Summer Camp Options In Surrounding Areas
Are you looking for a summer camp in the areas outside the Triad but still nearby? This list provides a variety of camp options outside the Triad you might want to consider. Scroll down this post to view all of your options. You will always find this list on our directories page here. If you have camps outside the Triad to add to this list, or know of changes that need to be made, email us here.
*TAKE NOTE: Please check each camp’s website for the latest updates on their plans for summer.
Please visit our other Summer Camp directories here:
Main Summer Camp directory
Summer Camps in Greensboro, Burlington & Surrounding Areas
Summer Camps in High Point, Kernersville & Surrounding Areas
Summer Camps in Winston-Salem, Clemmons & Surrounding Areas
Summer Camps Outside the Triad
(Special Needs camps outside the Triad are marked with an *)
Camp Lurecrest
Website: https://www.camplurecrest.org/
Location: 207 Charlotte Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Contact: Email: admin@camplurecrest.org, Phone: 704-841-2701
Ages: Camp Lurecrest is a Christian youth summer camp in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina on Lake Lure. For 75 years, Camp Lurecrest has been a place of joy and belonging for countless campers. This summer camp community is relationally intentional and uniquely adventurous. They seek to embody the Gospel in an authentic and meaningful way, caring deeply about the safety of each camper. Their mission is to love God, love others, and make disciples of Jesus Christ through camping ministries.
Available Dates- Summer 2025:
Buffalo Creek 1 – June 22-25 – Rising 3rd-6th graders (boys & girls) – Price: $475
Bearwallow 1 – June 29-July 5 – Rising 6th-8th graders (boys & girls) – Price: $1010
The Narrows – July 6-12 – Rising 7th-9th graders (boys availability only; girls waitlisted) – Price: $1010
Pinnacle – July 13-19 – Rising 9th-12 graders (boys availability only; girls waitlisted) – Price: $1060
Pioneer – August 2-7 – Rising 3rd-5th graders (boys & girls) – Price: $880
Arts Camp at NC Museum of Art
Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Website: https://ncartmuseum.org/education/camps/
Contact: (919) 839-6262; help@ncartmuseum.org
Description: Ages 6 -14.
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center*
Address: 804 Cedar Ln, Reidsville, NC, United States, North Carolina
Website: https://www.bjpenn4h.org/summer-camp/
Contact: zatate@ncsu.edu
Description: Ages 8 – 14.
Camp Carefree*
Address: 275 Carefree Ln, Stokesdale, NC
Website: https://www.campcarefree.org/
Contact: directors@campcarefree.org
Description: Ages 6 – 16 (For kids with chronic illnesses)
June 15 – 20: SIBLINGS – well children with a chronically ill sibling
June 22 – 27: NEURO – epilepsy & neurological disorders
June 29 – July 4: CANCER – leukemia & other cancers, Down syndrome
July 6 – 11: SPINA BIFIDA – spinal cord disorders & injuries
July 13 – 18: KIDS – well children with a chronically ill parent
July 20 – 25: HEMOPHILIA/TURNER’S – bleeding disorders, von Willebrand disease & Turner syndrome
Camp Cheerio & Cheerio on the New River
Address: Glade Valley, NC or Mouth of Wilson, VA
Website: https://campcheerio.org/
Contact: registration@campcheerio.org
Description: Rising 2nd graders – Rising 10th graders
Camp Cognition
Address: 119 N Salisbury St, Mocksville, NC 27028
Website: https://www.cognitiondavie.org/
Contact: info@cognitiondavie.org
Description: Contact for age guidelines.
Camp Ginger Cascades
Location: 2090 Scout Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Website: https://find.acacamps.org/camp_profile.php?camp_id=441
Contact: 828-758-5321
Description: Girl Scout camp open to all girls and Girl Scouts, rising 2nd – 12th Grade.
Camp Harrison
Location: 115 N Bissell Ln, Boomer, NC 28606
Website: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/camps/camp-harrison
Contact: Michael Landry at campharrison@ymcacharlotte.org
Description: Ages 6-16.
Camp Highlander
Address: 42 Dalton Road, Horse Shoe, NC 28742
Website: https://www.camphighlander.com/
Contact: email@camphighlander.com
Description: Camp Highlander is a residential summer camp in Mills River, North Carolina, devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls, ages 6-16, in a safe, fun-filled, and electronics-free environment. Since 1957, they have partnered with parents and families to build character and confidence in the lives of children as they provide lifelong memories, authentic friendships, and a camp family to come home to year after year.
