20+ ACA-accredited city camps, STEM programs, ice skating, culinary arts, and top sports leagues — curated for Dublin families.
Browse Dublin Camps on Lini →Dublin, Ohio consistently ranks among the Columbus metro's best cities for families — top-rated schools, excellent parks infrastructure, and a community that invests heavily in youth programming. That pays off at summer camp time: the City of Dublin Recreation Services runs one of the most robust municipal day camp programs in central Ohio, with multiple ACA-accredited options for every age group from preschool through teen.
Layer on STEM programs, ice skating at OhioHealth Chiller, a baking camp, and one of the region's strongest youth sports leagues through Dublin Youth Athletics — and Dublin families have solid options across every budget and interest. The catch: city resident slots fill fast, especially for Camp Kaltenbach. Register as soon as registration opens if you're a Dublin resident.
Dublin Recreation Services camps (Camp Kaltenbach, Wyandot Camp, and others) open resident registration before non-residents. If you live in Dublin city limits, register the day it opens. Historically these fill within the first week of resident registration.
Dublin's city-run day camps are the backbone of summer programming — ACA-accredited, well-staffed, and structured for working parents. Independent options like SportsOhio, Life Time, and Urban Air round out the choices.
Dublin's flagship ACA-accredited day camp for younger school-age kids. Swimming and field trips included in the weekly rotation. Emphasis on social development, self-esteem, and independence. Located at Kaltenbach Park. City resident pricing is $1,634; non-residents pay $1,797 for the full 8-week season.
Registration Info →ACA-accredited city camp for older elementary-age kids. Rotating focus across arts, health and wellness, physical activities, nature, and science. Field trips and swimming included. Same pricing structure as Camp Kaltenbach — city resident slots fill first.
Registration Info →Dublin's teen-focused city camp — structured around social development, physical activity, and age-appropriate adventure programming. Good option for kids aging out of traditional day camps who still need supervised summer coverage. Check Dublin RecCenter for weekly pricing when registration opens.
View Program →Longer hours or extended-season option from Dublin Recreation. At $1,938 resident / $2,132 non-resident, this is the premium full-season tier. Good for families who need consistent structured coverage for the whole summer without juggling multiple program registrations.
Registration Info →SportsOhio runs a popular general day camp out of their world-class indoor sports and recreation facility in Dublin. Full-day option includes meals and snacks — a genuine value add for working parents. Rotating activities include sports, fitness, crafts, and games using SportsOhio's full facility. One of the better independent full-day options in the Dublin market.
Learn More →Locally run sports-oriented day camp covering multiple sports throughout the week. $249/week is competitive pricing for the Dublin market. Good fit for active kids who want variety across different sports without committing to a single-sport league program for the summer.
Contact for Details →Life Time's summer camp runs out of their Dublin location for members. Two age-tiered programs: Junior Camp for 4–5 year olds and Summer Camp for 6–13. Weekly pricing varies — check current rates as a Life Time member. Good option if your family already has a membership.
Member Info →Urban Air's summer camp program at their Dublin trampoline and adventure park. Expect a high-energy, physically active day camp experience using the full Urban Air facility — trampolines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses. Great for kids who want movement over structure. Pricing contact required.
Contact Urban Air →Kiddie Academy's summer program for school-age kids at their Dublin location. Curriculum-based with themed weeks, field trips, and enrichment activities. Good bridge option for families already familiar with Kiddie Academy's approach. Pricing varies by location — contact Dublin location directly.
Contact Location →Primrose Schools' summer enrichment program for school-age children. Character-building focus mixed with hands-on activities, outdoor time, and structured learning. Families already enrolled in Primrose for the school year often transition directly into this for summer coverage.
Contact Location →Dublin's city recreation department offers preschool-specific options alongside a half-day program for younger school-age kids — unusual for a city parks program and a genuine differentiator.
