summer camp guide
MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541; mcsdurham.org Exciting summer camp programs offered in partnership with the Museum of Life & Science conveniently located on our campus. Ages Grades K–8 Dates Call or visit website. Price Call or visit website. MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-962-1236; moreheadplanetarium.org/camp Children naturally love to explore our world, and Summer Science Camps are the perfect way to encourage your child’s curiosity and intellectual growth in a fun, nurturing environment. Ages Grades K–8 Dates Check website. Price Check website. Registration began Jan. 22. NATURE ADVENTURES CAMP AT SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS 420 Anderson St., Durham 919-668-1707; gardens.duke.edu/learn/camp Ages Rising grades K–8 Dates Spring break camp for grades K–5: April 2–6. Weekly summer camps for rising K–5: June 11–July 27, 9am–1pm (extended
care 1–4pm). Camp for rising 6–8 grades, July 30–August 3, 9am–1pm. Price $200 weekly; $170 for each additional week or sibling; extended care: $100/week. OUR PLAYHOUSE SUMMER CAMPS 3501 Hwy. 54 W., Chapel Hill and 2400 University Dr., Durham 919-967-2700 (Chapel Hill), 919-967-2700 (Durham); ourplayhousepreschool.com Hands-on learning with the support of skilled teachers who use a Reggio-inspired philosophy. Indoor and outdoor classrooms foster children’s growth across social, emotional, academic and cognitive domains. Projects include sensory, art, building and movement activities along with plenty of outdoor play. Ages 2–6 Dates June 18–Aug. 13; three- and five-day schedules available; 8:30am–12:30pm with extended day available Price $185 for 5 days; $135 for 3 days PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY THEATRE QUEST Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art – UNC, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill 919-962-7935; playmakersrep.org Middle school theater camps in acting, musical theater, improv and more.
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Ages Rising grades 6–9 Dates Weekly June 11–July 20 Price $325/week PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY THEATRE INTENSIVE Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art – UNC, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill 919-962-7935; playmakersrep.org High school actors rehearse and train alongside professional theater artists and perform on PlayMakers’ main stage. Ages Rising 9th graders through recent high school graduates Dates June 18–July 29 Price $1,500; scholarships available. PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY THEATRETECH Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art – UNC, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill 919-962-7935; playmakersrep.org High school theater tech students work alongside professional theater artists and apprentice behind the scenes in stage management, costumes, scenic, props, lighting and sound. Ages Grades 11–12 and recent high school graduates Dates June 18–Aug. 1 Price $750; scholarships available. u
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