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Sarasota's summer camp scene perfectly blends its coastal charm with rich cultural offerings, creating an impressive variety of experiences for kids of all interests. While performing arts camps dominate the landscape (making up over 26% of offerings), you'll find everything from maritime adventures to cutting-edge STEM programs. The Star Academy of Performing Arts runs some of the city's most popular dance and acrobatics camps, while The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers unique hands-on programs that let kids explore Florida's fascinating ecosystems.
Parents particularly love that most camps run full-day sessions, with median prices around $255 per week - notably affordable compared to similar coastal cities. Whether your child dreams of perfecting their pirouette or wants to discover marine science on Sarasota Bay, this Gulf Coast gem delivers summer experiences that go way beyond typical day camp fare.
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The average summer camp costs $255. We found that 114 camps cost under $200, 205 camps are between $201-$400, and 31 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Performing Arts, Arts. Sports camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 27 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 124 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 150 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 58 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 481 sessions, Full-Day camps have 222 sessions, Half-Day camps have 123 sessions.
Yes! 15 camps (3% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 15 days.