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2023 Summer Camps Online Registration Starts March 27, 2023 raleighnc.gov/parks 919.996.4800
Welcome to Raleigh Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Resources
Summer Camps We are so excited
you are here!
How to choose
Step 1 Read the camp policies found on pages 28-32 and
the camp that is best be sure your camper can meet the requirements.
for your camper:
Step 2 Choose the proper age category.
Preschool – Typically for ages 3-5
Youth – Typically for ages 6-12
Teen – Typically for ages 12-17
Step 3 Choose the type of camp.
Traditional Summer Camps – provide campers with an
experience incorporating a wide variety of activities that may
include games, songs, and arts/crafts.
Specialty Summer Camps – provide campers with activities
centered around a particular theme or focus.
Specialized Recreation Summer Camps – are specifically
designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Please see Summer Camp Locations and Map on pages
34 and 35.
Step 4 Read the camp description for your top choices.
Be sure to look for activities your camper will enjoy.
Ask yourself:
• Does the camp require special skills?
• Is the camp mostly indoors or outdoors?
• Does the camp require a lot of physical activity or walking?
• Does the camp include field trips or swimming?
• Is the camp location convenient for you?
• Do the camp hours accommodate your schedule?
Please call the camp contact or use the Summer Camp
Locations list for specific information regarding the camp.
Step 5 Visit the camp location to ensure that you and
Online
your camper are comfortable.
Registration will begin March 27, 2023.
Walk-in Step 6 We want to get to know your camper.
Walk-in registration begins April 18, 2023. Our goal is for your camper to have an exceptional experience
in our programs. When registering please share with us any
Registration forms will be available online
information that will help make that possible.
and at the Recreation Business Office.
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SUMMER
CAMPS
Camp Directory
Please check individual program descriptions for specific age requirements.
DIGI- Minecraft Coding Ride the Ender Spike Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Preschool (Ages 4-5) Dragon Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Spike It! Volleyball Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DIGI- Minecraft Modding: Custom Mobs Sr. . . . . 14 Splish Splash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specialty Summer Camps
DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Jr. . . . . 15 Summer Explorers Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adventures at the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: Swim and Serve: Best of Millbrook . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Art in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Skyblock Worlds Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Track and Field Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cooking With Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: Trek the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Creative Ocean Art Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Theme Park Builder Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Triangle Ultimate Frisbee Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Creepy Crawlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DIGI- Pokemania STEM Adventure Jr. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wonders of Wizardry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DINOmite Days of Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DIGI- RC Robotics Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Young Naturalists Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ed-ZOO-cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DIGI- Robotic Builders: Battlebots Jr. . . . . . . . . . 15
Fairies and Wizard Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Traditional Summer Camps
DIGI- Robotic Builders: Mission Space Jr. . . . . . . 15
Leaps N Beats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DIGI- Robotic Builders: Robopets Jr. . . . . . . . . . . 16 Summer X-Press Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Little Chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DIGI- Star Wars Jedi Movie Making Summer X-Press International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Little Kiwanis Athletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 & STEAM Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Summer Xpress Xtra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Little Kiwanis Chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DIGI- STEAM Makerspace Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Little Kiwanis Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DIGI- STEAM Makerspace Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Little Kiwanis Nature Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Teen (Ages 12-17)
DIGI- Video Production for YouTube:
Little Kiwanis Scientists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Podcasting Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Little Kiwanis Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Specialty Summer Camps
DIGI-Video Production for YouTube Sr. . . . . . . . . . 16
Modern Marvels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Edible Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 All Access Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tea, Top Hats & Tiaras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Entrepreneur Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Artist Studio Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Little PRE-Fessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Everything Is Content; I want to be Famous . . . . 17 Campus Cruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tot Inventor’s Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 F.A.S.T. Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Counselor In Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Wheelin’ Wonders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Football Skills and Drills Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Leaders in Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Futsal Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Natural Science Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
RC AERONAUTICS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Youth (Ages 6-12) Goal! Soccer Skills Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Teen Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Imagineering: Exploring the Worlds
of Fantasy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Teens Outdoors & Occupied! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specialty Summer Camps
Inventor’s Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wrestling Skill and Conditioning Camp . . . . . . . 25
All American Doll Adventures Extended . . . . . . . . 11 Youth Fire Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Junior Chef - Farm to Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
All Dolled UP! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Just BEAD It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Traditional Summer Camps
All-Sports Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Kiwanis Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Teen X-Treme Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basketball Achievements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Krafty Art Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Craftin’ Craze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LEGO® Remote Control ULVs
Dance Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DIGI- Coding: Hacking Java Games Sr. . . . . . . . . . 12
(Unmanned LEGO® Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Specialized Recreation
Mad Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DIGI- Engineering: Crazy Gears and Wheels Jr. . . 12
Master Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Camp Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DIGI- Engineering: Games and Gadgets Jr. . . . . . 12
Minecraft Engineering using LEGO Materials . . . 19 Camp Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DIGI- Engineering: Theme Park Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Nature & Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Extreme Coding Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Nature Discovery Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Extreme Robotics: Animatronic
Nature Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Registration
Creatures Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Next Level Basketball Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Sr. . . . . . . . . 13 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
O-Line & D-Line Football Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Extreme Robotics: Drag Racers Sr. . . . . . . . 13 Camp Parent Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Out of this World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Extreme Robotics: Medieval Madness Sr. . 13 My Fun Summer Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Passport to Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Game Coding: Multiplayer Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Camp Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-32
Pokemon® Engineering using LEGO Materials . . . 19
DIGI- Game Coding: Super Mario Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Play It Forward Scholarship Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Pump It Up Cheer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIGI- Hogwarts Magical Engineering Summer Camp Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Science Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
& Robotics Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sew it Seams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DIGI- Intro to Coding with Superheroes Jr. . . . . . 14
Skyrocket Science Camp: Rockets . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DIGI- Intro to Game Coding Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Skyrocket Science Camp: Simple Machines . . . 20
DIGI- Intro to Video Game Design
Space Cadets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
with Nintendo Characters Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Summer Camp online registration will be staggered by location,
March 27-29, beginning at 6:30am each day.
Find out what day(s) to register!
• Browse the 2023 Summer Camp brochure.
