130+ Superb (2025) Summer Camps: Charlotte, NC

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Inside: Over 130 summer camps in Charlotte, NC that you can sort by categories related to age and camp topic. Easily find the best camps for your family.

If you are ready for summer camps, Charlotte, NC has so many to choose from! To help you navigate your choices, we’ve made this sortable guide you can break down into summer camp categories.

Quick Summary: Summer Camps Charlotte, NC

Our 2025 Charlotte Summer Camp Guide is packed with 130+ amazing camps for kids of all ages and interests—right here in Charlotte and the surrounding areas.

🟠 Sort camps by:
• Category: art, sports, STEM, theatre & more
• Age: preschool to teens
• Schedule: full day, half day, or by month

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Sort camps by the types of camps you are most interested in, like dance camps or sports camps. Or, sort camps by age of the camper which means you can see a list of camps just for teens or preschoolers! Do you need a full-day summer camp option? We have a list for that. And, we have camps by month! With this summer camp guide to Charlotte, NC you can truly find the best camps for your kiddos!

We are still updating this list for 2025. More camps coming soon! You’ll want to bookmark this list and check back soon!

Summer Camps Charlotte, NC- By Category

Finding a summer camp, made easy! You’ll find listings for over 130 summer camps in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding area, all divided by category of interest.

Summer Camps: Charlotte, NC- By Age

Whether you are looking for Charlotte summer camps for preschoolers, school-aged children, or teens, you’ll find them by navigating the buttons below.

Summer Camps: Charlotte, NC- Month & Time

If you need full-day or half-day summer camp, we have got you covered. You’ll also find camps categorized by month, with June, July, and August options available. Full-day Charlotte summer camps are abundant, so you don’t have to worry about your kids being bored this summer!

Summer Camps: Charlotte, NC- The Big Long List

Just want to see some ideas? You can start by scrolling through this long list of summer camps Charlotte, NC and the surrounding area offer. Each camp has a link for more information so be sure to explore.

Horse Shadow Run

Horse Shadow Run offers riding lessons, summer camps, and you can rent their space out for events. Visit their website to see their full list of offerings.

VisArt Video

704.343.3031 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC

Offers kids summer camps for rising first grade and up that explore filmmaking, cartooning, writing, and more themes.

 

Hands Create

704.814.0404 info@handscreate.com 8040 Providence Road Suite 500, , SC

Hands Create offers fine art summer camps for children ages TK-8th grade.
Weekly summer camps run from June through August 9th, with various themes and age groups per camp.

 

iCode Stem & Coding Camps

980.372.3397 charlotte@icodeschool.com 8709 Arbor Creek Dr Suite #3, Charlotte, NC

Offers STEM and coding camps for kids ages 6 and up.
Summer camps focus on coding and other STEM activities, including drone coding, video game editing, and more.

My Farm Camps Experience

704.698.8592 Morgan@myfarmcamps.com 12381 Downs Road, Pineville, NC

My Farm Camps Experience offers summer camps that involve farm life living, horseback riding, creek stomping and meeting farm animals.
Camp is for ages 5 – 14, with Counselor in Training programs for rising 9th graders.
Camp is from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Camps are 4 days per week, with Vet Camp instead on Friday and Saturday.

Birthday Parties are also available on the farm!

Dance Fever Charlotte

704.728.0840 10211 Prosperity Park Drive Suite 240, Charlotte , NC

They offer a variety of dance classes for kids 2 to high school age. You can take hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and more. Additionally, they offer summer camps and a summer dance class schedule.

Charlotte Eagles

9305 Monroe Rd. Suite L, Charlotte , NC

Charlotte Eagles offers soccer summer camps for kids ages 5-14. They offer half-day and full-day summer camp options.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

704.716.6200 400 E Morehead Street , Charlotte, NC

YMCA of Greater Charlotte and the Ballantyne Arts Center offers classes in dance, theatre, visual arts, sports, and summer day camp. You can enjoy many classes and activities at the YMCA including dance, aquatics, athletics, and more! Read more about their program offerings. 

Summer day camp is offered in a variety of themes, including sports camps in Basketball or All Sports, Aquanaut, cheer camp, cooking camp, baseball/tball, basketball, bowling, dance camp, Art Experience Camp, and a variety of additional camps for every kid.

Camp Cannon

For ages 4 – 18, Camp Cannon offers a variety of sessions from arts and academics to sports! Come join us for a summer filled with fun!

