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Saco, Maine offers an incredible mix of oceanfront adventure and environmental education that sets its summer camps apart. With the Atlantic waves practically in their backyard, local kids can dive into unique experiences like Surf Camp Maine - the state's only dedicated surf school where young people learn to ride waves in a safe, encouraging environment. The city's camp scene beautifully balances outdoor recreation with environmental stewardship, exemplified by The Ecology School's innovative programs at River Bend Farm where campers explore ecosystems, sustainable farming, and conservation through hands-on activities.
For families seeking variety, Ketcha Outdoors provides traditional day camp experiences across 107 acres of diverse terrain, from meadows to wetlands, allowing kids aged 4-16 to swim, craft, and discover nature at their own pace. Most camps run between $200-400 per week, making them reasonably accessible for many families.
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The average summer camp costs $342. We found that 25 camps cost under $200, 25 camps are between $201-$400, and 35 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, STEM. Sports camps make up 44% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 12 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 22 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 46 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 1 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 130 sessions, Full-Day camps have 75 sessions, Half-Day camps have 19 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 26 days.