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Starkville's summer camp scene is uniquely shaped by its status as home to Mississippi State University, offering families an exceptional blend of academic, athletic, and creative opportunities. The city stands out for its strong focus on STEM education, with the Bagley College of Engineering hosting multiple specialized engineering camps that let kids explore everything from robotics to hands-on problem solving. Beyond the tech focus, MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine runs popular vet camps where animal-loving teens can experience real veterinary medicine alongside professors and current vet students.
For families seeking more traditional options, the Frank P. Phillips YMCA and Starkville Parks and Recreation provide affordable day camps packed with sports, arts, and outdoor activities. What makes Starkville's camp landscape special is how it combines the resources of a major university with the warm, community-focused atmosphere of a classic Southern town.
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The average summer camp costs $125. We found that 22 camps cost under $200, 1 camps are between $201-$400, and 4 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, STEM. Variety camps make up 25% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 8 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 9 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 8 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 8 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 87 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, March, July. The average camp session runs for 16 days.