Terrific Scientific Steam Adventures

704.774.3016 3101 Antioch Church Road, Matthews , NC

They offer over 40 different science, engineering, and technology camps for kids grade Kindergarten to 7th. Find a camp that fits your needs on their website.

Terrific Scientific is more than just a camp; it’s a journey into the heart of STEM, designed to spark imagination, uncover possibilities, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Camp Thunderbird (YMCA of Greater Charlotte)

704.716.4100 1 Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie, NC

Part of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Camp Thunderbird is an overnight and day camp held at Lake Wylie. They also have an equestrian program available throughout the school year. Camp is for ages 7 and older.

Camp Thunderbird Overnight Camp Information
Camp Thunderbird Day Camp Information

Cooking classes, summer and school’s out camps, family events, homeschool classes, birthday parties, etiquette classes, adult sip n’ stirs, and MORE! All in a fun an educational environment.

Birthday Parties: Several party options are available for kids ages 3 to 17, including an option for two birthday kids to share a party.

KidStrong Cotswold

704.705.2248 324 South Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC

A science-based kids training program designed to help parents raise strong, confident, high-character kids. They offer a wide-variety of camps year-round including during the summer months. 

Open Door Studios

704.817.9281 3706 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC

They offer dance classes for students aged from toddlers to teenagers at their studio. You can take ballet, jazz, modern, and many other dance classes.

Additionally, they offer summer camps for ages 3 – 9 years old. Camps are half-day or full-day and focus on dance with crafting, games, and engaging activities. For older students ages 9-18 years old they offer summer intensive programs.

Leg Up Equestrian

6201 Johannes Road, Fort Mill, SC

Equestrian riding center that specializes in English riding lessons, camps, and clinics.

Summer camp at Leg Up Equestrian is Monday – Friday from 8 am – 2 pm.
Camps are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
June, July, and early August camps are available.

Acting Out Studio

We offer weekly themed camps June through August at various locations – everything from Hamilton Camp to Barbie Camp and everything in between. Don’t wait to register!

Summer Camp: Camp Flip Flop Full day summer camps for 1st-6th grade, half day for preschool/kindergarten. Themed weeks of camp.

Classes: Rec classes include parent/child classes, tot classes, kinder classes, and tumbling. Pre-team and team classes and training is also offered.

Afterschool: Includes one gymnastics or tumbling class per week, plus homework time, snacks and more.

 

They also offer birthday parties that start at $299 for members and $325 for non-members. Birthday parties are only available on Saturday’s and include time on the floor playing, a take home gift, and more. Book your parties online.

Metrolina Gymnastics offers gymnastics classes, summer camps, birthday parties, and competitive teams. Their birthday parties are for students only and are $200 for 20 kids. $10 per additional kid. Includes a 45 minute party and 45 minutes in the party room. Book your party on their website.

Camp Invention

nihfprograms@invent.org Multiple Camps, Charlotte, NC

A nationally recognized STEM summer camp for ages K-6 years old.
There are over a dozen camps in Charlotte to choose from, with various week-long camps from June through July

Science of Baking Kids Camp: Kids will learn how to be successful and safe bakers in the kitchen including baking, kitchen equipment, recipes, ingredients, and more!

Teen Decorating Camp: Learn cookie and cake decorating, plus kitchen etiquette, mass bakery skills, design and more.

 

Level Up

704.443.7016 1311 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews , NC

They offer 11 weeks of STEM-based summer camps that include swimming, LEGO-based building, field trips, innovative arts and crafts, and more!

Levine Jewish Community Center Sports Camp

Levine Jewish Community Center offers both summer specialty sports camps with activities like flag football, basketball and soccer, as well as tennis camps. Ages vary by camp but range from school age to teens.

Charlotte 49ers Athletics

They offer a full schedule of sports summer camps every summer. You can find their schedule and camp information on their website.

NASCAR Hall of Fame

704.654.4400 400 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is a museum for all things NASCAR. They have special events, guided tours, interactive exhibits, and much more.

The museum offers summer camps, Spring Break camps, and camps throughout the year where children learn about NASCAR, engineering, hands-on experiments, and more.
Summer camps are for grades K – 9th grade, with week long camps in June and July.

Arts Delivered

704.618.2222 100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC

Visual arts classes for kids and adults, with summer camp options available for ages 6 and older in ceramics, pottery, clay, and visual arts

School of Rock Charlotte

704.525.5857 4724 Sharon Road, Suite J, Charlotte, NC

Offers music camps and workshops for any skill level who want to learn to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals.

