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Summer contact info
Get ready for the best days of your summer!
Camp Akita is known for crazy fun and games, relaxing times of reflection, and a community of friends and counselors who love you for the unique person you are. Your summer is not complete without Camp Akita! Watch this video to get a taste of the Akita Spirit.
2018 SUMMER RECAP-CAMP AKITA from Camp Akita on Vimeo.
Dates for 2020 summer programs are available!Click on the Summer Camp, L.I.F.E. Guard or Backcountry links below to learn more.
Our most popular tradition. Cover yourself in mud, challenge yourself at the Adventure Complex, get to know yourself in moments of reflection at Vesper Hill, share s'mores around the campfire, and find yourself as a valued member of an unconditionally loving community. (Includes Family Camp and 1, 2, 3...Akita!)
This service leadership program allows campers to give back to Akita by serving meals, cleaning camp, setting up activities, and doing work projects, all while living in a family-style community behind the scenes. (Available for grades 10–12 & grads.)
For those who love the outdoors, Akita Backcountry is your chance to come face-to-face with the wonders of nature. Sleep in platform tents in the woods beyond main camp while learning specialized skills such as archery, hiking, Dutch oven cooking, outdoor survival, and canoeing. (Available for grades 6–12 & grads.)
Choose the grade you will enter in the Fall of 2020 to see the sessions available for you.
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View a printable schedule of all Summer 2020 programs (PDF)
If you have questions about any of our summer programs, please contact the Columbus administrative offices at registration@campakita.org or 614.488.0681 ext. 113.
You are invited to a family day open house at Akita on Sunday, May 31, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Meet the 2015 summer staff and tour the cabins, dining hall, and lodge. You'll also be able to swim in the lake, go on a nature hike, and get a milkshake. This will be an excellent opportunity for first-time campers to become comfortable with our facilities and staff. We are also excited to meet the parents of our campers who have been enjoying Akita for years. Don't miss out on this unique chance to experience Camp Akita before the summer begins!
Directions to camp
We know it can be difficult to send your child away to camp, especially if you are not sure what to expect. Whether you are new to Camp Akita and have lots of questions, or you would just like to get a head start on preparing your child for camp, browse our parent resources to see how we can help.
Parent Resources
Tim Carlson Summer Camp Director tcarlson@campakita.org
Each summer, we work hard to hire dozens of the very best counselors and leadership team members in order to create the most magical Akita experience possible. The team of directors and administrative staff provide great leadership and support to help Akita be the best it can be. If you have questions about any of our summer programs, please contact us.
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Sign up now to reserve your spot, and get ready for the best days of your summer!
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