K I D S + FA M I L Y
CAMP GUIDE
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Does your kid love sports? What about science or engineering? Maybe art? There are dozens of camps in the Triangle to match every kid’s interest.
1870 FARM 1224 Old Lystra Rd., Chapel Hill 919-590-4120; 1870farm.com
Award-winning program set on 17 acres that incorporates animal care, outdoor games and play, fishing, crafts and farm entrepreneurship in addition to chicken races, gem mining, gardening, hayrides, cooking, fort making, outdoor survival and more. Overnight camps now available. Ages Half-day: 3.5–5; Full-day: 5–13; CIT Program: 14–15 Dates Weekly, June 14-Aug. 13 Price $435/week
THE ARC OF THE TRIANGLE 1709 Legion Rd., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill 919-942-5119; arctriangle.org
Year-round community programs and Arc Triangle University classes for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In-person and online (dependent on COVID-19) classes include “Petals with a Purpose,” cooking and nutrition, gentle yoga, basic workout, selfadvocacy group, basic drawing, voice class, and music and art appreciation. Ages 16 and older Dates Year-round; schedule/calendar varies. Price Varies for each program/class; sliding fee scale
ACKLAND ART ADVENTURES 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-966-5736; ackland.org
Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s collection followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures using newly learned art-making techniques. Ages 6-9 Dates May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 4; morning and afternoon sessions Price Pay-what-you-wish. Registration required at ackland.org.
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ARTSCAMP AT THE ARTSCENTER 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-2787; artscenterlive.org
Small classes taught by professional artists with a focus on building skills and creative expression. Offers both visual and performing arts camps, including hip-hop dance, painting techniques, cartooning and comics, ceramics, improv acting and more. On-site, online and hybrid camps will be offered this summer. Grades Rising grades K-12 Dates June 14-Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Price $175/week, half-day camps; $350/week, full-day camps. Member discounts available.
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 dance workshops for children with special needs. Ages 3-17 Dates June 14-Aug. 21; frequency and times vary Price Varies. Call or visit website.
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. Visit website for COVID-19 protocols. Ages 3-18 Dates June 7-Aug. 13; half-day, three-quarter-day and full-day camps available, as well as weekly classes. Price Call or visit website.
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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, some of whom are seven-time National Champions and 12-time World Champions. Ages 5-18 Dates Visit website. Price $45/day; $225/week
CAMP RIVERLEA 8302 S. Lowell Rd., Bahama 210-908-7629; campriverlea.com
Traditional day camp on 100 acres of land 20 minutes outside of Durham. Camp has been open for 50 years and offers activities such as swimming, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature, athletics, tennis and golf. Transportation is provided. Camp Riverlea provides a structured program where children can continue to develop as fully self-actualizing people while learning and perfecting new skills, broadening their range of personal experiences and learning how to live more effectively in their world. Ages 5-12 Dates Session 1: June 14-July 2; Session 2: July 5-16; Session 3: July 19-Aug. 6 Price Varies per session.
CAMP SHELANU AT JEWISH FOR GOOD 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-354-4936; jewishforgood.org
Programs allow campers to experiment with visual and performing arts, sports teamwork and leadership, wildlife and nature conservation, STEM and so much more. All campers get to swim every day, with swim lessons for those who need them included in the tuition. Camp Shelanu is centered on Jewish values like giving, kindness, welcoming newcomers and repairing the world. While there are opportunities to learn about Jewish culture and traditions, there is no religious instruction at camp. All faiths and backgrounds are welcomed with joy.