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Madison's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's unique blend of urban energy and natural beauty. With Lake Mendota as a stunning backdrop, kids can dive into everything from sailing adventures with the historic Hoofer Sailing Club to hands-on wildlife encounters at the UW Arboretum's nature programs. The city's strong environmental focus shines through in its diverse camp offerings, where nearly 20% of programs are nature-based. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to love too - places like CSA Kids Sports + Arts have been helping children discover their athletic passions for over five decades.
What really sets Madison's camps apart is their accessibility, with most programs priced between $200-400 per week, making quality summer experiences available to more families. Whether your child dreams of learning to sail, wants to explore local ecosystems, or needs a well-rounded day camp experience, Madison's camp scene delivers with a distinctly Midwestern warmth.
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The average summer camp costs $350. We found that 33 camps cost under $200, 74 camps are between $201-$400, and 4 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Nature. Sports camps make up 35% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 5 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 50 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 27 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 6 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 165 sessions, Full-Day camps have 27 sessions, Half-Day camps have 19 sessions.
Yes! 10 camps (6% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 16 days.