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Upcoming Events

The grotto holds a monthly meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to November, has members actively caving in West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky, and plans group events throughout the year.

Next Event

The Carter Caves Adventure Experience!

September 21 to September 22

Ask folks what makes Carter Caves so special, and you’re likely to get A LOT of different answers. Well we think we’ve taken the very best of Carter Caves, and put it into one AWESOME event for everyone to enjoy! With your admission to the Carter Caves Adventure Experience, you will gain access to commercial or crawling cave tours, rappelling, tomahawk throwing, archery, tree climbing, slackline and more! You show up at the adventure you think sounds enjoyable, we take it from there! Not to mention, there will be an ALLYOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFETT provided!!! $75/person. Must be 8yrs and older to participate.

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Future Events

Sep 21 - The Carter Caves Adventure Experience! More Info
Sep 26 - COG Monthly Meeting More Info
Sep 27 - Fall VAR 2024 More Info
Oct 03 - TAG Fall Cave In More Info
Oct 08 - COG Exec Meeting More Info
COG Calendar
About Us

The Central Ohio Grotto was founded in 1952. We have a rich tradition of cave exploration and are committed to the ideals of the NSS.

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Officers

The yearly elected officials along with the past chair form the executive committee, which provides guidance and oversight to the grotto.

Andy Schofield - Chair

Andy Schofield

Chair

Wendy Orlandi - Vice Chair

Wendy Orlandi

Vice Chair

Suzanne Gagnons - Treasurer

Suzanne Gagnons

Treasurer

Bethany Widmayar - Secretary

Bethany Widmayar

Secretary

Mark Swelstad - At Large

Mark Swelstad

At Large

Joe Chaput - At Large

Joe Chaput

At Large

Aaron Deal - Past Chair

Aaron Deal

Past Chair

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Links

Here are some links to other caving organizations, events, equipment manufacturers, and vendors.