It’s time. February is turning into March, and Summer 2016 will be here before you know it. Charlotte has an AMAZING assortment of summer camps to choose from. Whether you’re raising a scientist, a gymnast, an artist, an engineer, a naturalist or any host of other things, trust us, there is a summer camp for your child. Break out the calendar, or create a spreadsheet on Google Docs (speaking from experience), and get to registering. Scroll down for “camps” for the very young.
The camps below are scoop-vetted and hand-picked. This is not a comprehensive list ~ this is a list of camps that scoop families and friends have participated in and enjoyed.Â
If you want to chat up representatives from several of the camps on our list, check out the 4/9 CLT Summer Camp Expo at Charlotte Latin School, hosted by our friends at Macaroni Kid South Charlotte. Hope to see you there!
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Providence Day School Summer Programs
June 6 – August 5 (weekly sessions)
Ages TK – rising high school seniors
Providence Day School
Providence Day is known for their summer camp line up, with the summer slogan is “play.learn.create.” With PDS Camps, your children can do all 3 all summer long. Most weeks there are AT LEAST 15 camps offered, and they all sound SO.MUCH.FUN.
Charlotte Hornets Hoops Camps
June 13 – August 11 (4 day sessions)
Ages 7 to 14
Various locations
Learn shooting mechanics and footwork, ball handling, defense, rebounding, mental approach, and more.
The First Tee of Greater Charlotte
June 13 – August 18 (4 day sessions)
Ages 5 to 18
Various golf courses around Charlotte, Matthews & Fort Mill
Learn the basics or advance your skills in the sport of golf.
Charlotte Latin School Summer Programs
June 13 – July 29 (5 day sessions)
Ages 3-18
Charlotte Latin School
Another great option for ALL kinds of camps.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
June 6 – August 19 (5 day sessions)
Ages 3 to 18
Imaginon, UNCC, Charlotte Latin
So much at this creative drama camp for all ages. Fantastic staff that runs this program.
Project Scientist
June 24 – August 12 (5 day sessions)
Ages 4 to 12 (girls only)
UNCC Center City Campus
This all-girl day camp if perfect for encouraging the scientist in your daughter.
Camp Invention
June 20 – July 21 (4 day sessions)
Elementary & Middle School ages
Various schools in the area
Camp Invention…”where big ideas become the next big thing”.
Discovery Place Summer Camps
June 6 – August 12
Preschool to Rising 8th grade
Discovery Place – Uptown
Great half and full day camps available ranging from animals to oceans to art to games.
Charlotte Nature Museum
June 6 – August 25 (4 day sessions)
Preschool & Elementary ages
Charlotte Nature Museum
Don’t miss out on learning about and being in Nature this summer.
Charlotte Country Day School Summer Programs
June 6 – August 12
Ages 3 to 18
Charlotte Country Day School
With over 200 choices of programs this summer, you are sure to find something to please the pickiest camper.
Mint Summer Art Camps
June 14 – July 28
Ages 3 to 18
Mint Museum Randolph
Send your budding artist to The Mint for camp this summer.
Community School of the Arts
June 20 – August 5
Ages 4 to 18
Various locations
Creative music and arts camps for all…everything from preschool art to high school band camp.
Camp Wing Haven
June 20-24, July 18-22 & August 15-19
Rising 1st to Rising 5th grade
The Gardens at Wing Haven
Send your young naturalist off to camp in the gardens for a week.
Trinity Episcopal School
June 20 – July 29
Grades K – 8th
Trinity Episcopal School
Don’t miss out on camp in Uptown Charlotte…lots of options here.
Worth the Drive…
Camp Thunderbird
June 6 – August 12
Ages 5 to 15
YMCA Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie
Hit the lake this summer and enjoy all that Camp Thunderbird has to offer.
Camp Whip-Poor-Will
June 13 – July 22 (5 day sessions)
Ages 5-12
Camp Whippoorwill in Waxhaw
It’s been around since 1982 (I went as a child), and just as great as ever.
Providence Equestrian Center
June 13 – August 14 (5 day sessions)
Ages 5 1/2 – 14
Providence Equestrian Center in Waxhaw
Learn to ride or improve your riding skills at this beautiful spot.
Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp
June 13 – August 12
Ages 7 to 14
Carolina Raptor Center
Don’t miss the chance to spend your days with raptors and learning about helping the earth.
Camp Canaan
June 6 – August 12
Ages 5 to 13
Camp Canaan in Rock Hill
Spend your days swimming, playing, doing art and more on this unique 100 acre island in Rock Hill.
Best For the Wee Ones (4 and under)…
Kamp Gabe’s Mini Toddler Camp
June 27 – July 22
Ages 2-3
St. Gabe’s is the place to be for toddler fun this summer.
Discovery Place Kids
June 6 – August 26
Ages 2 to 8
Head to Huntersville for some toddler sized summer camp fun.
The Little Gym of Charlotte
June 13-August 21
For ages 3 to 8, this is a great “first camp” for your little one
The Cornwell Center
June 20 – August 26
Camp for all ages, but great ones (sports, dance, Spanish) Â for little ones starting at age 2 1/2.
My Gym Southpark
May 31 – September 2
For Ages 2.5 to 11, these one day camps are perfect for a “moms morning out”.
