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Buffalo's summer camp scene perfectly balances urban adventure with natural exploration, offering families an impressive variety of options that showcase the city's unique character. From sailing programs on Lake Erie with Sail Buffalo to innovative STEM camps at the Aquarium of Niagara, kids can dive into experiences that take full advantage of the region's waterfront and cultural institutions. The Park School of Buffalo stands out for its 34-acre campus programs that blend outdoor activities with creative arts, while specialized camps like those at Tifft Nature Preserve's 264-acre wildlife sanctuary give kids hands-on experience with local ecosystems.
What makes Buffalo's camp landscape particularly special is how affordable it remains - with most sessions ranging between $200-400, making quality summer experiences accessible to more families. Whether your child is interested in sports, science, or creative arts, Buffalo's camps deliver enriching experiences that reflect the city's rich environmental and cultural heritage.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 160 camps cost under $200, 142 camps are between $201-$400, and 67 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, STEM. Variety camps make up 32% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 57 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 68 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 114 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 26 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 642 sessions, Full-Day camps have 35 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 13 days.