Raleigh Parks 2024 Summer Camps Brochure

2024

Summer

Camps

February 19, 2024

raleighnc.gov/parks

919.996.4800

Online Registration Begins

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Summer Camps 2024

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Welcome to Raleigh Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Resources

Summer Camps

We are so excited

you are here!

How to choose

the camp that is best

for your camper:

Step 1

Read the camp policies found on pages 28-32 and

be sure your camper can meet the requirements.

Step 2

Choose the proper age category.

Preschool – Typically for ages 3-5

Youth – Typically for ages 6-11

Teen – Typically for ages 12-17

Step 3

Choose the type of camp.

Traditional Summer Camps – provide campers with an

experience incorporating a wide variety of activities that may

include games, songs, and arts/crafts.

Specialty Summer Camps – provide campers with activities

centered around a particular theme or focus.

Specialized Recreation Summer Camps – are specifically

designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Please see Summer Camp Locations and Map on pages

34 and 35.

Step 4

Read the camp description for your top choices.

Be sure to look for activities your camper will enjoy.

Ask yourself:

• Does the camp require special skills?

•

Is the camp mostly indoors or outdoors?

• Does the camp require a lot of physical activity or walking?

• D

oes the camp include field trips or swimming?

• Is the camp location convenient for you?

• D

o the camp hours accommodate your schedule?

Ple

ase call the camp contact or use the Summer Camp

Locations list for specific information regarding the camp.

Step 5

Visit the camp location to ensure that you and

your camper are comfortable.

Step 6

We want to get to know your camper.

Our goal is for your camper to have an exceptional experience

in our programs. When registering please share with us any

information that will help make that possible.

Online

Registration will begin February 19, 2024.

Walk-in

Walk-in registration begins March 12, 2024.

Registration forms will be available online

and at the Recreation Business Ofce.

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Camp Directory

Please check individual program descriptions

for specific age requirements.

Preschool (Ages 4-5)

SUMMER

CAMPS

Specialty Summer Camps

Adventures at the Park ..........................8

All Stars Dance .................................8

Art in the Garden ...............................8

Creative Ocean Art Exploration...................8

Creepy Crawlers ................................8

DINOmite Days of Summer.......................8

Ed-ZOO-cation..................................8

Kaleidosports

...................................8

Leaps N Beats

..................................8

Little Chefs

....................................9

Little Kiwanis Adventures ........................9

Little Kiwanis Artists............................9

Kiwanis Community Center ......................9

Little Kiwanis Athletes

...........................9

Little Kiwanis Chefs

.............................9

Little Kiwanis Engineers .........................9

Little Kiwanis Nature Explorers ...................9

Little Kiwanis Scientists ........................10

Little Laurel Global Gurus

.......................10

Mindful Ways

..................................10

Modern Marvels................................10

Splish Splash Preschool .........................10

Story World ...................................10

Swashbuckling Scallywags.......................10

Tea, Top Hats & Tiaras ..........................10

The Little PRE-Fessor...........................10

Wheelin’ Wonders..............................10

Youth (Ages 6-11)

Specialty Summer Camps

Adventures at the Creek ........................ 11

All American Doll Adventures Extended ........... 11

All Dolled UP! .................................. 11

All Stars Dance ................................ 11

All-Sports Camp ...............................12

Bash’em Bots using LEGO Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Bump, Set, Spike It Up .........................12

Volleyball Camp ................................12

Chef Explorers.................................12

Craftin’ Craze..................................12

Dance and Cheer Camp .........................12

Dance Camp...................................12

DIGI- Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions Jr....12

DIGI- Engineering: Games and Gadgets Jr..........12

DIGI- Engineering: Theme Park Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DIGI- Extreme EV3 Robo-Wars Sr.................13

DIGI- Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Sr. ...........13

DIGI- Extreme Robotics: Racing Dragsters Sr.......13

DIGI- Game Coding: Pokemon Sr.

.................13

DIGI- Game Coding: Super Mario Sr.

..............13

DIGI- Hogwarts Film School & STEAM Camp, Jr. ...14

DIGI- Intro Minecraft Mod Development Jr. .......14

DIGI- Intro to Coding with Nintendo Characters Jr.. 14

DIGI- Intro to Coding with Superheroes Jr.

........14

DIGI- Intro to Computer Science with Python Sr....14

DIGI- Intro to Game Design with Roblox, Jr. .......14

DIGI- Minecraft Mod Development: Biomes Sr. ....14

DIGI- Minecraft Mod Development:

Portals & New Dimensions Sr. ...................15

DIGI- Mobile Game and App Development Sr.......15

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Jr. .......15

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: Master Builder Jr. ....15

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Camp, Sr. ....15

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: World Builder Sr. .....15

DIGI- Pokemania STEAM Camp Jr.1...............16

DIGI- Robotic Builder Jr. ........................16

DIGI- Robotic Builders: Battlebots Jr..............16

DIGI- Robotic Builders: Robopets Jr...............16

DIGI- Robotic Builders: Space & Star Wars Jr. .....16

DIGI- Star Wars Jedi Movie Making & STEAM Jr. ...16

DIGI- Video Game Design Sr. ....................16

DIGI- Video Production:

Blockbuster Special Effects Sr. ..................17

DIGI- Video Production: YouTube Shorts,

IG Reels & TikTok Sr.............................17

DIGI- Virtual Reality Coding, Sr. ..................17

DIGI- Web Design & Development, Sr. ............17

DIGI-Minecraft Game Designer:

Custom Adventure Maps Sr. .....................17

DIGI-Robotic Builders: Gamer-Bots Sr.............17

DIGI-Video Production for YouTube Jr. ............18

DIGI-Video Production for YouTube Sr. ............18

Dribble, Shoot, Score Basketball Camp ...........18

Edible Engineering .............................18

Engineer Explorers .............................18

Entrepreneur Explorers .........................18

F.A.S.T. Camp..................................18

Football Skills and Drills Camp...................18

Futsal Camp...................................18

Global Gurus ..................................18

Goal! Soccer Skills Camp ........................19

Inventor’s Workshop............................19

ISLA Verano ...................................19

Junior Chef - Farm to Table .....................19

Just BEAD It ..................................19

Kiwanis Adventures ............................19

Kiwanis Community Center .....................19

Krafty Art Explorers............................19

Mad Lab ......................................19

Mindful Ways ..................................19

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO® Materials .....19

Nature & Art Camp.............................19

Nature Discovery Camp .........................20

Nature Explorers ...............................20

Next Level Basketball Camp .....................20

Pokemon Engineering using LEGO Materials.......20

Roberts Park S.T.E.A.M. Camp ...................20

Science Explorers ..............................20

Seams & Scissors ..............................20

Sew it Seams..................................20

Skyrocket Science Camp ........................20

Spike Camp ...................................20

Spike It! Volleyball Camp ........................20

Splish Splash

..................................20

Sports Camp ..................................21

STEM and Serve ...............................21

STEM Challenge................................21

Summer Explorers Camp........................21

Summer On The Green..........................21

Superhero Camp ...............................21

Swim and Serve: Best of Millbrook ...............21

The Amazing Summer Playground Tour............21

Track and Field Camp...........................21

Triangle Ultimate Frisbee Camp..................22

Trolley Time Travelers...........................22

Wizarding World of Engineering

using LEGO Materials...........................22

Wonders of Wizardry ...........................22

Young Naturalists Camp ........................22

Traditional Summer Camps

Summer X-Press Camp .........................22

Summer X-Press International ...................23

Teen (Ages 12-17)

Specialty Summer Camps

All Access Sports ..............................24

Artist Studio Summer Camp ....................24

Campus Cruising ...............................24

Counselor In Training ...........................25

Junior Chef - Farm to Table Teen .................25

Natural Science Camp ..........................25

RC AERONAUTICS 1 ............................25

Teen Corps ....................................25

Teen Specialty Camp ...........................25

Teens Behind The Scenes

with Parks and Facilities ........................25

Teens Outdoors & Occupied!.....................25

Wrestling Skill and Conditioning Camp ...........26

Youth Fire Academy ............................26

Traditional Summer Camps

Teen X-Treme Camp ............................26

Specialized Recreation

Camp Friendly .................................27

Camp Exploration ..............................28

Registration

Registration Information .......................4-6

Camp Parent Meetings ..........................6

My Fun Summer Planner .........................7

Camp Policies...............................29-32

Play It Forward Scholarship Fund ................33

Summer Camp Locations

....................34-35

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Summer Camp online registration will be staggered by location,

February 19-21, beginning at 6:30am each day.

Find out what day(s) to register!

• Browse the 2024 Summer Camp brochure.

• Take a look at all of our options and decide which camps work best for your family.

• Be sure you know what camp locations you would like so you know what day(s) to register.

• Also be sure to look for other camp options in case your rst choice camp is full.

Monday, February 19 Tuesday, February 20 Wednesday, February 21

Abbotts Creek

Barwell

Brier Creek

Durant

Forest Ridge Park

Hill Street

Lions Park

Marsh Creek

Millbrook Exchange

Mordecai Historic Park

Optimist

Ralph Campbell

Sanderford Road

Walnut Creek Wetland Park

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Green Road

Greystone

Kiwanis Park

Lake Johnson Magnolia Cottage

Lake Lynn

Lake Wheeler Park

Laurel Hills

Method Road

Pullen Community Center

Roberts Park

Saint Monica

Tarboro

Biltmore

Carolina Pines

Glen Eden

Halifax

Jaycee

John Chavis

Peach Road

Pullen Arts Center

Ravenscroft School

Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson

Stough Elementary

Thomas Crowder Woodland Center

Worthdale

Make sure you can login successfully

before February 19, 2024

Returning customers:

• Go to raleighnc.gov/reclink, select Sign up for class-

es using RecLink, select Sign In/Register, enter your

Username and Password.

• If you do not have an email address associated with

your account, contact Reclink Support, 919-996-2153,

to obtain your Username and Password.

• Be sure your account information is accurate.

If you attempt to create an account and you are

notied it is a potential duplicate, you may use

the options for retrieving your Username and

Password. You may also contact RecLink Support

at 919-996-2153.

New customers:

Go to parks.raleighnc.gov, select Register on Reclink, and

select Create an Account.

When it’s time to register

• Be sure you know the location of your camp.

• On your camp registration day(s), Login to

Reclink by visiting raleighnc.gov/reclink and select

camps to add to your cart.

• Select Checkout to proceed with the registration

process. You will receive your receipt via email.

Important tips!

With many people excited to register campers, you

may experience slower than usual processing times.

• If you add an item to your cart, leave it in the

cart and allow the transaction to be completed.

• Do not close your browser or logout until

registration is complete.

• Once registration is complete, please logout

of the system.

New customers

Registration Questions

Recreation Business Ofce

camp.registration@raleighnc.gov

919-996-4800

RecLink Account Information

r[email protected]ov

919-996-2153

Financial Assistance

Fee.Assistance@raleighnc.gov

919-996-4839

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Registration Information

Welcome to Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s 2024 summer camps.

All camp offerings are included in this booklet to assist in summer planning. Raleigh Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Resources strives to offer diverse, goal-oriented, affordable, and enjoyable opportunities

for youth of all ages and abilities. Age eligibility for each camp is determined by age as of August 31,

2024. Please consult each individual camp’s description for additional age requirements or limitation

information. Please call the camp supervisor for age and program-related questions.

Find out what day(s) to register!

• Browse the 2024 Summer Camp brochure.

• Take a look at all of our options and decide which camps work best for your family.

• Be sure you know what camp locations you would like so you know what day(s) to register.

• Also be sure to look for other camp options in case your rst choice camp is full.

Monday, February 19 Tuesday, February 20 Wednesday, February 21

Abbotts Creek

Barwell

Brier Creek

Durant

Forest Ridge Park

Hill Street

Lions Park

Marsh Creek

Millbrook Exchange

Mordecai Historic Park

Optimist

Ralph Campbell

Sanderford Road

Walnut Creek Wetland Park

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Green Road

Greystone

Kiwanis Park

Lake Johnson Magnolia Cottage

Lake Lynn

Lake Wheeler Park

Laurel Hills

Method Road

Pullen Community Center

Roberts Park

Saint Monica

Tarboro

Biltmore

Carolina Pines

Glen Eden

Halifax

Jaycee

John Chavis

Peach Road

Pullen Arts Center

Ravenscroft School

Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson

Stough Elementary

Thomas Crowder Woodland Center

Worthdale

Non-Resident Fee: A $15 fee will be applied

per camp for non-residents.

Registration Information

This booklet contains information needed for registration.

Please read the following instructions thoroughly before

completing your registration.

1. For additional camp information, please call the

phone number associated with the camp description

in this booklet or use the Summer Camp Location

page to find phone numbers.

2. For payment questions, please call 919-996-4800 or

email Camp.Registration@raleighnc.gov

3. Any special request must be submitted in writing to

camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or Recreation

Business Office 2401 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607

and may delay processing of your registration.

4. Any participant requiring medication to be

administered at camp must complete a Permission

Form for Assisted Administration of Medication

and submit to camp.registration@raleighnc.gov

or Recreation Business Office 2401 Wade Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27607 prior to the start of camp.

5. Understand that payment is due for all registrations

regardless of participation. Withdrawal requests

must be received in writing 14 days prior to the start

of the program.

Online Registration

Online will begin Monday, February 19, 2024. Online registration will be available

at parks.raleighnc.gov.

Walk-in Registration

Walk-in registration begins on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Registration forms

will be online and at the Recreation Business Office. All walk-in registrations

will be processed at the Recreation Business Office. Note: Families may

choose a payment plan option but an initial payment is required at the time of

registration. Camp choices may be limited.

Changes to Registration

• Any changes (withdrawal/transfer/additions) to your current registration

must be submitted in writing to camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or by fax

to 919-996-1741.

• Additions or changes to authorized pick-up and release authorization must

be submitted in writing to camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or by fax to

919-996-1741.

Refunds

When an activity is cancelled by Raleigh Parks, fees are 100% refundable.

Any participant wishing to withdraw from an activity must do so at least 14

days prior to the scheduled start of the activity or league. Refunds must be

requested online through RecLink, by email to reclinksupport@raleighnc.gov,

or provided in writing to the Recreation Business Office, 2401 Wade Avenue,

Raleigh, NC 27607.

Withdrawal and cancellation requests after the 14-day notice period will be

granted, but no refund will be given – with the exception of approved medical

or hardship cases. Medical and hardship cases are considered on a case-by-

case basis and may require additional documentation. Non-attendance or

non-participation in an activity does not entitle the patron to a refund/credit.

