Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026

Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026

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Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: $182

Category: Community

Photo: Depositphotos Looking for a summer camp in the Triangle for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents about summer camps in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early, and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in advance so you know what you want to sign your child up for when the time comes. We’re including information about some of the most popular summer camps, but scroll down for the Carolina Parent’s Summer Camp Database. You’ll find many more camps there, including at schools, YMCA, churches and more. The church camps are usually the least expensive. Although we’re not including information on the many, many church camps and Vacation Bible Schools, due to the sheer number of them, they are a great choice for budget-conscious parents. Summer Camps in Raleigh and Wake County City of Raleigh Summer Camps The City of Raleigh offers a huge number of summer camps for kids. They take place at community centers, parks, nature preserves, and some schools. Registration starts on February 16, 2026. More information. Camp Chillin This is a full-day, week-long camp at Polar Ice in Cary, Raleigh and Wake Forest , for kids age 6-12. Summer Camp includes fun weekly themes, off ice outdoor games, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts and more, as well as skating. Look for information: Polar Ice Wake Forest Polar Ice Cary Polar Ice Raleigh Summer Garden Camps — JC Raulston Arboretum At Summer Garden camps, kids spend time learning, creating, exploring and playing in the gardens of the Arboretum. Camps are available for kids in preschool up to rising eighth graders. Prices vary. Registration begins More information. North Carolina Museum of Art North Carolina Museum of Art's summer camps introduce kids to a variety of art forms, like drawing, painting, sculpture and more. Each week long camp is different. The cost is $350/camp for members and $375/camp for non-members. More information. Artspace Summer Camps ArtSpace offers half-day arts camps for kids in grades 1-12 at its location at 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, from June to August. The camps are $160/week for members and $182 for non-members. More information. Music & Arts Camp at Highland UMC Music and Arts Camp takes place at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, from August 3 to 7, 2026. The cost is $225. Siblings tuition is discounted to $200. Kids rising first grade and above. Tom Shelton will be returning as the choral clinician. Each day, the camp will include time for singing, art, worship, games and just playing, with a good bit of time each day singing with Tom. More information. Summer Camps at Wynns Family Psychology During the summer, Wynns Family Psychology offers half-day summer camp programming to provide children, tweens and teens an opportunity to learn, practice and master social and emotional skills. He