Summer Camps

Summer Day Camp
Locations: Cliffdale Recreation Center, College Lakes Recreation Center, Eastover-Central Recreation Center, *E.E. Miller Recreation Center, Gray's Creek Recreation Center, Kiwanis Recreation Center, Lake Rim Recreation Center, Pine Forest Recreation Center, Smith Recreation Center, Stedman Recreation Center, Stoney Point Recreation Center and Westover Recreation Center
Summer Day Camp allows participants to experience a summer of organized adventure and fun consisting of activities, crafts, games, and off-site field trips. The program meets on weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and is Designed for children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years old. Registration begins April 1. All in town field trips are included with registration fees. No camp on July 4.
Grade K-12 yrs; Mon.-Fri.; June 11-Aug. 16; 7:30 am-5:30 pm; $50/session**
*E.E. Miller Recreation Center will offer Summer Camp June 11-July 12.
**Early drop-off and late pick-up will be available for an additional fee.

Summer Playground Camp
Locations: Massey Hill Recreation Center and Spivey Recreation Center
Summer Playground allows participants to experience a summer of organized adventure and fun consisting of activities, crafts, games, and off-site fi eld trips. The program meets on weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and is designed for children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years old. Registration begins April 1. Participants are responsible for all field trip fees. No camp on July 4.
Grade K-12 yrs; Mon.-Fri.; June 11-Aug. 16; 7:30 am-5:30 pm; $20/session*
*Early drop-off and late pick-up will be available for an additional fee.

Summer Camp Optional Trips
Again this summer, FCPR will be supplementing our summer program with optional trips to provide
participants with additional entertainment. There will be one trip per week to an out of town destination. Lunch, transportation and activity fees are included. There will be at least a 1:15 ratio of staff per participants. Participants must be registered in the summer camp or playground programs to participate in optional trips. Participants must provide transportation to departure points. Space is limited. Registration begins April 1.
June 19: Marbles/Imax (Raleigh); $37.50
June 26: Jungle Rapids (Wilmington); $43.50
July 3: NC History & Science Museum (Raleigh); $29
July 10: Pullen Park (Raleigh); $27.50
July 17: DefyGravity (Durham); $40
July 24: Fort Fisher (Wilmington); $32.50
July 31: Adventure Landing (Raleigh); $31
Aug. 7: Morehead Planetarium (Chapel Hill); $33.50
Aug. 14: White Lake Water Park (Elizabethtown); $32

Counselor In Training (CIT)
Participants assist camp staff and receive career development experience working with children in a day
camp setting. Participants also receive valuable life skills education provided by the City of Fayetteville's Human Resources department as well as additional volunteer opportunities and career-related field trips offered. Applications are accepted from April 1-May 17. Applications must be accompanied by two letters of reference. Only complete application packets are accepted for consideration. Interviews will be held from May 28-30.
Click HERE for CIT Facts.
Click HERE for an electronic copy of the Youth Volunteer Application.

Camp Challenge (Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center)
Camp Challenge is a summer camp for children and adolescents who have a disability. The goals of Camp Challenge are to increase cognitive, emotional, and physical development by providing learning and social opportunities in a safe and fun environment. Each week will feature different themes, trips and activities such as arts and crafts, sport activities, cooking, outings and swimming. An application is required to attend. Every application will be reviewed to ensure that the Camp Challenge is the appropriate camp for the applicant. Spaces are limited, so register early. Registration is required. Registration deadline is May 31.
5 yrs-Grade 12; June 11-Aug. 16; 7:30 am-5:30 pm; $50/week

SPADES Summer Adventures (Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center)
SPADES Summer Adventures is a summer camp for adults who have a disability. The goals of SPADES Summer Adventures are to increase cognitive, emotional, and physical development by providing learning and social opportunities in a safe and fun environment. Each week will feature different themes, trips and activities such as arts and crafts, sport activities, cooking, outings and swimming. An application is required to attend. Every application will be reviewed to ensure SPADES Summer Adventures is the
appropriate camp for the applicant. Space is limited, so register early. Registration opens April 1. Advance registration is required by May 31.
18+; June 11-Aug. 16; 7:30 am-5:30 pm; $50/week

Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp (Clark Park)
Summer Camp at Clark Park includes archery, hiking, orienteering, live raptors, fi shing, animal tracking, outdoor living skills, treasure hunt, and a pontoon boat ride down the Cape Fear River or kayaking and more with park rangers. Space is limited; early registration is suggested. Registration must be made in person at Clark Park. This camp is partially funded by the Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Summertime Kids Grant.
8-10 yrs; Session 1: Mon., June 17-Fri., June 21; Session II: Mon., July 22-Fri., July 26; 8:30 am-noon; $50/person per session
10-12 yrs; Session 1: Mon., July 8-Fri., July 12; Session II: Mon., Aug. 5-Fri., Aug. 9; 8:30 am-noon; $50/person per session

Growing Up Wild Summer Camp (Clark Park)
This camp is design for younger children who love to play. But, play is more than just fun and games-it is vitally important for children's healthy development. The activities in this camp are designed to help these young children explore and learn about nature. Registration must be made in person at Clark Park.
5-7 yrs; Tues., June 11-Thurs., June 13; 9 am-noon; $30

Teenager Adventure Day Camp (Clark Park)
Out of school and nothing to do? Spend it with us and fill your day with adventure, laughs and excitement with other teenagers. We will start the day off with archery, then paddle canoes on Rhodes Pond and fi nish up with a high tech treasure hunt using a GPS. All equipment is provided. No experience necessary. Bring your own snacks, lunch and water. Register at Clark Park Nature Center. Space is limited.
13-17 yrs; Tues., July 2; 9 am-5 pm; $30

Tiny Trailblazers (Mazarick Park)
Dinosaurs are the main theme of this camp. Campers will discover dinosaurs through activities like story time, games, crafts, and fossil digs. Register early, space is limited.
5-8 yrs; Tues., Aug. 13-Thurs., Aug. 15; 9 am-noon; $20

Tiny Trailblazers (Lake Rim Park)
Dinosaurs are the main theme of this camp. Campers will discover dinosaurs through activities like story time, games, crafts, and fossil digs.
5-8 yrs; Wed.-Fri.; 9 am-noon; $20
Session I: June 12-14
Session II: July 10-12
Session III: July 31-Aug. 2

Summer Adventures Camp (Lake Rim Park)
Campers will develop outdoor adventure skills like orienteering, kayaking, fi shing, archery and rock climbing. Your child will learn about nature and explore the environment while having fun and building confidence.
9-13 yrs; Mon.-Fri.; 9 am-noon; $35 + entrance fee paid to rock climbing gym
Session I: June 17-21
Session II: July 15-19
Session III: Aug. 5-9

Teen Adventures Camp (Lake Rim Park)
This camp will introduce teenagers to a variety of outdoor activities. Archery, kayaking, sailing, and surfing are all on the agenda. Most of the day will be spent outside doing physically demanding activities, participants must be able to function physically, cognitively, and behaviorally in a manner that supports everyone's safety. Campers will be traveling to out-of-town locations. Registration is required at Lake Rim Park by May 22.
14-17 yrs; Mon., June 24-Thurs., June 27; $160

Teen Adventure Camp Bonus Rafting Trip (Lake Rim Park)
Campers who participated in the Teen Adventure Camp and their parents are invited to the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Price includes transportation and All Sport Day Pass. Registration is required at Lake Rim Park by May 22.
14+; Fri., June 28; $65/person