Registration Information (continued)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment options include check or money order (payable

to City of Raleigh), American Express, Visa, MasterCard or

Discover. All registrations submitted after May 15, 2024

must be paid in full. Please do not mail or drop off cash.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Department strives to provide programs to all. Thanks to

generous donations and support, we are able to provide

financial assistance to those in need. Financial assistance

is provided on a sliding scale based on income and other

financial circumstances. All patrons who wish to register for

programs provided by the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Resources Department are eligible to apply for

financial assistance. Please note that financial assistance is

not available for: specialty camps (with the exception of DIGI

camp), organizations, adult teams, special events, trips, or

rentals. For more information on eligibility or to request the

financial assistance application, please call 919-996-4839 or

email Fee.Assistance@raleighnc.gov

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The policy of the City of Raleigh is, and shall be, to oppose

any discrimination based on actual or perceived age, mental or

physical disability, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, familial or marital status,

economic status, veteran status, or national origin in any

aspect of modern life. A participant alleging discrimination

on the basis of any of the aforementioned areas may file

a complaint with either the Director of Raleigh Parks,

Recreation and Cultural Resources Department or the Office

of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior,

Washington, D.C. 20240.

INCLUSION SERVICES

Do you need support to engage or participate in a Raleigh

Parks camp? Inclusion Services works in accordance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable

and appropriate accommodations and modifications to reduce

barriers to participation within summer camp for individuals

with disabilities and/or medical conditions. We believe

that meeting the diverse needs of the community we serve

promotes dignity, success, and enjoyment for all participants.

To notify Inclusion Services of your request, select ‘YES’ to

the ADA prompt on your registration. Please allow 14 days

prior to program start day for the Inclusion Team to work

through your request.

Want more information on Inclusion Services? Contact Us!

919.996.2147 or email ParksInclusion@RaleighNC.gov

Camp Parent Meetings

Camp Parent Meetings are a great place for you to have the opportunity to meet the staff who will be working

with your camper this summer and to obtain important information about the camp’s operations.

Please plan to attend the parent meeting(s) for your camper’s summer camps. If you are unable to attend the

meeting, please use the contact information provided with the camp to obtain information that will be shared

at the meeting. For a schedule of camp parent meetings, visit parks.raleighncgov Keyword search: Camp

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REGISTRATION FORMS?

Online registration will not require

registration forms. For walk-in

registration, forms will be available online

and at the Recreation Business Office.

Weeks of Camp

Camp Location

no Xpress

June 10-14

camp

June 17-18, 20-21

Closed 6/19 for Juneteenth

June 24-28

July 1-3,5

Closed July 4th

July 8-12

July 15-19

July 22-26

July 29-August 2

August 5-9

August 12-16

no Xpress

August 19-23

camp

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Preschool

My child had so much fun every day and it felt like a very safe

environment where I knew she would be cared for.

— Parent of Summer Camp Participant

Summer Camp - Specialty

Adventures at the Park

Age: 4-5 yrs. Join us for adventures at

the park, Pullen Park that is! Each day

your camper will explore a different part

of Pullen Park from the playground to

the train! In addition, campers will learn

fun facts about Pullen, make cool arts

and crafts and participate in fun outdoor

games with friends. Participants should

bring a lunch and one snack each day.

Participants must be potty trained.

Pullen Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $92

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $115

All Stars Dance

Age: 4-5 yrs. Let’s have lots of fun learning

the foundations of dance by exploring music,

movement, and self-expression. Campers

will be introduced to a variety of dance

styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary,

and Hip Hop. Don’t be surprised if there is

a dance battle or two! Campers will also

participate in traditional camp games and

activities. Grab your dancing shoes and let’s

get grooving! Participants must be potty-

trained and bring one snack and a water

bottle every day.

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $135

Art in the Garden

Age: 4-6 yrs. Dig in as we explore flowers,

bugs, insects and plants! Come along on

this week-long camp as we explore life in

and around the garden through stories,

videos, games, and of course, art! Come

dressed for messy fun and bring a snack

and water bottle daily. Program hours for

this camp are 9:00am - 12:00pm, and all

participants must be potty trained. Early

drop off and late pick up is NOT available

for this camp. There will be no camp day

held on July 19.

Optimist Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $151

Creative Ocean Art Exploration

Age: 4-6 yrs. All aboard as we sail the

seven seas! Pirates, fish shells, boats and

more! Come along on this week-long camp

as we explore life above, around and under

the sea through stories, videos, games, and

of c

ourse, art! Come dressed for messy fun

and bring a snack and water bottle daily.

Program hours for this camp are from

9:00am-12:00pm and all participants must

be potty trained. Early drop off and late

pick up is NOT available for this camp.

Optimist Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $151

Creepy Crawlers

Age: 4-6 yrs. Our young explorers will

uncover and discover more about those

that creep, slither, fly, and crawl around

us. How many bugs and animals hide

and live underneath your feet? What

benefits do they bring to the environment

and to people? We will learn fun facts

about insects, bugs, and animals while

participating in themed crafts, food

experiences, and experiments. We may

even have a visit from a few live little

critters for further investigation; this

camp is sure to be a wild adventure! Little

explorers must be potty trained and should

bring a snack and water bottle each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

DINOmite Days of Summer

Age: 4-6 yrs. Come join us for a ROARing

good time as we take a journey to the

Jurassic World. We will stomp through

arts and crafts, dance, and chomp down

Dino themed food experiences. Our DINO-

mite campers will be sure to engage in

MESS-ozoic experiments such as exploding

volcanoes and fizzing Dino eggs. This

CRET-A-ceous camp will be a ravishing

exploration into an imaginative land unlike

any other; pint-sized paleontologists

will certainly DIG this playful prehistoric

experience. Please send our dinosaur

devotees with a water bottle and snack

for munching each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $116

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Ed-ZOO-cation

Age: 4-6 yrs. WHALE hello there, do you

love animals? This camp will be a ROARing

good time as we learn about animals from

all over the world. Explore everything from

polar bears to giraffes to yaks and long-

horned orb weaver spiders! Campers will

not only learn more about popular and

strange animals, but will participate in

games, crafts, stories, food experiences,

and songs’ all animal related of course.

We may even have a few furry or scaly

visitors drop in from the City’s Nature

program for some hands-on investigation.

Come join us for the SEALiest week of

fun! Does your little one eat like a BEAR?

ALPACA snack! A snack and water bottle

are recommended each day; young animal

lovers must also be potty trained.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Kaleidosports

Age: 4-6 yrs. Campers try a variety of

sports to find the one that’s the right

fit for them as we introduce a new

sport activity each day. We will explore

teamwork and cooperation, as well as

complete a sports-themed craft each day.

We will explore the wide world of sports

through stories, games, videos and art.

Please have your child wear tennis shoes

and socks as we will be running, walking

and playing. Participants should also pack

a healthy snack and water bottle. Program

hours for this camp will be from 9:00 am

- 12:00 pm and will not offer early drop off

or late pick up.

Optimist Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $151

Leaps N Beats

Age: 4-9 yrs. If you love dancing, then

you will love this camp! Learn the

basics of various styles of dance in

a fun environment, while enhancing

coordination, balance, and expression.

Dancers will also create dance themed

crafts, participate in food experiments,

meet friends, and dance the days away.

Little dancers must be potty trained and

should bring a water bottle and snack

each day.

Greystone Recreation Center

Ages 4-6

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

Ages 7-9

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

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Preschool

Little Chefs

Age: 4-6 yrs. Does your child love to

experiment in the kitchen, mix ingredients,

and form it into delicious delicacies?

Our culinary creators will have the

opportunity to mix, blend, and stir up

snacks and participate in our own Top

Chef competition. This camp will be a real

culinary adventure as we spark interest in

their creative side while also taking part

in games, activities, arts & crafts, and of

course introduce our palates to savory,

sweet and tasty concoctions! Chefs

should bring a snack and a water bottle

each day to camp. Though we will be

preparing snacks, some children may not

like what we make, while some treats will

be sent home.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $141

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $141

Little Kiwanis Adventures

Age: 4-5 yrs. Join your friends and get

ready to make new ones this summer as

we start the summer off with a bang!

Campers will enjoy an iconic summer

camp experience as we do a different

theme each day, from tie dye to crafting

to water day. All little campers must be

potty trained and bring one snack and

a water bottle every day. Please note

that camp will not run on Wednesday,

June 19th for the holiday.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $100

Little Kiwanis Artists

Age: 4-5 yrs. Come along with us as we

go crazy with creativity! All week long we

will do a variety of art projects and crafts

that use different styles, techniques,

and mediums while allowing campers the

chance to express themselves artistically.

Little artists must be potty trained

and bring one snack and a water bottle

every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

Little Kiwanis Athletes

Age: 4-5 yrs. In this action-packed week,

our little athletes will get to explore

a wide variety of sports and active

recreational games. All week we will

practice important foundational skills

with each day bringing a new and exciting

sport to discover! Each day will also

include a different sports-related craft.

All little athletes must be potty trained

and bring a snack and a water bottle

every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

Little Kiwanis Chefs

Age: 4-5 yrs. Put on your chef hats

and apron up for a week packed with

different food projects, from nutritious

snacks to tasty treats! Campers will

have an egg-cellent thyme whipping up

and tasting our creations. Allergies are

carefully noted and planned around, so

donut worry. All little chefs must be

potty trained. Please bring a water bottle

and a snack each day in case your little

chef doesn’t like our snack. We hope to

see you so we can ketchup!

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

Little Kiwanis Engineers

Age: 4-5 yrs. Let your camper explore

their natural curiosity through fun, hands-

on engineering projects! Our priority this

week is to have fun while also learning

the age-appropriate STEM basics to

form our camper’s engineering building

blocks. Children learn best through play,

so join us as we play all week long! All

little engineers must be potty trained

and bring one snack and a water bottle

every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

Little Kiwanis Nature Explorers

Age: 4-5 yrs. In this outdoor-packed week,

campers will learn more about the world

around us, from trees and flowers to bugs

and animals. All week we will mix it up

to enjoy the great outdoors, explore the

sights and sounds of our parks in summer,

and use our creativity for crafting! We

may even get a surprise visit from a few

different critters for a close-up view.

Please bring a snack and a water bottle

every day. All little nature explorers must

be potty trained and bring a snack and a

water bottle every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

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Little Kiwanis Scientists

Age: 4-5 yrs. Campers will have hands-

on experience exploring safe, cool, and

sometimes messy science experiments

and age-appropriate chemistry concepts

behind them. Sure, most people have

seen a baking soda volcano, but how

does it actually work? Why does Diet

Coke explode when you add Mentos?

Your scientists will enjoy this and more

as we work our way through wacky

projects that are sure to be exciting.

Little scientists must be potty trained

and bring one snack and a water bottle

every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

Little Laurel Global Gurus

Age: 4-5 yrs. Calling all future jet

setters! Camp is boarding now! This

camp provides a fun and immersive

environment where participants can

explore different cultures and learn about

the world around them through games,

art, music, stories, and cuisines from

around the world. Your child’s passport

will be filled as we embark on a trip

across the globe and learn what makes

each country’s culture and its people

unique. Participants must be potty-

trained and bring one snack and

a water bottle every day. Ciao!!

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $135

Mindful Ways

Age: 4-5 yrs. Deep breath in, deep

breath out, can you feel the Zen? This

camp will teach participants a variety

of mindfulness practices to help them

cultivate age appropriate awareness,

emotional regulation, and compassion

for others in their daily lives. We will

also touch on self-care and stress

management strategies to help kids

manage their feelings and tackle

challenges. Activities will include nature

exploration, food experiences, and other

recreational camp activities. Participants

must be potty-trained and bring one

snack and a water bottle every day.

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $135

Modern Marvels

Age: 4-8 yrs. In this action-packed

Superhero training camp, campers will

participate in obstacle courses, leap

through rings of “fire”, soar over buildings,

strike out villains, slip through laser

webs, and escape the cavern of doom’ a

typical day in the life of a Superhero. Our

little marvels will have the opportunity

to design and create their own cape,

shield, and of course spin out an

awesome superhero name to match their

super hidden power. Campers will also

participate in themed experiments, food

experiences, games, and other crafts in

this exciting week-long adventure. Little

heroes must be potty trained and should

bring a snack and water bottle each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Age 4-6

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

Age 6-8

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Splish Splash Preschool

Age: 4-5 yrs. This is the camp for children

who love to get wet and are fascinated by

water! During the week, we will be playing

outside water games and making crafts

with water. We will also have a water

weather day, a pool noodle day, and a

special pirate day. One day during camp,

the children will get to participate in an

extra fun water day. This week is sure to

make a splash! Participants should bring

a lunch and one snack each day.

Pullen Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $115

Story World

Age: 4-6 yrs. Whether night or day,

stories encourage a love of reading and

spark imaginative play. From lands of

wonder and adventure, to silly animals

and wild tales; the themes are all kinds

and sure to entertain young minds. Our

young book enthusiasts will participate

in crafts, food experiences and science

experiments themed to well-known

stories and books. They will be exposed

to classic tales, while also focusing on

today’s popular characters during this

week of literary fun. Little bookworms

must be potty trained and should bring a

snack and water bottle each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Swashbuckling Scallywags

Age: 4-6 yrs. ARGHHH you ready;

signaling all good buoys and bonny’s

to come aboard as we set sail on the

summer seas. Does your little one love

adventure, pirates, searching for treasure,

and of course the wide-open seas? If so,

they are sure to find a plundering crew in

this week of silly fun. Young explorers will

participate in crafts, food experiences,

and experiments, all pirated themed of

course. There will be no walking of the

plank for little plunderers that map out

and collect bountiful booty in a treasure

hunt of a scallywag’s dreams. No quarter

for nauti landlubbers, raise your sails,

and come drop anchor at Greystone and

create many treasured memories this

summer. All plundering pirates must be

potty trained and should bring a snack

and water bottle daily.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Tea, Top Hats & Tiaras

Age: 4-6 yrs. If your little one loves fairy

tales, dress up, and princess/prince

costumes then this camp is sure to fulfill

their Fairy Godmother wishes. Campers

will participate in games, activities, arts

& crafts, food experiences and more

in this dream like setting. These royal

hopefuls will develop their etiquette

as they sip tea and nibble pastries at a

Prince/Princess Tea. Of course, no camp

fit for a Prince or Princess is complete

without a Ball’ our royal highnesses will

be cordially invited to the Greystone

Royal Prince/Princess Ball to conclude

camp. Our little royals must be potty

trained and should bring a snack and

water bottle each day.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $141

The Little PRE-Fessor

Age: 4-8 yrs. Calling all mixers, pourers,

and potion makers! If you are enthusiastic

about science and experimenting, then

our Little Pre-Fessor camp is just for you!

If your child loves making slime, getting a

little messy, and seeing if a Volcano will

erupt when vinegar is added to baking

soda, they will have a BLAST learning

the basic chemistry that make these

reactions take place. Campers will also

enjoy games, activities, food experiences,

arts & crafts, and more’ all science

themed of course! Come EXPLODE with

fun and excitement surrounded by other

science fanatics! Our little scientists

must be potty trained and should plan to

bring a water bottle and snack to camp

each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Ages 6-8

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $116

Ages 4-6

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

Wheelin’ Wonders

Age: 4-6 yrs. Does your little one have a

need for SPEED and constantly wonders

what makes a car “GO”? In this summer

speedology session, racing rebels will

have an opportunity to learn, design,

build, and of course RACE, unleashing

their inner “speed demon” dreams. In

Wheelin’ Wonders, we will incorporate

arts & crafts, food experiences,

experiments, and learning through

age-appropriate hands-on concepts

that integrate science, technology, and

engineering to inspire these mini movers.

