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Hutchinson, Kansas offers a surprisingly diverse summer camp scene anchored by some truly unique opportunities you won't find just anywhere. The crown jewel is undoubtedly the Cosmosphere's space-focused camps, where kids can dive into everything from lunar base design to Mars exploration through hands-on STEM activities. Beyond the stars, the Hutchinson Zoo runs popular wildlife and nature programs that get kids up close with animals, while faith-based organizations like Kansas Bible Camp provide traditional summer experiences filled with outdoor activities and character building.
What makes Hutchinson's camp landscape special is how it combines serious educational value (especially in STEM fields) with good old-fashioned summer fun. Most camps run in the $200-400 range, making them relatively affordable compared to bigger cities, and nearly half offer some form of financial assistance or scholarship program.
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The average summer camp costs $350. We found that 29 camps cost under $200, 15 camps are between $201-$400, and 6 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, STEM, Nature. Variety camps make up 47% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 10 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 4 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 9 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 5 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 2 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 147 sessions, Full-Day camps have 62 sessions, Half-Day camps have 56 sessions.
Yes! 5 camps (3% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 86 days.