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Columbia's summer camp scene perfectly blends Southern charm with modern adventure, offering an impressive mix of traditional and innovative programs. While many cities focus mainly on sports or arts, Columbia stands out for its unique specialty camps - from sailing adventures at Columbia Sailing Club to hands-on science experiments at the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics. Nature enthusiasts will particularly love Camp Woodie's wildlife programs, where kids can explore South Carolina's rich ecosystem while learning about conservation.
With most camps priced under $200 per week and over 370 different sessions to choose from, parents can find options for every interest and budget. The city's camps especially shine in middle school programming, with 78 different sessions designed specifically for that age group.
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The average summer camp costs $185. We found that 113 camps cost under $200, 53 camps are between $201-$400, and 8 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Performing Arts. Variety camps make up 30% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 16 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 31 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 78 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 20 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 370 sessions, Full-Day camps have 4 sessions, Half-Day camps have 2 sessions.
Yes! 6 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, April. The average camp session runs for 21 days.