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Irvine's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's blend of innovation, education, and outdoor adventure. With over 200 diverse programs, parents can find everything from cutting-edge STEM camps at Bytes and Bots, where kids dive into robotics and coding, to Erik Nelsen's popular surf camps that take advantage of Orange County's stunning coastline. What makes Irvine's camps truly special is how they leverage the city's unique resources - you'll find tech programs partnering with UCI's renowned engineering department, marine science adventures at nearby Newport Beach, and comprehensive sports programs at world-class facilities like Great Park Ice.
The majority of camps fall in the $400-800 range, offering both half-day and full-day options that cater to kids from preschool through high school.
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The average summer camp costs $575. We found that 20 camps cost under $200, 23 camps are between $201-$400, and 14 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, STEM, Variety. Sports camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 7 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 47 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 40 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 21 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 200 sessions, Full-Day camps have 30 sessions, Half-Day camps have 20 sessions.
Yes! 12 camps (6% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 30 days.