Summer Programs
It's only the best week you'll have all summer! Cover yourself in mud. Challenge yourself at the Adventure Complex. Ground yourself in quiet moments of reflection at Vesper Hill. Fill your belly with s'mores around a campfire — and fill your heart with love as a valued member of our unconditionally caring community. The traditional Summer Camp at Akita is our most popular program. We invite you to find a session that fits your schedule and join us this summer in Logan, Ohio!
1 Grade level refers to the grade entering in the Fall of 2026 2 Member means the camper, parent or guardian, or grandparent is a member of First Community in Columbus, Ohio, as described in the church's Membership brochure. 3 Marked sessions are 1 day less than other sessions in the same grade level. 4 Family Camp prices are per-person. Children age 3 and under by August 14 are free. For dates & prices of our other summer programs, see L.I.F.E. Guard, Family Camp, or 1,2,3...Akita!. View a printable schedule of all Summer 2026 programs (PDF) Program Descriptions To read more about each of the camps we offer, choose the grade you will enter in the Fall of 2026. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Grad Family 2026 Check-In and Return Schedule Check-ins and returns for all summer camp sessions are at First Community North, near Hilliard, Ohio (3777 Dublin Rd, 43221). 'Check-in' is the first day of each camp session; 'Return' is on the last day. Camp SessionsCheck-In TimeReturn Time 3rd & 4th grade camps1 pm12 pm (noon) 5th & 6th grade camps7th & 8th grade campsHigh School camps6 pm12 pm (noon) Late arrivals and early departures from camp are discouraged because they disrupt the camp community. Any deviation from the Check-In or Return times listed above MUST be communicated to the Columbus Akita Offices prior to the start of the camper's session. For more information on Late Arrivals and Early Departures, please click here. More Information Financial Assistance We do not want cost to prevent campers from attending Camp Akita. We are pleased to offer financial assistance to families who would otherwise be unable to attend. Payment plans are also available through our Columbus administrative offices. More information and an application to apply for 2026 summer assistance will be available in December, 2025. Summer Camp Information Guide Already signed up for camp? There are many more details you should know before camp starts, so learn more by reading this information guide. Summer Camp Information Guide Additional Resources 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 like to get a head start on preparing your child for camp, browse a few of the American Camp Association (ACA) resource articles below to see if this information might be useful for your family. "The Value of Camp" "Because of Camp...The possibilities are endless" "The Case for Camp -- Why Kids Need It Now More Than Ever" "Gauging Your Child's Readiness" "Coping with Homesickness at Camp" "When They Come Home" If you have questions about any of our summer programs, please contact the Columbus Administrative offices or call (614) 488-0681 ext. 113.
View a printable schedule of all Summer 2026 programs (PDF)
To read more about each of the camps we offer, choose the grade you will enter in the Fall of 2026.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Grad
Family
Check-ins and returns for all summer camp sessions are at First Community North, near Hilliard, Ohio (3777 Dublin Rd, 43221). 'Check-in' is the first day of each camp session; 'Return' is on the last day.
Late arrivals and early departures from camp are discouraged because they disrupt the camp community. Any deviation from the Check-In or Return times listed above MUST be communicated to the Columbus Akita Offices prior to the start of the camper's session. For more information on Late Arrivals and Early Departures, please click here.
We do not want cost to prevent campers from attending Camp Akita. We are pleased to offer financial assistance to families who would otherwise be unable to attend. Payment plans are also available through our Columbus administrative offices. More information and an application to apply for 2026 summer assistance will be available in December, 2025.
Already signed up for camp? There are many more details you should know before camp starts, so learn more by reading this information guide.
Summer Camp Information Guide
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 like to get a head start on preparing your child for camp, browse a few of the American Camp Association (ACA) resource articles below to see if this information might be useful for your family.
"The Value of Camp" "Because of Camp...The possibilities are endless" "The Case for Camp -- Why Kids Need It Now More Than Ever" "Gauging Your Child's Readiness" "Coping with Homesickness at Camp" "When They Come Home"
If you have questions about any of our summer programs, please contact the Columbus Administrative offices or call (614) 488-0681 ext. 113.