• Take a look at all of our options and decide which camps work best for your family.
• Be sure you know what camp locations you would like so you know what day(s) to register.
• Also be sure to look for other camp options in case your first choice camp is full.
Monday, March 27 Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29
Abbotts Creek A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve Biltmore
Barwell Green Road Carolina Pines
Brier Creek Greystone Glen Eden
Durant Kiwanis Park Halifax
Forest Ridge Park Lake Johnson Magnolia Cottage Jaycee
Hill Street Lake Lynn John Chavis
Lions Park Method Road Peach Road
Marsh Creek Pullen Community Center Pullen Arts Center
Millbrook Exchange Roberts Park Ravenscroft School
Optimist Saint Monica Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson
Ralph Campbell Tarboro Stough Elementary
Sanderford Road Thomas Crowder Woodland Center
Worthdale
Make sure you can login successfully When it’s time to register
before March 27, 2023 • Be sure you know the location of your camp.
Returning customers: • On your camp registration day(s), Login to
• Go to parks.raleighnc.gov, select Register on Reclink by visiting parks.raleighnc.gov and select
Reclink, select Sign In/Register, enter your Register on Reclink. Browse and select camps to
Username and Password. add to your cart.
• If you do not have an email address associated with • Select Checkout to proceed with the registration
your account, contact Reclink Support, 919-996-2153, process. You will receive your receipt via email.
to obtain your Username and Password. Important tips!
• Be sure your account information is accurate. With many people excited to register campers, you
If you attempt to create an account and you are may experience slower than usual processing times.
notified it is a potential duplicate, you may use
• If you add an item to your cart, leave it in the
the options for retrieving your Username and
cart and allow the transaction to be completed.
Password. You may also contact RecLink Support
• Do not close your browser or logout until
at 919-996-2153.
registration is complete.
New customers:
• Once registration is complete, please logout
Go to parks.raleighnc.gov, select Register on Reclink, and
of the system.
select Create an Account.
New customers RecLink Account Information Financial Assistance
Registration Questions reclinksupport@raleighnc.gov Fee.Assistance@raleighnc.gov
Recreation Business Office 919-996-2153 919-996-4839
camp.registration@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4800
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Registration Information
Welcome to Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s 2023 summer camps.
All camp offerings are included in this booklet to assist in summer planning. Raleigh Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Resources strives to offer diverse, goal-oriented, affordable, and enjoyable opportunities
for youth of all ages and abilities. Age eligibility for each camp is determined by age as of August 31,
2023. Please consult each individual camp’s description for additional age requirements or limitation
information. Please call the camp supervisor for age and program-related questions.
Registration Information Online Registration
This booklet contains information needed for registration. Online will begin Monday, March 27, 2023. Online registration will be available
Please read the following instructions thoroughly before at parks.raleighnc.gov.
completing your registration.
Walk-in Registration
1. For additional camp information, please call the
phone number associated with the camp description Walk-in registration begins on Monday, April 18, 2023. Registration forms will
in this booklet or use the Summer Camp Location be online and at the Recreation Business Office. All walk-in registrations will
page to find phone numbers. be processed at the Recreation Business Office. Note: Families may choose
a payment plan option but an initial payment is required at the time of
2. For payment questions, please call 919-996-4800 or
registration. Camp choices may be limited.
email Camp.Registration@raleighnc.gov
Changes to Registration
3. Any special request must be submitted in writing to
• Any changes (withdrawal/transfer/additions) to your current registration
camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or Recreation
must be submitted in writing to camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or by fax
Business Office 2401 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607
to 919-996-1741
and may delay processing of your registration.
• Additions or changes to authorized pick-up and release authorization must
4. Any participant requiring medication to be
be submitted in writing to camp.registration@raleighnc.gov or by fax to
administered at camp must complete a Permission
919-996-1741.
Form for Assisted Administration of Medication
and submit to camp.registration@raleighnc.gov Refunds
or Recreation Business Office 2401 Wade Avenue All refund/withdrawal/transfer/credit requests received in writing 14 days or
Raleigh, NC 27607 prior to the start of camp. more in advance of the start date of the program/rental/team placement are
5. Understand that payment is due for all registrations entitled to: • 100% refund/credit/transfer if the department cancels program or
regardless of participation. Withdrawal requests facility rental; • 100% credit or transfer of fees to another program at the time
must be received in writing 14 days prior to the start of withdrawal; • 85% refund based on the total cost of program; • 85% credit/
of the program. transfer/refund of rental eligible fees. Refund/credit/transfer/withdrawal request
received less than 14 days prior to the start date of the program/rental/team
placement will not be granted. • Refunds for medical reasons requested prior to
the start of program/rental/team placement will be granted at 100%; subject
NO BARCODES NEEDED! to verification. • Outdoor facility usage cancelled due to inclement weather may
be rescheduled pending space availability. • A credit may be used by any family
In our new registration system, you will be able
member on the same registration account. • Non-attendance/nonparticipation in
to easily search by the name of the camp.
a program does not entitle a patron to a refund.
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Registration Information (continued)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS economic status, veteran status, or national origin in any
Payment options include check or money order (payable to aspect of modern life. A participant alleging discrimination
City of Raleigh), American Express, Visa or MasterCard. All on the basis of any of the aforementioned areas may file
registrations submitted after May 15, 2023 must be paid in a complaint with either the Director of Raleigh Parks,
full. Please do not mail or drop off cash. Recreation and Cultural Resources Department or the Office
of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior,
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Washington, D.C. 20240.
