Parents & kids! The CAMPLINKS section below offers descriptions and easy links to many track-out and summer program websites of interest to families in the Triangle. Check back frequently for additions. The Camp Directory - and lots more camp information can also be found in spring issues of Kidsville News distributed through your child’s school or available in a variety of public locations.
Camp Advertisers: Check out our 2008 Camp Specials to advertise your summer camps and programs in Kidsville News.
Art Camps at the Pink House Art Studio Track-out, summer, year-round classes specializing in clay handbuilding and the wheel. Don't just GLAZE it! MAKE it! Flexible hours!! Fun for all! 919-468-3803 www.creativelois.com
The ArtsCenter Offers full and half-day summer arts programs for children entering grades K - 7. Join us for ceramics, drama, hip-hop, cartooning, music, drawing and more! For more information call 919-929-2787, ext. 204 or visit www.artscenterlive.org.
Artspace Summer Arts Program Half or full day week-long programs for rising 3rd -10th graders and workshops for adults (age 16 and up). Intensive yet fun, project-oriented sessions, June 16-August 15. Taught by professional artists. For catalog, call 919-821-2787 or visit www.artspacenc.org www.artspacenc.org
Buckhorn Farm Riding Camp Hunt seat riding and horsemanship camp for ages 7-14. Excellent for introduction to riding or a real boost to existing skills. Small-group riding, grooming, animal health, crafts, field games, etc. Superb indoor and outdoor facilities. Apex, NC. 919-387-0097 www.BuckhornFarmNC.com
Camp Chillin' Camp Chillin' at the Factory Ice House is a week long activities camp for children ages 5-13. The program runs 8:30-5:00pm Mon-Fri selected weeks throughout summer. Includes on-ice instruction, public skating, soccer instruction, basketball, baseball, arts & crafts and supervised fun - all on site! Call 919-453-1500 or visit www.FactoryIceHouse.com
Camp Flintlock: Colonial American Camps Travel back in time to the 1700’s and camp like George Washington did, using authentic equipment. Day Camp at the Joel Lane Museum House (in Raleigh, NC) or Residential Camp at private campsite (in Four Oaks, NC) Call 919-938-1776 or visit www.campflintlock.com
Camp Oak Hill Christian co-ed camp for ages 7 -18. Classic camp with canoeing, horseback riding, archery, swimming, devotions, tennis and more. Camp sessions between June and July. Special week for kids with asthma and diabetes. Camp located near Oxford, NC. Call 919-782-2888 or visit www.campoakhill.org
Camp Winding Gap Summer Adventures
Camp Winding Gap Summer Adventures Western NC coed mountain camp for ages 6-17. Animal Care Program, Western horseback riding, canoeing, arts & crafts, mountain biking and more. ACA Accredited. Family owned and operated. Call 1-888-CWG-CAMP or visit www.campwindinggap.com
Campbell University Summer Sports Camps Campbell University offers quality skill instruction in basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, golf, wrestling and volleyball for boys and girls ages 8-18. Located between Raleigh and Fayetteville. Call 910-893-1327 for a brochure or register online at www.gocamels.com
Clubhouse @ Bright Horizons year-round program includes Track Out, Summer Camp, Before- and After-School and School’s Out Days to children ages 5-14. Fully resourced facility. Art Studio, IT Suite, Game Room, theater & music, sports, outdoor activities, gymnasium, water playground, swimming and field trips. Call 919-380-2003 or visit www.brighthorizons.com/clubhouse
Colonial Camp Since 2001, the Colonial Camp has helped participants experience the life of a Colonial-American family. 1st to 6th Graders. 9-3 M-F. We have four day camp locations in Wake County: Yates Mill Farm, Pullen Park, Umstead Park, & Rolesville. 866-354-6856 www.ColonialCamp.com
Dead Broke Farm summer and track-out camp for ages 5 and up. Camp includes horseback riding lessons, trail rides, and access to the jungle gym, trampoline, and swimming pool. Children will learn horse care, how to saddle up, and western style riding. Call 919-596-8975 or 919-812-8947 or visit www.deadbrokehorsefarm.com
Discover Theatre! Workshops for Youth arts enrichment summer camp. Ages 5-15. Program includes: Music, Movement, Makeup for Stage, Improv, Theatre Games and more! June 18-22. 9am-4:30pm. The School of Communication Arts @ Digital Circus in Raleigh. Early drop-off/late pick-up available. $200/child. Sibling discount. Call 919-394-2380 or register online www.workshopsforyouth.com
Duke Soccer Day Camp Ages 6-12. Specifically designed for players who want to learn the fundamentals of soccer. Full or half-day sessions offered. Call 919-668-5734 for information or email dukesoccercamps@aol.com. Register online at: www.dukesoccercamp.com
Durham Arts Council Summer Arts Camps Offering four 2-week sessions, starting June 11. Each session has its own theme, art show, and performance. Half-day and full-day options. Theatre, music, painting, sculpture, photography, dance, digital arts & more. Also mini-camp, August 6 - 24. For more info, call 919-560-2726 or visit www.durhamarts.org
Equestrian Half-day Camps for horse lovers at North Raleigh's Southern Oak Equestrian Center. Camps feature daily riding lessons and hands-on horse activities for students age 7 and older. SOEC also offers riding lessons, board, schooling shows, and a 4H club for horse enthusiasts. Call 919-844-2088 or visit www.southernoakequestriancenter.com.
