2400 N. Croatan Hwy, Suite D PO Box 2539 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Phone 252-441-0614 Fax 252-441-3580

Camps, Day

Dare County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Dare County Department of Parks & Recreation
www.darenc.com/depts/Parks_Rec/

KHD: 252-475-5920
602 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
 Roanoke Island:252-475-5910

 Buxton: 252-475-5650

Dare County Department of Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of Summer Day Camp activities. Summer Day Camps may include: tennis, swimming, surfing, gymnastics, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, etc. Please contact your local branch for recent schedules and offerings. See Dare County Department of Parks & Recreation under the category Recreation for specific sites.

Eligibility: Programs for all starting at age 3.

Fees: Contact for current fees and program schedules.

Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast Summer Day Camp Girl Scouts of America
www.gsccc.org/

252-473-3094
211 Budleigh St. Suite 104
Manteo, NC 27954

Discover the historic communities that shaped the unique culture of the Outer Banks through specialized programs and hands-on activities at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Campers will explore 16th century shipboard and settlement life raising sails, blacksmithing and woodworking.

Eligibility: Serves girls ages 5 to 17.

Fees: Contact for current fees and program schedules.

NC Aquarium Aquatic Adventure Camp
www.ncaquariums.com

252-473-3494 ext 232
374 Airport Road
P.O. Box 967, Manteo, NC 27954

This summer camp is an up-close and intense exploration of the waters of the Outer Banks. There are four sessions of day camp offered each summer. Two sessions run for ages 7-9, and two sessions run for ages 10-12. Educational activities, programs and aquatic filed trip outings are scheduled for these weeklong camps. Call ahead for reservations.

Eligibility: Serves children 7 through 12 years of age.

Fees: Contact for current fees and program schedules.

4-H (SACC) School Age Children's Camp NC Cooperative Extension 4H
www.ces.ncsu.edu/dare/

252-473-4290
517 Budleigh Street
P.O. Box 968, Manteo, NC 27954

Dare County 4-H SACC Program operates continuously all summer, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm for children in grades K-5. Campsites are located throughout the county. 4-H SACC offers enrichment activities, crafts, sports, and field trips, focused around weekly themes of interest to elementary age youth. Call for details on how to enroll.

Eligibility: School Age Children's Camp serves grades K-5.

Fees: Contact for current fees.

Choosing A Summer Camp
Reprinted from Parent Partners Empower
A project of the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

There's more to choosing a summer camp than the "hard facts" These questions include the number of campers per session, the location, cost, climate, organizational affiliation, activities offered, camper to staff ratio, etc. This information is important, but will only tell you part of the story. Following are some questions that will give the 'flavor' of the place, not just the ingredients.

QUESTIONS TO ASK... ABOUT YOUR CHILD


  • What do you hope your child will gain from her experience at camp?

  • What are your child’s interests?

  • Is she outgoing or will she be uncomfortable starting out in a group of children she does not know?

  • Keep in mind that no one knows your child better than you. Careful thought and plenty of discussion between you and your child highlight program characteristics that they want included, and identify others they want to avoid.



QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CAMP
Once you have identified a camp that offers what you are looking for, take the time to talk to the camp director or her representative. Important questions to ask are:

  • What is the camp’s philosophy and how is it conveyed to the campers?

  • How did the director get into camping? What motivates her (and by extension, her staff) to provide these experiences for children?

  • How are the staff recruited, interviewed, and selected? Specific questions about who makes up the staff will give more in-depth information about that particular camp than a simple camper/staff ratio.

  • Selecting a camp should be a shared process that involves the camp, parents, and the camper. Get the facts and the flavor before you make the choice.

4-H Residential Summer Camps NC Cooperative Extension 4H
www.ces.ncsu.edu/dare/

252-473-4290
517 Budleigh Street
P.O. Box 968, Manteo, NC 27954

The American Camping Association currently accredits all of North Carolina's 4-H residential camps. Activities offered include: swimming, crafts, canoeing, nature study, archery, singing, groups games, computer skills, sports, cookouts, camp fires, talent shows and more. Transportation is included in the cost. For details, contact the Dare County 4-H agent.

Eligibility: Serves youth ages 8 through 13. Older youth may attend program weeks designed with curriculum and age appropriate activities. Call for details.

Fees: Contact for current fees and program schedules

Outer Banks Family YMCA
www.obxymca.com

252-449-8897
3000 S. Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959

Incorporating five core values - Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith - camp activities include games, sports, field trips, recreational swimming (pool and beach), storytelling, nature study, arts and crafts, and more. Camp operates on a weekly basis during summer months and during spring break.

Eligibility: Serves children 5 through 13 years of age. Open to members and non-members.

Fees: Contact for current fees and program schedules. Scholarships are available; contact YMCA for eligibility.