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1870 FARM CAMP 1224 Old Lystra Rd., Chapel Hill 919-590-4120; 1870farm.com The summer day camp at 1870 Farm is set on 17 acres. Outdoor activities include animal care, fishing, capture the flag and nature exploration. Indoor activities include crafts, an apothecary workshop, pickle-making, games, an entrepreneur club and even an “escape room.” 2024 camps offer more animal time, climate-controlled play areas and a newly expanded egg production barn. Campers may also sign up for the kids vet club each week. Ages 3-13; Counselor-in-training program available for ages 14 and older Dates June 17-Aug. 23 Price $270-$495 per week AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL 721 Broad St., Durham 919-797-2871; americandancefestival.org American Dance Festival’s Samuel H. Scripps Studios hosts a variety of camps taught by expert faculty to expand students’ knowledge and joy of dance. Ages 6-17 Dates Weekly in June and July. Visit website for details. Price Varies by camp. Visit website for details. ART ADVENTURES AT THE ACKLAND ART MUSEUM 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-966-5736; ackland.org The sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly learned art-making techniques. Materials are provided. Registration required, sign up online. Ages 6-9 Dates Visit website for details. Price Visit website for details. ARTSCAMP AT THE ARTSCENTER 400 Roberson St., Carrboro 919-929-2787, ext. 3; artscenterlive.org Mix and match the half-day camps in the visual and performing arts to fit your schedule or create a full-day camp experience based on your camper’s interests. ArtsCamp features small classes taught by professional artists that focus on skill development and encourage the discovery of a creative voice. The ArtsCenter favors process over product and self-expression over perfection. Grades Rising K-9 Dates June 17-Aug. 16 Price Visit website for details. BALLET SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL 1603 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-1339; balletschoolofchapelhill.com Offers a variety of classes, dance camps and workshops in creative arts, ballet, modern, contemporary jazz, rhythm tap, hip-hop, musical theater and DanceAbilities, a workshop for children with special needs. Ages 3-17 Dates June 10-Aug. 10. Frequency and times vary. Price Varies. Call or visit website for details.
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BARRISKILL DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL 3642 Shannon Rd., Durham 919-489-5100; barriskilldance.com; contact@barriskilldance.com Classes and dance camps/intensives in creative movement, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, conditioning, musical theater and more. Ages 3-18 Dates June 10-Aug. 16; half-day and full-day camps available, as well as weekly classes. Price Email or visit website for details. BOUNCING BULLDOGS JUMP ROPE CAMP 101 S. White Oak Dr., Durham 919-493-7992; bouncingbulldogs.org Jump-rope skills designed for beginners to advanced participants; taught by members of the seven-time national champion and 12-time world champion team. Ages 5-18 DatesVisit website for details. Prices Visit website for details. CAMP CURIOSITY 4512 Pope Rd., Chapel Hill 919-220-4529, ext. 405; summercamp.lifeandscience.org This camp at the Montessori Community School provides learning experiences with opportunities for outdoor play, connection between camp groups and elective activities. Ages Pre-K – 5 Dates June 17-Aug. 2 Price Visit website for details. CAMP EXPLORE/CAMP SHELANU 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham jewishforgood.org Express yourself through visual and performing arts, foster teamwork and leadership skills through sports, promote wildlife and nature conservation, and delve into the fascinating world of STEM at Camp Shelanu. Rooted in Jewish values such as giving, kindness and repairing the world, Camp Shelanu offers a nurturing environment where campers can learn about Jewish culture and traditions without religious instruction. Ages K-8 Dates June 10-Aug. 23 Price $275-$335 for members; $305-$370 for nonmembers CAMP PHOENIX AT UNIFY GYMNASTICS 2309 Sparger Rd., Durham 919-797-2004; hello@unify-athletics.com; unify-athletics.com Offers one-week camp with varying weekly themes, virtue studies, nature time, arts and plenty of gymnastics! The camp strives for inclusivity and tries its best to accommodate individuals with social/behavioral, cognitive or physical conditions that may require some extra attention. Grades Pre-K – rising 7 Dates Weeks of June 10, June 17, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19; Camps run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday with full-day and half-day options available. Individuals may add on early care (8-9 a.m.) and/or aftercare (4.-5 p.m.) Price Varies. Call or visit website for details.