Future Leaders Academy

Fun-filled summer camp with certified teachers, field trips, meals included, and safe play! For school-age children. June 16–Aug 8 in Charlotte. Call 980-585-0990.

Town of Indian Trail: Coach Conroy's All Sports Camp

Chestnut Square Park | Crooked Creek Park, Indian Trail, NC

The Town of Indian Trail has a All Sports Camp where a variety of sports are taught.
Camps are half day. 4 camps are available.
Ages 6 – 13 meet at Chestnut Square Park, while ages 4-6 meet at Crooked Creek Park.

They offer educational programs for children aged from infant to school-age. You can also attend their summer camps which are for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers up to 12 years old.

Discovery Place Science

704.286.8302 301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

Discovery Place is a science museum with specialized science-themed events, lab workshops for kids, live shows, and featured IMAX showings of nature-themed shows and movies.

See our full Kidding Around review of Discovery Place!

Science Camps at Discovery Place Science are available for rising Kindergarten through 6th grade, with June and July options available.
Camps are full-day with extended care available.

Birthday party packages are available, including party themes like ” Our Ocean Friends”, ” Science of Super Villians”, and “Shocking Science” for ages 3 – 12. Animal meet and greet add-ons are available.

The IMAX theatre at Discovery Place Science offers multiple showings per day, with several options to choose from.

Leg Up Equestrian

Leg Up Equestrian teaches English Riding.

Summer Camp: Leg Up Equestrian Summer Camps are week-long camps with riding lessons, horse care, trail rides, games and more. Ages 8 to 14.

Southeastern Gymnastics

704.847.0785 13601 Providence Road, Weddington , NC

They offer a wide variety of themed gymnastics classes for kids preschool age and up. Southeastern Gymnastics also offers team gymnastics and many different themed summer camps throughout the summer.

Charlotte Chess Center

The Charlotte Chess Center is an established educational hub for chess in the Charlotte area; offering camps, classes, school enrichment programs and lectures year round.

Join us for a fun, musical summer! No experience needed. Learn from pros, play real instruments, and play with friends!

Concord Parks and Recreation

Hartsell Recreation Center -or- Academy Recreation Center, Concord, NC

They offer summer camps, a wide variety of classes, and more! Concord Parks & Rec Summer Playground camp offers summer camp for ages 6-12, divided into groups. Free lunch is served daily.

2025 camps will run for 6 weeks.
Ages 6-9 at Les Myers Park
Ages 6-9 Hartsell Recreation Center
Ages 10-12 at Academy Recreation Center
June 9th- July 18th, 2025
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Young Artists Recording Arts Summer Camp

Preteens and teens ages 11- 17 can learn about songwriting, recording, marketing, and lots more at the Young Artists Recording Arts Summer Camp.

 

Camp JuMP

Camp JuMP is open to kids 2nd through 9th grade who are interested in theatre training and performance opportunities in a Christian environment. Campers will learn a show during their week-long camo and perform it twice at the end of the week.

Camp Corvian

Weeklong camps with a wide range of themes for kids. Camp options are broken down by age or grade and include topics and themes like traditional day camp, various sports camps including football, volleyball and soccer, various arts and crafts camps like crochet and papaermache, STEM camps, automotive repair, cooking, theatre, math, babysitter training and so much more.

 

The Little Gym of Charlotte

704.702.2898 2935 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC

The Little Gym of Charlotte offers classes for toddlers and young children along with birthday party packages and summer camps.

Birthday party package for 15 guests for $405 that includes 1 1/2 hours of play, two gym instructors, paper goods, a private facility, and setup/cleanup. You can add-on a birthday theme or other extras they offer. Book your party online.

Summer Camp: The Little Gym offers morning and afternoon summer camp sessions broken down by age group, from age 3 to 10.

Queen City Sports Summer Camp

Life Church offers a FREE sports camps for kids ages 6 to 14. 2025 Camp dates are TBD.
Kids will enjoy basketball, football, kickball, soccer, field day and more!

Cabarrus Dance Academy

704.782.1915 2810 Poplar Tent Road, Suite 100, Concord, NC

They offer dance classes for kids ages 2.5 to adults. You can take ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, and more. They also offer summer camps each summer.

McColl Center’s Creativity Camp

Full-day art camps for kids in rising 2nd grade through 8th grade. Week-long camp options in mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and more.