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Department strives to provide programs to all. Thanks to INCLUSION SERVICES
generous donations and support, we are able to provide Do you need support to engage or participate in a Raleigh
financial assistance to those in need. Financial assistance Parks camp? Inclusion Services works in accordance with the
is provided on a sliding scale based on income and other Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable
financial circumstances. All patrons who wish to register for and appropriate accommodations and modifications to reduce
programs provided by the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation barriers to participation within summer camp for individuals
and Cultural Resources Department are eligible to apply for with disabilities and/or medical conditions. We believe
financial assistance. Please note that financial assistance is that meeting the diverse needs of the community we serve
not available for: specialty camps, organizations, adult teams, promotes dignity, success, and enjoyment for all participants.
special events, trips, or rentals. For more information on To notify Inclusion Services of your request, select ‘YES’ to
eligibility or to request the financial assistance application, the ADA prompt on your registration. Please allow 14 days
please call 919-996-4839 or email Fee.Assistance@raleighnc.gov prior to program start day for the Inclusion Team to work
through your request.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Want more information on Inclusion Services? Contact Us!
The policy of the City of Raleigh is, and shall be, to oppose
919.996.2147 or email ParksInclusion@RaleighNC.gov
any discrimination based on actual or perceived age, mental or
physical disability, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, familial or marital status,
Camp Parent Meetings
Camp Parent Meetings are a great place for you to have the opportunity to meet the staff who will be working
with your camper this summer and to obtain important information about the camp’s operations.
Please plan to attend the parent meeting(s) for your camper’s summer camps. If you are unable to attend the
meeting, please use the contact information provided with the camp to obtain information that will be shared
at the meeting. For a schedule of camp parent meetings, visit parks.raleighncgov Keyword search: Camp
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MY FUN LOOKING FOR
SUMMER
REGISTRATION FORMS?
Online registration will not require
planner
registration forms. For walk-in
registration, forms will be available online
and at the Recreation Business Office.
Weeks of Camp Camp Location
June 12-16
June 20-23
June 26-30
July 3, 5-7
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31-August 4
August 7-11
no Xpress
August 14-18
camp
no Xpress
August 21-25
camp
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Preschool
The entire staff is absolutely amazing.
Preschool
You can tell they love my child and every child there.
— Parent of Summer Camp Participant
Adventures at the Park Creative Ocean Art Exploration Ed-ZOO-cation
Age: 4-5 yrs. Does your child love to go to Age: 4-6 yrs. All aboard as we sail the Age: 4-6 yrs. WHALE hello there, do you
Pullen Park? If they do, then this is the seven seas! Pirates, fish shells, boats and love animals? This camp will be a ROARing
camp for them! Each day of camp we will more! Come along on this week-long camp good time as we learn about animals from
walk to the park and explore a different as we explore life above, around and under all over the world. Explore everything from
aspect of it. We will ride some rides, play the sea through stories, games, and of polar bears to giraffes to yaks and long-
on the playground, and much more. The course, art! Come dressed for messy fun horned orb weaver spiders! Campers will
children will also learn some fun facts and bring a snack and water bottle daily. not only learn more about popular and
about the park, make arts and crafts, Program hours for this camp are from strange animals, but will participate in
and play games. Participants should 9:00am-12:00pm and all participants must games, crafts, stories, food experiences,
bring a lunch and one snack each day. be potty trained. and songs – all animal related of course.
Participants must be potty trained. Optimist Community Center We may even have a few furry or scaly
Pullen Community Center Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130 visitors drop in from the City’s Nature
Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $101 program for some hands-on investigation.
Jul 3-Jul 7 M&W-F 9:00am-1:00pm Fee: $101 Creepy Crawlers
Come join us for the SEALiest week of
Age: 4-6 yrs. Our young explorers will
Art in the Garden fun! Does your little one eat like a BEAR?
uncover and discover more about those
Age: 4-6 yrs. Dig in as we explore bugs, ALPACA snack! A snack and water bottle
that creep, slither, fly, and crawl around
insects and plants! Come along on this are recommended each day; young animal
us. How many bugs and animals hide
week-long camp as we explore life in lovers must also be potty trained.
and live underneath your feet? What
Greystone Recreation Center
and around the garden through stories, benefits do they bring to the environment Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $126
games, and of course, art! Come dressed and to people? We will learn fun facts Jul 31-Aug 4 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126
for messy fun and bring a snack and about insects, bugs, and animals while
water bottle daily. Program hours for participating in themed crafts, food Fairies and Wizard Camp
this camp are 9:00am - 12:00pm, and all experiences, and experiments. We may even Age: 4-5 yrs: Fancy a spot of magic?
participants must be potty trained. have a visit from a few live little critters for Summer is bursting at the seam with its
Optimist Community Center further investigation; this camp is sure to be very own special brand of sorcery. Why not
Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $130 a wild adventure! Little explorers must be join Green Road Community Center and
potty trained and should bring a snack and help us cast a super fun spell before the
Cooking With Tots
water bottle each day! school year starts. From magic potions, to
Age: 4-5 yrs: Does your little one enjoy
Greystone Recreation Center magic wands and creating magical things,
helping you in the kitchen? Participating
Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $126 Green Road is the place to be! Not only will
in “Cooking with Tots” at Green Road,
we make magic, but also participants will
they will strengthen their gross motor DINOmite Days of Summer
engage in activities, arts and crafts and
skills while having fun. They will learn Age: 4-6 yrs. Come join us for a ROARing
games. Please bring a water bottle and
proper the way to wash their hands, how good time as we take a journey to the
snack every day and out little fairies and
to work together, and discover new foods Jurassic World. We will stomp through
wizards must be potty trained.
while making new friends. Not only will arts and crafts, dance, and chomp down Green Road Community Center
we spark and encourage their creativity, Dino themed food experiences. Our DINO- Aug 21-Aug 25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126
but they will also participate in arts mite campers will be sure to engage in
and crafts, games, and active activities. MESS-ozoic experiments such as exploding Leaps N Beats
Please plan to bring a water bottle and a volcanoes and fizzing Dino eggs. This Age: 4-6 yrs. If you love dancing, then you
snack. Tots must be potty trained. CRET-A-ceous camp will be a ravishing will love this camp! Learn the basics of
Green Road Community Center exploration into an imaginative land unlike various styles of dance in a fun environment,
Aug 14-Aug 18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126 any other; pint-sized paleontologists while enhancing coordination, balance,
will certainly DIG this playful prehistoric and expression. Dancers will also create
experience. Please send our dinosaur dance themed crafts, participate in food
devotees with a water bottle and snack experiments, meet friends, and dance the
for munching each day! days away. Little dancers must be potty
Greystone Recreation Center trained and should bring a water bottle
Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $111 and snack each day.
Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $126 Greystone Recreation Center
Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126
Aug 7-Aug 11 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126
8 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Little Chefs Little Kiwanis Chefs crafting! We may even get a surprise visit
Age: 4-6 yrs. Does your child love Age: 4-5 yrs. Put on your chef hats from a few different critters for a close-
to experiment in the kitchen, mix and apron up for a week packed with up view. All little nature explorers must
ingredients, and form it into delicious different food projects, from nutritious be potty trained and bring a snack and a
delicacies? Our culinary creators will snacks to tasty treats! Campers will water bottle every day.
have the opportunity to mix, blend, and have an egg-cellent thyme whipping up Kiwanis Community Center
stir up snacks and participate in our and tasting our creations! Allergies are Jul 31-Aug 4 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131
Preschool
own Top Chef competition. This camp carefully noted and planned around, so Little Kiwanis Scientists
will be a real culinary adventure as we donut worry. All little chefs must be Age: 4-5 yrs. Little scientists will have
spark interest in their creative side while potty trained. Please bring a water bottle hands-on experience exploring safe,
also taking part in games, activities, and snack each day in case your little cool, and sometimes messy science
arts & crafts, and of course introduce chef doesn’t like our creations. We hope experiments. Does a baking soda volcano
our palates to savory, sweet and tasty to see you so we can ketchup! erupt like a real volcano? Do elephants
concoctions! Chefs should bring a snack Kiwanis Community Center
really brush their teeth with elephant
and a water bottle each day to camp. Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131
toothpaste? Your little scientists will
Though we will be preparing snacks, some
Little Kiwanis Engineers enjoy this and more as we work our way
children may not like what we make, through wacky projects that are sure
Age: 4-5 yrs. Let your camper explore
while some treats will be sent home. to be exciting. Little scientists must be
their natural curiosity through fun, hands-
Greystone Recreation Center
on engineering projects! Our priority this potty trained and bring one snack and a
Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $136
Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $136 week it to have fun while also learning water bottle every day. Camp will not run
the age-appropriate STEM basics to on Monday, June 19th for the holiday.
Little Kiwanis Athletes form our camper’s engineering building Kiwanis Community Center
Age: 4-5 yrs. In this action-packed week, blocks. Children learn best through play, Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $101
our little athletes will get to explore so join us as we play all week long! All Little Kiwanis Adventures
a wide variety of sports and active little engineers must be potty trained Age: 4-5 yrs. Join your friends and get
recreational games, from soccer to and bring one snack and a water bottle ready to make new ones this summer as
football to basketball and more. All week every day. we start the summer off with a bang!
we will practice important foundational Kiwanis Community Center
Campers will enjoy an iconic summer
skills, from kicking to throwing and Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131
camp experience as we do a different
passing, with each day bringing a new
Little Kiwanis Nature Explorers theme each day, from tie dye to crafting
and exciting sport to discover! Each
Age: 4-5 yrs. In this outdoor-packed week, to water day. All little campers must be
day will also include a different sports-
campers will learn more about the world potty trained and bring one snack and a
related craft. All little athletes must be
around us, from trees and flowers to water bottle every day.
potty trained and bring a snack and a Kiwanis Community Center
bugs and animals. All week we will mix it
water bottle every day. Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131
Kiwanis Community Center up to enjoy the great outdoors, explore
Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $131 the sights and sounds of our parks
in summer, and use our creativity for Preschool Camps continued page 10—
Summer Camps 2023 | parks.raleighnc.gov 9 
Preschool Camp continued —
Modern Marvels Prince/Princess Tea. Of course, no camp Tot Inventor’s Workshop
Age: 4-6 yrs. In this action-packed fit for a Prince or Princess is complete Age: 4-6 yrs. Childhood curiosity,
Superhero training camp, campers without a Ball — our royal highnesses experimentation, and imagination
will participate in obstacle courses, will be cordially invited to the Greystone can develop one's play instinct; our
leap through rings of “fire”, soar over Royal Prince/Princess Ball to conclude Tot Inventor's Workshop will highlight
buildings, strike out villains, slip through camp. Our little royals must be potty camper's creativity, challenge critical
laser webs, and escape the cavern of trained and should bring a snack and thinking, enhance problem solving,
doom — a typical day in the life of a water bottle each day. encourage teambuilding, and provide
Greystone Recreation Center
Preschool
Superhero. Our little marvels will have opportunities for children to tinker,
the opportunity to design and create Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $136 design and build a variety of gadgets,
their own cape, shield, and of course The Little PRE-Fessor models, mazes, projects, and machines
spin out an awesome superhero name Age: 4-6 yrs. Calling all mixers, with moveable wheels/arms. Throughout
to match their super hidden power. pourers, and potion makers! If you the camp, participants will learn about
Campers will also participate in themed are enthusiastic about science and physical concepts such as friction,
experiments, food experiences, games, experimenting, then our Little Pre-Fessor speed, and movement. Campers will also
and other crafts in this exciting week- camp is just for you! If your child loves participate in games, activities, food
long adventure. Little heroes must be making slime, getting a little messy experiences, science experiments, arts &
potty trained and should bring a snack and seeing if a Volcano will erupt when crafts and more. Come join us for a week
and water bottle each day! vinegar is added to baking soda, they of innovation, fun and excitement.
Greystone Recreation Center Little inventor’s must be potty trained
will have a BLAST learning the basic
Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126 and should bring a snack and water
Jul 31-Aug 4 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $126 chemistry that make these reactions
take place. Campers will also enjoy bottle each day.
