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Somerville's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's vibrant, creative spirit with an impressive mix of traditional and unconventional offerings. While sports camps dominate the landscape (making up over 34% of programs), what really sets Somerville apart is its unique blend of urban adventure and artistic expression. Kids can learn parkour at Parkour Generations Boston, one of the city's most distinctive programs, or dive into performing arts at the historic Deborah Mason Center, which has been nurturing young dancers since 1975.
The Somerville Arts Council adds another layer of creativity with programs like their Musical Theater Camp, while STEM enthusiasts can explore everything from robotics to drone programming at Guild Hall. With most camps priced affordably (median around $300 per week) and nearly half the programs costing under $400, Somerville makes quality summer experiences accessible to many families.
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The average summer camp costs $300. We found that 32 camps cost under $200, 24 camps are between $201-$400, and 20 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 34% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 4 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 24 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 26 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 17 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 152 sessions, Full-Day camps have 55 sessions, Half-Day camps have 70 sessions.
Yes! 1 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, April. The average camp session runs for 31 days.