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Garden City's summer camp scene offers an impressive mix of affordable, family-friendly programs that reflect the community's strong values and midwest charm. The Garden City Parks and Recreation department leads the way with creative offerings like Camp Cupcake, where young chefs learn kitchen skills while having fun, and their popular STEM-focused Creativity Camps that blend hands-on science with artistic expression.
What really sets this city's camp landscape apart is the variety - from the unique wildlife experiences at Lee Richardson Zoo's summer programs to the faith-based activities at Camp Cristo Rey. Most camps here run under $200, making them accessible to many families, and they tend to focus on building both skills and character in a welcoming, small-town atmosphere.
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The average summer camp costs $35. We found that 32 camps cost under $200, 0 camps are between $201-$400, and 0 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Arts, Variety, STEM. Arts camps make up 30% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 1 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 6 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 13 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 7 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 57 sessions, Full-Day camps have 12 sessions, Half-Day camps have 32 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 16 days.