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Philadelphia's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's rich blend of history, culture, and innovation. From circus arts at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts to hands-on wildlife experiences at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Philly's camps go way beyond traditional programs. The city stands out for its unique mix of arts-focused camps (making up nearly 20% of offerings) and cutting-edge STEM programs at places like Drexel University. Parents can find everything from specialized circus training and wildlife education to academic enrichment, with most camps ranging between $200-400 per week.
What's particularly special about Philly's camp landscape is how it leverages the city's incredible institutions - kids can study painting at America's oldest art school (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts) or explore environmental science in sprawling nature preserves, all while staying within reach of center city.
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The average summer camp costs $360. We found that 139 camps cost under $200, 251 camps are between $201-$400, and 157 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Arts. Variety camps make up 23% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 69 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 123 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 210 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 46 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 905 sessions, Full-Day camps have 82 sessions, Half-Day camps have 41 sessions.
Yes! 15 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 26 days.