All speedsters must be potty-trained

and because Pit Stops are required for

refueling, please send a water bottle and

snack each day.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $116

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This was our first year at Raleigh Parks summer camp. It was a cost-

effective, well-planned, fun experience and we'll return next summer!

— Parent of Summer Camp Participant

Summer Camp - Specialty

Adventures at the Creek

Age: 5-9 yrs. Come and join us for all

the fun and wonderful experiences at

Adventures at the Creek! Participants

should be prepared to have tons of

fun with plenty of laughs, smiles, and

memories. Participants will enjoy

recreational activities, including arts &

crafts, food experiences, sports, games,

and much more! If your camper isn’t

ready to be away from you all day but

wants to have a few FUN filled hours,

then look no further! Adventures at

the Creek is a summer camp designed

to introduce your camper to summer

camp in a half day session. They will

work on being comfortable engaging

in a group setting for multiple hours

while playing games and partaking in

exciting activities. Campers can be

dropped off to start adventures as early

as 8:30am and need to be picked up

no later then 12:30pm. Campers should

bring a refillable water bottle and snacks

everyday as Adventures at the Creek can

make campers hungry!

Brier Creek Community Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:30am-12:30pm Fee: $161

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:30am-12:30pm Fee: $161

All American Doll Adventures

Extended

Age: 6-11 yrs. Campers will participate

in fun activities ad adventures that may

include crafts, movies, games, stories,

walks in the park and more! Campers

will enjoy time with dolls they bring

from home. Please make sure to bring a

snack and lunch daily. Program hours for

this camp are from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Early drop off and late pick up times are

available for this camp. Some of the

same crafts and activities are planned for

each week camp is offered.

Optimist Community Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $151

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $151

All Dolled UP!

Age: 6-9 yrs. Does your child absolutely

LOVE dolls, dress up, role playing, and

having their doll involved in play? If so,

this camp is the perfect fit! Each day we

will share in activities with our doll such

as tea parties, feeding, dress up, games,

adventures, etc. Children will create

treasured projects for their dolly that

may include beach towels, collage frames,

purses, tents, cabanas, accessories,

you name it! Campers will also enjoy

fun activities, food experiences, and

socializing with other doll loving friends.

Participants and dolls can dress in their

finest party fashion when they partake

in an off-site field trip for a Tea Party,

transported by our very own Raleigh

Trolley. Campers should bring a doll, snack,

and water bottle to camp each day.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $151

All Stars Dance

Age: 6-8 yrs. Let’s have lots of fun

learning the foundations of dance by

exploring music, movement, and self-

expression. Campers will be introduced to

a variety of dance styles such as Ballet,

Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. Don’t

be surprised if there is a dance battle

or two! Campers will also participate in

traditional camp games and activities.

Grab your dancing shoes and let’s get

grooving! Participants must bring one

snack and a water bottle every day.

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $135

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All-Sports Camp

Age: 7-12 yrs. Calling future All-Stars’ are

you a sports enthusiast or want to get

some basic skills? If so, this camp is sure to

be a GRAND SLAM! Your future champion

will be served an introduction of various

sports and recreational games including

soccer, volleyball, basketball, kickball, flag

football, pickleball, dodgeball, ultimate

frisbee and more. Skills will be taught

and practiced through fun and interactive

activities. Focused on developing abilities,

strategy, and creating a solid foundation

of the sport. All-Sports Camp is sure to

be one for the playbooks with game times

of 9:30am-12:30pm daily. Champs can

begin warm up at 9:15am and must exit by

12:30pm. Aspiring athletes should bring a

water bottle and snack each day to ensure

hydration and fuel for peak performance.

Active outdoor gear is required for

playtime, ultimate finesse, and scoring

game winning goals. Make All-Sports Camp

your first-round draft pick; it’s sure to

prompt a victory dance.

Brier Creek Community Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:15am-12:30pm Fee: $150

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:15am-12:30pm Fee: $150

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:15am-12:30pm Fee: $150

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:15am-12:30pm Fee: $150

Bash’em Bots using LEGO Materials

Age: 8-12 yrs. Design your custom LEGO®

BOT to take on any challenge. Mix and

match chassis designs using wheels,

treads, or walking legs. Combine these

with your Lego built tools like hammers,

drills and battering rams as you refine

your masterpiece by sparring with friends

and overcoming obstacles. Apply real-

world engineering and physics concepts

to help you bash and crash your way to

victory. Participants should bring a snack

and bottled water. Staff and curriculum is

provided by Play-Well TEKnologies.

Brier Creek Community Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 1:15-4:30pm Fee: $271

Bump, Set, Spike It Up

Volleyball Camp

Age: 8-12 yrs. Serve, dig and rotate the

fun in this all-day camp for developing

volleyball skills and conditioning. This camp

is for beginner-to-intermediate players to

work on the skills and techniques needed

to develop and improve their game. The

sport of volleyball, individual and team play

will be the focus of this camp. Participants

should bring a lunch, 2 snacks and a water

bottle each day. This camp will also do

crafts, watch videos and may go on field

trip(s). Program hours for this camp are

from 9:00am - 4:00pm and will not offer

an early drop off or late pick up option.

The camp the week of July 1st is prorated

due to the holiday.

Optimist Community Center

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $161

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $200

Chef Explorers

Age: 6-8 yrs. Put on your chef hats

and apron up for a week packed with

different food projects, from nutritious

snacks to tasty treats! Campers will

have an egg-cellent thyme whipping up

and tasting our creations. Allergies are

carefully noted and planned around, so

donut worry. Please bring a water bottle

and a snack each day in case your chef

doesn’t like our snack. We hope to see

you so we can ketchup!

Kiwanis Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

Craftin’ Craze

Age: 6-11 yrs. Come join us for the most

creative camp experience as we spend

the week focused on a variety of crafts

including painting, clay, wooden projects,

die cut vinyl design, etc. It will be a week

filled with a variety of projects that will

allow campers the opportunity to express

themselves through artistic design. If

you would like to dabble with different

mediums and brush up on your artistic

skills, then come join us for a week of

crafting craze! Aspiring artists will need

to bring a snack and water bottle to

camp each day.

Greystone Recreation Center

Ages 6-8

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $141

Ages 8-11

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $141

Dance and Cheer Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. Bring a loud voice, energy,

and your best dance moves. This new

combination full-day camp will keep you

moving. Participants will learn different

cheers and dance moves. There will be

routines to learn and opportunities to

perform. Instructional time will be from

9:00m-4:00pm. Early drop off starts at

8a and participants must be picked up by

5:30p. Campers should bring a re-fillable

water bottle, two snacks, and a lunch

daily. No air stunts or flips will be taught

or allowed.

Barwell Road Community Center

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $155

Dance Camp

Age: 6-11 yrs. Campers will be exploring

various styles of dance, based on the

special talents of our instructors. They

will also be introduced to some examples

of show management, such as stage

presence, art design and more as they

prepare for an end of the camp week

performance. Participants will also

enjoy games, outdoor play and crafts.

During the camp, the dancers may work

in groups so various levels & ages are

welcome. No dance experience required.

Participants should bring a lunch and 2

snacks each day. Appropriate shoes for

various dance styles such as sneakers,

ballet, tap, and/or regular shoes with your

dancer’s name labeled are preferred but

not required. Dancers are welcome to wear

dance attire and/or regular clothes. The

program hours for this camp are 9:00am

- 4:00pm, and will not offer an early drop-

off or late pick-up option.

Glen Eden Pilot Park

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $176

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $176

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $176

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $176

DIGI- Engineering: Crazy Action

Contraptions Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Unleash your imagination

as you journey through the wide-ranging

world of LEGO® building. Campers working

in pairs will build models and discuss

the engineering science behind each.

This fun, hands-on class shows campers

how engineering can be fun and silly yet

still educational. Campers will then be

challenged to improve the model and

customize their creations. Possible models

include the never-look-back machine,

skittletops, do-nothing machine, coat

hanger daredevil, trapdoor cable car

parachute machine, rubber band racer,

balloon-powered car, and other crazy

action contraptions. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00 am-12:00 pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $227

DIGI- Engineering: Games and

Gadgets Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Make, Experiment, and Play!

Our hands-on building activities will inspire

you if you love building and inventions!

Campers working in pairs will learn about

physics and engineering concepts. Build

machines that will whirl, flip, launch, or

cruise. Every day will involve fun Lego

challenges, puzzles, or game contests. The

perfect opportunity for kids who enjoy

loads of active building fun! Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

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and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Engineering: Theme Park Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Have a blast using LEGO®

Technics engineering kits to explore the

world of science, technology, engineering,

and mathematics in a team-based

environment. During each session, we will

explore new engineering principles, such

as gears, wheels, levers, and pulleys. Then,

we will build working theme park rides and

machines that reinforce concepts learned.

After each building project, campers will

customize, share, compete in challenges, and

enjoy experimenting with their creations.

Possible models include catapult games,

crazy floors, merry-go-rounds, go-karts,

moving clowns, popcorn carts, and more.

Campers will be working in pairs. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by

Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/

day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside

drop-off for early care opens at 7:30 am.

Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm.

Campers will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Extreme EV3 Robo-Wars Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Exciting class with new builds

and challenges! Take your engineering skills

to a higher level. Build remote-controlled

robots inspired by the popular Discovery

Channel’s BattleBots. Campers will use

the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Systems

and unique LEGO® Technic® engineering

components to build extreme, competitive

robots. Campers will be challenged

to morph their projects into better,

stronger, and faster robots to compete in

a tournament on the last day. Campers

will be working in small teams of 2-3.

Curriculum and instructional staff are

provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson

is 3 hours/day. Curbside drop-off for early

care opens at 7:30am. Campers must be

picked up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage

in dynamic and exciting programming

when not in the digital lesson such as

active & passive games, arts & crafts,

special events, science activities, and

much more. Participants should bring a

refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and 2

snacks each day. Financial assistance is

vailable, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

ov for more information.

avenscroft School

ul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

orthdale Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Extreme Robotics:

Battlebots Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. This session will energize and

excite campers by combining the LEGO®

building system’s versatility and the

Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated

microcomputer brick ever made by

LEGO®. Working each day in teams,

campers will construct fun LEGO® models,

experiment with programs, and compete

in robotic challenges. Robot building, block

programming, and teamwork will be part of

each day’s activities. The final challenges

will be centered around hitting targets and

a sumo battle. Campers will be working

in small teams of 2-3. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital

lesson such as active & passive games, arts

& crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

snacks each day. Financial assistance is

vailable, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

ov for more information.

avenscroft School

ul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $22

orthdale Community Center

ul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $28

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DIGI- Extreme Robotics:

Racing Dragsters Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. This camp is perfect for

those who love extraordinary cars and

thrilling race actions. Explore the world of

robotics using LEGO’s® Systems. Build cars

and dragsters with motors and sensors

to explore the environment. Campers

working in teams will be introduced

to robotics fun and learn about the

programming process along the way. Every

day campers will explore a different car

model, and on the last day, take what they

learn to create their own car and compete

in a racing tournament. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital

lesson such as active & passive games, arts

& crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

ailable, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

v for more information.

venscroft School

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Game Coding: Pokemon Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. We introduce campers to

programming concepts using Scratch.

Learn to create an interactive 2D video

game using your FAVORITE Pokémon

characters. Scratch is a drag-and-drop

creative coding platform developed by MIT.

Campers will be walked through step-by-

step tutorials to create 2-4 working games

and animations. With time remaining,

campers will be challenged to modify or

improve the games created in class. Bring

a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your

games on the last day. Campers should

have basic reading skills. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

gramming when not in the digital lesson

h as active & passive games, arts &

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DIGI- Game Coding: Super Mario Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. This course will give you

hands-on experience developing your

game using Scratch 3, a visual coding

platform. Campers will learn to think like

programmers and learn coding concepts

while creating a 2-dimensional, arcade-

style Super Mario Bros.-themed game. The

first part of the class will be instructor-led.

With any remaining time, campers will have

the opportunity to customize their games.

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

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DIGI- Hogwarts Film School &

STEAM Camp Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Create your own stop-motion

animation using characters from the Harry

Potter and Fantastical Beasts series.

Campers will build and design magical-

themed scenes and props. Then, they will

handle all the technical details of filming

scenes, including stop-motion, digital

editing, special effects, and transitions

to the movie. Campers will create digital

animations and participate in our Harry

Potter-themed STEAM activities. Campers

should have basic reading skills. Bring a

USB drive (at least 8 GB) on the last day.

Curriculum and instructional staff are

provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson

is 3 hours/day. Curbside drop-off for early

care opens at 7:30 am. Campers must be

picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage

in dynamic and exciting programming

when not in the digital lesson such as

active & passive games, arts & crafts,

special events, science activities, and

much more. Participants should bring a

refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and 2

snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

Ravenscroft School

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

DIGI- Intro Minecraft Mod

Development Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Learn to make Java mods

for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft

using MCreator. Customize your gaming

experience! MCreator is a great tool to learn

Minecraft modding and to learn concepts

of software programming. Campers should

be comfortable with using a computer, and,

of course, playing Minecraft! At the end of

the class, take home your Mods to share

with family and friends. Campers should

have basic reading skills. Bring a USB drive

(at least 8 GB) to save your games on the

last day. Curriculum and instructional staff

are provided by Tech Academy. Digital

lesson is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm

daily. Curbside drop-off for early care

opens at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable wat

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $28

DIGI- Intro to Coding

with Nintendo Characters Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Create YOUR OWN VIDEO

Game! Love video games? Campers as

young as five can create their platform

video games in this great class! Choose

your storyline with popular Nintendo

characters as your stars. Add challenges

and difficulty levels. Then, share your game

by email or post it on the web to challenge

family and friends. Now campers between

5 and 8 years old can practice math, logic,

and programming and put their video

game talents to work! Bring a USB drive

(at least 8 GB) to save your games on

the last day. Campers should have basic

reading skills. Curriculum and instructional

staff are provided by Tech Academy. Digital

lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00p-4:00p

daily. Curbside drop-off for early care

opens at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Worthdale Community Center

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Intro to Coding

with Superheroes Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Love video games? Create

YOUR OWN! Campers can create their

platform video games in this incredible

class. Choose your storyline with your

favorite superheroes as your stars. Add

challenges and difficulty levels. Then,

share them by email or post them on

the web to challenge family and friends.

Campers can practice math, logic, and

programming and put their video game

talents to work! Campers should have

basic reading skills. Bring a USB drive (at

least 8 GB) to save your games on the last

day. Curriculum and instructional staff are

provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson is

3 hours/day from 9:00 am-12:00 pm daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information

Ravenscroft School

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

DIGI- Intro to Computer Science

with Python Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Get a great head start in

learning how to code as well as learning

computer science concepts using one of

the fundamental programming languages

of professional developers: Python. Its

syntax allows programmers to express

concepts in fewer lines of code than

possible in languages such as C++ or Java,

making it the perfect coding language

for beginners. Python is a text-based

language, so campers should have good

keyboarding and basic computer skills.

