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Frederick's summer camp scene perfectly blends small-town charm with big educational opportunities, offering an impressive mix of over 300 programs that cater to every interest imaginable. The city's crown jewel is Frederick Community College's "Kids on Campus" program, which runs everything from robotics and science experiments to theater productions and culinary arts. What really sets Frederick apart is how the camps tap into the area's rich cultural and natural resources - you'll find unique offerings like the Maryland Ensemble Theatre's FUNCamp teaching theater arts, and specialized outdoor programs taking advantage of the region's beautiful parks and wildlife areas.
With most camps priced under $200 per week and plenty of options for ages 5-14, Frederick makes quality summer programming surprisingly accessible to local families.
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The average summer camp costs $160. We found that 152 camps cost under $200, 50 camps are between $201-$400, and 11 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Arts, Sports. Variety camps make up 24% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 8 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 32 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 68 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 331 sessions, Full-Day camps have 109 sessions, Half-Day camps have 188 sessions.
Yes! 23 camps (7% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 9 days.