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Kansas City's summer camp scene brilliantly reflects the city's diverse culture, with over 300 unique programs that blend Midwestern values with cutting-edge opportunities. From the innovative STEAM Studio's hands-on coding camps to Camp Encourage's specialized programs for youth on the autism spectrum, KC offers something truly special for every young learner. The arts scene particularly shines through places like the Belger Arts Center, where kids can explore everything from painting to glass-blowing, while sports enthusiasts find their home at specialized programs like M14Hoops' basketball development camps.
What sets KC's camp landscape apart is its remarkable balance - most programs keep costs moderate (typically $200-400 per session) while maintaining small group sizes that ensure personal attention.
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The average summer camp costs $225. We found that 51 camps cost under $200, 55 camps are between $201-$400, and 10 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, STEM, Sports. Variety camps make up 29% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 30 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 42 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 100 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 39 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 338 sessions, Full-Day camps have 66 sessions, Half-Day camps have 62 sessions.
Yes! 33 camps (10% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 16 days.