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Newark's summer camp scene offers an impressive blend of urban sophistication and hands-on learning, with a particular strength in performing arts and STEM programs. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) stands out as one of the state's largest arts education providers, reaching nearly 100,000 students through programs in dance, theater, and music. For tech-minded kids, the New Jersey Institute of Technology runs innovative STEM camps where students can dive into everything from robotics to game design.
The city's camps reflect its rich cultural diversity, with many programs, like those at the Newark Museum of Art, combining educational enrichment with creative exploration. What's particularly appealing for parents is the range of price points – while some specialized programs run higher, about a third of the camps cost under $200 per session, making quality summer experiences accessible to more families.
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The average summer camp costs $290. We found that 15 camps cost under $200, 11 camps are between $201-$400, and 4 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Academic, Variety, Sports. Academic camps make up 31% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 14 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 22 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 11 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 28 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 11 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 149 sessions, Full-Day camps have 1 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 41 days.