80+ Superb (2024) Summer Camps: 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.

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

Kids ages 8 to 14 can learn a variety of circus acts including climbing, spinning, inverting, and flying.

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

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

When: June 17 – 21, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Age: 5 – 12
Where: 9401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273

Sign-up and register online!

Velocity Sports Performance offers week-long summer camps in speed & conditioning.
2024 Dates TBA

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Science museum with specialized science themed events, lab workshops for kids, live shows, and featured IMAX showings of nature themed shows and movies.

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.

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!

Enjoy summer camps for ages 3 – 12, with full day camps for ages 5-10, with Disney themes.
Ages 8-12 can take part in Musical Theatre bootcamp.

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.

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.

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

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.

Cool Camp is for everyone ages 5-12 and offers daily skating lessons along with off ice activities! Check out the website for more information!

Zenith Gymnastics offers 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 10th, 2024 – August 23rd, 2024.

Zenith also offers birthday party packages

Concord Parks & Rec Summer Playground camp offers summer camp for ages 6-13, divided into groups.
2024 camps will run for 6 weeks.
Ages 6-9 at Hartsell Recreation Center
Ages 10-13 at Academy Recreation Center
June 10th- July 19th, 2024
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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.

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 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.

Extreme Ice Center offers public ice skating, birthday parties, summer camps, and hockey.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

iD Tech, in connection with Davidson College, will offer overnight and day camps from June 17 – July 26, 2024

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

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. 2024 Summer Camp and registration will be released soon. Visit the website for more information.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Offers 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.

Interactive children’s museum with STEAM activities, live shows, daily events, and exhibitions.
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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 10th – August 23rd, 2024.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 show with performances at the end of camp. The 2024 Summer Intensive Shows are Fining Nemo Jr. and Junie B. Jones.  The teen show is Pippin.

The sports and family entertainment center offers family-friendly attractions including

Bowling
Jump-n-play
Sky Trail Ropes Course
Bumper Cars
Mini Bowling
Arcade Games
Laser Tag
Esports gaming
Playland Adventure Center
Rock Climbing
VR

Party Packages are available

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.

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.

Cool School Camp (Rising 1st – 4th grade): Monday – Friday, June 10 – August 9, 2024
9 am – 4 pm with extended hours available.

49er Minors (Rising 5th – 8th grade): Monday – Friday, June 10 – August 9, 2024
9 am – 4 pm with extended hours available.

Niner Academy (High School Students) Monday – Friday, June 10 – August 9, 2024
9 am – 4 pm with extended hours available.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Life Church offers a FREE sports camps for kids ages 6 to 14. 2024 Camp dates July 8 -11, 2024 from 8:30 to noon, and registration is open now.
Kids will enjoy basketball, football, kickball, soccer, field day and more!

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

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.

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
2024 Summer camp runs from June 17 – August 9.
Camp runs from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm, with late stay available for an additional fee.

Art Buzz Kids is part of Wine & Design. They offer kids painting classes, 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.

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.

Summer camps involve martial arts, parkour, tumbling, sports, gymnastics, games, and more.
June, July, and August camps are available.
Ages K – 5th grade.

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.

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.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte and the Ballantyne Arts Center offers classes in dance, theatre, visual arts, sports, and summer day camp.

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.

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

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.

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 is now open.

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.

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.