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Summer camps in Hilo offer a unique blend of Hawaiian culture, natural science, and outdoor adventure that you won't find anywhere else. With the dramatic backdrop of Mauna Kea and the Pacific Ocean, local camps take full advantage of the Big Island's incredible learning landscape. The 'Imiloa Astronomy Center runs fascinating STEM programs that combine traditional Hawaiian knowledge with modern space science, while the Island of Hawaii YMCA's New Horizons Day Camp gets kids outside for activities ranging from sailing to cultural exploration.
Nature enthusiasts will love that many camps, like Hilo Ocean Adventures, incorporate the island's rich marine environment into their programs, offering everything from swimming to ocean education. What makes Hilo's camp scene special is how seamlessly it weaves together scientific discovery, cultural learning, and outdoor recreation - all while keeping programs surprisingly affordable, with most sessions under $400.
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The average summer camp costs $225. We found that 20 camps cost under $200, 15 camps are between $201-$400, and 0 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are STEM, Variety, Sports. STEM camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 14 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 5 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 17 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 17 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 15 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 117 sessions, Full-Day camps have 33 sessions, Half-Day camps have 35 sessions.
Yes! 1 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 36 days.