Are you looking for summer camps for teens in Charlotte, NC?
Camps for teens can sometimes be difficult to find, as there aren’t as many. But that’s ok, because you found this list, and every camp here has options for teens.
Charlotte, NC Summer Camps for Teens
Looking for the just-right summer camp for your teen in Charlotte? Whether your kiddo is into sports, tech, art, or just hanging out with new friends, Charlotte has tons of exciting camps that are way beyond basic. These camps aren’t just about filling time — they’re about building skills, confidence, friendships, and memories your teen will talk about all year long.
From adventure courses and drama workshops to coding boot camps and leadership retreats, there’s something here for every kind of teen.
Just a short drive from the bustle of Charlotte lies a sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains where kids can truly be themselves. Camp Kanuga is an ACA-accredited, co-ed Episcopal residential camp that has been welcoming campers since 1931.
We believe summer is for more than just staying busy—it’s for intentional growth. Our unplugged environment allows campers to trade screens for 1,400 acres of forest, mountain trails, and our private lake. Whether they are soaring on the zip line, working in the blacksmithing shop, or singing songs around a campfire, your child will find a community built on connection, kindness, and belonging.
We offer programs for ages 6–15, ranging from our 6-day “Starter Camp” for first-timers to our traditional 9-day and 13-day sessions.
Is Kanuga the right fit for your family? If you value a community that fosters independence, celebrates the outdoors, and nurtures the soul, we invite you to explore our 2026 sessions.
Find your place in the mountains. Discover Camp Kanuga.
One Summer. Endless Returns.
Your search for an overnight camp experience that blends learning with real adventure ends here. YLI Camps offers a full spectrum of camp experiences, with five distinct programs across two breathtaking South Carolina locations, so every camper can find their perfect fit.
From a first overnight camp experience at 4-H Camp to hands-on marine science at Camp Sewee and personalized shooting instruction at Camp Wildlife, the Lowcountry offers a wide range of experiences to match any camper’s interests.
In the Upstate, campers can explore STEM-focused learning at Camp Voyager or take on high-adrenaline mountain excursions at Adventure Camp, designed to challenge and excite thrill seekers of all levels.
YLI Camps provides a clear pathway for every interest and every stage of growth. Campers do more than try new things. They push boundaries, build confidence, and discover what they are capable of in environments intentionally designed to foster independence and personal growth. Each YLI Camp is rooted in intentional fun, immersive learning, and meaningful connection, all within a safe, energizing setting led by experienced, caring staff.
Since 1934, YLI Camps has created unforgettable adventures that build character, spark curiosity, and form lifelong friendships, giving parents peace of mind and campers experiences that last far beyond summer.
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
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.
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 11 weeks of STEM-based summer camps that include swimming, LEGO-based building, field trips, innovative arts and crafts, and more!
Dream Big Basketball Camp- Huntersville, NC
833.993.7326 | 320 Seagle Street, Huntersville , NC
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
The Lotus Project Summer Intensive offers theatre camps
Ages: K through 8th grade
Time: 9 am – 3:45 pm
Teen summer intensive for kids in 7th grade through college sophomores.
Camps run 2 to three weeks, depending on the show, with performances at the end of camp.
2026 camp shows:
- 101 Damations Kids (June dates)
- Frozen Jr. (July dates)
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
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
704.716.6200 | Charlotte , NC
YMCA of Greater Charlotte & Ballantyne Arts Center offer year-round classes and summer day camps in Charlotte, NC for ages 2–17. Programs include dance, theatre, visual arts, aquatics, athletics, and youth sports.
Summer Camp Themes: Basketball, All Sports, Aquanaut, Cheer, Cooking, Baseball/T-Ball, Bowling, Dance, Art Experience, and more.
Ages: 2–17
Hours: 7 am – 6 pm
Locations: 13 YMCA branches near Charlotte
Hickory Grove Christian School
704.531.4008 | 7200 E. WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte , NC
Offers: They offer a faith-focused educational program for grades K-12th grade. Additionally, they offer transitional Kindergarten classes and summer camps.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Charlotte , NC
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.
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.
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.
My Farm Camps Experience
704.575.2217 | Morgan@myfarmcamps.com | 12381 Downs Road, Pineville , NC
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!
Davidson College Summer Coding & STEM Camps
1.888.709.8324 | hello@iDTech.com | 102 N Main Street, Davidson , NC
iD Tech, in connection with Davidson College, are STEM based camps in coding, game development, robotics, 3-d printing, and more.
Overnight and day camps
June 15 – July 24th, 2026
Ages: 7 -17
UNC Charlotte Camps on Campus
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte , NC
A variety of summer camps that are academic and fun.
STEM, space, theatre, and more.
Cool School (rising grades 1 -4)
49er Minors (rising grades 5-8)
Niner Academy (rising grade 9-12)
June, July, and August camps are available
Monday – Friday
Full-day summer camps
They offer a full schedule of sports summer camps every summer. You can find their schedule and camp information on their website.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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!
- Ages: 6-9 years old
- Full day camp: 9 am – 3 pm
- Early/late care available
- Cost: $355/week
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 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
Charlotte Eagles offers soccer summer camps for kids
Ages: 5-14
Rec and Premier camp options
Half-day and full-day summer camp options.
Central Piedmont Community College Summer Camps
Charlotte , NC
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.
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.
Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest
Charlotte , NC
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.
Preteens and teens ages 11- 17 can learn about songwriting, recording, marketing, and lots more at the Young Artists Recording Arts Summer Camp.
Enjoy the great outdoors while playing and learning all at the same time. Camps run weekly June – August for ages 4 – 18.
Humane Society of Charlotte
info@humanecharlotte.org | 1348 Parker Drive, Charlotte , NC
Animal Resource Center Summer Camps offer hands-on animal camps for rising 1st graders through age 19. Campers learn about shelter operations, cat and dog care, and responsible pet ownership and participate in crafts and interactive experiences with animals.
Ages: Rising 1st grade–19 years
Focus: Animal care, shelter education, hands-on learning, crafts
June, July, and August camps available
Note that these camps fill up quickly; book early!
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.
Join us for a fun, musical summer! No experience needed. Learn from pros, play real instruments, and play with friends!
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.
Carolina Dance Capital
704.542.4998 | 12210 Copper Way Suite 230 , Charlotte , NC
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.
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!
- Half-day or full-day camps
- Ages: 3-18
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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