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Raleigh's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's reputation as a hub for both innovation and the arts. With over 300 diverse camp sessions spread across 68 different providers, parents can find everything from cutting-edge STEM programs to vibrant performing arts experiences. The city particularly shines in its performing arts offerings, with standouts like Theatre Raleigh ACT's musical theater programs and Nan's School of Dance's creative movement camps leading the way.
Tech-minded kids will love the future-focused options at NC State's Design Lab, where middle and high schoolers can dive into engineering and 3D printing. What makes Raleigh's camp landscape special is how it combines traditional summer activities with forward-thinking programs, most priced reasonably between $200-400 per session, making quality summer experiences accessible to more families.
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The average summer camp costs $225. We found that 73 camps cost under $200, 105 camps are between $201-$400, and 6 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Performing Arts, Variety, Sports. Performing Arts camps make up 22% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 32 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 26 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 52 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 23 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 307 sessions, Full-Day camps have 3 sessions, Half-Day camps have 2 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 25 days.