Camps

Browse our Camp Directory to see the vast selection of camps available to families in the Triangle.

Where to Ski, Snowboard and Tube Within a Short Drive

Plan a family fun getaway within driving distance to ski, snowboard and tube.

Summer Camp Magic is Open Less Than 3 Hours Away

In Partnership with YMCA of Greater Charlotte As our communities slowly reopen, many parents are eager to find opportunities for their children to get active, socialize and have fun. Though many summer camps across the Triangle will remain closed again…

Poe Center’s Popular Camp Goes Remote

Poe Center’s Popular Camp Goes Remote; Registration for Healthy Habits Camp-in-a-Kit is Open

Giving Summer Camp a Second Chance

How to help kids after a tough first summer away

Overnight Camp From a Camper's Perspective

A Triangle youth shares his experiences and his dad praises the benefits of them.

A Guide to Glamping in North Carolina

Take camping up a notch this summer

Inside the Magic of Family Camps

Tune out the rest of the world and tune in to what really matters

How Summer Camp Helps Your Child Become a Leader

These regional camps offer examples

Middle School Camps: Discovering Passions While Building Life Skills

Specialized summer camps enable middle-schoolers to dive into an activity they love without school-year obligations.

The Benefits of Obstacle Course Camps

Several facilities have popped up in North Carolina to offer kids and adults safe environments in which to learn, train and play.

North Carolina Wilderness Programs Uplift Struggling Teens

Help for adolescents who may have emotional or behavioral problems such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma.

Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp?

Sleepaway camps can do wonders for a child’s personal growth and development.

Children Unplug and Explore Nature at NC Adventure Camps

Extreme camp experiences draw children from all of the world to camps in North Carolina.

Making the Most of Camp Experiences

Summer camp can support a child’s social and emotional development and provide opportunities for growth, so how can a parent find the right one?

Find a Camp, Register Kids for Birding Activities

Too cold out? Register your kids for fun camps and birding activities in February during the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Survival Skills Camps Cater to Needs of 21st-Century Children

Children move beyond basic camping through survival skills-themed experiences.

Making Summer Camp Affordable

Follow this advice for saving on the costs of camps and giving your little ones a fantastic experience.

A Healthy Camp Experience Begins at Home

The American Camp Association offers these recommendations to help your child have a great camp experience.

Separation Adjustment: Helping Children Say Goodbye

For both working and stay-at-home parents, helping a child adjust to being in new places is an inevitable step of early childhood.

Get Ready for Camp

Are your kids headed to camp? Help prevent homesickness with the following tips.

Summer Camp Fun At Home and Afar

A dad muses about the joys that lie ahead for his daughter at summer camps, both those he sends her off to and those he creates at home.

Arts-Based Camps Invite Kids to Paint, Act or Dance Through Summer

Whether you're raising an artist, mathematician or athlete, an arts-based camp may be just what your child needs to further enrich, his or her developing brain.

Kids Camps In Carolinas and Virginia Offer Unique Overnight Experiences

Consider these camp experiences, which mix fun with out-of-the-ordinary learning for children.

Camp Doctors: Keeping Kids Healthy Away From Home

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how camp doctors, nurses and other medical personnel are working to create a safe and healthier environment for kids.