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Sat, 6/13/2026
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iD Tech Camps (On Campus) 2026
iD Tech Camps - 75+ locations throughout the U.S.
Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to dive into coding, AI, robotics, 3D printing, game development, and more during a week at one of the country's top universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and other activities!
Willy Wonka Candy Crafts - Half Day Summer Camp
Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte
Oompa Loompa doopadee doo...we've got another awesome art camp for you! Come create a scene made out of candy, mosaics, imaginary candy, and more art that is positively scrumdiddlyumptious! For many of our projects, we'll use real candy such as frosting, gummy bears, gum drops, and marshmallows as our art materials! So put on your Wonkavision glasses and come create masterpieces Willy Wonka would be proud of!
Croc-Tastic Creations Half-Day Summer Camp (5-12 Years)
Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte
Step into creativity with our Croc-Tastic art class! Artists will sculpt their own clay Croc and design fun Jibbitz to decorate it with. It’s a vibrant, hands-on project where creativity and fun take center stage!
STEAM- Design a Treehouse - Half Day Summer Camp (5-12 Years)
Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte
Are you ready to design your own treehouse? Join our art class where you will learn how to create your dream play space in the trees! But wait, it's not just about fun and games. We also incorporate STEAM principles into our lessons, teaching kids how to think like engineers and architects. So come swing into action and build your own world in the trees!
Sniff-tastic Desserts - Half Day Summer Camp
Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte
Step into our delightful dessert-themed art class! Young artists will craft sweet-inspired creations like cupcakes, candies, and ice cream that not only look amazing but smell just like the real treats. A fun-filled sensory adventure bursting with creativity and tastiness!
Leadership Summer Camp 2026 (Ages 6-13) - Mission Grit® **MULTIPLE WEEKS
Mission Grit® - Charlotte
Mission Grit® is specialized in experiential learning, and our Leadership Summer Camp is the pinnacle expression of that philosophy — a dynamic production of adventure, personal growth, and hands-on challenges that inspire kids to lead with confidence, resilience, and character. Every single day is a new journey, filled with unique missions and inspiring experiences that keep campers engaged, active, and motivated. Our camps are designed to promote physical, mental, social, sensory, and character development, with one core goal at heart: cultivating strong, confident, and capable young leaders. Through unique, hands-on experiences, campers discover their potential while strengthening resilience, teamwork, and self-belief. Perfect for boys and girls ages 6+, our program takes learning far beyond the classroom and into real-world growth — all while having an absolutely amazing time filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories. We foster a non-competitive environment where collaboration is key, powered by our proven S.P.I.R.I.T. Method — Science, Problem-Solving, In-Motion, Respect, Interactive, and Teamwork. This method seamlessly develops physical abilities, sharpens the mind, enhances sensory awareness, strengthens social bonds, and shapes strong character.
Leadership Summer Camp 2026 (Ages 6-13) - Mission Grit® **MULTIPLE WEEKS
Mission Grit® - Fort Mill
Mission Grit® is specialized in experiential learning, and our Leadership Summer Camp is the pinnacle expression of that philosophy — a dynamic production of adventure, personal growth, and hands-on challenges that inspire kids to lead with confidence, resilience, and character. Every single day is a new journey, filled with unique missions and inspiring experiences that keep campers engaged, active, and motivated. Our camps are designed to promote physical, mental, social, sensory, and character development, with one core goal at heart: cultivating strong, confident, and capable young leaders. Through unique, hands-on experiences, campers discover their potential while strengthening resilience, teamwork, and self-belief. Perfect for boys and girls ages 6+, our program takes learning far beyond the classroom and into real-world growth — all while having an absolutely amazing time filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories. We foster a non-competitive environment where collaboration is key, powered by our proven S.P.I.R.I.T. Method — Science, Problem-Solving, In-Motion, Respect, Interactive, and Teamwork. This method seamlessly develops physical abilities, sharpens the mind, enhances sensory awareness, strengthens social bonds, and shapes strong character .
Steve & Kate's Summer Camps 2026 - Find a location near you!
Steve & Kate's Camp - NATIONAL
At our camp, exhilaration is the norm—because kids call the shots! Since 1980, we’ve let campers design their days, choosing exactly how they want to build, create, play, and explore. This freedom fuels confidence, creativity, and independence like nothing else. And parents? They love the freedom, too! Choose any number of days or snag a Summer Pass for unlimited fun, with flexible drop-off and pickup (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), tasty included meals, and automatic refunds for unused days. It’s the ultimate blend of convenience and adventure—where kids thrive and families win all summer long.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Art Summer Camp
Small Hands Big Art - Fort Mill
Our Mixed Media and Pottery Camps offers a dynamic blend of creative exploration and skill-building through a wide range of art materials and techniques. Campers work with paint, drawing media, sculpture materials, printmaking tools, collage elements, and pastels, creating multiple original projects throughout the week. Projects are age-appropriate, thoughtfully guided, and designed to encourage independence, imagination, and confidence.
