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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville's summer camp scene perfectly blends outdoor adventure with artistic expression. The city's unique landscape and creative culture shape an incredibly diverse camp offering, where kids can do everything from learning mountain biking on scenic trails to participating in garden-focused programs at The Educational Garden Project. Nature-based camps make up a significant portion of the options, with organizations like Mountain Roots getting kids hands-on with environmental science and outdoor skills.
But what really sets Asheville's camps apart is how they weave the city's artistic spirit into traditional camp activities - you'll find unique offerings like the Asheville Performing Arts Academy's musical theater workshops and the Asheville Art Museum's creative programs that take inspiration from the surrounding mountain landscape. Whether your child is an outdoor enthusiast, budding artist, or curious scientist, Asheville's camps tap into the city's natural beauty and creative energy to create truly memorable summer experiences.
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The average summer camp costs $325. We found that 202 camps cost under $200, 180 camps are between $201-$400, and 92 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 39% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 39 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 68 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 131 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 48 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 743 sessions, Full-Day camps have 6 sessions, Half-Day camps have 1 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 15 days.