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Williamsburg's summer camp scene perfectly blends colonial history with modern adventure, offering an impressive mix of educational and recreational programs that you won't find anywhere else. From hands-on history experiences at Jamestown 4-H Educational Center to unique theme park-based learning at Busch Gardens, kids get to explore in settings that are distinctly Williamsburg. The city particularly shines in its variety of specialized programs - you'll find everything from marine science camps along the James River to colonial crafts workshops.
Notable standouts include Chanco on the James, one of Virginia's most established youth camping programs running since 1968, and the Heritage Humane Society's wildlife camps where kids learn about animal care and conservation. With most camps priced affordably (nearly half under $200), parents can give their kids an enriching summer experience without breaking the bank.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 48 camps cost under $200, 55 camps are between $201-$400, and 1 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Performing Arts. Variety camps make up 31% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 5 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 21 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 38 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 195 sessions, Full-Day camps have 89 sessions, Half-Day camps have 77 sessions.
Yes! 1 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 13 days.