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Allentown's summer camp scene perfectly blends outdoor adventure with specialized programming, offering families an impressive variety of options across its leafy suburbs and vibrant city spaces. With over 440 camp sessions spread across 111 different providers, parents can find everything from traditional day camps nestled in the Lehigh Valley's rolling hills to innovative STEM programs. The South Mountain YMCA stands out with its sprawling 600-acre woodland campus, where kids explore nature through activities like hiking and outdoor skills training.
Meanwhile, specialized programs like St. Luke's Sports Medicine camps provide focused athletic development, and Creative Learning Lab offers unique arts experiences like Mixed Media and Bob Ross-style painting classes. What makes Allentown's camp landscape particularly special is the balance between affordable options (with many camps under $400 per session) and premium experiences, ensuring every family can find their perfect summer fit.
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The average summer camp costs $300. We found that 66 camps cost under $200, 82 camps are between $201-$400, and 18 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Performing Arts. Variety camps make up 44% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 22 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 61 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 100 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 24 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 440 sessions, Full-Day camps have 28 sessions, Half-Day camps have 11 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 34 days.