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Wilmington's summer camp scene perfectly captures the essence of this coastal Carolina gem, blending ocean adventures with enriching educational experiences. With over 60 camp providers offering everything from marine science to rock climbing, parents can find something to spark any child's interest. The city's waterfront location shapes many of its standout programs - Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer lead the pack with their comprehensive sailing and water sports programs along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Meanwhile, unique offerings like Epic Adventures' surf camps at Wrightsville Beach and Sturgeon City's hands-on marine science programs take full advantage of the coastal setting. For families seeking variety, most camps fall in the surprisingly affordable range of $200-400 per week, making it possible to mix and match experiences throughout the summer.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 121 camps cost under $200, 69 camps are between $201-$400, and 13 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Academic. Variety camps make up 44% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 11 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 14 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 60 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 22 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 12 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 326 sessions, Full-Day camps have 1 sessions, Half-Day camps have 7 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 16 days.