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Charleston's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's unique blend of coastal charm and rich cultural heritage. With over 600 different camp sessions spread across more than 100 providers, parents can find everything from traditional outdoor adventures to specialized arts and cultural experiences. The city's stunning natural landscape shapes many of the most popular programs - kids can learn to surf at Sol Surfers Camp along the Atlantic shores or explore maritime forests and salt marshes through Coastal Expeditions' nature programs.
For families seeking arts and cultural experiences, the historic Gibbes Museum offers creative workshops that connect children with the Lowcountry's artistic traditions. What really sets Charleston's camps apart is how they weave the region's natural beauty, history, and culture into engaging experiences that go beyond typical summer activities.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 158 camps cost under $200, 174 camps are between $201-$400, and 64 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 28% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 51 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 88 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 134 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 28 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 627 sessions, Full-Day camps have 8 sessions, Half-Day camps have 3 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 21 days.