Camp Recky
We are excited to spend our 21st 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.
2026 Camp Recky Information
Weekly Camp Dates: May 26 - August 7
| Week | Dates | Sport Major (all ages - more details below) |
Kitchen Time (rotating ages - more details below) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | May 26 - 29 | Sport Sampler | N/A |
| Week 1 | June 1 - 5 | Soccer and Basketball | Scamper - Buckeye Breakfast |
| Week 2 | June 8 - 12 | Flag Football and Volleyball | Discover - Buckeye Breakfast |
| Week 3 | June 15 - 18 (no camp June 19) | Whiffle Ball/Softball and Olympic Sports | Explorer - Buckeye Breakfast |
| Week 4 | June 22 - 26 | Track and Field and Badminton | Scamper - Dreamy Desserts |
| Week 5 | June 29 - July 2 (no camp July 3) | Flag Football and Basketball | Discovery - Dreamy Desserts |
| Week 6 | July 6 - 10 | Soccer and Volleyball | Explorer - Dreamy Desserts |
| Week 7 | July 13 - 17 | Flag Football and Floor Hockey | Scamper - Cooking ABC’s |
| Week 8 | July 20 - 24 | Pickleball/Tennis and Basketball | Discovery - Cooking ABC’s |
| Week 9 | July 27 - 31 | Soccer and Volleyball | Explorer - Cooking ABC’s |
| Week 10 | August 3 - 7 | Camper Favorites Week (NEW - added by popular demand; rotations based on camper preference) | Camper Favorites Week (NEW - activities based on camper preference) |
Camp Hours
- Drop Off: 8 - 9 a.m.
- General Camp Day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Pick Up: 4 - 5 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 Years of Age
Scamper Camp ages 6 - 7
Discovery Camp ages 8 - 10
Explorer Camp ages 11 - 12
Registration and Cost
Priority registration details will be emailed to those families who registered for Camp Recky in 2025. General registration will open February 16, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Cost (Per week): $300/per camper (pro-rated for shortened weeks)
If you have any further questions, please contact us at camprecky@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."