Fencing Summer Camp Great fun for kids ages 7-17. No experience required. Week-long camps are held at NBS Gym, Raleigh. Call 919-821-7800 for more information. Registration forms are available online at www.nbsgym.com
Five Oaks Club in Durham is offering full day Tennis Camps and Sports Camps. These camps are offered 9-5, Mon-Fri during a 10 week period over the summer. The only week off is the week of 7/2. For more information, please contact Camp Director Brian Rosenthal at brian@rdutennis.net or call 919-395-7329. Register online at Sports Camp and Tennis Camp
Hoops City Uoffers an exciting summer sports programs! Our summer camps offer full or half day basketball, cheerleading or volleyball emphasizing good sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship. Ages 4-15 For more information call 919-474-2400 or visit us on the web at www.hoopscityu.com
IcePlex Cool Ventures for Kidz Camps offered all year round. Ages 5-12. Counselor-in-Training programs for children 12-13. Hands-on activities, ice skating, arts & crafts, computers, rock climbing, and much more. New specialty camps: Music, filmmaking, cheer, and hockey. 919-878-9002 ext.11 or www.iceplex.com
IMACS campers enjoy fun-filled academic pursuits such as team logic games and mysteries, programming computers and virtual robots, and building simple electrical devices. Full-day program for rising 3rd – 8th graders; individual classes for students in rising grades 1 – 12. For info call 919.786.0246 or email ncinfo@imacs.org . www.imacs.org
Impact Athletics & Fitness Center summer camps Half day and full day. Over 200 camp choices, including gymnastics, cheerleading, tumble, basketball, volleyball, activities, special needs, and more. Camp has never been more fun! 919-IMPACT*1 (467-2281 ext 136) Call for free visit. www.impactcary.com
J & H Stables North Summer Camps Western riding day camps for ages 8 and up. Small group lessons, tacking and horse care, safety instruction. All ability levels welcome. Group rates for summer field trips for other camps and organizations, too. North Raleigh location. For more info, call 919-848-9831.
JellyBeans weekly track-out & summer camp programs located at Jellybeans Super Skate Centers. K-5th Grades. 7:45am-6pm M - F. Educational & fun field trips each week, arts & crafts, and plenty of skating. Call 467-5283 (Cary) or 562-2326 (N. Raleigh). For registration and more info, visit www.skatejellybeans.com
Kaleidoscope Theater Performing Arts Day Camp for ages 8-12. Raleigh and Wake Forest locations. Offers - drama, choir, set design, kids hand bells and other "whacky" instruments! Half-day, faith-based program. Call for more information on workshop dates/times 919-453-2919 www.k-scopetheater.com
Kids Choice Track Out @ the Factory Ice House in Wake Forest Weekly or daily activity camp that runs through every track out, teacher work day and most holidays! Activities include ice skating (hockey or figure), soccer, games, group activities, arts & crafts and much more! For more information call 919-453-1500 or visit: www.factoryicehouse.com
N.C. Museum of History Summer Camps explore the past at the N.C. Museum of History. Engaging half-day weeklong camps highlight the history of sports, American Indians in North Carolina, Mountain life and more. For ages 4 through eighth grade. Sessions are limited to 12 campers. Call 919-807-7979 or register online at www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Magic, Juggling & Balloon Sculpting Camp Learn the skills to impress friends and family with spectacular close-up magic, exciting juggling, and amazing balloon creations. Learn why our camp was featured on ABC News and why children consistently call Flow Circus Camps "the best camp ever!” 919-426-9157. www.flowcircus.com
Schoolhouse of Wonder offers week-long summer day camps and wilderness adventures for youth and teens ages 5-16. Join us at West Point on the Eno Park in Durham for these outdoor experiences! Visit our website at www.schoolhouseofwonder.org or call 919-477-2116 for more information.
Storybook Safari N.C. certified teachers use art, music, and games to reinforce concepts and make learning to read fun! Offers 2008 Summer Camps, possibly expanding to year-round track-out camps starting Fall 2008. Ages 3-8. Raleigh. 919-876-5466. www.StorybookSafari.com
Summer Science Camp 2008 Museum of Life and Science, Durham.Exciting multi-disciplinary, hands-on, half or full-day programs for kids age 4-grade 8. At Museum and in Chapel Hill at Estes Hills Elementary. June 9 - August 22, 2008. Check www.lifeandscience.org for information.
Sunset Ridge (Holly Springs) and Southern Village (Chapel Hill) Racquet & Swim Clubs Sports camps for kids emphasize fun & improvement. Variety of activities include tennis, basketball, swimming, soccer, golf, field sports, games, arts & crafts. Ages 6-12. Southern Village 919-969-8442 www.SouthernVillageClub.com Sunset Ridge 919-557-0000 www.SunsetRidgeClub.com
Tae Kwon Do America offers Summer Day Camps (Raleigh & Apex locations) and Track-Out Camps (Apex only). These camps are designed for children 5-12 years old. Each camp includes a basic TaeKwonDo class, games, crafts and character development training in a fun, positive environment. For more information call 919-846-6578 (N. Raleigh) or 919-859-4123 (Apex). www.PecksTKD.com
TSG Academies offers half and full day Summer and Track-out sports camps at Cary Academy, Carolina Sportsplex and Triangle municipalities. Visit here for information on TSG/Cary Academy sports camps (download the brochure). Contact Steve Rao at 919-656-7301 or tsgacademies.info@gmail.com for info on other TSG sports camps or visit tsgacademies.com
XL Soccer World's fully climate controlled indoor facility is The Place to improve your soccer skills. Offering week-long summer camps, holiday camps, advanced training programs for ages 6 and up, and year-round league play for teams and individuals. Conveniently located between Raleigh and Cary. Call 919-859-2997. www.xlsoccerworld.com
