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Springfield's summer camp scene perfectly balances history, nature, and modern learning experiences. While the state capital's rich Lincoln legacy influences many programs, it's the diverse mix of specialty camps that really sets this city apart. The YMCA of Springfield leads the pack with innovative STEM and sports programs, while unique offerings like Kidzeum's "Presidents and Protons" camp cleverly blend local history with hands-on science experiments.
What's particularly impressive is the city's commitment to inclusive programming - organizations like UIC's Division of Specialized Care for Children run multiple camps specifically designed for kids with visual, hearing, and other special needs. Most camps run under $200 per session, making them surprisingly affordable for families looking to keep their kids engaged through the summer months.
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The average summer camp costs $149. We found that 64 camps cost under $200, 19 camps are between $201-$400, and 2 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Academic. Sports camps make up 36% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 11 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 4 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 15 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 22 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 165 sessions, Full-Day camps have 53 sessions, Half-Day camps have 47 sessions.
Yes! 9 camps (5% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, January, July. The average camp session runs for 46 days.