Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

2024 Community Youth Camp Recap

We just wrapped up year four of Community Youth Camp presented by The Columbus Foundation by welcoming 81 kids to KIPP Columbus June 10-13. Community Youth Camp is a four-day sports sampling camp for 6- to 12-year-olds. Each year, we introduce local kids to new sports, new friends and new…

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Why Kids Should Play Multiple Sports

Playing multiple sports benefits children in several ways, including reducing the chance for overuse injuries and burnout. Nowadays playing multiple sports often means opening your wallet multiple times for equipment, league fees, travel expenses and more. But that doesn't have to be the case…

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Five Reasons to Go to a Sports Camp this Summer

Though it's still chilly in Columbus, summer will be here before you know it. For parents with kids - that means one thing.... IT'S CAMP SEASON. We partner with The Columbus Foundation to run Community Youth Camp for 6 to 12-year-olds in central Ohio. Kids play up to four sports a day for four…

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Community Youth Camp Receives National Recognition

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission has been named a 2021 Project Play Champion by the Aspen Institute for its work hosting the inaugural Community Youth Camp in June. The four-day camp promoted confidence and personal wellness, while teaching life lessons such as teamwork, sportsmanship and…

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