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Newark's summer camp scene perfectly blends university-powered programs with traditional outdoor adventures, making it a unique destination for young minds. The University of Delaware's influence shines through specialized camps like Martin Ingelsby Basketball and Delaware Men's Soccer, while nature enthusiasts can explore the Lab School's innovative outdoor programs that get kids hands-on with environmental science. What really sets Newark apart is its diverse mix - from the Patriot Ice Center's figure skating camps (a refreshing summer surprise!) to STEM-focused programs at Iron Hill Museum.
With most camps averaging around $250-400 per session and nearly 160 different programs to choose from, parents can find options for every interest and budget. The city's camps particularly excel at serving elementary and middle school ages, with an impressive variety of both half-day and full-day options throughout June and July.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 47 camps cost under $200, 46 camps are between $201-$400, and 10 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 45% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 5 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 25 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 39 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 50 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 11 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 158 sessions, Full-Day camps have 97 sessions, Half-Day camps have 39 sessions.
Yes! 2 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 22 days.