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

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DIGI- Intro to Game Design

with Roblox Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Learn the basics of game

design in this class using the hit game,

Roblox. Create your own 3D games in

Roblox Studio! In this class, we will explore

the different possibilities Roblox has to

offer in creating awesome games. Campers

should have basic reading skills. Bring a

USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your

games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital

lesson such as active & passive games,

arts & crafts, special events, science

activities, and much more. Participants

should bring a refillable water bottle daily,

lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Financial

assistance available, email fee.assistance@

raleighnc.gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Ravenscroft School

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Minecraft Mod Development:

Biomes Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Dig deeper into Minecraft

with this Minecraft Modding class! Create

a new custom biome for this exciting new

class! MCreator is an excellent tool for

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learning Minecraft Modding and software

programming concepts. We will be using

the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring

a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your

games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Minecraft Mod Development:

Portals & New Dimensions Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Dig deeper into Minecraft

with this Minecraft Modding class! Create

a new custom dimension and design a

portal in this exciting new class! To make

Java mods for Minecraft: Java Edition

using MCreator. MCreator is an excellent

tool for learning Minecraft modding and

software programming concepts. Campers

should be comfortable with keyboarding

and, of course, playing Minecraft! At the

end of the class, take home your mods to

share with family and friends. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Mobile Game

and App Development Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Learn about the exciting

process of mobile app development

with this hands-on class. We will work

together to create our own Flappy Bird

game from beginning to end. Campers

will use Constructs 3, a visual coding

platform that teaches campers the basics

and structure of programming and game

design. Computer skills are needed (this

includes good keyboard and mouse skills).

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital

lesson such as active & passive games, arts

& crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Ravenscroft School

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft:

City Builder Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Minecraft has been a

sandbox-building game dominating

the world of video gaming for the past

several years. Collaborate with fellow

campers to construct a city! Campers

will take home their completed world

files at the end of class. Beginners and

experienced Minecrafters alike will love

this action-packed camp! We will be using

the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring

a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your

games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital

lesson such as active & passive games, arts

& crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Ravenscroft School

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft:

Master Builder Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Join us in this new multiplayer

Minecraft class. We will go over basic, and

not so basic building techniques. Then

Work alone or collaboratively to complete

building challenges on our Tech Academy

Minecraft server. We will be using the

PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a

USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your

games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

cks each day. Financial assistance is

le, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

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DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft:

Survival Camp, Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Survival Camp in Minecraft:

Team up & Survive in our multiplayer world.

Explore the unknown and join other Survival

enthusiasts to overcome challenges, and

complete quests on our server. We will be

using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft.

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your games on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

nacks each day. Financial assistance

ailable, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

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Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft:

World Builder Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Unleash your creativity as you

work collaboratively! Create a world with

others in four unique, themed quadrants.

Build different biomes or base a section on

your favorite movie or video game! Meld

your quadrants with bridges and separate

them with moats of water, lava, or even

the void! Campers will get a copy of the

world map to take home and expand on.

We will be using the PC/Java edition of

Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your

game on the last day. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 9:00a-12:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

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DIGI- Pokemania STEAM Camp Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Work on a stop-motion

animated Pokémon-themed film. Pick

your favorite characters to star in your

mini-movie. The possibilities are endless!

Campers will build Pokémon-inspired

sets and props to create an animated

game and stop-motion short. Campers

will also participate in other Pokémon-

related STEAM activities. Bring a USB

drive on the last day. Campers should

have basic reading skills. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided

by Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3

hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage

in dynamic and exciting programming

when not in the digital lesson such as

active & passive games, arts & crafts,

special events, science activities, and

much more. Participants should bring a

refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance

is available, email fee.assistance@

raleighnc.gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Robotic Builder Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Yes, we CAN learn about

robotics! With the LEGO® WeDo

robotics system, campers can build

and program their robotic creations.

this unique system teaches children

about simple machines, engineering,

programming, and so much more.

Young imaginations soar! The LEGO®

Education WeDo Robotics Builder class

allows campers to explore different

concepts in robotics. Possible models

may include dancing birds, a hungry

alligator robot, goal kicker robot, a

rescue plane, and a smart spinner

robot. Campers will be working in pairs.

Curriculum and instructional staff are

provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson

is 3 hours/day from 1:00p-4:00p daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage

in dynamic and exciting programming

when not in the digital lesson such as

active & passive games, arts & crafts,

special events, science activities, and

much more. Participants should bring a

refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance

is available, email fee.assistance@

raleighnc.gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Robotic Builders: Battlebots Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Let the battles begin!

WeDo Robotics’ unique system teaches

campers about simple machines,

engineering, programming, and so much

more. Campers may construct a catapult,

ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow,

and more in this camp! Campers will

be working in pairs. Curriculum and

instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital

lesson such as active & passive games,

arts & crafts, special events, science

activities, and much more. Participants

should bring a refillable water bottle daily,

lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Financial

assistance available, email fee.assistance@

raleighnc.gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Ravenscroft School

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Robotic Builders: Robopets Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Campers working in pairs

will learn the basics of building and

programming using LEGO WeDo robots!

Campers will learn the foundations of

engineering and robots while building fun

creations. Our young campers will bring

their robotic pets and animals to life while

discovering how gears and pulleys create

movement. Curriculum and instructional

staff are provided by Tech Academy. Digital

lesson is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm

daily. Curbside drop-off for early care

opens at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Robotic Builders:

Space & Star Wars Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. This course builds knowledge

of simple machines, engineering,

programming, and teamwork in an

environment full of galactic fun! Designed

by the experts at MIT, this unique system

teaches campers about simple machines,

engineering, programming, and so much

more. Working in pairs, campers will create

Star Wars and space-inspired robots.

Models include AT-ST Biped, spinning TIE

fighters, cannons, and other out-of-this-

world models. Campers will be working in

pairs. Curri

culum and instructional staff

are provided by Tech Academy. Digital

lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00p-4:00p

daily. Curbside drop-off for early care

opens at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Ravenscroft School

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Star Wars Jedi Movie Making

& STEAM Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. From a galaxy far, far away,

Star Wars comes to life! Work on a

stop-motion animated Star Wars short.

Campers will create and design out-of-

this-world scenes, vehicles, starships,

and props. Then, our instructors will

take campers through the entire digital

filmmaking process from start to

finish. Campers will create a Star Wars

animation and participate in other Star

Wars-themed STEAM activities. Bring a

USB drive (8g at least) on the last day.

Campers should have basic reading skills.

Curriculum and instructional staff are

provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson

is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.lable, email fee.assistance@

raleighnc.gov for more information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Video Game Design Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Join us for an exciting week

of game design! This course will give you

hands-on experience developing your own

game. Campers will create their own version

of asteroids from scratch, using Construct

3, a visual coding platform that teaches

campers the basics and structure of

programming. Computer skills are needed

(this includes good keyboard and mouse

skills). Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to

save your games on the last day. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by Tech

Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from

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9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Video Production:

Blockbuster Special Effects Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Learn film editing basics and

how to use Hollywood-style special effects

techniques. We will be teaching campers

how to create special effects. Possible

special effects learned in the class include

Star Wars animated lasers, Harry Potter

spell-like effects, and other blockbuster

effects. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to

save your video on the last day. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by

Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/

day from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside

drop-off for early care opens at 7:30 am.

Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm.

Campers will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

DIGI- Video Production: YouTube

Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Learn the art of producing

video shorts for TikTok, YouTube Shorts,

and Instagram Reels. Edit the video, add

motion graphics, and special effects to

your own video short, while practicing

storytelling and film production techniques.

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your video on the last day. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by

Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/

day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside

drop-off for early care opens at 7:30 am.

Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm.

Campers will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $28

DIGI- Virtual Reality Coding Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Design, develop, and create

3D Virtual Reality environments and

characters to make your own 3D games

and other virtual reality for kid’s projects

on Metaverse’s new platform Hatch. Hatch

is an incredibly fun and stimulating way to

learn STEM! Parents will be sent info on

how to register for a Hatch VR account. VR

programs can be viewed on most mobile

phones and VR Systems like Oculus or

Google Cardboard. Bring a USB drive (at

least 8 GB) to save your games on the last

day. Curriculum and instructional staff are

provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson

is 3 hours/day from 1:00p-4:00p daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

Ravenscroft School

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $285

DIGI- Web Design & Development Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Learn to create web pages!

Campers will learn how to create an HTML

web page, learn various HTML tags, and

experiment with design, JavaScript, and

CSS. No experience is necessary, but

familiarity with everyday tasks using a

computer operating system (text-editing

and understanding directory structures)

and good keyboarding skills is required.

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your games on the last day. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided

by Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3

hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable wate

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $227

DIGI-Minecraft Game Designer:

Custom Adventure Maps Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Turn Minecraft from a game

into a visual learning tool! Collaborate

to create your own themed adventure

maps. This class strongly emphasizes

creativity, exploration, and cooperative

learning experiences. While immersed

in Minecraft’s fun and creative world,

campers will learn about programming

and game design concepts. We will be

using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft.

Campers should have basic reading skills.

Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save

your games on the last day. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by

Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/

day from 9:00 am-12:00 pm daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

ance is available, email

,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

Financial assist

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Ravenscroft School

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu

DIGI-Robotic Builders:

Gamer-Bots Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Let the games begin!

WeDo Robotics’ unique system teaches

campers about simple machines,

engineering, programming, and so much

more. Campers will be taught foundational

building and introduced to programming

concepts by learning about the sensors,

motors, and special technics components.

Working in small teams, campers will build,

and program intelligent robots based on

popular games: Angry Birds, Chutes and

Ladder, Hockey, Just Dance, Pinball, Duck

Hunt, and more! Campers will be working

in pairs. Curriculum and instructional staff

are provided by Tech Academy. Digital

lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00p-4:00p

daily. Curbside drop-off for early care

opens at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $227

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DIGI-Video Production for YouTube Jr.

Age: 6-8 yrs. Learn how to create YouTube

content! Shoot videos, edit sound, and

create an online presence with YouTube. In

the first half of camp, learn the tricks pro

filmmakers use for better shots, lighting,

and sound. You will also learn to use our film

editing software in a class project. Then,

in the second half of camp, campers will

work on a group unboxing or product review

video. Edit your video, add transitions and

special effects, and insert a soundtrack.

Finally, share your finished video with the

world. Campers should have basic reading

skills. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to

save your video on the last day. Curriculum

and instructional staff are provided by

Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day

from 1:00p-4:00p daily. Curbside drop-off

for early care opens at 7:30 am. Campers

must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Campers

will engage in dynamic and exciting

programming when not in the digital lesson

such as active & passive games, arts &

crafts, special events, science activities,

and much more. Participants should bring

a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and

2 snacks each day. Financial assistance is

available, email fee.assistance@raleighnc.

gov for more information.

Ravenscroft School

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

DIGI-Video Production for YouTube Sr.

Age: 9-11 yrs. Learn how to create YouTube

content! Shoot videos, edit sound, and

create an online presence with YouTube.

In the first half of camp, learn the tricks

pro filmmakers use for better shots,

lighting, and sound. You will also learn to

use our film editing software in a class

project. Then, in the second half of camp,

campers will work on a group unboxing or

product review video. Edit your video, add

transitions and special effects, and insert

a soundtrack. Finally, share your finished

video with the world. Bring a USB drive (at

least 8 GB) to save your video on the last

day. Campers should have basic reading

skills. Curriculum and instructional staff

are provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson

is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily.

Curbside drop-off for early care opens

at 7:30 am. Campers must be picked

up by 6:00 pm. Campers will engage in

dynamic and exciting programming when

not in the digital lesson such as active

& passive games, arts & crafts, special

events, science activities, and much more.

Participants should bring a refillable water

bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.

Financial assistance is available, email

fee.assistance@raleighnc.gov for more

information.

Worthdale Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $228

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Edible Engineering

Age: 7-9 yrs. Does your child love

to experiment in the kitchen, mix

ingredients, and form it into delicious

delicacies? Our culinary creators will have

the opportunity to mix, blend, and stir

up snacks and participate in our own Top

Chef competition. This camp will be a real

culinary adventure as we spark interest

in their creative side, while also taking

part in games, activities, arts & crafts,

and of course introduce our palates to

savory, sweet and tasty concoctions!

Chefs should bring a snack and a water

bottle each day to camp. Though we will

be preparing snacks, some children may

not like what we make, while some treats

will be sent home.

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $141

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $141

Engineer Explorers

Age: 6-8 yrs. Let your camper explore

their natural curiosity through fun, hands-

on engineering projects! Our priority this

week is to have fun while learning the

age-appropriate STEM basics to form

our camper’s engineering building blocks.

Please bring one snack and a water bottle

every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

Entrepreneur Explorers

Age: 6-10 yrs. Get your camper’s

creativity pumping in our Entrepreneur

Explorers Camp! Campers will work on

brainstorming creative ideas and putting

those ideas into action. Everyone will

work all week to create a business and

products to “sell” at our very own Kiwanis

Market! Campers will get hands-on

experience crafting their own products,

from sculptures and figurines to

jewelry and art, while also learning age-

appropriate concepts around marketing,

costs, and sales. Please bring one snack

and a water bottle every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

F.A.S.T. Camp

Age: 10-13 yrs. Run faster, jump higher

and throw harder than you ever have

before! The camp activities will include

basic fitness drills; drills to improve gross

motor skills, agility, balance, and strength;

plyometric drills; sports fundamental

drills; and fitness games. Participants

will also learn about nutrition and being

healthy. Instructional time is from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Early drop-off starts at 8:00

a.m., and participants must be picked up

by 5:30 p.m. Campers should bring two

snacks and a lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $155

Football Skills and Drills Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. This developmental camp

will focus on learning the fundamentals

of football through drills. Camper will

learn the essential skills for multiple

positions on offensive and defensive line

and the drills to maintain the position

during the season and off season. There

will also be drills to improve general

fitness and speed. All drills and plays

will be noncontact. Participants will

do drills inside and outside the facility.

Instructional time is from 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. Early drop-off starts 8:00 a.m.,

and participants must be picked up by

5:30 p.m. Campers will participate in a

variety of recreational activities during

non-instructional time. Campers should

bring a water bottle, two snacks and a

lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $155

Futsal Camp

Age: 6-10 yrs. Futsal is a fast-paced

variant of soccer that is competitively

played worldwide. Its playing surface,

ball, and rules encourage improvisation,

creativity, technique, ball control, and

passing in small spaces. Our outdoor

half-day camp (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for

6-10 year-olds will focus on learning the

futsal basics, building skills, and boosting

confidence through a variety of activities

and games. Participants will have fun,

connect, and learn with a ball at their

feet in this low-stress, high-energy camp.

Participants should wear sneakers and bring a

snack and water bottle each day.

Peach Road Cultural Center

Aug 19-Aug 23 M-F 8:30am-12:00pm Fee: $100

Global Gurus

Age: 6-8 yrs. Calling all future jet

setters! Camp is boarding now! This

camp provides a fun and immersive

environment where participants can

explore different cultures and learn about

the world around them through games,

art, music, stories, and cuisines around

the world. Your child’s passport will be

full as we embark on a trip across the

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globe and learn what makes each country’s

culture and its people unique. Participants

must bring one snack and a water bottle

every day. Ciao!!