Extreme Ice Center

704.882.1830 4705 Indian Trail - Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC

Extreme Ice Center offers public ice skating, figure skating lessons, regular skating lessons, hockey lessons, birthday parties, summer camps, and more.

Summer Camps include several hockey camps for ages 5 and older. Camps range from beginner skater to advanced.

Universal Cheer and Dance Camps

866.913.6782 10175 Weddington Road, Concord , NC

They offer overnight camps for cheerleading and dance teams at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC. You can find the dates and information on their website.

Charlotte Martial Arts Academy

704.333.4155 3420 St Vardell Lane Suite E, Charlotte, NC

They offer classes for children starting at age 5 and have adult classes. Summer camps involve martial arts, parkour, tumbling, sports, gymnastics, games, and more.
June, July, and August camps are available.
Ages K – 5th grade.

Lenux Stables is an equestrian riding academy in Huntersville, NC

Ages 6 – 13 can enjoy summer horsemanship camp at Lenux Stables from 9 am – 3 pm during a week long camp.
9 camp sessions are available.
Camps include riding lessons, grooming, games, crafts, and presentations from a veterinarian.

Birthday parties are also available at Lenux Stables

 

Charlotte Christian School

704.366.5657 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte , NC

They offer a faith-based educational program for kids aged Junior Kindergarten to 12th grade. Additionally, they offer a wide variety of themed summer camps during the summer for ages Junior Kindergarten to 12th grade.

The Speech Garden Institute

The Speech Garden Institute offers summer camp programs for kids ages 2 through 2nd grade. Kids will work on communication and social skills while enjoying music, science, literacy, movement, and more!

Toddler Escapades

Drop-off summer camp designed for toddlers ages 1-4 that focuses on movement, exploration, and creativity

Lanti Performing Arts

704.269.8420 office@lantiperformingarts.com 323 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd. Suites D, E, F, Indian Trail, NC

Offers performance arts classes, music lessons, theatre, and camps for ages 3 – 18 years old.
Summer camps at Lanti Performing Arts explore music, musical theatre, Broadway, and so much more! Summer camps are half day or full day.

Camp Care

704.606.2816 PO Box 35072, Charlotte , NC

They offer a summer camp specifically for kids who have or have had cancer. This camp also is for their families. This camp includes arts and crafts, tubing, and more all under the supervision of medical professionals on staff.

Sports Connection

704.583.1444 SCOffice@SportsConnectionNC.com Ballantyne | Granite Street | Northlake, Charlotte, NC

Your kids can enjoy indoor sports camps at Sports Connection. Camps are offered at 3 Charlotte locations, including Ballatyne, North Lake, and Granite Street.
Weekly half-day and full-day options are available for children ages 6 – 13 years old.
Check out a full selection of Sports Connection summer camps.

Carolina Dance Capital offers ballet, hip hop, and other dance classes starting at age 2 and they offer adult classes. They also offer birthday parties and summer camps. You can choose from three party themes and parties are $175 for up to 8 children. You can book your party on their website.

Bold Music Camp

Camps for middle school and high school students who want to record and perform their own music. Perform at Evening Muse in NoDa, and record at Sioux Sioux Studio.

Davidson Community Players

704.892.7953 210 Delburg Street, Davidson, NC

The Davidson Community Players offers theatre for adults and kids.
Adult shows are typically for ages 12 and older on the Main Stage.
Children’s shows are held with the Connie Company and are generally for all ages.

The theatre also hosts children’s classes and workshops

Summer Camps at Davidson Community Players are week-long and themed with themes of acting, crafts, theatre games, and more!
Most summer camps are half day, but some full day options are available for older children/teens.

 

Charlotte Chess Center

They offer chess classes, and summer camps, and can come into your child’s school to teach chess through their program.

Summer Camp: Charlotte Chess Center offers camps for beginners and advanced players. Camps are a week long and offered throughout the summer, both full-day and half-day.

PGA Camps Matthews

6803 Stevens Mill Road, Matthews, NC

PGA Camps Matthews are held at The Divide Golf Club with Impact Performance Golf Learning.
Summer camps are half-day, with June and July options available.

Christ Classical Summer Camp

Christ Classical Summer Camp: Weekly Summer Camps full day and half day on various themes happening all summer long. Kid Fest Summer Blast camps run 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Week-long summer camps with themes like “Food Art & Storytelling,” “Super Mario Art & PE” and “Inventors Camp.” Camps are divided by age and welcome kids ages 2-12. Day options and week options, 8:30 am to 1 pm.