Dublin's introduction to summer camp for preschoolers — songs, crafts, nature exploration, and light sports. This is rare: most municipal day camps start at age 5 or 6, so My First Camp fills a real gap for Dublin families with younger kids. Half-day format. Check the Dublin RecCenter registration portal for opening dates.
Registration Info →Half-day playground-based camp for younger school-age kids. Good option if your child isn't quite ready for full-day camp but needs structured summer activity. Run by the City of Dublin through Dublin Community Recreation Center. Check registration timing — opens with other Dublin city camps.
Registration Info →Dublin's demographics — high MHI, tech-sector families, top-ranked schools — drive strong demand for STEM summer programming. Multiple providers serve the market.
Camp Invention runs two separate Spark sessions in Dublin — giving families flexibility if one week conflicts with vacation. STEM-focused curriculum developed with National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees: hands-on invention challenges, engineering design, teamwork. The Leaders-in-Training tier at $190 is a strong deal for older kids looking to build leadership and teaching experience while doing STEM work.
Register →Local Columbus-area STEAM camp with age-tiered programming running across multiple suburban locations including Dublin. The three age splits — 7–9, 8–11, 10–14 — mean content is genuinely age-appropriate, not one-size-fits-all. Half-day option at $265 is accessible. Sibling discount available. Good option for families with multiple kids who want STEAM content.
Learn More →Club SciKidz runs science-focused day camps across Columbus suburbs including Dublin. Age-grouped programming covering life sciences, physical science, chemistry, and engineering themes. National program with local delivery. Contact for current pricing — it's varied by session and age group.
Contact for Pricing →Robotics-focused summer camp serving a wide age range from pre-K through teen. Broad age coverage (4–14) is notable — most robotics camps start at 6 or 7. Programming scales from beginner Lego-style builds for younger kids to more advanced programming and automation for teens. Contact for current session pricing.
Contact for Details →Dublin punches above its weight in specialty programming — an ice skating camp at an NHL-grade facility and a culinary arts camp with real pastry instruction stand out.
OhioHealth Ice Haus is an NHL-affiliated practice and training facility — and Camp Chiller is their signature summer program for younger kids. No prior skating experience required. Daily skating sessions plus off-ice activities. The weekly rate at $250 is competitive for an ice-based program; daily drop-in pricing at $60–65/day works well for families who don't need full-week coverage. One of the more distinctive camp options in Columbus metro for summer.
Register →Our CupCakery runs small-group baking camps in Dublin with real pastry instruction — not just decorating. Two separate tracks by age ensure appropriate skill levels. At $469/session this is a premium pick, but for a kid seriously into baking or culinary arts, it's a standout program with genuinely hands-on instruction. Limited spots per session.
Register →Discover Christian Church in Dublin offers a free Vacation Bible School program for PreK through 5th grade. One of the few genuinely free structured summer programs in the Dublin market. Themed weeks with crafts, music, and activities. Non-members welcome — check their site for session dates as summer approaches.
Learn More →Dublin Youth Athletics (DYA) is one of the Columbus metro's most comprehensive recreational sports organizations — 8 divisions in baseball, tiered basketball, lacrosse, swimming, and more. If your kid is into sports, DYA is the place to start.
Eight age-based divisions from Wiffle Ball (Pre-K) through Pony (9th-12th) — Dublin Youth Athletics runs one of the most age-comprehensive youth baseball leagues in central Ohio. Monday-Thursday practices plus Saturday games. Financial assistance available. Opening Day at Avery Park.
Register at DYA →DYA basketball runs three skill tiers — Introductory (1st-2nd), Developmental (3rd-6th), and Relaxed Competitive (7th-12th) — at Dublin City Schools gymnasiums. One weeknight practice plus Saturday or Sunday games. Note: this is a fall/winter season, so summer availability is limited. Good for families planning ahead for the fall season.
