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Cedar Rapids offers an impressive variety of summer camps that blend Midwestern charm with innovative programming. The city's camp scene stands out for its strong focus on outdoor adventure and hands-on learning, particularly at destinations like Indian Creek Nature Center where kids explore environmental science through unique programs like Creek Camp. Horse enthusiasts will find an unusually rich selection of equestrian programs, with multiple riding academies offering specialized camps for various skill levels.
The arts scene thrives too, anchored by the historic Cedar Rapids Museum of Art's creative mini-camps and the Iowa Ceramics Center's popular pottery workshops. Most camps run between $100-200 per session, making them relatively affordable compared to larger cities, and nearly all camps offer both half-day and full-day options to accommodate different family schedules.
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The average summer camp costs $115. We found that 101 camps cost under $200, 11 camps are between $201-$400, and 21 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Performing Arts. Variety camps make up 27% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 9 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 29 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 48 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 28 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 263 sessions, Full-Day camps have 80 sessions, Half-Day camps have 146 sessions.
Yes! 16 camps (6% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 23 days.