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $135

Goal! Soccer Skills Camp

Age: 7-13 yrs. Dribble, pass, kick, and

goal! Learn the essential soccer skills

to compete at a competitive level.

Beginner and intermediate level players

will learn new skills to enhance their

game. Participants will do drills inside

and outside the facility. Instructional

time is from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Early

drop-off starts 8 a.m., and participants

must be picked up by 1:00 p.m. Campers

will participate in a variety of recreational

activities during non-instructional time.

Campers should bring a water bottle, two

snacks and a lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00am-1:00pm Fee: $135

Inventor’s Workshop

Age: 6-11 yrs. Childhood curiosity,

experimentation, and imagination can

develop one’s play instinct; our Inventor’s

Workshop will highlight camper’s

creativity, challenge critical thinking,

enhance problem solving, encourage

teambuilding, and provide opportunities

for children to tinker, design, and build

a variety of gadgets, models, mazes,

projects, and machines with moveable

wheels/arms. Throughout the camp,

participants will learn about physical

concepts such as friction, speed, and

movement. Campers will also participate in

games, activities, food experiences, science

experiments, arts & crafts and more. Come

join us for a week of innovation, fun, and

excitement. Inventors should pack a snack

and water bottle each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Ages 6-8

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131

Ages 9-11

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

ISLA Verano

Age: 7-10 yrs. ISLA Verano is an exciting

opportunity for students in grades rising

kindergarten through rising 5th grade

students to learn SPANISH through culture,

in a fun and interactive environment. At

ISLA Verano, your child will be immersed

in an exciting world where he or she

will speak the language while learning

about the cultures of different Spanish

speaking countries through our ‘Un viaje

de Aventuras’ theme! Your child will be

transported to Spanish speaking countries

by combining fantasy, culture,STEM,stories

and other fun activities. Participants

should bring a lunch, two snacks, and a

reusable water bottle each day and arrive

wearing closed-toed shoes. Program hours

are 9:00am-4:00pm.

Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $315

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $315

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $315

Junior Chef - Farm to Table

Age: 10-12 yrs. Now we’re cooking!

Participants will learn the process and life

cycle of what farm to table means and

receive hands on experience of each step

in the process. Learn to grow your own

food garden with Raleigh’s own Shy of Shy’s

Fresh Eats. Participants will learn how

vegetables and other foods are grown on a

farm, to how a chef picks their ingredients.

Participants will be preparing various meals

with one of North Carolina’s first ever and

most popular Entertainment-Food Truck

operator “Cheff” Owner of The Smoke

N Jerk. Early drop off is available from

8:30am and all campers must be picked

up by 5pm. Participants should plan

bring a lunch and two snacks each day.

Participants will be involved in outdoor

activities throughout the day.

Ralph Campbell Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $350

Just BEAD It

Age: 8-11 yrs. Campers will design and create

their own unique designs of bracelets,

necklaces, earrings, and various other

accessories using techniques such as

braiding, beading, and embellishment. These

young designers will show off their skills

in a showcase at the end of the week and

go home with a collection of personalized

jewelry to model all over town. Look out,

your designer may find themselves with

a new hobby or side business. Bring your

creativity, it’s time to BEAD it!

Our young artists should bring a water

bottle and snack each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $116

Kiwanis Adventures

Age: 6-8 yrs. Join your friends and get ready

to make new ones this summer as we start

the summer off with a bang! Campers will

enjoy an iconic summer camp experience

as we do a different theme each day, from

tie dye to crafting to water day. Please

bring one snack and a water bottle every

day. Please note that camp will not run on

Wednesday, June 19th for the holiday.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $100

Krafty Art Explorers

Age: 6-10 yrs. Come along with us as we

crazy with creativity! All week long we

ill do a variety of art projects and crafts

at use different styles, techniques,

nd mediums while allowing campers the

ance to express themselves artistically.

ll levels of artists encouraged! Please brin

ne snack and a water bottle every day.

iwanis Community Center

n 24-Jun 28 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

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Mad Lab

Ages 6-9 yrs. Come into our science lab

for the week! During this camp, we will be

doing lots of funky experiments. There will

also be STEM, water, nature, invention and

chemical reaction days. Participants will be

making crafts and science snacks during

the week. Participants should bring a lunch

and one snack each day. Please note the

week of June 24-28 is for ages 8-9 and the

week of July 1-5 is for ages 6-7.

Pullen Community Center

Ages 8-9

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $115

Ages 6-7

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $92

Mindful Ways

Age: 6-8 yrs. Deep breath in, deep breath

out, can you feel the Zen? This camp will

teach participants a variety of mindfulness

practices to help them cultivate age

appropriate awareness, emotional regulation,

and compassion for others in their daily

lives. We will also touch on self-care and

stress management strategies to help kids

manage their feelings and tackle challenges.

Activities will include nature exploration,

food experiences, and other recreational

camp activities. Participants must bring one

snack and a water bottle every day.

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $135

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO®

Materials

Age: 5-7 yrs. Bring your favorite Minecraft

adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-

Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered

by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to

keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that

only true masters can wield, and perfect

our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from

taking over! If you can imagine it, we can

build it. Participants should bring a snack

and water bottle. Staff and curriculum is

provided by Play-Well TEKnologies.

Brier Creek Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 1:15-4:30pm Fee: $270

Nature & Art Camp

Let nature inspire you as we combine

learning about our environment with art!

Each day we’ll learn about our natural

world during hikes and hands-on activities

in Wilkerson Nature Preserve, and then

celebrate what we’ve learned through art.

We’ll make crafts, do some journaling,

explore natural sounds, and participate in

other art-inspired activities. Participants

should bring a lunch and two snacks each

day and arrive wearing closed-toed shoes.

Program hours are 9am-4:30pm.

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Ages 8-9

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $201

Ages 10-12

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $201

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Nature Discovery Camp

Age: 10-12 yrs. Explore Walnut Creek

Wetland Park with activities focused

on discovery outdoors! Hike through the

woods, play games, make crafts, and

explore the wetland with new friends.

Become a citizen scientist as we observe

and collect data about the natural world

around us, and learn about the animals

that live in and around the wetland.

Activities will be a mix of indoors and

outdoors. Participants should bring a

lunch and two snacks each day and arrive

wearing closed-toed shoes. Program hours

are 9am-4:30pm. Early drop off is available

from 8:30am and all campers must be

picked up by 5:00pm.

Lake Johnson Waterfront Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $201

Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $201

Nature Explorers

Age: 6-10 yrs. In this outdoor-packed week,

campers will learn more about the world

around us, from trees and flowers to bugs

and animals. All week we will mix it up to

enjoy the great outdoors, explore the sights

and sounds of our parks in summer, and use

our creativity for crafting! We may even get

a surprise visit from a few different critters

for a close-up view. Please bring a snack

and a water bottle every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

Next Level Basketball Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. Develop the basketball skills

that will take you to the Next Level! The

camp will cover the essential basketball

skills dribbling, shooting, passing and

defense. The camp will also include fitness

and cardiovascular training. Instructional

time is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early drop-off

starts at 8 a.m., and participants must be

picked up by 5:30 p.m. Campers should bring

two snacks, water bottle and a lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $155

Pokemon Engineering using

LEGO Materials

Age: 5-7 yrs. Calling all Pokemon trainers!

With the Pokémon Championship

approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-

Well Instructors as we build and catch our

favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from

Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne

to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon,

and battle to see who will hold the title

of Pokémon Master. Come along on our

journey to catch ‘em all!! Participants

should bring a snack and bottled water.

Staff and curriculum is provided by Play-

Well TEKnologies.

Brier Creek Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 1:15-4:30pm Fee: $270

Roberts Park S.T.E.A.M. Camp

Age: 8-12 yrs. STEAM Camp is a fun

interactive camp that focuses on science,

technology, engineering, art, and math.

Campers will use tools such as motion,

and animation to explore the different

areas of STEAM. Campers will have the

opportunity to learn to use technology such

as webcams, computers, and audio files,

while also incorporating elements of art,

creative expression, and their imaginations.

Exploration of math through frames per

second and sequencing will also be included

in activities. Structured program hours

are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early drop-off

is available beginning at 8:30 am and all

campers must be picked up by 5:30 pm.

Campers should bring a water bottle, lunch,

and two snacks to camp daily

Roberts Park Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Fee: $126

Science Explorers

Age: 6-8 yrs. Campers will have hands-

on experience exploring safe, cool, and

sometimes messy science experiments

and age-appropriate chemistry concepts

behind them. Sure, most people have

seen a baking soda volcano, but how does

it actually work? Why does Diet Coke

explode when you add Mentos? Your

scientists will enjoy this and more as we

work our way through wacky projects that

are sure to be exciting. Please bring one

snack and a water bottle every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

Seams & Scissors

Ages 7-11 yrs. If your child loves to craft

and sew, then this is the camp for them!

We will be making lots of detailed crafts,

such as jewelry, origami, and other DIY

projects. We will also teach the children

how to sew and work on simple sewing

projects. The children will learn how to

hand sew and work on sewing machines.

No sewing experience is needed to attend

this camp. Most of the sewing supplies will

be provided. Some supplies for this camp

will need to be purchased, such as fabric,

thread, and a t-shirt. Participants will need

to bring a lunch and two snacks each day.

Pullen Community Center

Ages 7-8

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $175

Ages 9-11

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $175

Sew it Seams

Age: 8-11 yrs. Do you have an eye for design

and love expressing your creativity through

art, crafts, and various textures? In this

week-long creative setting, campers will

sharpen their techniques and learn new

skills! Campers will design and create

projects such as pillows, purses, cross-

stitch, sewing buttons, small stuffed

pets and more! They will also learn how

to work a sewing machine and practice

using it with the help of an instructor. Your

ungster will enjoy the independence

and creativity as they stitch seams, while

conversing with other artistic enthusiasts.

Our young designers should bring a water

bottle and snack to camp each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $141

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $141

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $141

Skyrocket Science Camp

Ages 6-11 yrs. 3’, 2’, 1’ Blast Off! Take

flight with us as we explore physics and

kinematics through fun engineering rocket

projects. From balloon and stomp rockets

to water-powered rockets, campers will

get a safe, fun, hands on experience. Each

science project starts with a hypothesis

before moving on to collaboration and

creation to form the age-appropriate

basis of a child’s understanding of more

complicated physics concepts as they

continue to grow and learn. Please bring

one snack and a water bottle every day.

Kiwanis Community Center

Ages 6-8

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130

Ages 9-11

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $130

Spike Camp

Age: 12-16 yrs. This beginning level

volleyball camp focuses on the

fundamentals: passing, setting, serving

and spiking. Boys and girls will also work

on digs, diving, offensive and defensive

game strategies. Participants should bring

a lunch, water bottle and two snacks each

day. Structured activities are from 9:00am

to 4:30pm. Early drop-off begins at 8:30am,

late pick up by 6:00pm.

Carolina Pines Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Fee: $116

Spike It! Volleyball Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. Designed with you in mind

and perfect for beginners to intermediate.

This camp will focus on introducing

fundamental volleyball knowledge, as

well as motor skills associated with the

sport, such as jumping and hand eye

coordination. These skills will be introduced

through a variety of games and drills.

Instructional time is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Early drop-off starts at 8:00 a.m., and

participants must be picked up by 5:30

p.m. Campers should bring two snacks,

water bottle and a lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $155

Splish Splash

Age: 6-8 yrs. This is the camp for children

who love to get wet and are fascinated by

water! During the week, we will be playing

outside water games and making crafts

with water. We will also have a water

weather day, a pool noodle day, and a

special pirate day. One day during camp,

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the children will get to participate in an

extra fun water day. This week is sure to

make a splash! Participants should bring

a lunch and one snack each day.

Pullen Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $115

Sports Camp

Age: 8-12 yrs. Come to Roberts Park to

try a variety of sports in a recreational

positive environment. Campers will learn

fundamentals in a variety of sports from

basketball, soccer, and flag football to

hockey, baseball, and more. Campers will

spend the week getting lots of exercise

and having fun through games and

activities while also learning teamwork

and fitness skills. So get ready for an

exciting week as each day brings a new

sports challenge. Structure program hours

are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early

drop-off is available beginning at 8:30 am

and all campers must be picked up by 5:30

pm. Campers should bring a water bottle,

lunch, and two snacks to camp daily.

Roberts Park Community Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Fee: $126

STEM and Serve

Age: 7-10 yrs. Game, Match, Set!! Did

you know there’s a science to being

a tennis player? This camp will teach

the fundamentals of playing tennis at

our onsite courts and the STEM that

makes it work. Each day campers will

receive daily tennis lessons, explore the

Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics that shape the way we

play the games, and enjoy traditional

recreational activities. Campers should

bring a lunch, 2 snacks, and a reusable

water bottle each day. Program hours are

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $200

STEM Challenge

Age: 7-10 yrs. Is your child a creative

thinker with a love for science and

technology? This camp will give budding

engineers, architects, and developers

a place to fuel their interest in STEM

with a variety of play-filled learning and

experiences that will nurture creativity

and inspire future masterminds. Campers

will also participate in traditional

recreational camp activities and games

each fun-filled day. Participants should

bring a lunch, two snacks, and a reusable

water bottle each day and arrive wearing

closed-toed shoes. Program hours are

9:00 am-4:00 pm.

Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center

Aug 5- Aug 9 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $200

Summer Explorers Camp

Age: 6-11 yrs. Come and explore an

endless variety of activities at Summer

Explorers Camp! Participants should

be prepared to have tons of fun with

plenty of laughs, smiles, and memories.

Participants will enjoy recreational

activities, including arts & crafts, food

experiences, science, activity specialists,

sports, games, and more! Don’t miss

the exciting field trips, on-site field trip

vendors, special events, and swimming

at the City of Raleigh Aquatics facilities

each week. This program offers staffing

with caring and experienced staff who

have attended 25+ hours of training

focused on working with school-aged

participants. Structured program hours

are 9:00am-4:30pm. Curbside early drop

off is available at all locations from 7:30-

9:00am. Campers must be picked up by

6:00pm. Activities will take place both

indoors and outdoors throughout the

day. Participants should bring lunch and

two snacks each day. Camp fees will be

prorated to $144 for the week of June

17-June 21 and July 1-July 5.

Ravenscroft School

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $144

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $144

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Stough Elementary School

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $144

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $144

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $180

Summer On The Green

Age: 7-10 yrs. Get into the swing! Does

your child want to learn the basics of golf?

In partnership with First Tee our camp will

focus on the fundamentals of golf, such

as chipping, driving, and putting. Campers

will also learn about golf etiquette and

develop some team-building skills. In

addition, campers will participate in a

variety of recreational activities during

non-instructional time. Participants should

bring a lunch, 2 snacks, and a reusable

water bottle daily.

Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $200

Superhero Camp

Age: 6-11 yrs. POW, WHAM, BOOM! Does

your child enjoy everything superhero?

