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Charlottesville's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's unique blend of academic excellence, outdoor adventure, and artistic spirit. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop and the influence of UVA nearby, local camps offer everything from innovative STEM programs to wilderness exploration. The Light House Studio stands out with its creative filmmaking camps where young storytellers learn to produce their own movies, while Holiday Lake 4-H Center catches attention with its uniquely themed programs like "Camp Catch'Em All" - a Pokemon-inspired science adventure.
Nature enthusiasts will find their home at places like Wildrock, where kids can fully immerse themselves in outdoor exploration just minutes from downtown. Whether your child is a budding scientist, artist, or outdoor adventurer, Charlottesville's camps provide that perfect mix of learning and fun that makes summer memories last.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 108 camps cost under $200, 115 camps are between $201-$400, and 44 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Arts. Variety camps make up 29% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 15 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 33 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 84 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 30 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 478 sessions, Full-Day camps have 247 sessions, Half-Day camps have 150 sessions.
Yes! 5 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 12 days.