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Columbia, Maryland offers an incredibly diverse summer camp landscape that perfectly matches its reputation as one of America's best-planned communities. With over 140 different programs spanning everything from traditional day camps to specialized experiences, parents can find exactly what matches their child's interests. The Drama Learning Center stands out for its innovative theater programs that build confidence through performance arts, while Mary's Land Camp gives kids a unique chance to connect with nature and farming in an educational setting.
What really makes Columbia's camp scene special is how it balances enrichment with fun - about a third of all programs focus on variety activities that keep kids engaged while learning, and many camps like Summer Sensations offer specialized support for children with different learning styles. The typical camp costs around $375 per week, making quality summer experiences accessible to many families.
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The average summer camp costs $375. We found that 21 camps cost under $200, 35 camps are between $201-$400, and 13 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Performing Arts. Variety camps make up 36% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 13 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 28 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 42 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 13 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 146 sessions, Full-Day camps have 78 sessions, Half-Day camps have 39 sessions.
Yes! 26 camps (18% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 30 days.