Central Piedmont Community College Summer Camps

Central Piedmont Community College offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids from elementary through high school. You’ll find camps that explore careers, art camps, app development, coding, and lots more! Half-day and full-day options, grades 4 through 12.

Central Fine Arts Academy

Here’s what’s coming your way this year at camp: Sculpture and Art, Yoga, Origami, Drumming and Chimes, Choir, and Ukulele.

When: 2025 Dates TBD
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Age: 5 – 12
Where: 9401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273

Sign-up and register online!

Queen City Dance offers several summer options for kids. There are week long half-day camps offered in the mornings for kids ages 4 to 7 and 7 and up, as well as evening camps for kids 7 and up. Additionally, they have competitive intensives for kids 6 1/2 and up.

Champs Sports Outreach

This organization is a ministry of Calvary church and they offer a faith-based summer camp program. Kids can choose from several sports camp options and learn about Jesus during camp. This camp is for ages 5-15.

Queen City Dance

704.900.7060 8514 Park Road, Charlotte, NC

They offer a wide variety of youth dance classes as well as summer camps and birthday parties. They offer birthday parties that include a DJ, a nice venue, a customizable theme, and more. Get a quote and book your party online. Their dance classes start at age 2 and they even offer adult classes.

Blooming Einsteins

803.746.7346 2752 Pleasant Road, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC

Summer camp for rising Kindergarten through 6th graders.
Campers will enjoy STEM activities, field trips, water days, art, sports, and socialization.

Camps are full day, with aftercare available.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC

Come explore nature with us! Various camps offered for various ages June through August. Check out our website for mor details.

UNC Charlotte Camps on Campus

9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC

A variety of summer camp for rising 1st grade through 8th grade. Topics that may be explored include STEM, space, theatre, and more. Niner Academy is for high school students and explores a variety of accelerated programs.

Their wide-variety of camps run from June 9th – August 8th, 2025. Read the class descriptions on their website.

Huntersville Parks and Recreation Summer Camp

704.766.2220

Huntersville Parks and Rec offers summer camp for ages 3 and older. Themes include music recording arts (ages 12-17), volleyball camp, soccer camp, athletics camp, Mini Adventure Camp, Jr. Adventure Camp, and Adventure Camp.

 

My Farm Camps Summer Camp

This farm is home to 14 horses, 4 goats, chickens, sheep, and a potbellied pig. Kids at camp get to experience the farm, enjoy the outdoors and lots more. 2025 Summer Camp and registration will be released soon. Visit the website for more information.

Opera Carolina

704.332.7177 x109 Education@operacarolina.org 1600 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC

Carolina Opera offers a youth academy, summer workshops, Academy Chorus, and additional performance and teaching in the art of Opera.

Workshops during summer focus on various things, including vocal techniques, for teens interested in singing.

Davidson College Summer Tech Camps

1.888.709.8324 hello@iDTech.com 102 N Main Street, Davidson, NC

iD Tech, in connection with Davidson College, will offer overnight and day camps from June 16 – July 25, 2025

Camps are 1 week long and include coding, Roblox camp, Java coding camp, Battlebots, and many more.
Ages 7 -17 are welcome.

Zenith Gymnastics

704.568.1277 zenith_gymnastics@live.com 8617 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC

Zenith Gymnastics offers a variety of classes and both half-day and full-day summer camps for kids ages 5 and up.
Camps involve gym time, gymnastics lessons, and special activities.
Camps run from June 11th, 2025 – August 22nd, 2025.

Zenith also offers birthday party packages

 

Charlotte Gymnastics Academy offers classes for kids starting at age 5 and full-day and half-day summer camps for ages 6.5 – 14 years old. They also offer birthday parties and the pricing starts at $300. Book a party on their website.

 

Miller Street Dance Academy

967 Market Street | 11115 Golf Links Drive , Fort Mill, SC | Charlotte, NC

Miller Street Dance Academy offers summer camps for ages 3 and up.
Camp are half day.
Camps involve tumbling, dance, games, song, and more.

Multiple camps are available.

They also offer a wide variety of dance classes for children ages 2-18.

The studio has two locations, one in Charlotte, NC one in Fort Mill, SC

Aerial & Circus Summer Camp

Kids ages 8 to 14 can learn a variety of circus acts including climbing, spinning, inverting, and flying. They also offer classes and birthday parties.

