Recreation Unlimited

04/21/2026

Recreation Unlimited is in the final stretch of hiring Counselors and Program Leaders for our summer season. These roles are vital to a great camp experience.

As a Counselor or Program Leader, you’ll work directly with individuals with disabilities—leading activities, supporting daily routines, shaping skills development, and helping create a camp experience that is safe, engaging, accessible, and meaningful. Whether it’s facilitating a program, building connections with campers, or providing accommodations that promote success and independence, your role makes a direct impact every day.

This opportunity is open to anyone who wants to make a difference in their community. While many of our staff come from fields like education or healthcare, others have backgrounds in a diverse array of fields. What matters most is your willingness to learn, engage, and support others—we provide all necessary training.

✔ Paid training
✔ Summer employment
✔ Hands-on experience that builds real-world skills
✔ A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

📅 Our hiring timeline is approaching quickly (mid-May)
If you’ve been thinking about working with us, now is the time to apply or reach out!
📧 program@recreationunlimited.org
Spend your summer doing something that matters.

03/03/2026

At Recreation Unlimited, we truly believe that all our guests deserve to visit a first-class facility. With over 195-acres of accessible campus, it takes a lot of time and energy to ensure that our campus is pristine and accessible for all our campers.
Whether it be clearing off our 3 miles of paved trails to ensure they are accessible, trimming back trees to keep our campers safe, or maintaining our facilities to ensure everyone can enjoy our beautiful campus, our Landscaping Team is vital to the success of fulfilling our mission.

All necessary training is provided, and you will be compensated hourly for your time. Due to the nature of our calendar, schedules are flexible and can fit into many lifestyles. This is a part-time, seasonal opportunity.

Whether you are looking to pick up extra hours during the summer and weekends, continue serving your community post-retirement, start building your resume, or anything in between, there is an opportunity here for you. It’s more than your typical landscaping job; it’s serving a mission that makes a difference.

For those interested in learning more about landscaping employment opportunities, please contact Courtney Taylor at ctaylor@recreationunlimited.org.

02/26/2026

On behalf of Board Chair Chris Eckels, the Board of Directors, Presenting Sponsor, the Ginni Ragan, John, Kevin and Arin McNamara Families and the over 2,300 individuals with disabilities and health concerns annually served through the Recreation Unlimited Camp Programs and Mission Oriented User Groups, we would like to thank all major and corporate table sponsors, individual ticket holders, auction donors and the seven wine distributors for their support to the 34th annual Flavors of the Vine Wine Tasting & Auction, the number #1 charity wine tasting event in central Ohio.

This elegant evening at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris took place on February 20, 2026, and is one of Recreation Unlimited’s three major fundraising events of the year. “We are pleased to announce that we had great results in raising over $320,000 in gross revenue, in support of the 2026 Recreation Unlimited year-round camp programs and camper scholarship fund said Paul L. Huttlin, Executive Director & CEO.” This event has been getting larger each year and has turned into an annual winter tradition in support of a great cause.

Special thanks to the Hilton Columbus Polaris, Chris Davis, 93.3fm the Bus, Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneers & Appraisers, Markey’s and Bob Claymier, Museaic Duo for their support to the success of this event, as well as Columbus Business First, Fox 28 and NBC4.

For more information about the mission of Recreation Unlimited, and Recreation Unlimited fundraising events, please visit our web site at www.recreationunlimited.org, or email phuttlin@recreationunlimited.org

02/26/2026

As one of the largest community respite providers in the state of Ohio, we rely on our Hospitality Team to ensure that all campers have access to the nutrition, housing, and care specific to their needs.

Whether it be adjusting a menu to meet a camper's unique dietary needs, ensuring programming spaces are clean and safe, or lending a hand to ensure that every camper has access to the quality facilities they deserve, our Hospitality Team is vital to the success of fulfilling our mission.

All necessary training is provided, and you will be compensated hourly for your time. Due to the nature of our calendar, schedules are flexible and can fit into many lifestyles. Whether you are looking to pick up extra hours during the summer and weekends, continue serving your community post-retirement, start building your resume, or anything in between, there is an opportunity here for you. It’s more than serving food; it’s serving a mission that makes a difference.

For those interested in learning more about hospitality employment opportunities, please contact Courtney Taylor at ctaylor@recreationunlimited.org.

02/19/2026

At Recreation Unlimited, we believe that all individuals deserve to have an enjoyable camp experience. Part of what makes that experience so great is our wonderful team of nurses, who work hard to ensure our campers never miss an activity during medication administration.

If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or other nursing professional with comparable qualifications that is looking for seasonal part-time employment opportunities in a rewarding field, Recreation Unlimited may be the place for you! This opportunity is perfect for nurses who are retired, working in schools, or simply looking for a way to add variety to their career while learning more about disabilities outside of the clinical setting.

