Wake School’s Out camp
Please read our camp policies and illness prevention policies before signing up for programs.
JUNIOR NATURALIST DAYS
spring Single-Day Camps
Drop-off: 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 2:45 - 3:00 PM
camper Price (ages 8-12): $80
CIT price (ages 13-17): $45
Option to add aftercare until 5:30 PM for an additional fee
Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore parks, meet local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!
jn dAYS @ Yates Mill County Park (Wake County)
Address: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Available Dates:
September 7th, 2026
September 21st, 2026
October 12th, 2026
November 3rd, 2026
November 11th, 2026
January 18th, 2027
January 19th, 2027
February 15th, 2027
April 5th, 2027
Junior Naturalist Track Out Camps
Drop-off: 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 2:45 - 3:00 PM
camper Price (ages 5-12): $400
CIT price (Ages 13-17): $180
Option to add aftercare until 5:30 PM for an additional fee
Location: Historic Yates Mill county Park (4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603)
Join Piedmont Wildlife Center for our brand new Junior Naturalist Camps! Each day, campers will learn about the natural world through hands-on investigation and scientific inquiry. This camp is perfect for a budding ecologist or nature lover!
CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend our Teen Outdoor Leadership Camp.
Junior Naturalist camp: ecology
September 21st - 25th
Camper- $400 CIT-$180
This week, campers will explore the many ecosystems at Historic Yates Mill County Park. We will investigate plants and animals through experiments, games, and crafts! Together, we'll learn what makes a healthy ecosystem and discover our role in the balance of nature!
Junior Naturalist Camp: Habitats
October 12th - October 16th
Camper- $400 CIT-$180
This week, campers will explore animal habitats at Historic Yates Mill County Park. We will learn about the animals who call the park home, including fish, birds, and beavers!
Junior Naturalist camp: Botany
March 8th - 12th
Camper- $400 CIT-$180
This week, campers will explore the wonderful world of plants at Historic Yates Mill County Park. We will search the wetlands for signs of life, observe phytoplankton under a microscope, and design our own experiments!
Junior naturalist Camp: Water
March 29th - April 2nd
Camper- $400 CIT-$180
This week, campers will explore the rich water resources at Historic Yates Mill County Park. We will search for macroinvertebrates, design water quality experiments, and learn from real scientists!