Top Golf Charlotte

704.612.4745 8024 Savoy Corporate Drive, Charlotte, NC

Top Golf Charlotte offers partial indoor golfing, youth birthday parties, and summer camps.

Summer Academy is great for kids ages 6 – 12 interested in golf.
Summer camps are half day, Monday – Friday
Registration opens in Spring.

 

 

Challenge Island

980.221.9860 southcharlotte@challenge-island.com Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC

Challenge Island offers STEM-based camps for kids ages 5-12.
Camps offer various themes and challenges and are highly interactive.
Full and half-day camps are available

Rock University

Come along with us on a musical adventure this summer! We offer everything from beginners camp to music video camp with lots of in between options.

Charlotte Ballet Academy

704.372.0101 701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

Offers summer camps that focus on ballet, including a summer intensive, junior intensive, and summer camps for ages 3 -6 years old.
Three week long summer camps are available for ages 3-6 years old.

Additionally, they offer dance classes and programs for children and adults.

Ilim World Summer Camp

Week-long summer camps throughout the months of June and July for kids ages 2 through 12. Broken down by age group, campers will experience language, culture, art, and outdoor activities.

Inner Peaks Climbing

2 locations near, Charlotte, NC

Inner Peaks Climbing offers two climbing gym locations near Charlotte in Matthews, NC and South End. New through advanced climbers, including kids are welcome. You’ll find youth programs and adult programs, after-school sessions, school break camps, summer camps, birthday parties, and more!

Summer Camp: 3 options based on age and experience level!

Ninja Nation

704.327.2929 14120 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC

Indoor parkour, ninja gym. They offer free play passes, classes, and more.

Ninja Nation also offers summer camps for ages 5-12 years old. Camps are from 8:30 – 3:30. Learn more on their website. 

They also offer birthday parties. Read more here.

Learn why Ninja Nation is an awesome place to play indoors in our KA review!

Join Leadership Summer Camp with Mission Grit through a non-competitive camp environment.
Camps are for ages 7 and older and are full-day camps from June 9th – August 22nd, 2025.

Mission Grit also offers private birthday party packages that involve obstacle courses and team building.

 

Camp Pineville - Pineville Parks and Recreation

704.889.2400

The Town of Pineville offers Camp Pineville for rising 1st graders – 12 years old with activities like sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips
2025 Summer camp runs from June 16 – August 15.
Camp runs from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm, with late stay available for an additional fee.

This natural history museum offers dinosaurs, minerals, critters, and a planetarium in its indoor museum. You will also find outdoor activities at the museum as well.

The museum offers free entry on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!

Summer camp at Schiele Museum offers week-long or summer-long camps for kids ages 6 to 6th grade. Camps are full day from 9 am – 4 pm.

They offer birthday parties with packages starting at $175 for members and $215 for non-members.

Learn more about the Schiele Museum of Natural History in our KA review! 

Children's Theatre of Charlotte

704.973.2828 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC

Offers professional theatre, workshops, and classes for children. The theatre has upcoming theatre productions for all ages, exploring various themes.
The theatre is located at ImaginON.

Summer camps at CT Charlotte are available for ages 3 and older and explore theatre themes like dance, creative play, acting, production, and more.
Full-day camps are available for ages K and up, and Half day camps for ages 3-5 years old.
Class and camp scholarships are available.

Although you can’t rent out the theatre, they do offer birthday party group pricing as follows:

  • 10% off for 10-19 guests
  • 15% off 20-49 guests
  • 20% off for 50+ guests
  • 10% deposit – pay in installments, due 2 weeks before the show

Game Camp Nation

Kids and teens can take their video game ideas to game design reality through summer day camps and overnight camps. Game Camp Nation has several locations in the US, including Charlotte, NC.

2025 Day Camps Charlotte, NC- Location is a Staybridge Suites

 

Charlotte Dance Alliance

704.847.7138 1898 Windsor Square, Suite B, Matthews, NC

They offer a full schedule of dance and gymnastics classes, competition programs, and studio rentals for birthday parties. Dance classes are offered for children starting at 18 months old and they offer classes for adults.Their birthday party packages start at $229 and include use of the facility, professional instruction, goodie bags, and more. Book your party on their website.

Velocity Sports Performance

Velocity Sports Performance offers week-long summer camps in speed & conditioning.
2025 Dates TBA

Founded in 1948, the Johnston YMCA is often referred to as “the Heart of NoDa.” Our branch reflects the eclectic nature of our community through the warm, welcoming environment we create. The Johnston YMCA provides health and wellness initiatives as well as childcare programs, art programs, and more.