Art Summer Camp
Small Hands Big Art - Fort Mill
Our Mixed Media and Pottery Camps offers a dynamic blend of creative exploration and skill-building through a wide range of art materials and techniques. Campers work with paint, drawing media, sculpture materials, printmaking tools, collage elements, and pastels, creating multiple original projects throughout the week. Projects are age-appropriate, thoughtfully guided, and designed to encourage independence, imagination, and confidence.
Art Summer Camp
Small Hands Big Art - Charlotte, NC
Our Mixed Media Art Camp offers a dynamic blend of creative exploration and skill-building through a wide range of art materials and techniques. Campers work with paint, drawing media, sculpture materials, printmaking tools, collage elements, and pastels, creating multiple original projects throughout the week. Projects are age-appropriate, thoughtfully guided, and designed to encourage independence, imagination, and confidence.
Pottery Summer Camp
Small Hands Big Art - Charlotte, NC
Hands-on Pottery camp where kids build, shape, and create with real clay — learning hand-building techniques like coils, slabs, and texture, and also learning the pottery wheel. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup the next week.
Full Day Art + Pottery Combo Camp
Small Hands Big Art - Charlotte, NC
A full day of creativity from 9am-4pm! Campers enjoy a half day of Mixed Media Art and a half day of Pottery exploring painting, drawing, sculpture, and clay. Perfect for kids who want variety and parents who want one enriching, full-day experience.
Créatif Summer Art Camp 2026
CRÉATIF FORT MILL, SC
June 1 - July 31, 2026: Our holiday and summer camps provide campers of ages 5 to 12 years, with the opportunity to participate in artistic exploration through exciting Art and STEM-based projects, in a fun & friendly environment. At Camp Créatif Fort Mill, campers develop leadership skills, critical thinking, inventiveness, cultural awareness, social and emotional intelligence, through guided projects, arts & crafts, team-building exercises and games.
STEM CAMP: CSI (June 8 - June12)
BrickEd® and More
Step into the world of crime-solving at BrickEd® STEM Camp! This summer, aspiring detectives will become forensic scientists as they explore the exciting world of CSI (Crime Scene Investigation). Campers will use hands-on STEM activities to crack the case—analyzing fingerprints, decoding secret messages, examining “evidence,” and using the scientific method to solve mysteries.
Children's Art Summer Workshops 2026!
Children's Art Classes - Fort Mill, SC
Fun and creative summer workshops that run through all of June and July! Our workshops include hands on clay projects, painting, drawing, birdhouses, anime, axolotls, stained glass, and much more!
Summer Camps at Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
June 1 - August 14: Matthews Playhouse Summer Camp offers children and teens ages 4-18 a unique opportunity to explore the performing arts, enhance creative skills, and build lasting friendships. With engaging, themed camps that combine acting, singing, and dancing, participants enjoy a well-rounded, immersive experience tailored to all skill levels.
Spanish and French Summer Camps
Spanish and French Tutoring
Spanish and French Tutoring Summer Camps and Summer enrichment programs for ages 8-16 will start the week of June 1st through July 31st, 2026. Our Summer Intensive language programs in Spanish and French take place on alternate weeks and have a big emphasis on speaking and conversation. We have so much fun learning, and our long-term goal is to bring our learners to fluency.
Charlotte Preparatory School Summer Camps
Charlotte Preparatory School
Young Adventurers Camp offers a nurturing environment for early learners, with themed activities, water days, crafts, field trips, lunch, and optional rest time. Traditional Camp provides K–8 campers a classic summer filled with activities, trips, treats, and flexible schedules, plus leadership opportunities and optional tutoring. Specialty Camps for grades 1–8 deliver immersive, week-long experiences in cooking, STEM, coding, arts, music, and theater. Athletic Adventurers Camps keep K–8 campers active through sports programs led by skilled coaches. All camps emphasize fun, growth, and confidence, with full-day options including meals and engaging experiences tailored to each child’s interests and developmental level.
