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Sacramento's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's unique blend of urban energy and natural beauty. With over 150 camp providers offering everything from traditional outdoor adventures to cutting-edge STEM programs, parents have an impressive range of options that won't break the bank - most camps fall under $200 per week. Mountain Camp stands out as a local favorite, offering immersive experiences on Ice House Lake where kids aged 7-14 can unplug and embrace the Sierra wilderness.
For families seeking something different, the Sacramento Adventure Playground puts an innovative spin on summer fun with hands-on engineering projects and "dangerous play" sessions that teach risk assessment through supervised creative activities. The city also boasts a robust performing arts camp culture, with organizations like NorCal Arts providing high-quality theater and music programs that help kids build confidence while having fun.
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The average summer camp costs $190. We found that 254 camps cost under $200, 140 camps are between $201-$400, and 44 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, STEM. Variety camps make up 35% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 28 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 168 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 158 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 45 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 752 sessions, Full-Day camps have 24 sessions, Half-Day camps have 31 sessions.
Yes! 6 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 27 days.