Summer Camps

Session Dates

No Camp Monday, July 5 - All sessions 7:30 am to 5:30

Summer Camps offered at the following recreation centers - Cost $45 per session

Cliffdale, College Lakes, Eastover-Central, E. E. Miller, Gray’s Creek, Kiwanis, Lake Rim, Pine Forest, Smith, Stedman, Stoney Point and Westover - E. E. Miller Recreation Center will offer Summer Camp June 14-July 9.

Playground Camps - Cost $15 per session
Massey Hill and Spivey

6-12 yrs; Registration begins April 1; Please look for our summer camp flyer coming March 1.

Optional Trips for Summer Camps and Playground Camps
This year 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. 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, which will be dependant on registration. Space is limited. Registration begins April 1.

June 16: Asheboro Zoo; $25
June 23: Museum of Life and Science (Durham); $29
June 30: White Lake Water Park; $31
July 7: Marble/Imax/Museums (Raleigh); $27
July 14: Camp Flintlock (Four Oaks); $33
July 21: Adventure Landing (Raleigh); $30
July 28: Morehead Planetarium (Chapel Hill); $29
Aug. 4 : Jungle Rapids (Wilmington); $37.50

Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp
Summer Camp at Clark Pak includes archery, hiking, orienteering, fishing, animal tracking, a fossil dig, a treasure hunt and either kayaking or a pontoon boat ride down the Cape Fear River and more with park rangers.  There are limited spots; early registration is suggested. Registration begins April 1 and must be made in person at Clark Park; $50 per session

Ages 8-10; 8 am - Noon

Ages 10-12; 8 am - Noon

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. Registration begins April 1; 5-8 yrs; 9 am-Noon; $20

Session I: June 15-17
Session II: July 6-8
Session III: Aug. 17-19

Summer Adventures Camp (Lake Rim Park)
Campers will develop outdoor adventure skills like orienteering, kayaking, fishing, archery and rock climbing. Your child will learn about nature and explore the environment while having fun and building confidence.  Registration begins April 1; 9-13 yrs; 9 am-Noon; $35 + entrance fee paid to rock climbing gym

Session I: June 21-25
Session II: July 12-16
Session III: July 26-30

Junior Naturalists (Lake Rim Park)
Is your child nutty about nature? Then this camp is for them. Each day we will explore a different nature topic through hands on activities, hikes, and talks. We will take a field trip on Fri., Aug 13. Registration begins April 1.

8-10 yrs; Aug. 9-Aug. 13; Mon.-Thurs.; 8:30 am-12:30 pm,

Fri.; 8:30 am-1:30 pm; $40

C.I.T. Program (Counselor in Training): As volunteers, CITs assist camp staff and receive hands on experience working with children in a day camp setting. Positions are open to youth ages 13-17. All applications must meet requirements of eligibility to include submitting an application, two letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or school principal or one of each and interview with recreation staff. Teens must be able to provide own transportation. Call 433-1548 for more information.  Applications must be submitted between April 1 and May 17.

Camp Challenge
(Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center)
Camp Challenge is a summer day camp for children and teens with disabilities. 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. Camp runs nine weeks and will feature different themes, trips and activities such as arts and crafts, sport activities, cooking, outings and swimming. Additional trips will be offered to campers and will carry an extra fee.

All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. An application is required to attend. Every application will be reviewed to ensure the Camp Challenge is the appropriate camp for the applicant. Spaces are limited. Registration begins April 1 and ends June 1, so register early. Registration is required.

5 yrs-Grade 12; Mon.-Fri., June 14-Aug. 13; 7:30 am-5:30 pm; $45/week