Art Buzz Kids Summer Camp
Art Buzz Kids Matthews
Art Buzz Kids Summer Camp is a creative, hands on art experience for ages 8–13 in Matthews. Each themed week features guided painting, mixed media projects, and fun DIY activities designed to build confidence and creativity in a safe, upbeat studio environment. Led by instructors with early education experience, campers leave with new skills, new friends, and artwork they’re proud of.
Counselor In Training Camp at Sports Connection Ballantyne
Sports Connection Sports and Family Entertainment Centers
Our Counselor In Training Camp (CIT) is a leadership development Summer Camp for kids 13-15 years of age. The CIT Camp is designed to develop skills that apply to camp, sports, school and life. Each participant will learn the fundamentals of leading games, sports drills and camp activities. They will learn age appropriate child development and the responsibility of working with children. While learning the importance of service through hands-on training, CITs will experience all the fun of camp and building strong, lasting friendships. Each CIT will be partnered with different Camp Counselors to assist young campers in their daily sports and activities, and CITs will be evaluated on their performance.
SUMMER CAMP AT THE LITTLE GYM
The Little Gym of Indian Trail
Summer Camp at The Little Gym combines fun physical activities and games with plenty of time to laugh and play with friends. Each week has a special theme with a new adventure each day.
Counselor In Training Camp at Sports Connection Granite Street
Sports Connection Sports and Family Entertainment Centers
Our Counselor In Training Camp (CIT) is a leadership development Summer Camp for kids 13-15 years of age. The CIT Camp is designed to develop skills that apply to camp, sports, school and life. Each participant will learn the fundamentals of leading games, sports drills and camp activities. They will learn age appropriate child development and the responsibility of working with children. While learning the importance of service through hands-on training, CITs will experience all the fun of camp and building strong, lasting friendships. Each CIT will be partnered with different Camp Counselors to assist young campers in their daily sports and activities, and CITs will be evaluated on their performance.
Rescue Ranch Critter Camp
Rescue Ranch
Rescue Ranch Critter Camps are designed to be a fun, educational camp experience for children who love animals.
Counselor In Training Camp at Sports Connection Northlake
Sports Connection Sports and Family Entertainment Centers
Our Counselor In Training Camp (CIT) is a leadership development Summer Camp for kids 13-15 years of age. The CIT Camp is designed to develop skills that apply to camp, sports, school and life. Each participant will learn the fundamentals of leading games, sports drills and camp activities. They will learn age appropriate child development and the responsibility of working with children. While learning the importance of service through hands-on training, CITs will experience all the fun of camp and building strong, lasting friendships. Each CIT will be partnered with different Camp Counselors to assist young campers in their daily sports and activities, and CITs will be evaluated on their performance.
Camp Back to Basics
Outlaw Acres
Day camp for older kids teaching them all the fun basics: Fishing, skeet shooting, basic construction, car mechanics, archery, driving farm vehicles, and more! Ages 9 - 16. Cost $125 and includes lunch, snacks, ice cream, and water bottles. Location: Outlaw Acres in Monroe. info@outlawacres.com
Bluey & Mickey’s Clubhouse
Charlotte Academy of Music
Hot diggity dog! Welcome to the Clubhouse, pals! Join Bluey, Mickey, and friends for a magical week of Music, Movement, Drama, and Crafts! Campers will sing, dance, pretend, and create as they explore playful stories and activities inspired by Bluey and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. This joyful, imagination-filled camp is perfect for our youngest artists to build confidence, creativity, and friendship.
Rock 101 Camp at School of Rock Waxhaw
School of Rock Waxhaw
The Rock 101 music camp is for beginners 7-12 years of age. No experience needed. Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities.
Summer Camp for Ages 2 - 5 years old
Romp n' Roll Northwest Charlotte
Exciting Summer Adventures Packed with Fun, Learning, and Play for Preschoolers!
Broadway Bound: High School Musical
Charlotte Academy of Music
The Start of Something New! Get your head in the game and step into the spotlight! In this high-energy musical theatre camp, students will Sing, Act, and Dance to music and scenes from the original High School Musical movie. Learn Fun Choreography Rehearse Iconic Scenes Build Vocal Skills through Warm Ups and HSM Songs Build Confidence through Teamwork and Performance
American Girl® Camp
Carmel Christian School
Let's spend a week with our favorite dolls! Campers will spend the week learning about the history, culture, talents, and dreams of a variety of American Girls. Games, group activities, and crafts will be interactive and engage campers of all ages. This camp will encourage confidence, creativity, individuality, and a love for learning for all participants. Grade: Rising K-5
KidStrong Multi-Day Camps
KidStrong Cotswold
KidStrong Camps feature certified coaches to help build confidence with high-energy fun and physical activities your kid will love. Fun and learning doesn’t stop just because school is out. Our unique camp curriculum blends learning, movement and fun while building important skills like confidence, physical fitness and teamwork. At KidStrong Camp, kids crush challenges and leave stronger than ever and with a new group of friends.
