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Lexington's summer camp scene perfectly blends Southern charm with enriching experiences, offering everything from elite sports training at UK Athletics to hands-on nature exploration at Shaker Village's 3,000-acre historic campus. Parents can choose from over 150 different providers, with most camps falling in the surprisingly affordable $200-400 range. The city particularly shines in its specialty programs - Legacy All Sports hosts dynamic gymnastics camps in their massive 70,000-square-foot facility, while the Bluegrass Youth Ballet offers unique themed dance camps that combine storytelling with movement.
What's especially noteworthy is how the camps leverage Lexington's distinctive local assets - whether it's equestrian programs that tap into the region's horse heritage or STEM camps that partner with the city's growing tech sector.
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The average summer camp costs $225. We found that 295 camps cost under $200, 259 camps are between $201-$400, and 43 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Academic. Variety camps make up 42% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 103 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 147 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 145 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 87 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 1000 sessions, Full-Day camps have 510 sessions, Half-Day camps have 396 sessions.
Yes! 29 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 23 days.