Piedmont Wildlife Center is launching our brand new Junior Naturalist Program! Hosted at Historic Yates Mill County Park, these camps focus on hands-on learning through experimentation, exploration, and play. Junior Naturalists will learn about the scientific method, design their own experiments, and learn from real-life scientists. These camps are perfect for curious campers who enjoy diving deep into topics of ecology and wildlife conservation.
Our camp day is from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, with drop-off occurring from 8:30 am - 9:00 am and pick up between 2:45pm - 3pm. Optional aftercare is available until 5:30pm for an additional cost.
Camp Frequently Asked Questions
Please email ben@piedmontwildlifecenter.org if you have additional questions.
Weekly Camp Schedule
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
June 15-18: Junior Naturalist Camp: Botany (*4 day week)
June 22-26: Junior Naturalist Camp: Habitats
June 29 - July 2: Junior Naturalist Camp: Herpetology (*4 day week)
July 6-10: Junior Naturalist Camp: Birds
July 13-17: Junior Naturalist Camp: Water
July 20-24: Junior Naturalist Camp: Ecology
June 15-18: Botany
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 learn from real scientists!
*This is a four-day camp to honor the holiday of Juneteenth
Ages: 8-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $320
CIT Price: $145
June 22-26: Habitats
This week, campers will explore animal habitats at Historic Yates Mill County Park. We will learn about the animals who call the park home, from fish, to birds, to beavers!
Ages: 8-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $400
CIT Price: $180
June 29 - July 2: Herpetology
This week, campers will investigate reptiles and amphibians at Historic Yates Mill County Park. Herping is a great way to connect to nature! We will search the park for herps, design our own experiments, and play lots of fun games! This camp is perfect for a budding ecologist or nature lover!
*This is a four-day camp to honor the holiday of July 4th
Ages: 8-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $320
CIT Price: $145
July 6-10: Birds
This week, campers will explore animal habitats at Historic Yates Mill County Park. We will learn about the animals who call the park home, from fish, to birds, to beavers!
Ages: 8-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $400
CIT Price: $180
July 13-17: Water
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!
Ages: 8-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $400
CIT Price: $180
July 20-24: Ecology
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!
Ages: 8-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $400
CIT Price: $180
