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Manhattan, Kansas offers a surprisingly rich variety of summer camps, with Kansas State University's presence creating unique opportunities you won't find in typical college towns. While traditional sports and outdoor activities are well-represented, what really stands out is the blend of academic and athletic programs run by K-State's various departments. Kids can dive into everything from volleyball camps led by Division I coaches to specialized programs like the Health Professions Exploration Program or Farm to Fashion Camp.
The city also boasts some distinctive nature-focused options, with Sunset Zoo's wildlife education programs and Rock Springs Ranch's outdoor adventure camps providing hands-on experiences in the beautiful Flint Hills region. Most camps are affordably priced too, with over 80% of programs costing less than $200 per session.
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The average summer camp costs $175. We found that 83 camps cost under $200, 16 camps are between $201-$400, and 13 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 9 and 14 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 7 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 20 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 20 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 27 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 166 sessions, Full-Day camps have 82 sessions, Half-Day camps have 62 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 13 days.