Cedarhill Farm

704.843.5944 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw, NC

Cedarhill Farm is an equestrian center in Waxhaw NC.

They offer an Intermediate, Showmanship, and Horsemasters summer camp.
Camps are from 9 am – 3 pm, Monday- Friday

Humane Society of Charlotte

info@humanecharlotte.org 1348 Parker Drive, Charlotte, NC

Offers summer camps for ages rising 1st grade-19 years old.
Camps involve learning about the Animal Resource Center, cat and dog animal care, crafts, and hands-on experience with animals.
The summer camp scholarship application is available now.

Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center

They offer a wide variety of dance classes, summer camps, and more! Visit their website to learn about their offerings.

 

Summer Camp: Camps for kids in rising Kindergarten through 12th grades. Camps are recreational and no experience is necessary. Campers will learn dance, acrobatics, and aerial skills.

There are lots of weekly summer camps to choose from at Covenant Day School. There are camps available with both full day and half day options for all ages. Topics include Art, soccer, basketball, volleyball, spots, College Admissions, sewing, theatre, band baking, science, and more.

Small Hands Big Art

704.246.8271 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., #F2A, Charlotte, NC

Art studio in Charlotte that offers art classes for kids!

Also offers full day and half day art camps for children ages 4-14
Kids will learn about mixed media arts and pottery, depending on the camp chosen.

Full day camp is 9 am – 4 pm. June, July, and August camps available.

Arts + offers educational instruction in music, visual arts, and community outreach. They also offer birthday party packages and kids/youth/teen camps.
Summer camps at Arts + include camps in music and visual arts. Camps are week long, with camps for PreK and up.
Full day camps are available for older kids. Talent-based scholarships may be available for certain programs.

Nike Basketball Camp Wingate University

They offer basketball camps at different locations around town. You can select day camps, overnight camps, and half-day camps. See their full list of camps on their website.

Art Buzz Kids

1419 East Boulevard, Suite J, Charlotte, NC

Art Buzz Kids is part of Wine & Design. They offer kids painting classes, birthday parties, art camps, after school art programs, and toddler art.

Summer camp with Art Buzz Kids is week long, half day camp, with June and July options available. Recommended ages vary.

PGA Camps Huntersville

15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville, NC

The PGA Camps Huntersville location is held annually at NorthStone Country Club.
Summer camps include half-day or full-day options are available in June and July.
Student-to-teacher ratios are low.

Créatif

2879 SC-160 #110, Fort Mill, SC

Offers walk-in and DIY art programs, art birthday parties, workshops, art classes, and summer camps.

Summer camps are half-day or full-day, with STEAM based themes.
Ages 5 – 12 are welcome
June and July Camps available
Fort Mill Summer Camp

We are proud to offer the highest quality early education program for families in the communities we serve. As you compare other daycare and childcare facilities, we invite you to come experience The Nest difference!

They offer summer camps for ages 5-12. Students must have completed Kindergarten to attend camps at their school. Learn more about their summer camps on their website. 

The Lotus Project

The Lotus Project Summer Intensive has theater camp options for K through 9th grade, plus a special teen summer intensive for kids 7th grade through college sophomores. Camps run 2 to three weeks depending on the show with performances at the end of camp. The 2025 Summer Intensive Shows are Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.  The teen show is A Chorus Line.

Falling Creek Camp

Falling Creek is an overnight summer camp for boys in 1st-12th grades. Located on 900+ mountaintop acres in North Carolina, featuring outdoor adventure and founded on Christian values. 1-4 week sessions.

They offer opportunities for girls to become troops who volunteer in the community and learn life skills. You can also attend their Girl Scout Camp which is an overnight camp for rising 2nd graders to 8th graders. They also have a special repeat session for grades 9-12. The camp is open to members and non-members.

Enjoy the great outdoors while playing and learning all at the same time. Camps run weekly June – August for ages 4 – 18.

Lumi School of Musical Theatre

980.213.7044 Providence Square 705 International Dr. Suite F , Charlotte, NC

Enjoy summer camps for ages 3 – 12. They offer both half and full-day camps.

The 2025 themes for ages 3-5 are centered around popular childhood books including Frog & Toad, Brown Bear, and more. The themes for ages 6-9 include popular productions including Wonka, Wicked, and The Emerald City.

Ages 8-12 can take part in the theatre-intensive programs.

