summer camp 2024
Summer Camp with Piedmont Wildlife Center
This summer, join your friends at Piedmont Wildlife Center as we connect with nature (and each other!) at our award-winning outdoor camps. Explore some of the Triangle’s best parks, play exciting forest games, go creek crawling, meet native NC wildlife, and more. Experience the Best Summer Camp in Durham (INDY Week Best of Durham 2023) for yourself this summer!
To all our old-timers and newcomers, we are excited to welcome you back into the wild!
PROGRAM POLICIES:
Please read our program policies and cancellation policies before registering your camper.
The last day for refunds is May 15th, 2024. If you need to cancel a registration after May 15th, we can only refund your tuition if someone off the waitlist is able to fill your spot.
COVID-19
We are currently planning to run 2024 summer camps with our COVID-19 precautions. We will notify you of any changes to our protocol before the beginning of camp.
CAMP HOURS:
Durham and Orange programs allow for drop-off between 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Wake programs allow for drop-off between 8:30 - 9:00 AM.
Pick-up for all programs is 2:45 - 3:00 PM.
Add aftercare with pick-up between 3:00 - 5:30 PM for an additional $80. Aftercare is available as a session option during registration.
CITS:
Make sure to read CIT requirements before signing up for camp. All teens must complete our Outdoor Leadership Training prior to being a CIT.
CAMP PRICING:
Youth camps: $365/week
Teen and advanced youth camps: $390/week
Backpacking trips: $600-720/week
Level 1 CITs: $165/week
Scholarships available (deadline TBD)
Summer Camp Schedule
Blackwood Farm Park
4215 NC 86 S, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
June 10 - 14: Summer Olympics
June 17 - 21: Village Camp (*4 day week)
June 24 - 28: Web of Life
July 1 - 3: Coyote Camp (*3 day week)
July 8 - 12: Branching Out
July 15 - 19: Natural Arts
July 22 - 26: Woodland Games
July 29 - Aug 2: Forest Builders
August 5 - 9: Drama in the Forest
August 12 - 16: Fairy Folklore
William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27617
June 10 - 14: Nature Explorers
June 17 - 21: ART-thropods (*4 day week)
June 24 - 28: Branching Out
July 1 - 3: Hydro Hype (*3 day week)
July 8 - 12: Fairy Folklore
July 15 - 19: Woodland Games
July 22 - 26: Forest Builders
July 29 - Aug 2: Tales and Trails
August 5 - 9: Trail Trekkers
August 12 - 16: Creek Crawlers
Leigh Farm Park
364 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, NC 27707
June 10 - 14: Forest Builders
June 17 - 21: Fairy Folklore (*4 day week)
June 24 - 28: Nature Explorers
July 1 - 3: Owl Eyes (*3 day week)
July 8 - 12: Woodland Games
July 15 - 19: Forest Edge/Deep Forest
July 22 - 26: Shiver Me Timbers
July 29 - Aug 2: Natural Arts
August 5 - 9: Wildlife Science
August 12 - 16: Drama in the Forest
Find the program locations under the specific camp description
June 10 - 14: Teen Outdoor Leadership A, Deer Backpacking
June 17 - 21: Teen Outdoor Leadership B (*4 day week), Bear Backpacking
June 24 - 28: Teen Outdoor Leadership C, Teen Trout Trek
July 8 - 12: Teen Outdoor Leadership D, Otter I Backpacking
July 15 - 19: Otter II Backpacking
July 22 - 26: Teen Archery
July 29 - Aug 2: Teen Advanced Survival