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Kalamazoo's summer camp scene perfectly blends arts, academics, and outdoor adventure, creating a uniquely enriching experience for kids of all interests. The city stands out for its exceptional performing arts programs, with Ballet Kalamazoo offering specialized dance camps that range from classical technique to pop culture-inspired sessions like "Swiftie Ballet" and "Hamilton Ballet Class." Beyond dance, Western Michigan University's ATYP program brings innovative academic camps to the mix, featuring everything from cybersecurity to creative writing.
For families seeking traditional outdoor experiences, YMCA Camp Eberhart's 200-acre campus along Corey Lake provides the quintessential summer camp experience with activities ranging from astronomy to water sports. Most camps run under $200 per session, making Kalamazoo's diverse camp offerings surprisingly affordable for most families.
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The average summer camp costs $150. We found that 115 camps cost under $200, 45 camps are between $201-$400, and 6 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Performing Arts, Sports. Variety camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 18 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 26 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 67 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 18 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 330 sessions, Full-Day camps have 5 sessions, Half-Day camps have 1 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 17 days.