Half Day Summer Camps: Charlotte, NC

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!

Acting Out Studio is an award-winning acting studio that offers birthday parties, acting classes, summer camps, and more. They have four locations in Charlotte. If you love singing, acting, and all things musical theatre, you can book a party with them. Parties cost $350, are two-hours long, and include 10 kids (all ages). Each additional child is $10 per child.

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.

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.

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.

Classes and camps for kids and adults in Visual Arts.
Summer camps in ceramics, pottery, clay, and visual arts, including camp options for preschoolers, school-aged, and teens.

• Ages: Prek and older
• June & July camps available
• 9 am – 12 pm half-day camps
• Cost: $150-$200+ (depending on the camp)

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.

Birthday Parties: 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.

Charlotte Academy of Music offers music lessons, musical theatre classes, productions, and summer camps for kids and teens—building confidence, creativity, and character through high-quality arts education.

CAM offers high-quality music lessons for ages 1 – adult.

Summer camp 2026: Multiple camp themes available, some camps include:

• Ages 4–7
  Join Bluey, Mickey, and friends for a week of music, movement, drama, and crafts.
  Kids sing, dance, play, and create while building confidence and teamwork.
  June 8 – 12, 2026
  Half-day camp
  9 AM–12 PM
• Ages 7 – 12
  Sing, act, and dance to songs and scenes from High School Musical in this summer camp. Final showcase included. No experience needed.
  June 8-12, 2026
  1–4 PM

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!

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 Town of Pineville offers Camp Pineville with activities like sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips
2026 Summer camp runs from June 15 to August 14.
Ages: Rising 1st – 12 years old

$110/residents and $130/non-residents per week
Camp runs from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, with late stay available for an additional fee.

Part of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Camp Thunderbird is held at Lake Wylie.
Equestrian program available throughout the school year.
Summer Camp at Camp Thunderbird
Ages: 7 and older
Day camp and Overnight camp options

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.

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

Summer Camps: 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 Carolina Ninja Academy is an awesome place to play indoors in our KA review!

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

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.

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.

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.

Charlotte Ballet offers dance summer camps in Charlotte, NC that introduce young dancers to ballet through storytelling, music, and creative movement in a nurturing studio environment.

Location: 1440 Carmel Rd., Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Half-Day, Varies
Highlights: Storybook Themes, Ballet Basics, Creative Movement
Ages: 3–6

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.

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.

Charlotte Eagles offers soccer summer camps for kids
Ages: 5-14
Rec and Premier camp options
Half-day and full-day summer camp options.

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.

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

Covenant Day School Summer Camps offer weekly camps in Charlotte with full-day and half-day options for a variety of ages. Camp themes include Art, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, College Admissions, Sewing, Theatre, Band, Baking, Science, and more.

Options: Full-day & half-day camps
Themes: Arts, Sports, Academic Enrichment, STEM, and Creative Programs
Ages: Grade 1 – Middle School

Create Your Splat is an art studio where your child can go and sling paint on canvas to make their own creations. They offer field trips, birthday parties, summer camps, and more! Book your splat on their website.

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

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.

Offers a half day acting intensive for ages 8 – 17 years old, or full day simulated show camp for ages 8 – 17.
Camps explore acting techniques, what it’s like to be on a television show, improv, commercials, and lots more.

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 generally for all ages.

Children’s classes and workshops are available

Summer Camps at Davidson Community Players- Lake Norman arts summer camps (Summer 2026) for ages 4–16 feature 2-week performance camps like Moana and Guys and Dolls, ending in live shows.

• Summer Camps will take place at various locations: 
  • Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street Davidson, NC
  • DCPC – 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036
  • Cain Center for the Arts- 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, 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.

Dream Big Basketball offers skill-focused summer basketball camps in Huntersville and North Charlotte, with age-based groupings and flexible half-day or full-day options throughout the summer.

Location: Lake Norman schools & Huntersville area schools
Grades: Rising 1st–9th
Season: June–August

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.

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Experience unrivaled soccer training at FC Bayern Soccer Camp in Charlotte, where elite coaching and personal growth for athletes is guaranteed. Week of July 6th – 10th, 2026!

• FOOTBALL EXCELLENCE AND TRADITION
• FC BAYERN PATHWAY EXPOSURE
• CHARACTER AND DEVELOPMENT
• WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES

The camp will be held at Elon Park, for boys and girls aged 6-17, from 9:00AM – 3:00PM.

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.

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.

Offers youth sports teams in flag football, softball, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, volleyball, Nike Kids Camp, and multi sports for ages 3 and older.

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.

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.

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.

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!

• Half-day or full-day camps
• Ages: 3-18

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.

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.

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

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

Lumi offers musical theatre classes and summer camps.