If so, your child will love dressing up as

their favorite superhero for a week of

fitness, skilled competitions, sports, wacky

games, relays, and art projects. Only the

strongest of heroes will conquer! Campers

will participate in a variety of superhero

challenges and crafts only a true superhero

will understand! Structure program hours

are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Early drop-

off is available beginning at 8:30 am and

all campers must be picked up by 5:30

pm. Campers should bring a water bottle,

lunch, and two snacks to camp daily

Roberts Park Community Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Fee: $126

Swim and Serve: Best of Millbrook

Age 7-11 Come experience the best that

your local park has to offer. Swim and

Serve will be based out of the community

center at Millbrook Exchange Park,

but will utilize some of the other great

amenities that the park has to offer.

Each day campers will go to the pool at

the neighboring aquatic facility to swim.

Instructors will be on site to teach basic

swimming and help excel current swimmers,

but there will also be time for open swim

in the main pool. Campers will also receive

daily lessons at the onsite tennis courts.

Campers should provide 2 snacks and a

lunch daily, and are encouraged to bring a

reusable water bottle to keep with them

throughout the day.

Millbrook Exchange Community Center

Aug 19-Aug 23 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $225

The Amazing Summer Playground Tour

Age: 8-11 yrs. Playgrounds, Picnics, and

Pools Oh My; that’s exactly what a summer

should consist of! During this week of

amazing fun, kids may visit multiple

playgrounds per day, enjoy lunch picnic-

style within one of the picturesque parks,

and take a dip in one of the many City

of Raleigh exhilarating Swimming pools.

Each day will bring a different adventure

to make this the ultimate city park and

playground tour! Program hours are

9:00am-4:00pm. Early drop off is available

from 8:30am and all campers must be

picked up by 5:00pm. Participants should

bring a lunch and two snacks each day.

Participants will be involved in outdoor

activities throughout the day.

Ralph Campbell Community Center

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $250

Track and Field Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. Run faster, jump higher

and throw harder than you ever have

before! The camp activities will include

basic fitness drills; drills to improve gross

motor skills, agility, balance, and strength;

plyometric drills; sports fundamental drills;

and fitness games. Participants will also

learn about nutrition and being healthy.

Instructional time is from 9:00am to

4:00pm. Early drop-off starts at 8:00am,

and participants must be picked up by

5:30pm. Campers should bring two snacks,

a water bottle and a lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $145

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Triangle Ultimate Frisbee Camp

Age: 7-12 yrs. Join Triangle Ultimate

Frisbee this summer to explore the

benefits and joys of the game of

Ultimate - skill development, exercise,

friendships, mini games & scrimmages,

character building, teamwork, and lots of

fun! Triangle Ultimate Frisbee has over

a decade of experience running summer

camps. You can be sure that your child will

learn the fundamental skills and dynamics

of the sport in a safe, active, inclusive,

and supportive environment. Participants

should bring a snack and bottled water.

Staff and curriculum provided by Triangle

Ultimate Frisbee.

Brier Creek Community Center

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 9:15am-12:30pm Fee: $235

Aug 19-Aug 23 M-F 9:15am-12:30pm Fee: $235

Trolley Time Travelers

Age: 9-12 yrs. Hop on the Historic Raleigh

Trolley to travel through Raleigh’s history!

Participants will spend this week-long

camp visiting local historic sites and

museums, trying crafts and games from

the past, and learning about local Raleigh

history. The program includes 2-3 field

trips per day with transportation on

our historic trolley. Participants will be

involved in indoor and outdoor activities

throughout the day, including a great deal

of walking. Program hours are 9:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. Early drop off is available from

8:45 a.m. and all campers must be picked

up by 5:00 p.m. Participants should bring a

lunch and two snacks each day.

Mordecai Historic Park

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $250

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $250

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $250

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $250

Wizarding World of Engineering

using LEGO Materials

Age: 8-12 yrs. Master the magic of Harry

Potter using LEGO® Visit Diagon Alley, play

a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord

Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while

learning about advanced Muggle (STEM)

concepts. Construct the Main Tower,

Astronomy Tower, Great Hall and build your

own Nimbus 2000! Participants should

bring a snack and bottled water to stay

energized in the Wizarding World. Staff

and curriculum is provided by Play-Well

TEKnologies.

Brier Creek Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 1:15-4:30pm Fee: $271

Wonders of Wizardry

Age: 8-11 yrs. Has your child ever wanted

to experience a magical fantasy world, the

deliciousness of a Wizard butter brew or

the excitement of magic and experiments?

“Wonders of Wizardry” will provide arts &

crafts, science experiments, food experiences,

and wizarding activities like House Sorting,

Quidditch, a personalized Patronus, and more.

If your child is a fan of the wizarding world,

this week will be an incredible chance to

indulge

his/her love for one of the most

iconic genres of this generation. While we

can’t promise that your child will master

spells, we can assure their week in Wonders

of Wizardry will be one for the (spell) books!

Please send young wizards with a water

bottle and snack each day!

Greystone Recreation Center

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $131

Young Naturalists Camp

Age: 8-11 yrs. Explore Wilkerson Nature

Preserve with a balance of indoor and

outdoor activities. Hike to a rock outcrop,

visit a stream, and explore the meadow.

Become a citizen scientist as we observe

and collect data about the natural world

around us. Learn about the preserve’s

snakes, turtles, birds and insects!

Participants should bring a lunch and

two snacks each day and arrive wearing

closed-toed shoes. Program hours are

9am-4:30pm.

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $201

Summer Camp - Traditional

Summer X-Press Camp

Age: 6-11 yrs. The Summer X-Press

Program provides a high-quality summer

camp experience at a reasonable cost.

This program incorporates a stimulating

and exciting atmosphere through

organized activities including arts and

crafts, recreational sports and games,

field trips, specialty programs, and much

more. The program is staffed by caring

and experienced counselors who attend

more than 20 hours of training focused

on working with school-aged participants.

Participants should be prepared to have

tons of fun with plenty of laughs, smiles,

and excitement. Structured program hours

are 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Early drop-off is

available at 7:30 a.m. and all campers must

be picked up by 6 p.m. Participants will be

involved in indoor and outdoor activities

throughout the day. Participants should

bring a lunch, a refillable water bottle, and

two snacks each day. Camp fees will be

prorated the week of June 17-June 21 and

July 1-July 5 to $44 for $55 a week sites

and $72 for $90 a week sites.

Abbotts Creek Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Barwell Road Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Biltmore Hills Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Carolina Pines Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

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Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Green Road Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Halifax Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Hill Street Neighborhood Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jaycee Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

John Chavis Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Lake Lynn Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Laurel Hills Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Lions Park Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W& F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Marsh Creek Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W& F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Method Road Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W& F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Millbrook Exchange Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Optimist Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $72

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $90

Roberts Park Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W& F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Neighborhood Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Tarboro Road Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Worthdale Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Summer X-Press International

Age: 6-11 yrs. The Summer X-Press

Program provides a high-quality summer

camp experience at a reasonable cost.

This program incorporates a stimulating

and exciting atmosphere through

organized activities including: arts and

crafts, recreational sports and games,

field trips, specialty programs and

much more. The program is staffed

by caring and experienced counselors

that attend more than 20 hours of

training focused on working with

school-aged participants. Participants

should be prepared to have tons of

fun with plenty of laughs, smiles and

excitement. Structured program hours

are 9:00am-4:30pm. Early drop off is

available at 7:30am and all campers must

be picked up by 6pm. Participants will be

involved in indoor and outdoor activities

throughout the day. Participants should

bring a lunch, refillable water bottle and

two snacks each day. Camp fees will be

prorated the week of June 17-21 and July

1-5 to $44.

Peach Road Cultural Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $44

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $55

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Teen

My teen LOVED this camp. By far the favorite of the summer!

— Parent of Summer Camp Participant

Summer Camp - Specialty

All Access Sports

Age: 12-14 yrs. This is your all-access

pass to the sports management industry

with behind-the-scenes tours of various

sports complexes around the area. Past

tours have included local college facilities

and stadiums, PNC Arena, Charlotte

Motor Speedway, Nascar Hall of Fame,

and Bank of America Stadium. Friendly

sports competitions will also take place

throughout the week. Participants should

bring a lunch and two snacks each day.

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W & F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Artist Studio Summer Camp

Age: 11-16 yrs. The Artist Studio is an

art-based day camp that provides

pre-teens and teens (ages 11-16) with

the opportunity for skill-building

and creative exploration within a

professional Art studio setting. Camp

workshops are designed and taught

by professional teaching artists. With

access to the Pullen Arts Center studios,

studio equipment, and tools pre-teens

and teens can explore and experiment

with new ways of artmaking. During each

weekly session, campers will take art-

related field trips and end each day

with open studio time where they will

be able to work on individual projects or

participate in fun, collaborative art-making

activities. The Artist Studio summer camp

will culminate in a student exhibition.

Program hours are 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Early drop-off will begin at 9:00am.

Participants must be picked up by 5:00pm.

Participants should bring a lunch, two

snacks, and a water bottle each day.

Pullen Arts Center

2D: Art & Nature

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $350

3D: Art & Nature

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $350

2D: Creative Expressions

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $350

3D: Creative Expressions

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $350

Campus Cruising

Age: 14-16 yrs. This college and self-

exploration program is designed to help

students gain greater awareness of

institutions of higher education in North

Carolina. The program offers personal

interest surveys, tips for enhancing your

resume, guided and self-guided campus

tours and information sessions to many

of North Carolina’s private and public

campuses, including technical schools.

Participants will also have information

sessions about college applications,

financial aid and career exploration by

the College Foundation of NC. This is a

great chance for students to develop

new friendships and experience a college

environment while finding a school that

could possibly prepare them for their

future careers. Participants should bring a

lunch and two snacks each day.

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

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Counselor In Training

Age: 14-16 yrs. Participants will receive

information, training and experiences to

prepare for positions as junior counselors

and counselors in various youth-serving

organizations. Team-building, role-

playing and hands-on application will

highlight a week of fun and personal

growth. A higher level of maturity is a

must for participants. Participants who

successfully complete the week’s camp

activities will be required to volunteer

with one of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Resources Department’s summer

camps for one additional week. There is

an application and interview process with

this camp. Participants will volunteer

40 hours during one of the following

weeks: June 24-28, July 1-5 (no camp

7/4), July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July

29-August 2, August 5-9, or August 12-16.

Participants should bring two snacks and

a lunch each day.

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Junior Chef - Farm to Table Teen

Age: 12.5-16 yrs. Now we’re cooking!

Participants will learn the process and

life cycle of what farm to table means

and receive hands on experience of each

step in the process. Learn to grow your

own food garden with Raleigh’s own Shy

of Shy’s Fresh Eats. Participants will

learn how vegetables and other foods

are grown on a farm, to how a chef picks

their ingredients. Participants will be

preparing various meals with one of North

Carolina’s first ever and most popular

Entertainment-Food Truck operator

“Cheff” Owner of The Smoke N Jerk. Early

drop off is available from 8:30am and

all campers must be picked up by 5pm.

Participants should plan bring a lunch and

two snacks each day. Participants will be

involved in outdoor activities throughout

the day.

Ralph Campbell Community Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $350

Natural Science Camp

Age: 12-14 yrs. Explore Wilkerson Nature

Preserve with a balance of indoor and

outdoor activities. Learn about the

preserve’s habitats and wildlife by

participating in a variety of hands-on

labs and field experiences. Become a

citizen scientist as we observe and collect

data about the natural world around us.

Participants should bring a lunch and

two snacks each day and arrive wearing

closed-toed shoes. Program hours are

9:00am-4:30pm.

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $201

RC AERONAUTICS 1

Age: 13-15 yrs. Attention campers here’s

your chance to build and fly your very

own remote-controlled airplane! If you’re

interested in airplanes, electronics,

and building, then say no more! Learn

how to construct an aircraft out of

some household materials, hot glue,

wires, and sophisticated electronics.

Safely prepare for takeoff using a fun,

software-based RC flight simulator. Then

later, take control of your own newly

constructed aircraft using a transmitter

you programmed to get flying outside

and above the trees. Gain the necessary

entry level skills to fly, repair, and rebuild.

With staff supervision, campers will be

using hot glue guns and sharp knives to

construct their aircraft. And at the end,

campers will take home what they’ve

built’..or crashed. Do you have the right

stuff?

Pullen Community Center

Jul 22-Aug 2 M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Fee: $501

Teen Corps

Age: 14-16 yrs. Attention teens! If you

need community service hours for

school or just enjoy giving back to your

community this is the camp for you.

Teen Corps will provide an opportunity

to serve the community while you have

fun and develop as a leader. Part of the

week will also focus on team building and

leadership development to prepare for

a week of service. Service opportunities

will be both fun and challenging and

strategically serve other youth and

teens, the elderly and the environment.

Participants should bring two snacks, lunch

and a refillable water bottle each day.

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Teen Specialty Camp

Age: 12-14 yrs. Teens looking for

something great to do the last week

of summer will enjoy this daily themed

specialty camp designed with teens in

mind. Each day will have a different

focus to help you prepare for the next

school year and increase your personal

best. Daily activities will include, but not

limited to Ninja Challenge and Fitness,

Everything Water and Water Safety

Skills, Home Alone-Safety & Food, Job

Readiness, All Around Sports, and Future

Leaders. Structured program hours are

from 9a-4p. Early drop-off starts at

8:00am and participants must be picked

up by 5:30pm. Campers should bring a

re-fillable water bottle, two snacks, and a

lunch daily.

Barwell Road Community Center

Aug 19-Aug 23 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $225

Teens Behind the Scenes

with Parks and Facilities

Age: 13-16 yrs. Does your teen love

working with their hands, fixing things

and being active? What makes this

camp so unique is that your teen will

learn about the parks and facility trades.

Teens will be guided by City of Raleigh

professionals in our Parks and Engineering

Services department through several

age-appropriate projects in our parks

and facilities to give them a chance to

see how rewarding and fulfilling a trade

career field can be. Participants may

also enjoy recreation activities and field

trips. Program hours are 9am-4pm. Early

drop off is available from 8:30am and

all campers must be picked up by 5pm.

Participants should bring a lunch and

two snacks each day. Participants will be

involved in outdoor activities throughout

the day.

Ralph Campbell Community Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $200

Teens Outdoors & Occupied!

Age: 13-15 yrs. Teens Outdoors &

Occupied! is designed to expose

teenagers to local outdoors activities

available at nature and state parks. These

themed camps focus on providing outdoor

activities such as paddling, biking, fishing,

hiking, fire building and more. Bike

themed weeks will cycle at least 2-3 miles

daily. Paddling themed weeks will spend

at least 1-2 hours on the water daily. In

addition to outdoor activities, teens will

participate in traditional camp games and

teambuilding while enhancing leadership

and learning life skills. Sign-In/Drop off is

from 8:00am-8:30am and Pick-Up/Sign-

Out is from 5:00pm-5:30pm. Please be on

time as fieldtrips may depart as early as

9:00am. Participants should bring a lunch,

two snacks, sunscreen and a reusable

water bottle each day. Participants should

dress in comfortable clothing as it relates

to the daily schedule.