Greystone Recreation Center
Tea, Top Hats & Tiaras games, activities, food experiences,
Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $111
Age: 4-6 yrs. If your little one loves fairy arts & crafts, and more — all science
tales, dress up, and princess/prince themed of course! Come EXPLODE with Wheelin’ Wonders
costumes then this camp is sure to fulfill fun and excitement surrounded by other Age: 4-6 yrs. Does your little one have a
their Fairy Godmother wishes. Campers science fanatics! Our little scientists need for SPEED and constantly wonders
will participate in games, activities, arts must be potty trained and should plan to what makes a car “GO”? In this summer
& crafts, food experiences and more bring a water bottle and snack to camp speedology session, racing rebels will
in this dream like setting. These royal each day! have an opportunity to learn, design,
hopefuls will develop their etiquette Greystone Recreation Center build, and of course RACE, unleashing
as they sip tea and nibble pastries at a Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $126 their inner “speed demon” dreams.
In Wheelin’ Wonders, we will incorporate
arts & crafts, food experiences,
experiments, and learning through
age-appropriate hands-on concepts
that integrate science, technology, and
engineering to inspire these mini movers.
All speedsters must be potty-trained
and because Pit Stops are required for
refueling, please send a water bottle and
snack each day.
Greystone Recreation Center
Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $126
10 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesYouth
My son was a bit shy at the first day's drop-off and a counselor came right
over and helped ease him in. He came home happy and worn out every day!
— Parent of Summer Camp Participant
All-Sports Camp
Age: 7-12 yrs. Calling future All-Stars – are
you a sports enthusiast with a love for
the game? If so, this camp is sure to be
a GRAND SLam! Your future champion
will be served an introduction of various
sports and recreational games including
Youth
soccer, wiffleball, basketball, kickball, flag
football, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee and
more. Skills and rules will be taught and
practiced developing abilities, strategy,
and avoid future penalties. All-Sports
Camp is sure to be one for the playbooks
with game times of 9:30am-1:00pm daily.
Champs can begin warm up at 9:15am
and must exit the court by 1:30pm.
Aspiring athletes should bring a water
bottle and snack each day to ensure
hydration and fuel for peak performance.
Active outdoor gear is required for
playtime, ultimate finesse, and scoring
game winning goals. Make All-Sports
Camp your first-round draft pick; it's sure
to prompt a victory dance.
Brier Creek Community Center
Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 9:15am-1:00pm Fee: $151
Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 9:15am-1:00pm Fee: $151
Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 9:15am-1:00pm Fee: $151
Aug 7-Aug 11 M-F 9:15am-1:00pm Fee: $151
Basketball Achievements
Age: 8-12 yrs. Camper will learn the
components of team sports and positive
competition in a fun environment!
Specialty Summer Camps All Dolled UP!
Age: 6-9 yrs. Does your child absolutely Confidence will be improved by learning
basketball fundamentals: shooting,
All American Doll Adventures LOVE dolls, dress up, role playing and
Extended having their doll involved in play? If passing, dribbling, defensive drills, and
Age: 6-11 yrs. Join us for our EXTENDED so, this camp is the perfect fit! Each conditioning. Structured activities will
day of fun. Campers will enjoy fun day we will share in activities with our take place from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
activities and adventures that may doll such as tea parties, feeding, dress Participants should bring a lunch and two
include crafts, movies, games, stories, up, games, adventures, etc. Children snacks each day.
Carolina Pines Community Center
walks in the park and more! Campers will create treasured projects for their
Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Fee: $151
will enjoy time with dolls they bring from dolly that may include beach towels,
home. The same crafts and activities collage frames, purses, tents, cabanas,
are planned for each week camp is accessories, you name it! Campers Youth Camps continued page 12—
offered. Please make sure to bring two will also enjoy fun activities, food
snacks and a lunch each day. experiences, and socializing with other
Optimist Community Center doll loving friends. At the end of camp,
Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $128 dolls and participants can come dressed
Jul 3-Jul 7 M&W-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $128 in their finest party fashion and partake
Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $160
in a tea party. Campers should bring a
doll, snack, and water bottle to camp
each day.
Greystone Recreation Center
Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $136
Summer Camps 2023 | parks.raleighnc.gov 11 Youth Summer Camps continued —
Craftin’ Craze
Age: 6-11 yrs. Come join us for the most
creative camp experience as we spend
the week focused on a variety of crafts
including painting, clay, wooden projects,
die cut vinyl design, etc. It will be a week
filled with a variety of projects that will
allow campers the opportunity to express
themselves through artistic design. If
you would like to dabble with different
mediums and brush up on your artistic
skills, then come join us for a week of
crafting craze! Aspiring artists will need
to bring a snack and water bottle to camp
each day.
Greystone Recreation Center
Ages 9-11
Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $136
Ages 6-8
Aug 6-Aug 8 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Fee: $136
Dance Camp
Youth
Age: 6-11 yrs. Campers will be exploring
various styles of dance, specifically
ballet, tap & jazz. This camp will focus on
teaching the basic steps & techniques
associated with these dances. They will DIGI- Engineering:
and exciting programming when not in
also be introduced to some examples
the digital lesson such as active & passive Games and Gadgets Jr.
of show management, such as stage Age: 6-8 yrs. Make, Experiment, and Play!
games, arts & crafts, special events,
presence, stage hair & make-up, art design Our hands-on building activities will inspire
science activities, and much more.
and more as they prepare for an end of you if you love building and inventions!
Participants should bring a refillable
the camp week performance. Participants Students working in pairs will learn about
water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks
will also enjoy games, outdoor play and physics and engineering concepts. Build
each day.
crafts. During the camp, the dancers may Ravenscroft School machines that will whirl, flip, launch, or
work in groups so various levels & ages are Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 cruise. Every day will involve fun Lego
welcome. No dance experience required. challenges, puzzles, or game contests. The
Participants should bring a lunch and 2 DIGI- Engineering: Crazy Gears perfect opportunity for kids who enjoy
snacks each day. Appropriate shoes for and Wheels Jr. loads of active building fun! Curriculum
various dance styles such as sneakers, Age: 6-8 yrs. If you love LEGOs, making and instructional staff are provided by
ballet, tap, and/or regular shoes with your things move, building, and experimenting, Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day
dancer's name labeled are preferred but this class is for you. Learn about from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off
not required. Dancers are welcome to wear engineering and the physical science for early care opens at 7:30am. Campers
dance attire and/or regular clothes. The principles behind different action must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers
program hours for this camp are 9:00am machines. Working in teams, students will engage in dynamic and exciting pro-
- 4:00pm, and will not offer an early drop- will build crazy-wheeled and geared gramming when not in the digital lesson
off or late pick-up option. contraptions that spring into action. such as active & passive games, arts &
Glen Eden Pilot Park Have fun while you learn the principles crafts, special events, science activities,
Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $150 of mechanical engineering and simple and much more. Participants should bring
Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $150 machines. Make tops, spinners, zip lines, a refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and 2
Jul 31-Aug 4 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $150 rubber band-powered cars, crimping cars, snacks each day.
