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Portland, Maine's summer camp scene perfectly captures the essence of this coastal New England gem, blending maritime adventures with creative arts and outdoor exploration. Kids can learn to navigate Casco Bay's waters through SailMaine's popular sailing programs or join Rippleffect's unique island-based camps on Cow Island, where they'll build confidence through outdoor challenges and environmental education.
The city's rich arts community shines through as well, with Portland Stage offering engaging theater programs and Maine Audubon combining science with nature exploration. With most camps averaging around $375 per week, Portland's summer programs tend to be more affordable than similar coastal cities while offering experiences you simply can't find elsewhere.
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The average summer camp costs $375. We found that 56 camps cost under $200, 135 camps are between $201-$400, and 82 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 24% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 38 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 38 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 136 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 77 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 573 sessions, Full-Day camps have 267 sessions, Half-Day camps have 85 sessions.
Yes! 11 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 21 days.