Forest Ridge Park

Biking 101

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Outdoor Fundamentals

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Biking: Off Trek & On Trail

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Paddling 101

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Lake Wheeler Park

Paddling 101

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Outdoor Fundamentals

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

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Wrestling Skill and

Conditioning Camp

Age: 12-17 yrs. Wrestling has finally

returned to the City of Raleigh Parks and

Recreation Department. It’s time to take

your skills and ability to the next level

and this is the place to do it. Wrestlers

will be coached on fundamentals and skill

appropriate techniques. Early drop off

is available from 8:30am and all campers

must be picked up by 5pm. Participants

should plan bring a lunch and two snacks

each day.

Ralph Campbell Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 8:30am-5:00pm Fee: $176

Youth Fire Academy

Age: 12-14 yrs. This is camp is led by City

of Raleigh firefighters. Participants will

visit local fire stations to learn about

firefighting and see just how tough the

job can be. Classroom and physical

fitness challenge activities will include

first aid, fire behavior, fire inspections

and code enforcement, fire prevention,

investigations, thermal imaging demos,

basic water rescue and more. Campers

will experience a typical day at the fire

station and tour the fire museum. Take

this amazing opportunity to handle the

tools and equipment used by actual

firefighters and see if you have what it

takes! Participants should bring a lunch

and two snacks each day.

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $200

Summer Camp - Traditional

Teen X-Treme Camp

Age: 12-14 yrs. Teen X-Treme is a high-

quality summer camp program specifically

designed for teens ages 12-14. This program

leads teens through a broad curriculum

of socially interactive experiences that

includes arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor

recreational games, character & leadership

development, and other fun activities.

Participants should bring lunch and two

snacks daily. The weeks of June 17th -21st

and July 1st -5th, will be prorated to $48

for $60 a week sites and $88 for $110 a

week sites.

Abbotts Creek Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 22-Jul 25 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Biltmore Hills Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $48

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $48

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Marsh Creek Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Method Road Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Millbrook Exchange Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $88

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $110

Saint Monica Teen Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $48

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 1-Jul 5 M-W&F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $48

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $60

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The staff were incredibly attentive and attuned to our individual needs.

I took great comfort in feeling like my son was 'seen'.

— Parent of Summer Camp Participant

Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services offers a variety of specialized

programs and inclusion services for individuals of all abilities to enjoy recreation

opportunities of their choice.

The following camps are community-based recreation programs specifically

designed to encourage independence, enhance quality of life, and provide

recreation and leisure opportunities in the least restrictive environment for

individuals with disabilities. Participants are expected to follow basic rules of

safety and interaction, have a moderate level of independence with toileting,

feeding and personal care needs, and easily understand and follow directions

within their small group.

To allow time to complete our assessment process, registration for all weeks of

Camp Friendly and Camp Exploration will close on May 6, 2024. All participants

must complete the following components of our assessment process as a final

step to complete camp registration.

• Once you have registered for camp, families will receive additional forms that

must be completed and returned to the SRIS office. These forms must be

completed and returned no later than 3 weeks prior to the participant’s first

day of camp.

• Camp Supervisors will review the information and schedule a follow up

interview with the participant/ family. These interviews will be live/

in-person for new participants and virtual/phone for returning participants.

Interviews are a vital part of our assessment process and allow us to the

opportunity to learn more about our participants while providing a forum

where we can provide answers and follow-up to more specific questions.

All interviews must occur at least 2 weeks prior to the participant’s

first day of camp.

After completing the assessment process above, if it is determined by either the

family or the Camp Supervisor, that Camp Friendly/Exploration is not suitable

for the participant based on our operational guidelines and supports available,

we will grant a full refund for the weeks in which the participant is registered.

Any paperwork not received or interviews not completed by the appropriate

deadline will forfeit the participant’s space at camp, at which time a full refund

will be given.

Please visit our website at www.raleighnc.gov and search “Specialized

Recreation and Inclusion Services.” Navigate to the Summer Camps tab for

the most current information. If you would like to speak with us further before

beginning the registration process please contact Specialized Recreation at

919-996-2147 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have

regarding the camp programs and registration process.

Camp Friendly

Age: 6-12 yrs. Program hours are

9:00am-4:00pm. Early drop off is available

starting at 8:00am and all participants

must be picked up by 5:00pm. Supervised

participant-choice activities will be

provided for arrival and dismissal hours.

Camp fees will be prorated to $120 for

the week of June 17-June 21 & July 1-July

5. Activities include indoor and outdoor

group games, nature activities, music and

movement, arts and crafts, specialists and

field trips. Under normal camp guidelines

and operations, the following are examples

of how staff and participants will engage

at camp.

Behavior: Staff will provide positive

behavior support, redirection, preferred

activities, and use behavior support

strategies provided by families.

Participants are expected to exhibit

appropriate camp behavior, without

presenting a safety concern to themselves,

other participants or staff. Unsafe

behaviors may include but are not limited

to: biting, hitting, kicking, pinching,

running, spitting, etc.

Feeding: Staff will provide verbal and

visual prompting, reminders, assist with

placement of food, break up food into

small pieces, open containers for the

participant. Participants should be able to

physically feed themselves.

Participation: Staff will engage

participants through multiple means

of instruction, sensory engagement,

supported transitions, and program

modifications. Participants are expected

to stay with their group, follow given/

modeled direction, and demonstrate

engagement during camp activities,

during transitions, and in the community

on field trips.

Toileting & Personal Care: Staff will

provide verbal and visual prompting,

assist participant with pull-up/diaper

and/or clothing. Participants should be

able to clean/wipe themselves without

assistance from staff.

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Recreation

Camp Friendly is designed for participants

who can engage appropriately in a

small group setting (approximately 6

participants with 2 staff). Participants

are expected to follow basic rules of

safety and interaction, have a moderate

level of independence with toileting,

feeding and personal care needs, and

easily understand and follow directions

within their small group.

Camp Friendly is offered at two locations:

Durant Nature Preserve

Located in northeast Raleigh. Durant

Nature Preserve provides our camper’s

lots of outdoor space and opportunities

for natural resource based recreation

and environmental experiences. You will

find more nature based, adventure type

activities at this location.

Carolina Pines Community Center

Located on Lake Wheeler Road.

Carolina Pines hosts many other camps

throughout the summer in addition to

Camp Friendly. Utilizing the center’s

many sport courts and fields, activity

rooms and playground, campers will

experience a more traditional type

summer day camp experience.

Participants needing more support for

behavior, feeding, mobility, participation

or personal care & toileting must

provide their own personal assistant.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Resources Department Personal

Assistant Policy requires paperwork to

be submitted, and signed, from both the

service provider and the parent/guardian

of the participant for approval. These

forms must be submitted no less than

2 weeks prior to the Personal Assistant

attending camp. Forms not submitted

by the appropriate deadline will not

be processed in time and the Personal

Assistant may not be authorized to

attend camp. Any participant registering

with a Personal Assistant session should

contact the SRIS Office at 919-996-2147.

Carolina Pines Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $120

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 1-Jul 5 M,Tu,W,F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $120

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Durant Nature Preserve

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $120

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 1-Jul 5 M,Tu,W,F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $120

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Camp Exploration

Age: 13-21 yrs. Camp Exploration is

designed for participants who can engage

appropriately in a small group setting

(approximately 8 participants with 2

staff). Participants are expected to follow

basic rules of safety and interaction, have

independence with toileting, feeding and

personal care needs, and easily understand

and follow directions within their small

group. Program hours are 9:00am-4:00pm.

Early drop off is available starting at

8:00am and all participants must be picked

up by 5:00pm. Supervised participant-

choice activities will be provided for arrival

and dismissal hours. Camp fees will be

prorated to $120 for the week of June

17-June 21 & July 1-July 5. Activities include

indoor and outdoor group games, nature

activities, music and movement, arts and

crafts, specialists and field trips. Under

normal camp guidelines and operations, the

following are examples of how staff and

participants will engage at camp.

Behavior: Staff will provide positive

behavior support, redirection, preferred

activities, and use behavior support

strategies provided by families.

Participants are expected to exhibit

appropriate camp behavior, without

resenting a safety concern to themselves,

ther participants or staff. Unsafe

ehaviors may include but are not limited

o: biting, hitting, kicking, pinching,

unning, spitting, etc.

eeding: Staff will provide verbal and

isual prompting, reminders, assist with

lacement of food, break up food into

mall pieces, open containers for the

articipant. Participants should be able

o physically feed themselves.

articipation: Staff will engage participants

hrough multiple means of instruction,

ensory engagement, supported transitions,

nd program modifications. Participants are

xpected to stay with their group, follow

iven/modeled direction, and demonstrate

engagement during camp activities,

during transitions, and in the community

on field trips.

Toileting & Personal Care: Staff will

provide verbal and visual prompting, assist

participant with pull-up/diaper and/or

clothing. Participants should be able to

clean/wipe themselves without assistance

from staff.

Participants needing more support for

behavior, feeding, mobility, participation

or personal care & toileting must provide

their own personal assistant. The City

of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Resources Department Personal Assistant

Policy requires paperwork to be submitted,

and signed, from both the service

provider and the parent/guardian of the

participant for approval. These forms

must be submitted no less than 2 weeks

prior to the Personal Assistant attending

camp. Forms not submitted by the

appropriate deadline will not be processed

in time and the Personal Assistant may

not be authorized to attend camp. Any

participant registering with a Personal

Assistant session should contact the SRIS

Office at 919-996-2147.

Marsh Creek Community Center

Jun 17-Jun 21 M,Tu,Th,F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $120

Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 1-Jul 5 M,Tu,W,F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $120

Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $150

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2024 Camp Policies

Raleigh Parks is excited to have you join us for the 2024 camp

season. It is our mission for you and you’re your camper to

have an exceptional experience this summer. You can help us

achieve that mission by taking a few minutes to review the

following information. These policies outline what Raleigh

Parks is doing to maintain a healthy program environment and

what participants (or their Parents/Guardians) should do in

preparation for camp and while participating in our summer

camp program.

Age Verification

Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department

strives to provide age-appropriate curriculum and programming

for all recreation services delivered. To meet this goal, the

participant must be in the age range of the camp as of August 31

of the current year. In order to attend a full day camp (more than

4 hours) the participant must meet the stated age requirement

and have attended full day school (kindergarten or higher).

Raleigh Parks reserves the right to request that the parent/

guardian provide a legal/school document (i.e., birth certificate/

school document) verifying the age of the participant, as

of August 31 of the current year. If legal documentation is

requested and not provided within 24 hours, the program

supervisor may offer the parent/guardian a transfer to an age-

appropriate program if available or dismiss the participant from

the program. The parent/guardian will be responsible for any

difference in fee if a transfer occurs. No refund will be given if

the participant is dismissed from the program.

Babysitting

Any babysitting arrangements with present or former staff

of Raleigh Parks are separate and independent from any

department program. These arrangements must be based on

the independent responsibility and judgment of the parent/

guardian. Raleigh Parks shall not be responsible for any claims or

liability in connection with such babysitting activities.

Behavior Management

We utilize and encourage the practice of praise and positive

reinforcement as effective methods of behavior management.

We believe that when participants receive positive and

understanding interactions, they can develop good self-concept,

problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. Our programs will

create an environment that encourages positive choices through

understanding participants’ basic needs and explaining program

expectations.

Raleigh Parks supports and practices the following Behavior

Management practices:

• Monitoring-Noticing program environment-daily check-in with

participants-active participation with participants and proper

staff placement.

• Positive Reinforcement-Providing participants a positive

program environment.

• Redirection-Stop the undesired behavior and redirect

participant to make a positive choice.

• Time Out -Provide an opportunity for discussion between staff

and the participant by asking questions about the behavior.

When positive choices are not made by the participants, the

following procedures will be followed:

1. Initially, participants will be given a reminder of behavior

expectations and the opportunity to make positive choices.

2. If the behavior persists a verbal warning will be provided. In

conjunction, a Behavior Action Plan will be developed and

implemented to identify specific behaviors that require

improvement. Raleigh Parks staff will work with the participant

and parent/guardian to develop appropriate behavior

management solutions.

3. If behavior problems continue after implementation of the

Behavior Action Plan, a first Behavior Incident Report will be

presented to the parent/guardian.

4. Additional behavior problems will constitute a second Behavior

Incident Report presented to the parent/guardian and a possible

two (2) full-day suspension from the program may occur. The

parent/guardian may be requested to pick up the participant

within an hour of the initial contact with the parent/guardian.

If a parent/guardian does not pick up the participant within an

hour, a late fee may be charged.

5. If a behavior problem persists, a third Behavior Incident Report

will be presented, and the participant may be asked to leave

the program. A two (2) full day suspension will be issued to

the participant while the Behavior Incident Reports are being

reviewed.

6. For severe offenses, such as but not limited to: fighting/ hitting,

theft, vandalism, bullying in program or through social media,

possession of weapons or drugs, severe verbal threats, sexual

misconduct, leaving the program/ building without proper

dismissal, or any other safety-related behavior, the participant

may be suspended or dismissed from the program immediately.

7. Refunds will not be available for program participants who have

been suspended from camp because of behavior issues.

8. Participants will not be disciplined in camp for behavior that

occurred outside of camp hours, even at parental requests.

9. Participation in camp activities during program hours

is required.

Camper Expectations

• Campers are expected to maintain a positive attitude while

using appropriate language and behavior.

• Campers are expected to stay with their counselors and follow

their instructions.

• Campers are expected to be willing to try all activities with a

positive attitude.

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Confidentiality

Raleigh Parks, staff will not discuss confidential matters or

personal information with anyone outside of the Department or

with unauthorized individuals. All participants are encouraged

to respect the confidentiality of other participants by not

disclosing personal information on social media such as Facebook,

Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, TikTok, etc. Department staff are

not permitted to share personal information or pictures about

any participants or staff with social media such as Facebook,

Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, TikTok, etc. or discuss any personal

information about participants outside of the workplace.

Dress Code

Participants should wear weather appropriate, comfortable clothing

and athletic shoes in order to participate in recreational or athletic

activities each day. Due to active play, swimsuits should provide

full coverage, and be able to securely stay in place. If appropriate

attire is not worn, therefore preventing participation, the parent/

guardian may be asked to bring appropriate clothing or will be

required to pick up the participant. Certain programs may have

additional clothing requirements.

Unacceptable attire: sandals or flip-flops; shirts with spaghetti

straps; clothing that displays drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual, or

gang references; speedo briefs; excessively loose pants or shirts;

revealing clothing; jewelry; Crocs™. Certain camps may allow

exceptions to this list.

Electronic Devices/Items from Home

No electronic devices are permitted at camp programs

(examples: cell phones, gaming/music devices, etc.) unless

accommodations have been made for the participant through

a support plan or for programmatic reasons. Staff reserves the

right to confiscate electronic devices if issues arise.

Participants may have the opportunity to bring in items (toys,

books, etc.) from home. Should you choose to allow your

participant to bring in items from home Raleigh Parks does not

assume any responsibility for lost, stolen, broken or confiscated

items brought from home.

Department staff reserves the right to confiscate any item that

is not appropriate or may be used in an inappropriate manner

while in our program. Confiscated items will be returned to the

parent/guardian at the end of the day.

Items that are not appropriate include, but are not limited to:

• Any type of weapon (toy guns, knives, swords, including anything

that can be used to approximate a weapon by the participant).

