It's so chilly, let's think about summer camp!

Campers at Lake Rim Park,
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North Carolina has an abundance of summer camp opportunities. Take advantage of our many parks and Environmental Education Centers to get your kids outdoors and learning about the environment! You can search for "camp" on our calender or on our resources page. Below are a few examples of what you will find:

 

Frank Liske Park, Concord

Outdoor Adventure Week: Join us over spring break for Outdoor Adventure Week. We'll explore the great things about nature through hands-on discoveries, hikes, crafts, stories, songs, and games. A
April 1-5, 8a.m.-5p.m.

 

Lake Rim Park, Fayetteville

Summer Adventures Camp: Campers will develop outdoor adventure skills like orienteering, kayaking, fishing, archery and rock climbing. Your child will learn about nature and explore the environment while having fun and building confidence.

Mon-Fri 9a.m.-12p.m.

Session I: June 17-21
Session II: July 15-19
Session III: Aug 5-9

 

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Wilmington

New! Cape Fear Explorers: Ages 7-10, Grab your gear; we’re going on an adventure! Analyze historic artifacts and participate in exciting science experiments at our “base laboratory” for part of the day. We’ll also head out to a different destination each day to explore history and science around the Lower Cape Fear.

Aug 5-9, 9a.m.-4p.m.

 

Blue Jay Point County Park, Raleigh

Camp Blazing Trails: We offer fishing, canoeing, archery, guest speakers, and much more.

Mon-Fri 8:30a.m.-1p.m.

Summer Months

 

School House of Wonder, Durham

Intersession Camps: Within our camps we aim to create a unique environment of love and respect - a community for adventure, learning, and fun. Our camps have different themes, but each is designed to spark the sense of wonder on which children thrive. All Schoolhouse camps include experiences in Earth awareness, camp skills, river wading, storytelling, campfires, and games.

Mon-Fri 9a.m.-5p.m.

All year round!