Huntsville summer camps for $225 or less
- Budget-friendly summer camps for kids in 2023!

Summer is a great time for kids to explore new interests or seek out challenging experiences, and summer camps offer the ideal environment for these adventures. Our 2023 Summer Camp Guide is full of such options and we encourage you to look it over fully. Filled with more than 100 camps that cover the full spectrum of activities (arts, sports, education, day/overnight, and volunteer options) the camp guide is a great place to start planning your summer.
As great as it is, summer camp can also get expensive especially when you have more than one kid. As fellow parents, we understand. Which is why we put together this quick guide to our favorite area camps that won’t break the bank.
The Criteria
Each of the camps listed below has offerings that are less than $215 per child for a full week. We looked for camps that were considered full-day (more than 4 hours) and still had openings as of publication date. We’ll continue to add to this list as more camps are announced.
Branch Discover Camp
Time: 8 am -3 pm
Date: May 30 – July 21
Price: $150 per wk
More Info: Website
Burritt Nature Ranger Day Camps
Time: 9AM-2PM
Ages: Rising 1st-6th
Price: $175/$215 (member/non-member)
More Info: Website
Harvest Youth Camp
Time: 7AM-6PM
Ages: 5-13
Price: $125/week plus a one-time $75 registration fee
More Info: Website
The Matrix Gym
Time: 8AM-5PM
Ages: 3-13
Price: $215/week
Discounts: 10% off sibling, 10% off multi-week enrollment (can’t be combined)
More Info: Website
Messiah Music Camp
Date and Time: June 5-9 from 9AM – 4PM
Ages: K-9th grade
Price: $100 per child, sibling discount is available
More Info: Website
North AL Zoological Society
Time: 9AM-4PM or 8 AM – 3 PM (varies by camp)
Ages: 6-14
Price: $150 – 200/week
More Info: Website
Sumatanga Day Camp
Time: 8:30AM-3:30PM
Ages: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $170/week
More Info: Website
YMCA Day Camp (SE Huntsville)
Time: 7AM-6PM
Ages: Rising K-8th
Price: $175/$225 per week (members/non-members)
More Info: Website
For just a bit more…
The following camps/programs have current openings and offer full-day weekly care but didn’t quite make the price-cutoff.
- UAH Charger Basketball Camps – $250/wk | Rising 2nd-8th | 9AM-4PM
- Huntsville Botanical Garden – $225/wk (for members) | Ages K-6th | 9AM-4:30PM
- YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee – $235/wk | Ages 6 -12 | 7:15AM – 5PM
Did We Miss One?
Do you know of a full-day summer program that costs less than $225/week that we’ve missed? Send an email to lauren@www.rocketcitymom.com with the subject line – Summer 2023 camp – and we’ll be sure to add it here.
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