• Any item that can be used to harass or intimidate another

participant.

• Any item that causes disruption to scheduled activities

Field Trips

Raleigh Parks will transport participants offsite in vehicles provided

by or contracted by the City of Raleigh. If a program participant

arrives at the program after the scheduled departure for a field

trip, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to either:

• Transport the participant to the field trip location and sign-in

the participant with a Raleigh Parks staff member at the field

trip site, or.

• Transport the participant to the program site once the program

returns from the field trip location and sign-in.

Buses will leave the program location at the advertised

scheduled time. Departure times will not be altered to

accommodate participants arriving late to the program site.

Participants will not be permitted to be dropped off at the

program site while the camp program is off-site on a field trip.

Refunds will not be awarded if participant misses a field trip.

Raleigh Parks does not accept responsibility for a program

participant until they are signed in with program staff.

If a parent/guardian needs to pick up a participant early while

still off-site on a field trip, it is the responsibility of the parent/

guardian to pick up the participant at the field trip location.

Recognizing emergency situations may occur, it is requested that

the camp staff be informed of the need to pick up the program

participant prior to the departure from the program site to the

field trip.

Food

• Parent/Guardians should review camp descriptions for lunch,

snack and drink requirements. Refrigerators and microwaves are

not available for campers to use.

• Participants are not permitted to share lunch or snacks brought

from home with staff or other participants.

• Siblings should bring separate lunch containers for their

individual lunches.

• Vending machines will not be available for purchasing drinks or

snacks during program hours.

• Any food brought into any program to be served to all

participants must be store-bought with labeled ingredient

information. Due to allergy concerns, homemade food items will

not be accepted into our programs to be served to participants.

Parent/Guardians should notify camp supervisor at least 24

hours in advance if food will be brought into camp.

• Parent/Guardians should notify the camp staff of a child's

food allergies or dietary restrictions and discuss possible

accommodations.

Illness/Injury

Any participant should remain home from all programs if they

have had any of the following in the past twenty-four (24) hours:

• Fever (100 degrees or higher without fever-reducing

medication), diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, undiagnosed

rash, chicken pox, pink eye, ring worm, head lice, or any other

potentially contagious condition.

• Physical injury that does not allow the participant to safely

participate in program activities.

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• If a participant demonstrates any of the above while at the

program, the parent/guardian will have one hour to pick up the

participant from the program location.

• If the participant becomes sick while at the program, he/she

will be separated from the other participants while the parent/

guardian is called to come and pick them up. After 24 hours,

if the participant is symptom -free or written documentation

has been received from a doctor stating the participant is not

contagious or can safely participate, they may return to the

program. If you suspect that your participant has a contagious

condition that may be spread to others, please notify your

Camp Director as soon as possible. Please do not bring the

participant back to the program until you have been cleared to

return by department staff.

The above criteria apply to all participants, including those with

Support Plans or other accommodations.

Inclusion and Medical Support

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),

Raleigh Parks provides support to participants with disabilities

and/or medical conditions who request an ADA accommodation

or program modification. Participants who request an ADA

accommodation or program modification at registration will

be contacted by Inclusion Services for follow-up. Those who

do NOT select “yes” at the time of registration will NOT be

contacted by Inclusion Services. Any information shared as a

note for allergy, disability, health/medical condition or other

information without requesting an ADA accommodation or

program modification will not automatically notify Inclusion

Services. Once registration is complete, it may take up to 14

days to have modifications in place. If registration or a waitlist

pull occurs after the recommended 14-day period, a delay in

start date, services, or modifications may be needed prior to

entering the program.

Upon registration, additional forms, participant assessments,

and communication are required and may involve a physician’s

signature for a specific medical support request. Individualized

support plans are designed to be based upon the participant’s

specific condition and the program(s) they register for.

Examples of supports/services available may include but are

not limited to: adaptive/support materials, alternative print

materials, emergency plans, program modifications, reduced

ratios, and specialized trainings. If your participant has

emergency medications that may need to be administered by

program staff, contact Specialized Recreation and Inclusion

Services at 919-996-2147. The individualized support plan

does not exempt participants from following program policy,

rules, and consequences. The agreed modifications may assist

them in meeting policy and rules but does not exempt them

from following them. Since camp/school-based programs are

not direct therapeutic environments, Inclusion Services does

not provide a 1:1 aide to support your participant within the

program you register for. Participants who require a 1:1 aide for

program success may bring their own Personal Assistant to the

program, at no additional cost. This requires a full background

check prior to the personal assistant being cleared to enter

the program. While every effort is made to meet the requests,

there are situations in which programs may be determined as

not the best fit for an individual’s needs. In these situations,

we will work with the participant, family, and staff to make

recommendations.

Raleigh Parks is striving to create inclusive spaces that

are successful for individuals of all abilities. In doing so,

all summer camps and youth programs will implement

the General Support Strategies regardless of support

need within the program. To reference these strategies, please

visit www.raleighnc.gov/parks/inclusion-and-medical-support.

Late Pick-up

Participants who are picked up after the closing time of the

program will be charged a late fee. The fee is as follows: Once

the parent/guardian is up to ten minutes late a $10 fee will be

charged per family. An additional $1 per family will be added for

every minute past ten minutes late. Continual late pickups may

lead to suspension and/or dismissal from the program.

Lost/Stolen Items

Raleigh Parks is not responsible for any personal items lost or

stolen at our programs. After the program ends items left at the

site will be donated/disposed of.

Medication

When possible, participants should take medications outside

of program hours. Parents/Guardians must notify the program

staff of any medication, to include prescription and over the

counter, that may be administered during program hours and

a Raleigh Parks medication form will need to be completed for

each medication. Some medications may require additional

forms. Please see the Inclusion and Medical Support policy for

additional information or contact Specialized Recreation and

Inclusion Services at 919-996-2147.

Movies

Movies may be shown while participants are in Raleigh Parks. To

the extent possible, before movies are shown, the title of the

movie will be communicated to parent/guardians.

Participant Release

The Security Key Tag Identification Process is in place to properly

identify individuals that have the parent/legal guardian's

permission to sign-out a participant from the camp program.

Legal guardians and other individuals listed on the participant

form as an authorized pick-up person will be issued a security

tag by showing a photo ID. A parent/guardian will not be issued

multiple key tags to be given to other individuals authorized

to pick up the participant. All authorized persons must be

prepared to show a legal form of identification, such as the

current year's key tag and/or photo ID, each time a participant

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is released to their custody. Before the program begins parent/

guardians should inform staff of any changes to the pick-up list by

contacting the Recreation Business Office at 919-996-4800.

Any person listed as a parent/guardian on the registration form

may add or remove additional person(s) to the authorized pick-

up list. Parents and guardians should contact the Registration

Business Office at 919-996-4800 or camp.registration@ raleighnc.

gov to change information. Parents/guardians should inform

anyone picking up a participant without a key tag that they will

be required to show legal photo identification (e.g., school or work

badge, driver's license).

Raleigh Parks recognizes that anyone listed as a parent/guardian

on the registration form has equal access to their child in our

programs. Should a parent/guardian desire to restrict access by

the other, he/she shall be required to provide legal documentation

authorizing. Raleigh Parks staff reserves the right to validate the

appropriateness and authority of the documentation provided.

Understanding the sensitivity of each instance, it may be

necessary for Raleigh Parks staff to contact each of the parent/

guardians involved in the legal proceedings to inform of the action

being taken and/or obtain additional information.

Payment

If the required payment is not provided with the registration

forms, the participants registration will not be processed. We will

attempt to notify you by telephone or email, and you will have

until the end of following business day to remit payment.

Personal Care and Toileting

Raleigh Parks does not provide personal care for program

participants, unless otherwise stated in the program description.

In order to participate Raleigh Parks requires that all program

participants are independent for toileting and personal care.

• Raleigh Parks staff is not permitted to assist in toileting or help

with dressing participants.

• Participants should be able to use the restroom and dress

independently without any assistance, such as: buttoning/

snapping/zipping clothes, wiping, etc.

• Program participants must be able to change their own clothing

if soiled.

If a toileting accident does occur, a change of clothes must be

brought to the program site, or the participant must be picked

up from the program site within one hour of the incident. If

toileting accidents are frequent, participants may be dismissed

from the program.

Sunscreen and Insect Repellent

If needed, the parent/guardian should apply these products to

participants before they come to the program each day. Please

supply any sunscreen and/or insect repellent that the participant

may need during any program. Staff will provide frequent

opportunities for participants to reapply over the course of

the day. Staff or siblings may assist participants in applying

sunscreen only to exposed skin that the participant cannot

reach on their own. Spray or mist type sunscreen and/or insect

repellent are recommended. These products are not to be shared

with other campers. Participants in Specialized Recreation

camps may be assisted in applying sunscreen and/or insect

repellant, as provided and directed by the parent/guardian.

Swimming Information (for applicable camps)

Raleigh Parks staff conduct swim tests for all program

participants and issue lifejackets to non-swimmers. To swim

without a lifejacket, a swimmer must be able to swim one length

of the pool (approximately 25 yds. or 75 ft) on their front and

tread water for 30 seconds. All non-swimmers will be required

to wear a lifejacket or parents/guardians can request that staff

not allow the participant to participate in the swim test and

automatically place the participant in a lifejacket. Staff reserves

the right to place a participant in a life jacket in the interest of

a participant's safety. All participants, regardless of swimming

ability, will wear lifejackets when participating in water activities

including swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean.

Visitor Policy

Raleigh Parks prioritizes the safety and well-being of our program

participants and staff. In line with this commitment, we have

established protocols that define the involvement of volunteers,

chaperones, visitors, or observes during our program operations.

These protocols are in place to uphold the highest levels of safety,

security, privacy, confidentiality, consistency, and to minimize

potential disruptions to our daily operations. Parent/guardian/

visitors may not be permitted to interact with registered

program participants, including their own participant(s), without

signing their participant(s) out of the program according to

the Participant Release Policy. If an emergency arises, where

immediate connection with your participant(s) is needed, the

staff at your camp location will be able to assist.

Waitlist Notification

If your participant clears the waitlist, you will be emailed and

given 24 hours to respond in writing. Responses not received

within 24 hours will result in forfeiture of your participant’s

program placement. A payment will be required to secure

program enrollment

Withdrawal and Transfers

All withdrawals and transfer requests must be made in writing

14 days or more prior to the program start date by emailing

camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or faxing 919-996-1741. Non-

attendance or non-participation does not entitle patrons to any

type of credit or transfer. The full refund policy is on page 5.

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Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences

Play It Forward Financial Assistance Fund

Throughout the past 25 years the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural

Resources Department has provided assistance to families and individuals

who desire to participate in departmental programs but for financial

reasons cannot always afford to. From 1993, when the department held

its first employee auction to help raise funds for this purpose, to today,

the fund has helped over 7,500 individuals in Raleigh and the surrounding

communities to participate in recreation programs that encourage healthy

lifestyles, promote self-confidence and teach life-long lessons. Assistance

is awarded based on financial need and is offered to support all who wish

to participate in our programs.

To make a tax-deductible donation,

please mail a completed form to:

City Of Raleigh

Financial Assistance Program – 6107

P.O. Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602

City of Raleigh tax ID number: 56-6000236

Play It Forward Scholarship Fund

BY CHECK



Yes, we/I would like to help by donating to the Financial Assistance Scholarship Fund.

Please accept my gift of:  $10  $20  $50 

Other



My check is enclosed (Payable to the City of Raleigh and Tax Deductible)

Name(s):

Phone:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

ONLINE

To make a tax-deductible donation online, visit

parks.raleighnc.gov and search "Play It Forward".

Donate to Financial Assistance Fund

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Summer Camp Locations

City of Raleigh Facilities

1 Abbotts Creek

9950 Durant Road 27614 919-996-2770

9 A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

5229 Awls Haven Drive, 27614 919-996-6764

2 Barwell Road Community Center

5857 Barwell Park Drive 27610 919-996-5994

3 Biltmore Hills Community Center

2615 Fitzgerald Drive 27610 919-996-6895

5 Brier Creek Community Center

18010 Globe Road 27617 919-996-3301

6 Carolina Pines Community Center

2305 Lake Wheeler Road 27603 919-831-6435

8N Durant Nature Preserve North

8305 Camp Durant Road 27615

Camp Friendly 919-996-2147

37 Forest Ridge Park

2100 Old N 98 Hwy, Wake Forest 27587 919-996-5800

10 Glen Eden Pilot Park

1500 Glen Eden Dr. 27612 919-996-6833

11 Green Road Community Center

4201 Green Road 27604 919-872-4140

12 Greystone Recreation Center

7713-55 Leadmine Road 27615 919-996-4848

13 Halifax Community Center

1023 Halifax Street 27604 919-996-6378

14 Hill Street Center

2307 Hill Street 27604 919-996-5300

15 Jaycee Community Center

2405 Wade Avenue 27607 919-996-6833

7 John Chavis Community Center

505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 27601 919-831-6989

16 Kiwanis Park

2525 Noble Road 27608 919-996-3135

18 Lake Johnson Magnolia Cottage

1500 Lake Dam Rd, 27606 919-996-3141

17 Lake Lynn Community Center

7921 Ray Road 27613 919-996-2911

35 Laurel Hills Community Center

3808 Edwards Mill Rd. 27612 919-996-2383

23 Lake Wheeler Park

6404 Lake Wheeler Road 27603 919-996-6740

19 Lions Park

516 Dennis Avenue 27604 919-996-4726

20 Marsh Creek Park

3050 New Hope Road 27604 919-996-4920

21 Method Road Community Center

514 Method Road 27607 919-996-6066

22 Millbrook Exchange Community Center

1905 Spring Forest Road 27615 919-996-4156

4 Mordecai Historic Park

1 Mimosa Street 27604 919-996-4364

24 Optimist Community Center

5900 Whittier Drive 27609 919-996-2880

25 Peach Road

911 Ileagnes Road 27603 919-807-8545

44 Pullen Arts Center

105 Pullen Road 27607 919-996-6126

27 Pullen Community Center

408 Ashe Avenue 27607 919-996-6052

29 Ralph Campbell Community Center

756 Lunar Drive 27610 919-250-2757

30 Roberts Park Community Center

1300 E. Martin Street 27610 919-831-6830

31 St. Monica Teen Center

15 N. Tarboro Street 27601 919-996-4770

32 Sanderford Road Park

2623 Sanderford Road 27610 919-831-1898

33 Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Center “Southgate”

1801 Proctor Road 27610 919-831-6719

34 Tarboro Road Community Center

121 N. Tarboro Street 27610 919-996-6505

43 Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

5611 Jaguar Drive 27606 919-996-3141

45 Walnut Creek Wetland Park

950 Peterson Street 27610 919-996-2760

36 Worthdale Community Center

1001 Cooper Road 27610 919-996-2730

Non-City-Owned Sites

39 Ravenscroft School

7409 Falls of Neuse Road 27615 919-996-6165

40 Stough Elementary

4210 Edwards Mill Rd. 27612 919-996-6165

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PRCR 6501

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US Postage

PAID

Raleigh, NC

Permit No.813

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