KIDS& FAMILY
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
There’s a camp in the Triangle for every kid’s interest, from sports and science to art and engineering
1870 FARM DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMP
1224 Old Lystra Rd., Chapel Hill 919-590-4120; 1870farm.com Outdoor activities include animal care, fishing, capture the flag, gaga ball and nature exploration. Indoor activities include crafts, an apothecary workshop, pickle-making, games, an entrepreneur club and even an escape room on 17 acres. 2025 camps offer more animal time, climate-controlled play areas and a newly expanded egg production barn. New this year is an overnight farm camp. Ages 3-13; Counselor-in-training program available for ages 14 and older Dates June 16 – Aug. 18 Price $270-$1,395
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. Ages 6-9 Dates Visit website for details. Registration required, sign up online. Price Visit website for details.
ARTSCAMP AT THE ARTSCENTER
400 Roberson St., Carrboro 984-212-8153; 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. Grades Rising K-9 Dates June 16 – Aug. 15 Price 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 9 – Aug. 15; half-day and full-day camps, plus 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 Dates Visit website for details. Prices Visit website for details.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DURHAM AND ORANGE COUNTIES
1010 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Suite 300, Durham 505 Craig St., Chapel Hill 919-687-4517; bgcdoc.org Your child will participate in field trips, STEM activities, financial literacy programs, data and career exploration, summer reading and fitness. The program is an affordable way for kids to make friends and learn new things. Ages 6-18 Dates Weekly, June through August, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price $80 per week, plus a $10 membership fee and $50 registration fee
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 outdoor play, connection between camp groups and elective activities. Ages Pre-K–5 Dates June 23 – Aug. 8 Price $370 for nonmembers, $340 for members