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Knoxville's summer camp scene perfectly blends urban adventure with natural exploration, thanks to its unique position between the Great Smoky Mountains and the University of Tennessee's vibrant campus life. Sports camps dominate the landscape, with the Tennessee Volunteers' elite coaching staff offering top-tier training in everything from volleyball to soccer. But what really sets Knoxville apart is its rich mix of outdoor education opportunities - places like Ijams Nature Center and the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offer kids hands-on environmental science experiences in some of the most biodiverse regions of North America.
For families seeking something different, the city's performing arts camps, like those at Knoxville Children's Theatre, give young performers professional-level training in a welcoming atmosphere. With most camps priced affordably (median around $250), Knoxville makes quality summer experiences accessible to nearly everyone.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 111 camps cost under $200, 95 camps are between $201-$400, and 10 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 34% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 27 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 56 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 84 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 54 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 374 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, May. The average camp session runs for 16 days.