METRO PARKS SUMMER CAMPSHappy campers is our goal…

Spend an unforgettable summer outdoors in your Metro Parks either at our Traditional Day Camps or Age Specific Camps.

Campers can go to any one week, or to as many weeks as they’d like in any of the summer camps. Campers should wear athletic shoes and clothes are likely to get dirty. Camps will be held rain or shine.

FULL DETAILS FOR ALL THE CAMPS AT tiny.cc/mp-camps

REGISTRATIONRegistration opens at 8am on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 To register for camps, you will need to create an account at tiny.cc/hppwqy

Note: you may register and pay online, over the phone (614.891.0700), or in person at Metro Parks Headquarters. Registration will open for all registration methods at 8am on Wednesday February 19, 2020.

FEES

Fees are to be paid in full when registering. Refunds will be granted based on cancellation notice given as follows:

• 30 days notice or more: 90 percent refund

• 29-14 days notice: 25 percent refund

• Less than 14 days notice: No refund

• To request scholarship information, please email naturecamps@metroparks.net

METRO PARKS – It’s Your Nature

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks provide intrin-sic environmental, aesthetic and recreation benefits to our Central Ohio community.

Metro Parks attract 11 million people per year and offer exceptional settings for the renewal of the human spirit that is guaranteed to satisfy your inner explorer. Visitors can enjoy free, fun-filled interaction with the natural world 365 days a year.

Each year, Metro Parks offer more than 3,500 free outdoor recreation and nature study programs for people of all ages and abilities.

Established in 1945, under authority of Chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code, Metro Parks has grown steadily. From woodlands to wetlands, prairies and streams, the park system manages more than 27,700 acres—operating 19 natural area parks and providing more than 230 miles of trails.

The Mission of Metro Parks is to conserve open spaces, while providing places and opportunities that encour-age people to discover and experience nature. Funding for Metro Parks comes from Franklin County property tax, local government funds, earned income, grants and partnerships.

In accordance with its mission, Metro Parks works to conserve and enhance habitat for more than 2,400 species of animals and plants that thrive within the parks.

For information about Metro Parks visit metroparks.net. From the home page you can connect with us through our social media sites to keep up-to-date on park happenings and discover what wildlife are appearing in your parks.

Web: metroparks.net E-mail: info@metroparks.netInformation: 614.891.0700 InfoLine: 614.508.8000Reservations: 614.508.8111 or metroparks.net

Metro Parks Headquarters1069 West Main Street, Westerville, OH 43081

2020

SUMMERCAMPS

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPSAt Highbanks, Homestead and Scioto Grove Metro Parks (plus select weeks at Blendon Woods)

Back by popular demand, these camps allow your kids to get dirty and have lots of outdoor fun each week as they participate in fishing, water and group games, crafts and hiking. A weekly cookout, daily snacks, Camp T-shirt and *Before & After Care are included.

For campers ages 6-8 and 6-12

$150 Franklin County residents (R) / $175 non-residents (NR)

Wildlife Around the WorldMon-Fri: June 1-5 or July 6-10, 8:30am-4pm

Young EnvironmentalistMon-Fri: June 8-12 or July 13-17, 8:30am-4pm

Metro Parks Olympic GamesMon-Fri: June 15-19 or July 20-24, 8:30am-4pm

Outdoor EnthusiastsMon-Fri: June 22-26or July 27-31, 8:30am-4pm

Calling All Campers!Mon-Fri: Aug 3-7, 8:30am-4pm

*Before Care (drop-off) from 7:30-8:30am After Care (pick-up) from 4-5:30pm

AGE SPECIFIC CAMPSThese camps will have your child laughing and learning their way through summer in our beautiful Metro Parks. Be prepared for outdoor exploration and fun, as well as themed and age-appropriate activities.

AGES 3–5

Campers must be potty trained

Pre-K Dig It!Fee: $75 / $85

HIGHBANKS METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 1-5, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: June 1-5, 1-4pmMon-Fri: June 22-26, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: June 22-26, 1-4pmMon-Fri: July 27-31, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: July 27-31, 1-4pm

SCIOTO GROVE METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 15-19, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: June 15-19, 1-4pmMon-Fri: July 20-24, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: July 20-24, 1-4pm

BLACKLICK WOODS METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 6-10, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: July 6-10, 1-4pm

SHARON WOODS METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 13-17, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: July 13-17 , 1-4pm

AGES 5–6

Animal ScientistsFee: $75 / $85

HIGHBANKSMon-Fri: June 8-12, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: June 8-12, 1-4pmMon-Fri: Aug 3-7, 8:30-11:30amMon-Fri: Aug 3-7, 1-4pm

AGES 6–8

We Are FamilyFee: $130 / $155

BLENDON WOODS METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 8-12, 8:30am-4pmMon-Fri: June 15-19, 8:30am-4pm

BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 20-24, 8:30am-4pm

SHARON WOODS METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 27-31, 8:30am-4pm

HIGHBANKS METRO PARKMon-Fri: Aug 3-7, 8:30am-4pm

AGES 6-12

Must register with a grandparent

GRANDcamp and MeFee: $40 / $50 per person

BLENDON WOODS METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 6-10 (9am-noon, Mon-Thur/ 9am-1pm, Fri)

Adventure On!Fee: $50 / $60

This is a single-day camp

HIGHBANKS METRO PARKMon June 29 Only 7:30am-6:30pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 19 – Rates for Franklin County residents and non-Franklin County residents

AGES 8–12

Metro Parks Explorers & BeyondFee: $200 / $225

BLENDON WOODS METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 1-5, 8:30am-4pm

SCIOTO GROVE METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 6-10, 8:30am-4pm

HOMESTEAD METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 20-24, 8:30am-4pm

Fish.All.Week.Fee: $225 / $250

HIGHBANKS METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 8-12, 8:30am-4pm

Mission PossibleFee: $200 / $225

HIGHBANKS METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 15-19, 8:30am-4pm

BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 22-26, 8:30am-4pm

AGES 13–15

Take Action!Fee: $150 / $175

HIGHBANKS METRO PARKMon-Fri: June 1-5, 8:30am-4pm

SCIOTO GROVE METRO PARKMon-Fri: July 13-17, 8:30am-4pm