A big group of smiling campers holding up the fleece tie blankets they made Two teams of campers lined up outdoors with their cardboard towers under a big blue sky Sixteen campers gathered around a table of their finished colorful art projects Campers standing next to a tall tower they built from cardboard boxes Seven campers around a table of puzzle boxes and clue sheets

Character Development. Unforgettable Summer.

TopKid Summer Camp is not just a summer camp. We are a character development program disguised as the most fun week of your child's summer - sports, creativity, puzzles, and service projects that build kids who are confident, kind, and responsible.

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2027 TopKid Camp at a Glance

$275 Per child, per week
8 weeks Available weeks this summer
8 hours Full days, 8:15am - 4:15pm
Grades 1-6 Incoming grades

Campers with the blankets they made for our Project Linus service event

What Is TopKid Camp

More Than a Summer Camp

TopKid Camp is organized and run by the same team that delivers TopKid Fundraising - we have experience bringing meaningful lessons and creating incredible memories for over 1,500 elementary age students. We're not just keeping kids busy. We're building the next generation of confident, kind, resilient kids.

A group of campers smiling with a solved puzzle box
Escape room crew, mission accomplished
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Character Development First

Every activity is intentionally designed around a character trait - Ownership, Integrity, Kindness, Perseverance, or Truthfulness. Kids learn while they play.

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Constant Action & Fun

Sports, escape rooms, scavenger hunts, creative projects, team games, and a real volunteer service event. No two days are the same.

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The Character Builder Method

Our proven 5-phase daily structure ensures every camper internalizes the day's trait, reflects on their actions, and celebrates their growth before going home.

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Incoming Grades 1 Through 6

Designed specifically for elementary and middle school kids. Every activity is age-appropriate, inclusive, and structured to support every camper.

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8 Hours of Your Day Back

No zoom interruptions. No making lunch. No mysterious noises. A full week of 8-hour days in a safe, supervised, energizing environment for your child.

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Supporting Your School

A percentage of all summer camp fees goes back to the PTA/PTO at your child's local school. Your summer helps fund their year.

Character Education

Five Traits. One Unforgettable Week.

Each day of camp is themed around one of five core character traits. Campers create a character sheet each day and bring home a full week of learning and personal goals at the end.

TOPKID written in colorful sidewalk chalk above a list of first names, inside a squiggly chalk border
The TopKid crew, signed in sidewalk chalk
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Ownership

Taking responsibility for your actions, your effort, and your outcomes - win or lose.

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Integrity

Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Honesty in action.

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Kindness

Choosing to lift others up, include everyone, and lead with empathy every day.

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Perseverance

Pushing through challenges, staying the course, and growing from every setback.

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Truthfulness

Being honest with yourself and others. Building trust one interaction at a time.

At the end of the week, every camper brings home their completed character sheet with what they learned each day and the goals they set for themselves going into the school year.

Daily Agenda

The Character Builder Method

Every day follows our proven 5-phase "Character Builder" structure - designed with a coach's mindset for quick explanation, full engagement, and personal reflection. Every activity ties directly to the day's character trait.

Campers cheering and holding a You Did It sign after opening a locked puzzle box
Perseverance pays off: escape room solved!
1

Morning Character Foundation

Introduce the day's trait - what it means, why it matters, and what it looks like in real life.

2

Engagement & Application

Fun, active activities specifically designed to put the character trait into practice in a group setting.

3

Connection & Recognition

Campers discuss and identify the trait from their morning - supported by counselors to connect actions to lessons.

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Afternoon Activities

New activities where campers are now actively aware of their actions in relation to the day's trait.

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Reinforcement & Reflection

Ensure understanding, internalize the lesson, fill out the character sheet, and celebrate campers' actions from the day in a recognition circle.

Typical Camp Day

TimeActivity
8:15 - 8:30Drop Off & Check-in
8:30 - 9:00Daily word & theme introduction
9:00 - 10:15First Event
10:15 - 10:30Water & Snack break
10:30 - 11:45Second Event
11:45 - 12:00Character Trait Check-in
12:00 - 1:00Lunch & Open Play
1:00 - 2:15Third Event
2:15 - 2:30Water & Snack break
2:30 - 3:45Fourth Event
3:45 - 4:00Reflection, goals & recognition circle
4:00 - 4:15Pick Up

Event Examples

Throughout the week, campers will use their creative minds, play games, solve interesting puzzles, get active, and participate in a volunteer service event - all reinforcing character, community, and success.

Escape Room Character Goals Sheet Totem Pole Making Dodgeball Drawing Resume Scavenger Hunt Team Games Capture the Flag Nonograms, Word Ladders, & Other Puzzles Project Linus Service Event Seeds of Caring Service Event Tchoukball Bombardment Magic Cane Puzzles & Brain Games Recognition Circle
Available Weeks

2027 Camp Sessions

Here are the weeks for Summer 2027. Registration opens in January 2027 through Procare - once you fill out the form you will be asked to pay the camp fee of $275. Spots are limited so sign up early!

