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Louisville's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's unique blend of urban energy and natural beauty. With over 85 camp providers offering everything from theater to outdoor adventures, parents can find programs that match their child's interests while staying close to home. The city particularly shines when it comes to nature-focused programs, like the innovative camps at The Parklands of Floyds Fork where kids explore the nation's largest municipal urban forest, or the Louisville Nature Center's creative wildlife programs that get kids up close with local creatures.
Theater arts also take center stage here, with Derby Dinner Playhouse and StageOne Academy offering dynamic performing arts camps that tap into Louisville's rich cultural heritage. Most camps run between $200-400 per week, making them relatively affordable compared to other major cities, and nearly a third offer multi-activity programs that keep kids engaged with varied experiences throughout the summer.
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The average summer camp costs $264. We found that 169 camps cost under $200, 250 camps are between $201-$400, and 62 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Performing Arts. Variety 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 33 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 126 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 179 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 34 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 683 sessions, Full-Day camps have 455 sessions, Half-Day camps have 181 sessions.
Yes! 28 camps (4% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 8 days.