and other crazy contraptions. Students Ravenscroft School
DIGI- Coding: Hacking Java Games Sr.
will be working in pairs. Curriculum Jul 3-Jul 7 M&W-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $220
Age: 9-11 yrs. Hack into the code of classic
and instructional staff are provided by
games! Students will learn Java coding DIGI- Engineering: Theme Park Jr.
Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/
skills while modifying games such as Age: 6-8 yrs. Have a blast using LEGO®
day from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside
Asteroids, Tetris, Snake, and more! Coding Technics engineering kits to explore the
drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am.
beginners and more experienced students world of science, technology, engineering,
Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm.
will love this class. This fun class is our and mathematics in a team-based
Campers will engage in dynamic and
staff and students’ favorite coding class. environment. During each session, we will
exciting programming when not in the
This class requires keyboarding skills, as explore new engineering principles, such
digital lesson such as active & passive
we will be editing text files. Bringing a as gears, wheels, levers, and pulleys. Then,
games, arts & crafts, special events,
flash drive to save code is recommended. we will build working theme park rides
science activities, and much more.
Curriculum and instructional staff are and machines that reinforce concepts
Participants should bring a refillable
provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson learned. After each building project,
water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks
is 3 hours/day from 1:00-4:00pm daily. students will customize, share, compete in
each day.
Curbside drop-off for early care opens at challenges, and enjoy experimenting with
Ravenscroft School
7:30am. Campers must be picked up by Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 their creations. Possible models include
6:00pm. Campers will engage in dynamic catapult games, crazy floors, merry-go-
rounds, go-karts, moving clowns, popcorn
12 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resourcescarts, and more. Students will be working DIGI- Extreme Robotics: DIGI- Extreme Robotics:
in pairs. Curriculum and instructional staff Battlebots Sr. Medieval Madness Sr.
are provided by Tech Academy. Digital Age: 9-11 yrs. This camp will energize and Age: 9-11 yrs. Learn about medieval
lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00-4:00pm excite students by combining the LEGO® technology as you build drawbridges,
daily. Curbside drop-off for early care building system’s versatility and the catapults, battering rams, and crossbows.
opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated Combining the versatility of the LEGO
up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in microcomputer brick ever made by building system with the most advanced
dynamic and exciting programming when LEGO®. Working each day in teams, technology Lego has ever developed,
not in the digital lesson such as active students will construct fun LEGO® models, unleash the creative powers of the new
& passive games, arts & crafts, special experiment with programs, and compete LEGO MINDSTORMS to create and
events, science activities, and much more. in robotic challenges. Robot building, block command robots and devices that can
Participants should bring a refillable water programming, and teamwork will be part of do anything you can imagine. Students
bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. each day’s activities. The final challenges working in small teams will build these
Ravenscroft School will be centered around hitting targets exciting models, learn how to program
Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $220 and a sumo battle. Students will be them into action, and then have the
working in small teams of 2-3. Curriculum opportunity to experiment and modify the
DIGI- Extreme Coding Sr.
and instructional staff are provided by programs. Curriculum and instructional
Age: 9-11 yrs. Dive into more advanced
Tech Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/ staff are provided by Tech Academy.
computer science topics, including
day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from
augmented reality, artificial intelligence,
drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am. 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off
and machine learning. Computers are
Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm. for early care opens at 7:30am. Campers
Youth
getting smarter every day due to advances
Campers will engage in dynamic and must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers
in machine learning algorithms. Coders
exciting programming when not in the will engage in dynamic and exciting
can teach computers to recognize faces,
digital lesson such as active & passive programming when not in the digital
play games, and find patterns. In our
games, arts & crafts, special events, lesson such as active & passive games,
class, we will create a chatbot, Rock Paper
science activities, and much more. arts & crafts, special events, science
Scissors game, and more. Bring a USB
Participants should bring a refillable water activities, and much more. Participants
drive to save your games on the last day.
bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. should bring a refillable water bottle daily,
Curriculum and instructional staff are
Ravenscroft School lunch, and 2 snacks each day.
provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 Ravenscroft School
is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 31-Aug 4 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
daily. Curbside drop-off for early care DIGI- Extreme Robotics:
opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked Drag Racers Sr. DIGI- Game Coding: Multiplayer Sr.
up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in Age: 9-11 yrs. This camp is perfect for Age: 9-11 yrs. Join us for an exciting week
dynamic and exciting programming when those who love extraordinary cars and of game design! Learn to code your own
not in the digital lesson such as active thrilling race actions. Explore the world of multiplayer games. This course will give
& passive games, arts & crafts, special robotics using LEGO®’s Systems. Build cars you hands-on experience developing
events, science activities, and much more. and dragsters with motors and sensors your own game using Scratch 3, a visual
Participants should bring a refillable water to explore the environment. Students coding platform. Students will learn to
bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. working in teams will be introduced think like programmers and learn coding
Ravenscroft School to robotics fun and learn about the concepts as they create a multiplayer
Jun 12-Jun 16 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 programming process along the way. Every soccer game and a game that plays against
day students will explore a different car the computer. Bring a USB drive to save
DIGI- Extreme Robotics:
model, and on the last day, take what they your games on the last day. Bring a USB
Animatronic Creatures Sr.
learn to create their own car and compete drive to save your games on the last day.
