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Fredericksburg's summer camp scene perfectly blends historical charm with modern adventure, offering an impressive variety of programs that reflect the area's rich heritage and outdoor spirit. From theatrical productions at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to unique equestrian experiences at Grovespring Farm, local camps make the most of the region's diverse landscape and cultural attractions. Parents particularly love how many camps incorporate the area's Colonial and Civil War history into their programming - the George Washington Foundation, for instance, runs fascinating archaeology camps where kids can literally dig into the past.
What's especially noteworthy is the strong presence of specialty programs: nearly half the camps focus on specific skills or interests rather than general day camp activities, with STEM programs and performing arts camps leading the way. Most camps run between $200-400 per week, making them reasonably priced compared to other major metro areas.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 37 camps cost under $200, 38 camps are between $201-$400, and 8 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Academic. Variety camps make up 46% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 12 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 19 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 26 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 8 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 215 sessions, Full-Day camps have 124 sessions, Half-Day camps have 43 sessions.
Yes! 21 camps (10% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 15 days.