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Riverside's summer camp scene perfectly blends urban adventure with natural exploration, offering an impressive mix of specialized programs that take advantage of the city's unique landscape and institutions. From the innovative STEM programs at AstroCamp, where kids ages 8-17 dive into hands-on space exploration and science experiments, to the artistic havens like Idyllwild Arts that nurture creative expression, there's something here for every young mind.
What sets Riverside apart is its combination of traditional outdoor activities - like the community sailing programs on Lake Evans - with cutting-edge educational experiences at places like UC Riverside and the Western Science Center. The city's camps tend to focus heavily on STEM and arts education, with these two categories making up nearly half of all available programs, while still maintaining strong offerings in sports and general recreation.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 94 camps cost under $200, 17 camps are between $201-$400, and 2 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Arts, Variety, Sports. Arts camps make up 24% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 11 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 27 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 31 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 7 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 261 sessions, Full-Day camps have 25 sessions, Half-Day camps have 15 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 11 days.