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, 2026. 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.

CAMP HOURS:

• Durham programs allow for drop-off between 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Orange and 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: $385/week

• Teen and advanced youth camps: $400/week

• Backpacking trips: $600-720/week

• Level 1 CITs: $180/week

• Scholarships available (deadline TBD)