Sweaty, hot, outdoor, fun! That’s how I remember summer camp. Whether you’re looking for summer activities for your 3 year-old or your teenager, for your budding scientist or your future Warhol, the City of Raleigh Summer Camp program has something for everyone.
Summer camp registration for the City of Raleigh opens February 1, 2012 for mail-in and drop-off registrations. There are full-day camps and half-day camps, camps for music, arts, science, and sports, and camps for individuals with disabilities.
Registration 4-1-1
- Mail-in and drop-off registration forms will be accepted at any time, but processing does not begin until Feb. 1, 2012. They will begin mailing registration confirmations after February 22, 2012.
- Online registration (through RecLink) and walk-in registration (through Pullen Arts Center) will not be available until March 27, 2012.
- Choose the age category and camp location (there are 34), review the camp descriptions, and fill out the registration forms and supporting forms.
There are oodles of options for summer camp in the Creative District. Here are just a few to highlight:
- Shake, Rattle and Roll Dance Day Camp: Method Rd Community Center, June 11-15, 8:30am-5pm, ages 3-5, $85
- Sound of Music Day Camp: Powell Dr Park, June 11-15 or June 18-22, 9am-noon, ages 4-5, $85
- Summer X-Press Camp: Caroline Pines Park, Jaycee Park, Method Rd Park, Peach Rd Park, various dates, 7:30am-6pm, ages 6-11, $50
- Hispanic Heritage Camp: Lake Johnson, Aug 13-17, 8am-5pm, ages 6-10, $85
- Surf Camp: Method Rd Community Center (drop off/pick up), June 25-29, all day, ages 14-17, $450
- Camp Friendly: Method Rd Community Center (offers transportation to other parks), various dates, various times, ages 15-25 for individuals with development disabilities, fees vary
I’ve heard that summer camps fill up quickly, so check out the summer camps and download your registration forms now or visit a park to pick up the Leisure Ledger with all the camp information you’ll need.