Time is a tickin’ friends. School will be out in LESS than 2 months, and Charlotte summer camp slots are filling up. We asked some Charlotte moms for their opinion of the camps in our list, and we’ve updated availability if the information was available. Get out your calendars and register today.
School Based Camps
These camps typically cover a WIDE range of camps, meaning you can have all of your kids at one place doing exactly what they want to be doing…totally a winning situation in our book.
Providence Day School Summer Programs
June 6 – August 5 (weekly sessions)
Ages TK – rising high school seniors
Providence Day School
Still lots of camps with openings here…great options ranging from sports, dance, art, science and more.
In our opinion, PDS offers the best camp curriculum in town.  The range is amazing, the facilities top notch and the camps themselves were a blast for our son, he went several summers in a row. Robotics…All Sports… Basketball and more. His best friend always did the 3 week acting camps and loved those too.
Charlotte Latin School Summer Programs
June 13 – July 29 (5 day sessions)
Ages 3-18
Charlotte Latin School
Lots of options remain open for this program. TONS of camps for kids with all interests.
“My daughter did a cooking camp at Latin and loved that. They cooked a meal each day and came home with leftovers and the recipe so we could make it again at home.” Â (Mom of a 7 year old)
My child started doing them at 4 and he is almost 9. There are so many choices to meet their interests. They are safe and clean. He always has a blast and loves riding the bus there too.  (Mom of 8 year old)
Charlotte Country Day School Summer Programs
June 6 – August 12
Ages 3 to 18
Charlotte Country Day School
Many openings remain for the over 200 choices of programs this summer.
“Country Day! We have done camps there for 3 or 4 years – love them!” Â (Mom of 8, 6 and 4 year old)
Trinity Episcopal School
June 20 – July 29
Grades K – 8th
Trinity Episcopal School
Waitlists exist for a few of the camps, but most of them still have openings.
“All 3 kids loved Queen City Quest – think Amazing Race for kids around Charlotte.” (Mom of 8 and 6 year old).
Sports Camps
Get your little athlete moving this summer, or introduce the kids to a new sport. Guaranteed worn out kids at the end of the day.
Charlotte Hornets Hoops Camps
June 13 – August 11 (4 day sessions)
Ages 7 to 14
Various locations
Space still available at most locations. Camps for boys, girls and co-ed available.
“I have had some great Charlotte Hornet Summer camps and some not so great. He did a Hornets camp at Myers Park Presbyterian Church and it was super.”  (Mom of an 8 year old)
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. $50 per camp…you can’t beat that.
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. Call for opening information.
Arts & Drama Camps
Bring out the budding artist of actor in your family. These are great for fostering creativity and confidence.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
June 6 – August 19 (5 day sessions)
Ages 3 to 18
Imaginon, UNCC, Charlotte Latin
Some sold out sessions for all ages, but spots still open for most of the sessions.
“My children loved learning about acting, and really grew their confidence at these camps.” (Mom of 8 and 6 year old).
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. Most camps still have availability.
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. Spots available in almost all of the camps.
Science and Nature/Environmental Camps
Educational camps cannot be beat. Kids having summer fun, while fostering a love for science, nature, the environment and the outdoors.
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. August camps are sold out, but still availability for June and July sessions.
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. Preschool slots are filling up, but some spots open.
Wonderful for the younger kids…especially with their new outdoor space. Anonymous (Mom of a 4 year old)
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.
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.
Worth the Drive…
Camp Thunderbird
June 6 – August 12
Ages 5 to 15
YMCA Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie
“My daughter did it last year when she was 7 and loved it! Had lots of outdoor activities that she enjoyed, especially the ropes courses!” (Mom of 8 year old)
“Day camp at Thunderbird was a wonderful experience for my daughter and a great stepping stone for overnight camp. All traditional camp activities such as canoeing, archery, arts &  crafts, swimming, etc. The groups are small enough that it doesn’t feel so big and the counselors have been great with the kids. I am sending my rising 1st grader this summer b/c of the positive and fun environment!”  (Mom of 9 and 6 year old)
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.
“I love how sweet & simple it is and that it is a Christian based camp. They are out in nature exploring, hiking, biking, learning archery, leather crafting, fishing, gem mining and more! All with a biblical message woven throughout their day.  It’s truly one of our favorite camps and this year she is doing their overnight camp (just Tues-Thurs) and I think it will be a great way to get ready for a bigger away camp experience next year.” (Mom of 8 year old)
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)…
Preschoolers can benefit from camp, too. Playing with others and being creative is a great way to spend some summer days.
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.
Kamp Gabe is my favorite summer camp for 3-6 year olds. The teachers are great and they also have teenagers in the room to help. They make the cutest crafts and snacks. The little sing along they do the last day is adorable. I would highly recommend this camp. It was my 4 year old’s favorite last summer, and she has talked about it throughout the year.  (Mom of 4 year old)
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.
My children LOVED these camps. Probably best for under 6, unless it’s a camp geared toward older ones. (Mom of 8 and 6 year old.)
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.
“The Cornwell Center Camps are nice for young children though some of them are over crowded and sometimes not well supervised.  We did a music camp there that had just few kids and it was fantastic. I guess it depends on the camp.” (Mom of 8 and 4 year old)
My Gym Southpark
May 31 – September 2
For Ages 2.5 to 11, these one day camps are perfect for a “moms morning out”.
