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Lansing's summer camp scene perfectly balances big-city opportunities with wholesome Midwestern charm. Home to Michigan State University and surrounded by natural beauty, the area offers an impressive mix of academic enrichment and outdoor adventure. Kids can dive into cutting-edge STEM programs at MSU's College of Engineering, where robotics and game development camps spark innovation in young minds. For nature enthusiasts, Potter Park Zoo's wildlife camps and Michigan Audubon's birding programs take full advantage of the region's rich ecosystems.
The performing arts also take center stage, with an especially vibrant dance scene featuring creative camps like "TikTok and Tumble" at Wildcats Athletics that blend modern trends with traditional training. With most camps priced under $400 and many offering both half-day and full-day options, Lansing makes quality summer programming accessible to families across mid-Michigan.
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The average summer camp costs $230. We found that 94 camps cost under $200, 71 camps are between $201-$400, and 14 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Performing Arts, Variety. Sports camps make up 22% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 23 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 51 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 49 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 12 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 291 sessions, Full-Day camps have 3 sessions, Half-Day camps have 1 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 13 days.