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Lafayette's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's unique blend of Cajun culture, outdoor adventure, and modern learning opportunities. Parents can choose from over 280 different programs, with options ranging from traditional sports camps to innovative STEM experiences. The Children's Museum of Acadiana stands out with its popular Camp STEAMOLOGY program, where kids dive into hands-on science and art projects.
For families looking to embrace local heritage, Vermilionville's French immersion camps offer children ages 5-12 a chance to explore Acadian culture while learning the language. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty of options too, with Southside Youth Soccer Club and Lafayette Sports Academy providing top-notch athletic programs at surprisingly affordable rates - most camps in the area cost under $200 per week.
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The average summer camp costs $120. We found that 136 camps cost under $200, 22 camps are between $201-$400, and 5 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Academic, Sports. Variety camps make up 29% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 68 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 95 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 53 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 22 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 286 sessions, Full-Day camps have 83 sessions, Half-Day camps have 154 sessions.
Yes! 11 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 25 days.