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Dover's summer camp scene perfectly balances small-town charm with surprising variety, offering everything from high-tech STEM programs to traditional outdoor adventures. The DE Turf Sports Complex stands out as a premier destination for young athletes, running top-notch soccer, lacrosse, and football programs throughout the summer. Meanwhile, unique offerings like the Delaware State Fire School's Junior Fire Academy and Camp Fury give kids hands-on emergency service experiences you won't find in most cities.
The area also boasts an impressive selection of horseback riding camps at Singletree Stables, where small groups get intensive, personalized instruction. With most camps priced between $200-600 per session and nearly 70% offering full-day programs, Dover's camps provide solid value while keeping groups intimate enough for real learning and relationship building.
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The average summer camp costs $470. We found that 13 camps cost under $200, 14 camps are between $201-$400, and 7 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Arts. Variety camps make up 55% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 9 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 2 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 11 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 8 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 1 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 114 sessions, Full-Day camps have 29 sessions, Half-Day camps have 32 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 23 days.