Summer Camps:
Enjoy summer camps in musical theatre!
Half and full-day camps available
Ages: 3 – 9

The 2026 themes for ages 3-5 are centered around popular themes like Disney Princess, Bluey, Wicked, and more. (9:30 am – 12 pm)

The 2026 themes for ages 6-9 include popular productions, including Disney on Broadway, Trolls, Wicked, and more. (9:30 – 3 pm)

Mad Science is a science enrichment organization that brings fun science lessons and experiments to birthday parties & schools. They also offer summer camps and workshops. They offer several birthday party packages and add-ons.

Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec offers adult and youth sports teams.

They also offer kids and teen summer camps! Summer camp registration begins each March, with dozens of options to choose from.

Metrolina Gymnastics offers a fun, active gymnastics summer camp experience in Varies, plus classes and competitive teams for all skill levels. Their student-only birthday parties keep kids moving and celebrating in a safe, high-energy environment.

Location: Pineville, NC
Highlights: Gymnastics Instruction, Student Birthday Parties, 45-Minute Gym Time, Party Room Access

Summer Camps: 
Dates: June 22–25 & July 20–23, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
Schedule: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Drop-Off 8:45 AM)
Cost: $250/Gymnast ($95 Non-Refundable Deposit)

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

MoveStudio Charlotte offers dance classes for adult and kids. They offer a wide variety of group dance classes, summer camps, private lessons, birthday parties, and more. Their birthday party package is $300 and includes a two hour party with up to 15 guests. You can book your party online on their website.

Christ-centered farm adventure where kids explore God’s creation through hands-on animal care, gardening, riding, crafts, creek play, games, and more.

Dates: June 8th – August 6th, 2026
Ages: 4 -14

Activities May Include:
• Horse riding (ring & trails)
• Animal care & grooming
• Vet/farrier visits
• Farm-to-table gardening
• Obstacle course & ropes elements
• Crafts, face paint, line dancing
• Water & creek activities

Birthday Parties are also available on the farm!

My Gym has four locations in Charlotte and offers gymnastics classes, birthday parties, summer camps, and more! Their birthday party packages start at $359 and a $100 non-refundable deposit is required for booking. Book your class on their website.

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.

Noah’s Art has three locations across Charlotte. They offer art classes, birthday parties, a mobile studio, summer camps, and more. They offer parties in-studio and mobile parties. You can contact them on their website to book your party and learn more about pricing.

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.

2026 Summer camp information TBD

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.

Perfect Balance Training Center offers gymnastics classes, summer camps, birthday parties, and gymnastics teams. Their gymnastics parties start at $250 for 10 kids and include 1 hour of play, 30 minutes in the party room, and a themed party. You can book your party on their website.

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.

PGA Camps in Huntersville offer professional golf instruction at NorthStone Country Club, with small group sizes and flexible summer scheduling for young golfers.

Location: NorthStone Country Club, Huntersville, NC
Ages: 6 – 16 years old
Dates: June & July
Schedule: Half-Day & Full-Day Options
Highlights: Low student-to-instructor ratios

Offers: A progressive preschool program that offers classes for preschool aged children and summer camps for kids ages 3-7.

The Play House Indoor Play Cafe offers fun indoor play spaces for children under age 6 and a bakery selection with complimentary coffee and wifi. Caretakers can enjoy a treat while their children play in the imaginative playrooms. They offer special events, summer camps, and three birthday party packages that start at $200. All packages include a 2 hour private time slot to play. Book your party on their website.

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.

Offers: They offer an educational program for grades K-12th.
Additionally, they offer transitional Kindergarten classes, after-school, and summer programs.

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.

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.

Romp N’ Roll offers classes, birthday parties, and camps for ages 3 months through 5 years. They offer classes along with open play time and special events.

Activities involve art, music, dance, science, cooking, sports, playtime, and more.

Summer camps are half-day, with various themes based on the week chosen.
June – August summer camps available

Birthday party packages are available, with 90 minutes of play for children ages 1-6.

• Party packages start at $369 for non-members
• Two Charlotte/Concord locations available

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Coach Conroy’s All Sports Camp
Co-ed, age-grouped sports camp in partnership with the Town of Waxhaw featuring soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, kickball, volleyball, dodgeball, and more. Led by local athlete-mentors focused on skill-building and fun.

Dates: June 15–18, 2026 • July 13–16, 2026
Cost: Half Day $139 • Full Day $249
Location: Waxhaw Recreation Barn, 5412 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd, Waxhaw, NC
Contact: 2CoachConroy@gmail.com

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.

Velocity Sports Performance offers week-long summer camps in speed & conditioning.
2026 Summer camp dates TBD

Zenith Gymnastics offers a variety of classes camps, and parties for gymnastics
Summer Camps:
Half-day and full-day summer camps
Ages: 5 and up

Camps involve gym time, gymnastics lessons, and special activities.
Camps run from June 11th, 2026- August 21st, 2026.

Birthday Parties: Zenith also offers birthday party packages