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Columbia's summer camp scene perfectly reflects its identity as a vibrant college town, offering an impressive mix of academic enrichment and outdoor adventure. With powerhouse institutions like Mizzou Engineering running cutting-edge STEM camps and the Columbia Art League hosting creative workshops, kids can explore everything from machine learning to watercolor painting. What really sets Columbia's camps apart is the unique blend of university-caliber programs alongside traditional outdoor activities - you'll find innovative programs like the Missouri Military Academy's leadership camps running alongside classic sports programs at places like Sporting Columbia, which serves over 1,200 young soccer players.
Whether your child is interested in rock climbing at CoMo Rocks, diving into robotics, or exploring the arts, Columbia's camps combine educational depth with good old-fashioned summer fun.
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The average summer camp costs $200. We found that 94 camps cost under $200, 31 camps are between $201-$400, and 3 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Academic. Variety camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 11 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 46 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 25 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 289 sessions, Full-Day camps have 10 sessions, Half-Day camps have 8 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, May. The average camp session runs for 11 days.