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Other sources of information about summer camps in the area include the Child Care Services Association's "Summer Options" insert published by The News & Observer in late February. In addition, Carolina Parent magazine publishes a summer camp directory which can be found on its web site at www.carolinaparent.com.

Summer Camps - 2009

Staff & Family Programs has compiled a list of the summer camps and programs that are taking place in Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties. The list includes athletic and academic camps sponsored by Duke as well as other arts and recreation camps in the area.

* These camps offer discounts or scholarships.


Camp

Dates

Age/Grade

Cost

Athletic Camps

Adventures of T-Rex and Puff Aug 10-14 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Blue Devil Camp* July 22 - 25 Grades 7-9 $525 for Resident Campers, $475 for Commuters
Blue Devil Evening Camp at Duke* June 9-12 Grades 3-12 $205/camper
Blue Devil Evening Camp at Farmingdale State College* July 13-16 Grades 6-12 $205/camper
Blue Devil Overnight Instructional Camp - Session 1* June 25-28 Grades 7-12 $550/camper
Blue Devil Overnight Instructional Camp - Session 2* June 30 - July 3 Grades 7-12 $550/camper
Blue Devil Wrestling Camps* July 16-19 9th-12th Varies depending on camp
Cheerleading June 15-19 ages 3-12 varies depending on # of days
Duke Baseball Academy* June 22-26, 2009 Ages 7-13 $300/week
Duke Baseball Academy* July 6-10, 2009 Ages 7-13 $300/week
Duke Elite Camp* July 22 - 25 Grades 9-10 $525 for Resident Campers, $475 for Commuters
Duke Running Camp July 29 - August 2 Ages 12-18 $500 (over-night) and $400 (extended day)
Duke Super Elite Camp* July 29 - Aug 1 Grades 11-12 $550 for Resident Campers, $475 for Commuters
Duke University Golf Club Jr. Camp June 15-19 and July 20-24 Ages 8-17 $225 (1 week) $400 (2 weeks)
Duke Wrestling 'play, sports and camps' camp* June 15-19 Grades 1-5 $225 week
Duke Wrestling 'play, sports and camps' camp* June 15-19 Grades 6-8 $225 week
Fantasy Castle July 13-17 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Five Oaks Tennis Camp* Each Week for Intercession Ages 5-14 $170
Guppies to Puppies July 27-31 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Jolly Roger's Hidden Treasure June 29-July 3 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Nate James/Chris Carrawell Basketball Camp July 13-17
July 20-24
Ages 6-17 $200 per week or $350 for 2 weeks
Ninja's Hideout Aug 3-7 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Sports Spectacular June 8-12 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Super Safari Aug 17-21 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Time Travelers July 20-24 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Wake County 4-H Sleep Away Camp* June 21-26, 2009 Ages 8-12 $355 per week
Whales, Sharks, and Mermaids July 6-10 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Who's Your Hero June 22-26 Ages 3-8 varies depending on # of days
Youth Football Camp* June 15-18 Ages 6 to 14 Only Session $200 (150 for Duke Employee 25% discount)