 

Idea Lab Kids offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, & Art) activities in a fun environment at their studio and mobile programs. They offer hands-on classes that teach real-world skills. Idea Lab Kids offers after enrichment classes, school programs, birthday parties, summer camps, homeschool programs, and more. You can choose from several birthday party packages on their website.

Wildcat Summer Camp at Trinity Episcopal School

Wildcat Summer Camp offers a wide variety of themed summer camps for kids in K through 8th grade. Camps are offered both half-day and full-day throughout the summer. Campers do not have to be students at the school.

AR Workshop

At AR Workshop, you can enjoy a wide variety of workshop classes, camps, special events, and more. Youth Summer Art Camp: Morning, Afternoon, and 1 Day camps happening throughout the summer with a huge variety of crafts and projects to select from. Ages 7-14. They also offer special events and birthday parties.

Jami Masters School of Dance

The summer camps at Jami Masters School of Dance are offered to a wide range of ages beginning at age 2 all the way up to teens. They offer preschool themed summer camps, and technique camps for older dancers.

Romp N' Roll

704.837.0806 3611 Mt-Holly Huntersville Road, Charlotte, NC

Romp N’ Roll offers classes, birthday parties, and camps for ages 3 months through 5 years.

Activities involve art, music, dance, science, cooking, sports, playtime, and more.
Summer camps are half day, with various themes based on the week chosen.
Birthday party packages are available, with 90 minutes of play for children ages 1-6.

Dream Big Basketball Camp

833.993.7326 320 Seagle Street, Huntersville , NC

They offer half- and full-day summer basketball camps all around Charlotte. Find a location near you on their website.

Summer Camps at Providence Day

Summer at Providence offers a wide variety of both full-day and half-day camps for kids that cover a wide variety of themes. Kids can choose week-long camps like traditional summer play camps, soccer, football, technology, tennis, crafts, theater, and more. Summer at Providence is open to kids 4 through 18 years old.

Flour Power Cooking Studios

704.759.4337 810 Brayden Pkwy Ste 07/108, Fort Mill, SC

Flour Power offers cooking classes, homeschool classes, parties, kids night out, summer camps/camps, and more!

Birthday parties at Flour Power are 1.5 hours long and involve and cooking lesson.

Summer camps at Flour Power are themed, 5-day camps involving cooking for ages 5 – 12 years old. Camps are full day.

Play-Well TEKnologies Lego Camps

678.444.9445 tasha@play-well.org Multiple NC Locations, Indian Trail, NC

Offers project-based STEAM camps for ages 5 – 14 years old in exploration of LEGOS.
The camp focuses on math, engineering, science, and real-world problem-solving.

Summer camps are available in central NC and the Charlotte metro area.

Leadership Martial Arts

704.532.3371 9928 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

They offer martial arts classes for children starting at age 4. Additionally, they offer advanced martial arts classes, birthday parties, summer camps, and afterschool programs.

NOMAD Kids Camp

704.949.1555 14647 Eastfield Road, Huntersville, NC

Your kids will enjoy yoga, swimming (with instruction time), arts and crafts, outdoor sports, and much more with NOMAD Kids Camp.
June, July, and August camps are available. Half-day and full-day options.

Summer camp registration will open for 2025 soon.

Carolina Flipz

704.285.1730 10160 Pineville Distribution Street Suite B, Pineville , NC

They offer gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling, ninja warrior/parkour, preschool classes, adult classes, and more! Additionally, you can attend their full-day summer camp during the summer.

Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics & Cheerleading offers tumbling, cheerleading, gymnastics, and other related sports classes. They also offer summer camps, birthday parties, open gym, and more. Birthday party packages are $250 and include 1 hour in the gym, 30 minutes in the party room, and up to 10 friends. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to book. Book your party on their website.

Discovery Place Kids- Huntersville

704.286.8302 105 Gilead Road , Huntersville, NC

Interactive children’s museum with STEAM activities, live shows, daily events, and exhibitions. They also offer summer camps, birthday parties, and more. Their birthday party package is $13.80 per attendee and includes 20 kids and 5 adults. The package includes 1.5 hours in the party room, a t-shirt, and more. You can request a birthday party on their website.

This location is part of the Discovery Place Museums.

Summer Camps at Discovery Place Kids are available at Discovery Place Kids, with June, July, and August options. Camps are half day or full day.
Two birthday party packages are available to choose from, with “It’s Science”, “Colors in Science”, and “Gross Science” themes available.

Want more summer camps? 

The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps: Greenville, SC

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