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Ventura's summer camp scene perfectly captures the essence of Southern California coastal living, with an impressive mix of outdoor adventure and artistic expression. The city's prime location along the Pacific makes it a natural hub for surf camps, with renowned providers like Ventura Makos and Ventura Surf School offering expert instruction at beginner-friendly spots like Mondos Beach. Beyond the waves, you'll find unique environmental programs like Ventura Wild's nature-based camps that take advantage of the area's diverse ecosystems, teaching kids about local wildlife and conservation.
The performing arts also take center stage, with the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company offering specialized theater camps that introduce young performers to classical works in creative ways. Whether your child dreams of hanging ten or hanging out with Shakespeare, Ventura's camps deliver authentic California experiences with a focus on skill-building and fun.
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The average summer camp costs $360. We found that 68 camps cost under $200, 62 camps are between $201-$400, and 30 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 30% 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 58 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 87 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 12 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 347 sessions, Full-Day camps have 10 sessions.
Yes! 4 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 20 days.