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Duluth's summer camp scene perfectly captures the spirit of Minnesota's North Shore, with an incredible variety of outdoor adventures and activities set against the backdrop of Lake Superior. Nature-focused programs dominate here, with standouts like Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center offering transformative experiences through hands-on environmental education and wilderness exploration. The city's unique geography creates opportunities you won't find elsewhere - kids can learn water sports on Lake Superior, explore the surrounding forests, or dive into specialized programs like the Duluth Playhouse's theater camps.
What really sets Duluth's camps apart is their emphasis on outdoor skills and environmental education, with most programs taking advantage of the area's natural beauty to create memorable summer experiences. Even traditional day camps, like those run by the Duluth Area Family YMCA, incorporate strong environmental and outdoor components into their programming.
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The average summer camp costs $300. We found that 52 camps cost under $200, 70 camps are between $201-$400, and 19 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 40% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 9 and 14 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 1 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 12 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 95 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 59 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 329 sessions, Full-Day camps have 30 sessions, Half-Day camps have 1 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 19 days.