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Syracuse's summer camp scene perfectly balances urban enrichment with natural adventure, offering an impressive mix of traditional and innovative programs. From the acclaimed Syracuse University pre-college programs that give teens a taste of college life to the hands-on environmental education at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, parents can find options that match any child's interests. The city particularly shines in STEM and nature-focused camps, with specialized programs like ELITE Gaming Academy's esports camps bringing modern tech education to young gamers, while traditional favorites like Camp Talooli provide classic summer camp experiences with swimming, crafts, and outdoor adventures.
Most camps run through the peak summer months of June to August, with prices typically ranging from $200-400 per week for day camps, making quality summer programs accessible to many families.
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The average summer camp costs $315. We found that 45 camps cost under $200, 86 camps are between $201-$400, and 17 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, STEM, Sports. Variety camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 6 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 60 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 63 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 22 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 404 sessions, Full-Day camps have 43 sessions, Half-Day camps have 9 sessions.
Yes! 10 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are July, August, June. The average camp session runs for 18 days.