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Chattanooga's summer camp scene perfectly mirrors the city's unique blend of outdoor adventure and urban innovation. Nestled between the Tennessee River and the Appalachian Mountains, local camps take full advantage of the region's natural playground while also embracing cutting-edge STEM and arts programs. The historic YMCA Camp Ocoee, operating since 1923, offers traditional overnight experiences where kids develop outdoor skills and confidence through activities like rowing and hiking.
Meanwhile, forward-thinking programs like the Tennessee Aquarium's environmental science camps and Reflection Riding's nature-art fusion workshops showcase how Chattanooga camps uniquely combine education with adventure. With most sessions ranging from $200-400 and over 500 different programs to choose from, parents can find everything from specialized STEM workshops to classic summer camp experiences that have been shaping young lives for generations.
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The average summer camp costs $275. We found that 141 camps cost under $200, 157 camps are between $201-$400, and 22 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Arts. Variety camps make up 41% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 60 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 126 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 105 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 48 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 533 sessions, Full-Day camps have 15 sessions, Half-Day camps have 9 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, May. The average camp session runs for 13 days.