Register at DYA →Three divisions: Rainbow League (K-2nd), Native American League (3rd-4th), Collegiate League (5th-6th). Two weeknight practices plus Sunday games at Emerald Fields. Equipment rental deposit available — good entry point for first-time players. Dublin has a strong lacrosse culture; this league is well-run and community-oriented. Spring season, already underway — check for availability.
Register at DYA →Dublin Soccer League runs from Timbits (U4-U5 intro program) through high school. Two-season registration covers both Fall and Spring — solid value for families who want year-round activity. Non-Dublin-schools families add $75/season. DSX competitive select program also available for more serious players. Spring season active now.
Register →Dublin's city-run competitive swim team program for kids who want structured summer training and inter-team meets. Different from learn-to-swim lessons — this is a team program with practices, coaches, and competition. Run through Dublin Recreation Services. Contact the Dublin Community Recreation Center directly for tryout and registration details.
Contact DCRC →Beyond their day camp, SportsOhio offers sport-specific youth programs across their 650,000 sq ft Columbus metro sports complex. Multiple courts, fields, and training facilities. Good option for focused skill development in specific sports outside of recreational league play. Check their site for summer-specific program availability.
View Programs →Dublin isn't a cheap market, but several programs actively work to keep participation accessible.
The City of Dublin Recreation Services offers financial assistance for qualifying families for city-run camp programs. Apply through the Dublin Community Recreation Center directly. Programs like Camp Kaltenbach and Wyandot Camp can be made more accessible through this pathway. Worth asking even if you're unsure of eligibility.
Contact DCRC →DYA explicitly offers financial assistance for youth sports leagues — baseball, lacrosse, and others. If cost is a barrier to participation, contact DYA directly before registration closes. The registration portal also allows you to inquire at checkout.
Contact DYA →For full-day structured coverage, Camp Kaltenbach (ages 5–8) and Wyandot Camp (ages 9–12) from Dublin Recreation Services are the top picks — ACA-accredited, swimming and field trips included, city-priced. For something more specialized, Camp Chiller at OhioHealth Ice Haus is a standout Dublin-specific option. For STEM, Camp Invention and Classroom Antics STEAM are the most accessible entry points. For sports, Dublin Youth Athletics (DYA) is the community anchor for baseball, lacrosse, basketball, and soccer.
City of Dublin Recreation Services camps (Camp Kaltenbach, Wyandot Camp, My First Camp, etc.) open resident registration first — typically in February or early March for the summer season. Non-resident registration follows, usually within a few weeks. Historically, popular programs fill within the first week of resident registration. Sign up for DCRC communications to get notified when registration opens. SportsOhio, Camp Invention, and specialty camps have their own timelines — check each provider directly.
Yes. Discover Christian Church VBS is free for PreK–5th grade. Dublin Youth Athletics leagues run $95–$165 depending on sport. Dublin Recreation's Playground Adventure and My First Camp are city-priced half-day options. For full-day coverage, SportsOhio's half-day option at $215/week is accessible. Camp Kaltenbach and Wyandot Camp's full 8-week pricing ($1,634 resident) works out to about $200/week — competitive for full-day ACA-accredited summer camp with meals and field trips included.
Yes — Dublin Recreation's My First Camp is specifically designed for ages 3–5, which is uncommon for municipal parks programs. Primrose Summer Adventure Club also serves younger ages. Urban Air Camp Urbie works for elementary-age kids with lots of energy. For toddlers under 3, most programs don't apply — check local Kindermusik and Early Childhood programs through Dublin Community Education instead.
Range is wide. Free options: Discover Christian Church VBS. Budget ($95–$250/week): DYA sports leagues, SportsOhio half-day, Sandlot Sports Camp. Mid-range ($250–$470/week): Camp Chiller, Camp Invention, Classroom Antics STEAM. Premium ($500+/session): Wickedly Sweet Baking Camp ($469/session), Robot Academy, Club SciKidz. Dublin Recreation's ACA-accredited full-season programs work out to ~$200/week inclusive, which is excellent value for full-day care with activities.
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