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Cary's summer camp scene perfectly blends suburban charm with exceptional variety, offering everything from cutting-edge STEM programs to classic outdoor adventures. Parents will find over 70 different camp providers across the area, with most programs thoughtfully designed for elementary and middle school ages. What really stands out is the strong emphasis on arts and technology - places like the North Carolina Museum of Art run unique camps where kids explore creativity in gallery settings, while Discovery Tech offers innovative coding and robotics programs that prepare young minds for the future.
For families seeking traditional summer fun, Camp Kanata provides that classic camp experience with activities grounded in nature and outdoor exploration. Most camps run between $200-400 per week, making them reasonably priced compared to other major suburban areas, and many offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate both year-round and traditional school calendars.
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The average summer camp costs $275. We found that 73 camps cost under $200, 155 camps are between $201-$400, and 8 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, STEM. Variety camps make up 34% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 11 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 17 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 51 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 37 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 328 sessions, Full-Day camps have 3 sessions, Half-Day camps have 4 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 17 days.