Forest-based day camps at Eno River, Brumley Forest, Schenck Forest, and Loblolly Trail. Kids in the woods all day.
Week-long themed science and nature camps at Durham's beloved museum. May through August.
Classic YMCA overnight and day camp on a sprawling property in Wake Forest. Swimming, archery, hiking.
100-acre outdoor day camp near Durham. Swimming, canoeing, archery, hiking. Spring break sessions available.
72-acre faith-based outdoor camp with adventure activities, swimming, and overnight programs.
Science-focused camps at Raleigh's downtown Natural Sciences museum. Field investigations and hands-on labs.
Dance, art, theater, and nature-integrated camps in Raleigh. June 15–August 14.
Farm-based camp with daily hands-on activities including pickling and animal care
Equestrian camp introducing riders to whole-horse care including special needs campers
Park staff-led nature programs throughout summer months
Farm-based preschool and elementary summer camp
Week-long water activities and outdoor survival skills program
Educational wildlife camp at big cat rescue sanctuary in Chatham County
Farm-based nature camp in Chatham County for elementary-age children
Camp Polliwog three-day nature discovery journey at Crowder Park
Horseback riding camp days at Dead Broke Farm for all skill levels
Farm life and horse care experiences for children of all ages
Outdoor field station program for middle and high school students
Nature walking and exploration program for elementary and middle school
Farm adventures and animal encounters throughout summer weeks for ages 6-12
Weekly farm-based camps with various summer nature themes
Extended nature programs offered by park staff during summer
Therapeutic horseback riding camp for ages 7-12 including adaptive options
Dairy farm camp experience at NC State University facility
Kid-friendly equestrian farm adventures for all skill levels
Riding camps designed for learning and fun at all skill levels
Garden-based camps loved by Triangle families with insects
Veterinary skills and farm animal care camp for elementary through high school
Nature-focused preschool summer camp in Raleigh
Horseback riding for beginner to advanced beginner riders
Horseback riding camp for elementary-age children in Durham
Unicorn-themed equestrian camp for kindergarten-age children
Nature-based camps for young children in Carrboro
Farm-focused nature camp for kindergarten-age children
Nature-based education and forest school offering daily or weekly enrollment
No-experience-needed livestock science overnight camp for teens
Educational and creative summer horseback riding camp for all skill levels
School holiday and track out wildlife nature camps across Durham
Full horsey adventure summer camp for all skill levels
Hands-on nature camps exploring Duke Gardens for K through 5th grade
Wide range of outdoor exploration and art activities across Durham
Community garden camp with ecosystem studies
Reptile-focused camp with 1:6 counselor-to-child ratio in Garner
Small farm in a big city using farm education for K through 3rd grade
Nature-based summer camp at the JC Raulston Arboretum where kids explore plants, gardens, and the natural world through hands-on activities.
Step back in time slow-paced farm camp allowing children to unplug from technology
Farm and horse camp with traditional family farm rhythm including junior mentor program
Programs breaking down boundaries and building confidence through outdoor adventures
Learn by Doing 4-H program developing leadership and productive life skills
Immersive hands-on camp with wilderness skills including shelter building and firecraft
Equestrian summer camp at Brightleaf Stables in Durham area
Hands-on life sciences camps through NC State's CALS programs, exploring biology, agriculture, and natural systems for youth through high school.
Unique experience introducing K through 6th grade to real farm life
Counselor-in-training program for teens on a working farm property near Carrboro
Farm and outdoor education camp in Orange County
Alpaca farm interactions and animal care education in Chatham County area
Outdoor wildlife education programming in Durham and Chapel Hill at Umstead State Park and other locations
Field trips and hands-on learning about agriculture horticulture leadership citizenship and healthy living
Traditional 4-H camp with canoeing archery horseback riding swimming climbing and team challenges
Adventure camps for children ages 5-9 exploring Carolina North and Bolin Forest trails daily
Overnight conservation workshop at NC State for rising high school students focusing on natural resources careers
Outdoor-focused traditional day camp for younger children at Durham Academy
Award-winning outdoor nature camps in Durham County parks and forest areas
Award-winning outdoor nature camps in Orange County parks and forest areas
High-adventure teen camp combining gym climbing with outdoor field trips including hiking, paddling, and kayaking across the Triangle.
Themed weekly museum camp using natural materials for art exploration; full-day $360/wk non-members, half-day $195/wk for ages 3-4.
Outdoor nature exploration camp discovering birds, plants, and trees through hands-on activities at and around the museum.
13-week summer camp at the Durham museum exploring animal life, nature, building, and science; $375/wk general public, runs May 26-Aug 21.
Off-site Museum of Life and Science camp in Chapel Hill with more outdoor play and elective activities, covering science and nature themes.
Track-out and holiday break camps at the Museum of Life and Science for year-round school students with science and nature exploration.
Small-group wildlife camp at the Pittsboro sanctuary (14 campers max) — daily animal visits, wildcat veterinary skills, and wildlife biology practice ($350+/wk).
3-day project-based conservation camp for high schoolers at the Carolina Tiger Rescue wildlife sanctuary in Pittsboro.
Uses Duke Gardens as a science laboratory for kids K-5 with real community science projects and nature experiments; $300/wk, 9am-1pm with aftercare option.
Specialized science camps (June 22-July 31) covering mammalogy, paleontology, ornithology, City Scientist, and climate resilience for rising K-12.
9-week outdoor adventure day camp with sports, teambuilding, ATV rides, and reptile science; full-day $349/wk, half-day $249/wk.
Outdoor adventure camp at TreeRunner's North Raleigh aerial park (at the JCC campus) building confidence through ziplines, climbing, and small-group friendships.
Forest-based outdoor camps at Umstead State Park (Loblolly and Whispering Pines trails) and Crowder County Park in Apex. Kids spend all day in the woods building fires, whittling, and exploring nature.
Small-group farm and nature day camp at 1923 Shaw Rd, Durham, with goats, sheep, horses, and other animals. Always outdoors; emphasizes care, compassion, and camper-directed exploration. $200–$230/week.
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