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 lasting memories.
Camp Recky is an American Camp Association-accredited camp open to the Ohio State and greater Columbus communities. Through sport and recreation, campers gain confidence while developing skills such as 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. Campers will build friendships and form positive connections that can 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) | Wiffle 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 ABCs |
| Week 8 | July 20 - 24 | Pickleball/tennis and basketball | Discovery - Cooking ABCs |
| Week 9 | July 27 - 31 | Soccer and volleyball | Explorer - Cooking ABCs |
| 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.
- Camp day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Pick-up: 4 - 5 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 12
Scamper Camp: Ages 6 - 7
Discovery Camp: Ages 8 - 10
Explorer Camp: Ages 11 - 12
Registration and Cost
General registration will open on February 16, 2026, at 9 a.m. Visit the Member Portal to view offerings and register.
Cost (per week): $300 per camper (prorated for shortened weeks)
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All camp sessions require payment at the time of registration.
- All cancellation requests should be submitted to camprecky@osu.edu.
- Cancellation requests received by March 31 will result in a 100% refund. Requests received April 1 - 30 will result in a 50% refund.
- Cancellations after April 30 will not be refunded.
- No refunds will be granted for campers removed due to behavior.
If you have additional 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.”