For those interested in learning more about nursing employment opportunities, please contact our nursing team at nurse@recreationunlimited.org.

02/11/2026

For many of our campers, Recreation Unlimited is their home away from home where they are free to be themselves and thrive in a safe environment that cares for all their needs. As one of the largest community respite providers in the state of Ohio, none of this is possible without the support of our Hospitality Team.

Whether it be cooking a delicious meal that meets unique dietary needs, ensuring residence halls are clean and safe, or lending a hand in program planning and implementation, our Hospitality Team is vital to the success and safety of our camps.

Whether you have 30 years of experience, looking for a way to add variety to your work during the summer and weekends, or looking for your first job, there is a place for you here. All necessary training is provided, and you will be compensated hourly for your time. It’s more than serving food; it’s serving a mission that makes a difference.

For those interested in learning more about hospitality employment opportunities, please contact Courtney Taylor at ctaylor@recreationunlimited.org.

12/23/2025

As December comes to a close and Christmas is upon us, it’s a meaningful time to reflect on the many wonderful experiences of 2025 at Recreation Unlimited. From our beautiful, accessible campus 🏕️ to our generous donors and our talented, caring full-time and camp service team 💙, there is so much to be grateful for.

This year, we were proud to see over a 15% increase in individuals with disabilities who had the opportunity to attend our camp and respite programs. The joy our campers bring to camp continues to amaze us 😊. Brandon White, an adult who joined Recreation Unlimited for the first time last week during our Winter Residential Camp, brought an energy and excitement that was truly unforgettable. Moments like Brandon’s remind us why we do what we do—and why we love sharing these experiences with all of you 📸✨.

To everyone Recreation Unlimited impacts—campers, families, volunteers, donors, and supporters—thank you for helping make dreams come true ❤️.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, team, volunteers, donors, families, and campers, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a blessed and happy 2026 🎄✨

12/01/2025

💙 Help Keep Our Campers Safe This Giving Tuesday! 💙

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we need your support to keep individuals with disabilities safe and thriving at Recreation Unlimited!

We’re raising $7,600 for health & safety equipment—from CPR and First Aid training tools to lake safety gear. Every donation, big or small, helps train our camp associates and protects our campers during all activities.

How to Give:
1️⃣ Click Donate Now! tomorrow
2️⃣ Pick your amount
3️⃣ Dedicate your gift “In Honor of Giving Tuesday”

Together, we can make camp safe, fun, and unforgettable! ✨

https://recreation-unlimited-foundation.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/8NDR96EK

11/26/2025

A Message of Gratitude and Joy 🍂✨

As we reflect on this past year, we’re grateful for the joy, growth, and remarkable support that filled our camps and strengthened our mission. Thanks to our donors, volunteers, families, and friends, Recreation Unlimited welcomed more campers, created more smiles, and celebrated countless meaningful moments together. 💙

Your generosity also fueled strong momentum in our fundraising events, grants, and gifts — a wonderful reminder of how much our community believes in recreation, inclusion, and opportunity. We couldn’t be more thankful. 💛

To everyone who contributes to the spirit of Recreation Unlimited: thank you for making this year so positive and inspiring. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁

With heartfelt appreciation,
Your Recreation Unlimited Family

11/22/2025

Back in July, we shared a first look at our new Accessible and Universal Track Rider. Today, we’re excited to give you a closer look now that the project is complete. 🎉

The Track Rider is the first of its kind and opens the thrill of flight to all campers—regardless of mobility. With versions for wheelchair and non-wheelchair users, a 600 lb capacity, and a fully inclusive design, it allows everyone to experience the same rush and excitement together. ♿✨

This 3,500 sq. ft. feature sits right in the heart of our inclusive play zone and is already becoming a camp favorite. 💙

“This is a one-of-a-kind program worldwide that will continue making the Recreation Unlimited campus accessible for those with disabilities and mobility challenges,” said Paul Huttlin, Executive Director & CEO.

A huge thank you to Midstates Recreation for capturing this new video 🎥 and to Independent Design Group (IDG) for turning this vision into reality. We’re proud to continue expanding what accessibility and play can look like at Recreation Unlimited. 🌟

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08/29/2025

We’re partnering with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Charity Ticket Program!

🎟 Admission is FREE — just print your ticket at ncc-golf.com
and choose Recreation Unlimited.
➡️ Each ticket scanned earns us $10, thanks to Columbia Gas/NiSource Charitable Foundation.

📍 Where: Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course
📅 When: September 18–21
✨ Highlights include:

Play Yellow Putting Challenge (win prizes & support Nationwide Children’s Hospital)

Pub Thirteen with food trucks, drinks & games

Free Graeter’s Ice Cream (Sat)

Free Pancake Breakfast (Sun)

🏌️‍♂️ Watch future PGA TOUR stars and help us at the same time!