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Summer camps in Gary, Indiana blend urban experiences with outdoor adventure, creating unique opportunities for kids to learn and grow. The Crossroads YMCA leads the pack with their diverse collection of programs, from traditional day camps to specialized leadership training for teens. What really sets Gary's camp scene apart is the focus on accessibility - most camps keep costs under $200, making quality summer programs available to more families.
You'll find everything from cutting-edge cybersecurity camps at Purdue University Northwest to unique experiences like horseback riding at Brown Family Ranch. The city's camps particularly shine in offering variety programs that mix academics, arts, and athletics, giving kids a well-rounded summer experience that builds both skills and confidence.
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The average summer camp costs $195. We found that 10 camps cost under $200, 4 camps are between $201-$400, and 0 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Academic, Sports. Variety camps make up 48% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 6 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 12 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 10 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 6 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 58 sessions, Full-Day camps have 17 sessions, Half-Day camps have 10 sessions.
Yes! 4 camps (7% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, March, July. The average camp session runs for 55 days.