A group of campers outside next to the decorated cardboard totem pole they made
Totem Pole Making: the finished camp totem pole
Week 1
June 7 - 11
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 2
June 14 - 18
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 3
June 21 - 25
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 4
June 28 - July 2
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 5
July 5 - 9
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 6
July 12 - 16
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 7
July 19 - 23
2027
Opens January 2027
Week 8
July 26 - 30
2027
Opens January 2027

Registration will open January 2027

Make sure to review what to bring before your child's first day!

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Our goal is to keep camp accessible for every family while delivering a premium character-building experience your child will talk about all year.

$275
per child, per week
  • 5 full days of exciting, structured summer camp fun
  • Daily character education with the proven "Character Builder" method
  • 4 major activity sessions per day - never a dull moment
  • A take-home character sheet with their personal goals
  • A safe, supervised, fully-staffed environment all day
  • Contribution back to your child's school PTA/PTO

Registration will open January 2027

What $275 Gets You as a Parent

  • ✅ 8 hours a day to work without interruption
  • ✅ Peace of mind knowing your child is safe, supported, and thriving
  • ✅ A child who comes home tired in the best way possible
  • ✅ No zoom call interruptions. No making lunch. No mysteries.

🏫 Supporting Your School

A percentage of all summer camp fees goes back to the PTA/PTO at your child's local school. Your family's summer fun helps fund their school year.

Half Day & Partial Week Option

$175
discounted rate

Registration will open January 2027

Need flexibility? TopKid Camp offers two discounted options for families who can't do a full week.

Half Day ($175): Pick up your child every day between 12pm and 1pm.

Partial Week ($175): Attending only 2 or 3 days of the week.

Note: If your child is attending 4 or 5 full days, the full week fee of $275 applies.

How to register: Sign up through ProCare as normal, then email Michael at Michael@TopKidEvents.com to confirm your half day or partial week. We still ask that you register for the full week through ProCare so we can ensure the right counselor-to-camper ratio.

Location

Lord of Life Lutheran Church

We are very pleased to be partnering with Lord of Life Lutheran Church, who has been amazingly gracious in supporting the camp and letting us use their space this summer!

Three campers grinning from inside a tablecloth fort
Fort building with friends
2480 W Dublin-Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43235

The church provides everything we need for an outstanding camp experience - ample outdoor space for all our games and activities, and safe indoor space when we need it.

🏀Basketball hoops for sports activities
🛝Playground for free play and open time
🌿Open field space for team events and games
🍽️Indoor tables and chairs for lunch and snacks
💧Water bottle refilling station on-site
⛈️Safe indoor space in case of inclement weather

Drop off: Pull into the parking lot - you won't miss us! We'll check your child in right at the car so you can be on your way each morning.

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What to Bring

Packing List for Camp

Pack the following for your child for each day of camp. We'll take care of everything else!

1

Water Bottle (labeled)

A water bottle with their name on it that they can refill during the day. We have a water bottle refilling station on-site - staying hydrated is key with a full day of activities!

2

At Least 2 Nut-Free Snacks

Pack at least 2 nut-free snacks your child can eat between activities during the two snack breaks. We have indoor tables and chairs available for snack time.

3

Packed Lunch

A packed lunch your child can manage on their own during the 12-1pm lunch break. Please follow the same nut-free and allergy rules in place for your child's school.

4

Anything for Comfort & Safety

Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat for sunny days, or anything else your child needs to be safe and happy during the week. We'll be outside a lot!

📍 Good to know: We will have indoor tables and chairs available for lunch and snacks, as well as a water bottle refilling station. Drop-off is 8:15-8:30am, pick-up is 4:00-4:15pm. If you have any questions about what to pack, reach out to Michael at Michael@TopKidEvents.com.
Meet the Director

About Michael & the Counselors

Hi, I'm Michael - founder of TopKid and Director of TopKid Camp. I am a youth sports coach with decades of experience. My approach to camp and working with kids has been formed with a coach's mindset that focuses around quick explanation, full engagement, and personal reflection.

This experience with coaching allowed me to create the "Character Builder" method to deliver these important lessons in a way kids interact with and genuinely learn from.

I personally will be a counselor at every week of camp this summer, overseeing all operations and directly engaging with the campers. If you have any questions about the sign-up process, what to bring, what to expect, or need to adjust something on your registration - please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here to serve your family and ensure a fantastic experience for your children.

Certifications & Safety

✅ Full CPR Training ✅ First Aid Certified ✅ FBI Background Check ✅ Ohio BCI Background Check ✅ ODJFS Compliant

All counselors meet all criteria set forth for camps by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services - the state department that oversees summer camps.

Michael, founder of TopKid and director of TopKid Camp

Ready to Register?

Sign up through ProCare and we'd love to have your child join us for an unforgettable week this summer!

Registration will open January 2027

or reach out directly
✉ Michael@TopKidEvents.com @topkidevents on Instagram TopKid Camp on Facebook