Arts & Academic Camps

American Dance Festival (Four Week School) June 28 - July 25 16-Dec $1,695 (tuition only)
American Dance Festival (Six Week School)* June 11 - July 26 16 and older $1,925 (tuition only)
Art GLASS Camp Summer 2009 (check website for specific dates) Grades 4 and up $350/week
Babysitter's Training Camp* varies (4- and 5-day camps June-August) 11-15 years $145-185 (varies by length of camp and early registration or not)
Beth El Camp* June 16-July 10 2-5, preK 100 per week
Camelot Academy's Edu-Camp June 8 - August 14 Ages 6 - 12 $225 per week
Carolina Friends Summer Programs June 15 - August 14 Ages 5 to 15 $195 per week
Carolina Friends Summer Programs June 15 - August 14 Ages 5 to 15 $18-65 per week
Carolina Friends Summer Programs June 15 - August 7 Ages 4 to 6 $200 per week
Culinary Camp - 'The Flavor Train to Spain' * June 22 - 26
July 6 - 10
July 13 - 17
July 27 - 31
Aug 3 - 7
Aug 10 -14
Aug 17 -21
Aug 24 -28
Ages 6 - 18 $385 per week for 5 full days, $260 per week for 5 half days
Duke AHEC Health Careers Exploration Camp August 10-14 Rising 8th and 9th Graders $50 per week
Duke AHEC Latino Medical Interpretation Camp June 22-26 High School Latino Students $50 per week
Duke Action Science Camp* June 14 - June 26 Grades 5-7 Day $915
Residential $1705
Duke Bioscience and Engineering Camp* June 14 - June 26 Grades 6-8 Day $915
Residential $1705
Duke Constructing Your College Experience* July 12 - July 17 Grades 10-11 Extended Day $935
Residential $1200
Duke Creative Writers Workshop* June 28 - July 10 Grades 10-11 Extended Day $1065
Residential $1655
Duke Drama Workshp* July 12 - July 24 Grades 10-11 Extended Day $1065
Residential $1655
Duke Expressions! Performing Arts Camp* June 14 - June 26 Grades 5-8 Day $865
Residential $1655
Duke IMAGINE. Leading by Example* June 28 - July 10 Grades 9-11 Day $825
Residential $1655
Duke TIP Field Studies and Institutes* varies by program; mid-June through early August Grades 9-12 Ranging from $3300 to $4250
Duke TIP Independent Learning* your own pace Grades 4-10 ranging from $35 to $95
Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs* varies by program; mid-June through early August Grades 7-10 ranging from $3300 to $3600
Duke TIP eStudies Courses* mid-June through early August Grades 8-12 795
Duke Young Writers Camp* Session 1 June 14 - June 26
Session 2 June 28 - July 10
Session 3 July 12 - July 24
Grades 6-11 Day $825
Extended Day $1065
Residential $1655
Durham Arts Council Summer Camp* June 8 - August 21 Rising K - 12th Grade Varies
Giant Campus Summer and Online Computer Camps* 6/15/09-7/31/09 17-Oct 699 wk residential avaiable
Girls Rock Camp - Chapel Hill* July 13-17* Ages 7-17 $275 for 1 week; $10 registration fee
Girls Rock Camp - Durham* July 13-17* Ages 7-17 $275 for 1 week; $10 registration fee
MCHD's Little House Summer Camp Jun8-Aug14 3-6 years old $220 to $275
Marbles Kids Museum* 6/1/09 - 8/28/09 3 - 13 years old $115 - 130 per 1/2 day session per week
Museum of Life and Science* June 15-August 21 Age 4- Grade 8 Museum members: $250/week nonmembers: $275/week
SciVentures* July 27-August 21 rising grades 6-8 350 per week with an additional fee for extended day care
Shadow Hill Summer Camp For Kids And Dogs* June 21-26
June 28 - July 3
July 5-10
8-15 yr old $475.00/session
Summer Science Camps* June 15- August 21 rising grades K-8 Base rate is $145 or $180 per camp session. Extended day care has an additional fee
Young Performers Camps at Walltown Children's Theatre* June 15 - August 14 4 yrs. thru High School (depends on the week) Weekly fee $75-$140

Outdoors Camps

Animal Adventures Camp* July 27-31 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Deep Forest Camp* June 22-26, August 17-21 ages 7-17 $200 per week
Farm and Forest Camp* June 29-July 3 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Foxwalker Camp* August 3-7 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Luna Camp* July 27-31 Ages 13-16 $200 per week
Nature Adventures Camp June 15-19, June 22-26 8-11 year olds $120 for Friends, $130 for General Public
Nature Explorers Camp* June 15-19 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Owl Eyes Camp* June 22-26 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Piedmont Wildlife Center Camps* camps offered year round Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Plant Quest Camp * July 20-24 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Survival in the Natural World Camp* July 13-17 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Swamp Crawler Camp* July 6-10 Ages 4-14 $200 per week
Web of Life Camp* August 10-14 Ages 4-14 $200 per week

* These camps offer discounts or scholarships.

A full listing of all summer care options in the Triangle can be accessed at this web site. If you have any questions or comments about any of these programs, please contact Staff and Family Programs at sandfp@duke.edu.

Disclaimer: Duke University cannot warrant or recommend one particular camp or program over another. A parent or guardian must make the selection of a camp/program after a prudent evaluation. Duke University cannot be responsible for the quality of the camps/programs listed.



 

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