Age: 9-11 yrs. Students will program robots
in a racing tournament. Curriculum and Curriculum and instructional staff are
to move, act and think on their own.
instructional staff are provided by Tech provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson
Discover the excitement of programming
Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm
your creation to follow a command
from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off daily. Curbside drop-off for early care
and watch it go. Our classes are fun,
for early care opens at 7:30am. Campers opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked
educational, and hands-on, teaching
must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in
students the foundations of building and
will engage in dynamic and exciting dynamic and exciting programming when
programming concepts. Students working
programming when not in the digital not in the digital lesson such as active
in teams will then be challenged to morph
lesson such as active & passive games, & passive games, arts & crafts, special
their projects into better, stronger, or
arts & crafts, special events, science events, science activities, and much more.
faster robots. Curriculum and instructional
activities, and much more. Participants Participants should bring a refillable water
staff are provided by Tech Academy. Digital
should bring a refillable water bottle daily, bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.
lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00-4:00pm
lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Ravenscroft School
daily. Curbside drop-off for early care
Ravenscroft School Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in
dynamic and exciting programming when Youth Camps continued to page 14—
not in the digital lesson such as active
& passive games, arts & crafts, special
events, science activities, and much more.
Participants should bring a refillable water
bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.
Ravenscroft School
Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
Summer Camps 2023 | parks.raleighnc.gov 13 Youth Summer Camps continued —
DIGI- Game Coding: Super Mario Sr. challenge family and friends. Now, young drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am.
Age: 9-11 yrs. This course will give you students can practice math, logic, and Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm.
hands-on experience developing your programming and put their video game Campers will engage in dynamic and
game using Scratch 3, a visual coding talents to work! Bring a USB drive exciting programming when not in the
platform. Students will learn to think to save your games on the last day. digital lesson such as active & passive
like programmers and learn coding Curriculum and instructional staff are games, arts & crafts, special events,
concepts while creating a 2-dimensional, provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson science activities, and much more.
arcade-style Super Mario Bros.-themed is 3 hours/day from 1:00-4:00 daily. Participants should bring a refillable
game. The first part of the class will Curbside drop-off for early care opens water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks
be instructor-led. With any remaining at 7:30am. Campers must be picked each day.
time, students will have the opportunity up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage Ravenscroft School
to customize their games. Bring a USB in dynamic and exciting programming Jul 31-Aug 4 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
drive to save your games on the last day. when not in the digital lesson such as
DIGI- Minecraft Coding Ride the
Curriculum and instructional staff are active & passive games, arts & crafts, Ender Dragon Sr.
provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson special events, science activities, and Age: 9-11 yrs. Write code to summon the
is 3 hours/day from 1:00-4:00pm daily. much more. Participants should bring a ender dragon, learn to use Redstone, and
Curbside drop-off for early care opens at refillable water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 command blocks to make automated
7:30am. Campers must be picked up by snacks each day. machines in Minecraft: Java Edition. No
6:00pm. Campers will engage in dynamic Ravenscroft School
prior coding experience is necessary.
and exciting programming when not in Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
Minecraft playing experience would be
the digital lesson such as active & passive DIGI- Intro to Game Coding Jr. helpful. Basic computer skills are needed
Youth
games, arts & crafts, special events, Age: 6-8 yrs. Learn to create an (this includes good keyboard and mouse
science activities, and much more. interactive 2D video game using your skills). Curriculum and instructional
Participants should bring a refillable FAVORITE characters. Choose characters staff are provided by Tech Academy.
water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks from Pokémon, Nintendo, Minecraft, Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from 9:00-
each day. and even classic characters like Donkey 12:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off for
Ravenscroft School early care opens at 7:30am. Campers
Kong, Pac-Man, Sonic, and Mario! In the
Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
first class, we will learn to use Scratch, must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers
DIGI- Hogwarts Magical and in the final session, students will be will engage in dynamic and exciting
Engineering & Robotics Jr. walked through creating a maze game programming when not in the digital
Age: 6-8 yrs. Journey to the magical and picking which main character to use. lesson such as active & passive games,
world of Harry Potter and other Magical Bring a USB drive to save your games on arts & crafts, special events, science
Lands. Build and program magical theme the last day. Curriculum and instructional activities, and much more. Participants
projects. Young imaginations soar! staff are provided by Tech Academy. should bring a refillable water bottle
Students will be taught foundational Digital lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00- daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.
building and introduced to programming 4:00pm daily. Curbside drop-off for Ravenscroft School
concepts with learning about sensors, early care opens at 7:30am. Campers Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
motors, and special technics components must be picked up by 6:00pm. Campers DIGI- Minecraft Modding:
using the Lego Wedo Systems. Possible will engage in dynamic and exciting Custom Mobs Sr.
projects include Magic Chest, Dragon, programming when not in the digital Age: 9-11 yrs. Customize your gaming
Hippogriff, Magic Hat, Magic Carpet, lesson such as active & passive games, experience! Learn to make Java mods for
and magical staircase. Curriculum and arts & crafts, special events, science Minecraft: Java Edition using MCreator.
instructional staff are provided by Tech activities, and much more. Participants MCreator is an excellent tool for learning
Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/ should bring a refillable water bottle Minecraft modding and software
day from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. programming concepts. Students should
drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am. Ravenscroft School be comfortable with keyboarding and, of
Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm. Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
course, playing Minecraft! At the end of
Campers will engage in dynamic and the class, take home your mods to share
DIGI- Intro to Video Game Design
exciting programming when not in the with Nintendo Characters Jr. with family and friends. Curriculum and
digital lesson such as active & passive Age: 6-8 yrs. Create YOUR OWN VIDEO instructional staff are provided by Tech
games, arts & crafts, special events, GAME! Love video games? Students as Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day
science activities, and much more. young as five can create their platform from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside
Participants should bring a refillable video games in this great class! Choose drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am.
water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks your storyline with popular Nintendo Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm.
each day. characters as your stars. Add challenges Campers will engage in dynamic and
Ravenscroft School exciting programming when not in the
and difficulty levels. Then, share your
Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
game by email or post it on the web digital lesson such as active & passive
DIGI- Intro to Coding with to challenge family and friends. Now games, arts & crafts, special events,
Superheroes Jr. students between 5 and 8 years old can science activities, and much more.