Boys Basketball for Grades 3-5: Cougar Skills Camp
Carmel Christian School
This camp is designed for players who already have a foundation in basketball and want to refine their skills. We will focus on building confidence through skill drills, team play, and situational learning to improve court awareness and decision-making. Grade: Rising 3-5
Summer Camp at Carolina Ninja Academy
Carolina Ninja Academy
Carolina Ninja Academy’s Summer Camp offers an action-packed experience for kids ages 5–12 filled with ninja training, games, skills sessions, team challenges, open gym time, crafts, and plenty of fun. Expert coaches certified in CPR and First Aid guide campers through obstacle courses and activities designed to build strength, agility, confidence, and teamwork in a safe, energetic environment. Flexible drop-off and extended care options make the camp convenient for families, and lunch plus snacks are provided daily. With structured group activities, age-based sessions, and nonstop excitement, this summer camp is one of the most memorable and fun experiences in the Charlotte area.
Teacher Workday Camps - School's Out!
Arts+
Enrich your child's education through a fun-filled day of music and visual art during our Teacher Workday Camps. Scheduled during CMS Teacher Workday dates, our one-day camps are packed with musical games, art activities, and special projects to stir your child's imagination.
Register NOW for SUMMER ART CAMPS & CLASSES at Mint Hill Arts!
Mint Hill Arts
Summer Art CAMPS and CLASSES start June 8 and run through August 15. Classes are small and affordable. We have CAMPS throughout the summer for ages 6-15: Animal Art; Hogwarts for Muggles; Exploring Art; Cartooning for Kids; Mosaic Fun for Kids; and Fiber & Mixed Media! Workshops will be held during the day, evening and weekends for kids, teens and adults! We have acrylic, oil, & watercolor painting, photography, fiber art (felting), poured painting, alcohol inks, Zentangle, Mithila painting, needle felting and mosaic workshops for teens and adults. Register TODAY! Classes fill quickly!
God's Creation
Carmel Christian School
This camp will focus on creating art that celebrates God's creation, including landscapes, animals, and botanical subjects. Participants will explore a variety of mediums, such as watercolor, acrylic paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, and chalk pastels. Grades: Rising 1-8
Elementary Musical Theater Camps
Ignite Dance Productions
Our Musical Theater Camps give kids the chance to step into the spotlight while exploring every part of the creative process behind a production. Each camp features a unique theme that inspires a week full of imagination, storytelling, movement, and hands-on creativity, ending in an in-studio performance.
Junior Cougar Volleyball Camp
Carmel Christian School
This introduction to volleyball will focus on learning fundamental volleyball skills, practicing simple volleyball drills, and competing in team game play; all while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and competitive cooperation. This camp will serve girls who are eager to learn about the fundamentals of volleyball. No volleyball experience is required. Grades: Rising 3-6
June Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp
Falling Creek Camp
Falling Creek’s June Camp session is 20 days and provides a great opportunity for first-time campers in 1st-9th grade who are excited about all that camp has to offer. The June Camp session offers a wide variety of activities and allows boys an opportunity to build self-confidence as they improve their skills and enhance their friendships. Campers live in cabin groups of eight and choose their six favorite activities to make up their daily schedule, as well as outdoor trips off-property.
Kids in the Kitchen
Carmel Christian School
Come learn how to cook meals and navigate the kitchen! In this camp students will learn how to be successful and safe in the kitchen by preparing at least one meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. By the end of this camp, students will be able to help more in the kitchen and give parents a night off from cooking! Grades: Rising 3-8
PEACE CAMP!
Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Peace Camp for Kids 6-12 is a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience designed to help kids grow as peacemakers in their homes, schools, and communities.
Let's Build It! LEGO® Camp
Carmel Christian School
This exciting camp offers kids a chance to build, create, and explore while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills through hands-on LEGO® projects. Whether you're a first-time builder or a LEGO® pro, you'll have fun designing and constructing your own unique creations. With plenty of challenges, games, and opportunities for creativity, this camp will ignite your imagination and inspire you to think like an engineer. Grades: Rising 1-3
Camp at Horse Shadow Run
Horse Shadow Run
Weekly summer camps focused on horses, horse safety, grooming, riding, and barn life, along with games and arts and crafts