Hoover:
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65 acres of sun-dappled lawns and shady woods, only minutes from downtown Columbus, it’s the natural place to discover.
  • Hiking Trail
  • Shelter Houses
  • Nature Center
  • Art Studio
  • Picnic Areas
  • Education Building
  • Meeting Accommodations
  • Sports Fields
  • Playground
  • Gazebo

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Adventure and Outdoor Education Rates Adventure and Outdoor Education Rates

Adventure Experience

Team Building, Self Discovery, Goal Setting, Self-confindence

You determine your goals and our skilled facilitators lead you to test your limits both on the ground and in the air. Discover how the skills you learn in the Adventure Experience can be applied to help you be successful every day.

Climbing Wall
Ages 6 and up
Minimum 2 hour program
Tackle three different challenge levels as you scale the 35-foot wall. The Climbing Wall showcases each person and his/her abilities, as he/she receives support from fellow group members.

Initiatives
Ages 8 and up
Minimum group size: 10
Discover hidden leadership skills, learn communication strategies and define goals in this ground-level challenge course. Group members solve problems and overcome obstacles as a team, using both physical and mental energy. Customize Initiatives to fit your groups' abilities and goals.

Double Zip Line
Ages 9 and up
Fly through the air down a 300 foot cable! The Double Zip Line is an exciting highlight to your group's day of discovery - You can even race down the zip line with a friend.

High Ropes Course
Ages 12 and up
Minimum 3.5 hour program
Discover and overcome fears, support one another, surprise yourselves and quite possibly take on a new role within your group–25 feet above the ground! Our challenges can be done with a partner or on one's own. Everyone can participate at the same time in groups of up to 15 people.

Environmental Education

At Hoover Y-Park, use all of your senses to answer these and other fascinating questions about the natural world around you. Choose from a variety of hands-on activities such as "Pollution Solution," "Water Wonders," "Incredible Insects" and more. Our workshops have been developed to support your curriculum. Groups of all sizes, from preschool through High School, will benefit from these activities. Call us to arrange a field trip for your class, or to have us bring the natural wonders of Hoover Y-Park to your school!

Summer Camp

Hoover Y-Park offers 10 weeks of summer camp filled with boredom-busting activities. Our caring staff provides a safe and fun environment for youth. Learn new skills, make friends, and build self-esteem. Financial assistance is available. For more information please call Hoover Y-Park at 614-491-0980 or visit us on the web at ymcacolumbus.org/camp.

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