20)	Olympic Sports and Whiffle Ball/Softball	Explorer – Buckeye Breakfast
Week 4	June 23 – 27	Floor Gymnastics and Track & Field	Scamper – Dreamy Desserts
Week 5	June 30 – July 3 (four days – no camp 7/4)	Wallyball and Flag Football	Discovery – Dreamy Desserts
Week 6	July 7 – 11	Volleyball and Soccer	Explorer – Dreamy Desserts
Week 7	July 14 – 18	Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee	Scamper – Cooking ABC’s
Week 8	July 21 – 25	Volleyball and Floor Hockey	Discovery – Cooking ABC’s
Week 9	July 28 – August 1	Soccer and Pickleball	Explorer – Cooking ABC’s

Camp Recky Sport Majors
Each week of camp your camper will get the opportunity to participate in 2 sports per week. These sport activities will take place between 9:30 - 11 a.m. each morning. The goal of our sport majors are to introduce your child to a variety of sports. Whether this is your child's first time with a sport or has been playing the sport for a while, your camper will have the opportunity to learn basic skills through various drills and games. Our key focus is learning the basics while emphasizing Sportsmanship, Teamwork and Participation. While we ask all campers to try every activity first, alternative activities will be provided for those campers who are not interested in a certain sport major.

Camp Recky Afternoon Minors
Campers will have the opportunity to partake in various sport and recreational activites during the afternoons at camp. Below is a list of activities that will take place throughout each week of camp.

Gaga!
Field Games
Nine Square
Gym Games
Scavenger Hunts
On-Campus Field Trips
Swimming
Kitchen Time
Themed Arts and Crafts

Kitchen Time
Camp Recky will offer kitchen time for our campers, with a different theme geared toward a specific age group. This program activity is not what we formerly called Kids in the Kitchen, but a modified version of it for the summer of 2025. Kitchen time will be a part of our afternoon rotation for ALL campers to have the opportunity to participate at no additional cost. Each age group will have certain weeks they will be able to participate in basic kitchen activities. Campers who are not interested in Kitchen Time will have alternative sport and recreation activities they will be able to participate in.

Buckeye Breakfast - It is the most important meal of the day. Learn how to cook food that will start your day off right!
Dreamy Desserts - Make your favorite baked desserts while learning about cooking safety.
Cooking ABC's - Learn kitchen basics by cooking age appropriate, simple food items.

Registration and Cost

Priority registration details will be emailed to those families who registered for Camp Recky in 2024. General registration will open February 17, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Cost (Per week): $295.00/per camper (pro-rated for shortened weeks)

Cancellation/Refund Policy

All camp sessions require payment upfront at the time of registration.

Cancellations and refund requests received by April 30, 2025 will result in a 50% refund. All requests should be submitted to recsports@osu.edu
Any cancellations after April 30, 2025 will not be refunded.
No refunds will be granted for children who have been removed from camp due to behavior.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at recsports@osu.edu.

Testimonials

“Our boys have loved every minute of their time with you this year and every year before this. Memories made at Recky will forever be part of our family story, something to be treasured and appreciated.”

"We know that you and your staff work very hard for the kids in your care, and we just wanted to reach out to thank you. You have made a very big difference in our lives."