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Gainesville's summer camp scene perfectly blends academic enrichment with outdoor adventure, offering something special for every young explorer. The city stands out for its strong STEM focus, with the innovative Cade Museum leading the charge through hands-on programs like Insect Investigators and Space Academy. Beyond the lab, you'll find an impressive mix of nature-based experiences at Camp Kulaqua, where kids can dive into everything from wildlife exploration to traditional camp activities.
With most camps averaging around $325 per week and nearly 150 different providers across the city, parents can find options that fit both their schedule and budget. Whether your child dreams of becoming an astronaut or wants to spend their summer discovering local ecosystems, Gainesville's camps deliver experiences that go way beyond typical summer activities.
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The average summer camp costs $325. We found that 213 camps cost under $200, 233 camps are between $201-$400, and 68 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 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 41 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 113 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 187 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 31 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 975 sessions, Full-Day camps have 448 sessions, Half-Day camps have 170 sessions.
Yes! 22 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 20 days.