Age: 6-8 yrs. Create YOUR OWN VIDEO practice math, logic, and programming Participants should bring a refillable
GAME! Love video games? Choose your and put their video game talents to water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks
storyline with your favorite superheroes work! Bring a USB drive to save your each day.
as your stars. Add challenges and games on the last day. Curriculum and Ravenscroft School
difficulty levels. Then, share them by instructional staff are provided by Tech Jul 3-Jul 7 M&W-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $220
email or post them on the web to Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/
day from 1:00-4:00pm daily. Curbside
14 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesDIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: drive to save your game on the last day. DIGI- Robotic Builders:
City Builder Jr. Curriculum and instructional staff are Battlebots Jr.
Age: 6-8 yrs. Minecraft has been a provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson Age: 6-8 yrs. Let the battles begin!
sandbox-building game dominating the is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Designed by the experts at MIT, LEGO®
world of video gaming for the past several Curbside drop-off for early care opens WeDo Robotics’ unique system teaches
years. Collaborate with fellow students at 7:30am. Campers must be picked students about simple machines,
to construct a city! Students will take up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in engineering, programming, and so much
home their completed world files at the dynamic and exciting programming when more. Students may construct a catapult,
end of class. Beginners and experienced not in the digital lesson such as active ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow,
Minecrafters alike will love this action- & passive games, arts & crafts, special and more in this camp! Students will
packed camp! We will be using the PC/ events, science activities, and much more. be working in pairs. Curriculum and
Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB Participants should bring a refillable water instructional staff are provided by Tech
drive to save your games on the last day. bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day, Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day
Curriculum and instructional staff are Ravenscroft School from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside
provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson Jul 24-Jul 28 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am.
is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm
DIGI- Pokemania STEM Adventure Jr. Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm.
daily. Curbside drop-off for early care Campers will engage in dynamic and
Age: 6-8 yrs. Work on a stop-motion
opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked exciting programming when not in the
animated Pokémon-themed film. Pick
up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in digital lesson such as active & passive
your favorite characters to star in your
dynamic and exciting programming when games, arts & crafts, special events,
mini-movie. The possibilities are endless!
not in the digital lesson such as active science activities, and much more.
Youth
Students will build Pokémon-inspired sets
& passive games, arts & crafts, special Participants should bring a refillable
and props to create an animated game
events, science activities, and much more. water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks
and stop-motion short. Students will also
Participants should bring a refillable water each day
participate in other Pokémon-related
bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day Ravenscroft School
STEAM activities. Bring a USB drive on the Jul 17-Jul 21 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275
Ravenscroft School
Jun 26-Jun 30 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 last day. Students will be working in pairs.
Curriculum and instructional staff are DIGI- Robotic Builders:
DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson Mission Space Jr.
Skyblock Worlds Sr. is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 6-8 yrs. Blast off and explore space
Age: 9-11 yrs. Work as a team to create daily. Curbside drop-off for early care and robotics! Students working in pairs
a custom Skyblock World in Minecraft. opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked will learn technical skills and build and
Use creativity and Redstone to create up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in program space-themed robots. Designed
this floating world! Students will get dynamic and exciting programming when by the experts at M.I.T., this unique
a copy of the world map to take home not in the digital lesson such as active system teaches children about simple
and expand on. Basic computer skills are & passive games, arts & crafts, special machines, engineering, programming,
needed (this includes good keyboard and events, science activities, and much more. and so much more. Students teams will
mouse skills). We will be using the PC/ Participants should bring a refillable water program and modify robotic models using
Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
drive to save your games on the last day. Ravenscroft School This course builds knowledge of simple
Curriculum and instructional staff are Jul 10-Jul 14 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $275 machines, engineering, programming,
provided by Tech Academy. Digital lesson and teamwork in an environment full of
DIGI- RC Robotics Sr.
is 3 hours/day from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. out-of-this-world fun! Curriculum and
Age: 9-11 yrs. Making it move is the name
Curbside drop-off for early care opens instructional staff are provided by Tech
of this game! Students will love seeing
at 7:30am. Campers must be picked Academy. Digital lesson is 3 hours/day
their creations in motion using IR remote
up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in from 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Curbside
control Lego Mindstorm Components.
dynamic and exciting programming when drop-off for early care opens at 7:30am.
Learn more about science, engineering,
not in the digital lesson such as active Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm.
and technology while having FUN through
& passive games, arts & crafts, special Campers will engage in dynamic and
hands-on projects. Students will explore
events, science activities, and much more. exciting programming when not in the
robotic concepts in small teams by
Participants should bring a refillable water digital lesson such as active & passive
working through step-by-step projects and
bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day games, arts & crafts, special events,
Ravenscroft School example programs. They will then have
science activities, and much more.
Jun 20-Jun 23 Tu-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $220 the opportunity to modify the builds and
Participants should bring a refillable
programs. Curriculum and instructional
water bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks
DIGI- Multiplayer Minecraft: staff are provided by Tech Academy. Digital
Theme Park Builder Jr. each day
lesson is 3 hours/day from 1:00-4:00pm Ravenscroft School
Age: 6-8 yrs. Work as a team to create daily. Curbside drop-off for early care Jul 3-Jul 7 M&W-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $220
a custom theme park in Minecraft. Use opens at 7:30am. Campers must be picked
creativity and Redstone to create this up by 6:00pm. Campers will engage in
world! Possible projects include roller Youth Summer Camps continued to page 16—
dynamic and exciting programming when
coasters, water rides, a trampoline park, not in the digital lesson such as active
an obstacle course, a boat race, bumper & passive games, arts & crafts, special
boats, a dunk tank, and many more events, science activities, and much more.
rides and attractions! Students will get Participants should bring a refillable water
a copy of the world map to take home bottle daily, lunch, and 2 snacks each day.
and expand on. We will be using the PC/ Ravenscroft School
Java Edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB Jul 3-Jul 7 M&W-F 7:30am-6:00pm Fee: $220
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