Camp Jubilee*
Address: Reidsville, NC 27323
Website: https://mountjubilee.org/camp2025/
Contact: info@mountjubilee.org
Description: Camp for special needs children and adults ages 13 and up.
Camp Kesum*
Address: 3531 Centennial Knoll Cir, Raleigh, NC 27606
Website: https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/ncsukesem
Contact: ncsu@kesem.org
Description: For children impacted by parent’s cancer diagnosis.
Camp Lakey Gap*
Location: 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Website: https://www.camplakeygap.org/
Contact: (828) 669-8977
Description: A sleep-away camp for young people with autism.
Camp Mundo Vista
Address: 4756 Caraway Mountain Rd, Sophia, NC 27350
Website: https://caraway.org/our-camp-programs/
Contact: info@caraway.org
Description: Girls’ Overnight and Day Camp designed for 3rd grade – age 17.
Camp Pinnacle
Address: 1 Wolfe Lake Drive, Hendersonville, NC
Website: https://www.camppinnacle.com/
Contact: info@camppinnacle.com
Description: Ages 8-14.
Camp Pisgah
Address: 570 Girl Scout Rd, Brevard, NC
Website: https://www.girlscoutsp2p.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/camp-and-outdoors.html
Contact: pisgah@girlscoutsp2p.org
Description: Girl Scout camp open to all girls and Girl Scouts rising 2nd – 12th Grade.
Camp Royall*
Address: 250 Bill Ash Rd, Moncure, NC 27559
Website: https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/camp-royall/
Contact: camproyall@autismsociety-nc.org
Description: For children with autism ages 4 and up.
Camp Tekoa*
Address: 211 Thomas Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Website: https://camptekoa.org/
Contact: 828-692-6516
Description: Co-ed, overnight (ages 7-17) and day camp (ages 6-11). Four-day and one-week sessions. Christian-based camp with a focus on growing closer to God in nature. Activities include swimming, zip line, arts and crafts, campouts, campfire, talent show and more.
Cherokee Scout Reservation
Address: 3296 Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379
Website: https://www.csr.camp/
Contact: Bud.Harrelson@scouting.org
Description: Two camp offerings:
Scouting America Scouts BSA Summer Camp for ages: 10 – 17, June 15 – July 27
Scouting America Cub Scout Overnight Camp for rising First Graders – Rising Fifth Graders, July 28 – August 2.
Chestnut Ridge Camp
Location: 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland, NC 27243
Website: https://www.campchestnutridge.org/
Contact: info@campchestnutridge.org, 919-304-2178
Description: Located 20 minutes from Durham and Chapel Hill and 45 minutes from Raleigh and Greensboro. Ages: Rising K – 11th grade.
Crankin’ Engines
Address: Charlotte, Tobaccoville, & various cities throughout NC
Website: https://mechanichics.wixsite.com/cecamps/crankin-engines-camp
Contact: mandie@crankinengines.camp
Description: A 12-hour (over 3-days) camp where students disassemble and reassemble a push mower engine – learning proper tool usage, mechanics, physics, biology, mathematics, measurements, spelling, and more! All hands-on, no written work.
Critter Camp*
Address: 1424 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625
Website: https://www.rescueranch.com/critter-camps
Contact: info@rescueranch.com
Description: Critter Camps are designed to be fun, educational camp experiences for children who love animals. Each day includes interactions with their animals, crafts, STEM activities, time on their 10,000 sq ft inclusive playground, and nature trails!
Davidson-Davie Summer Camps
Address: Thomasville & Mocksville, NC
Website: https://www.davidsondavie.edu/academics/continuing-education/camps/
Contact: Jenny_Varner@DavidsonDavie.edu
Description: Ages 8 – 14.
Discovery Point’s Wild Ride
Address: 126 Waterlynn Ridge Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Website: https://www.discoverypoint.com/centers/mooresville/
Contact: info@discoverypoint.com
Description: Ages 5-12.
Eagle’s Nest Camp
Address: 43 Hart Road, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Website: https://www.enf.org/
Contact: Ellen Fox (ellen@enf.org) or Molly Herrman (molly@enf.org)
Description: Overnight camp for K – rising 11th graders; they utilize experiential education to promote the outdoors and betterment of human character. Because one of their core values is community, they are particularly passionate about creating an environment where all children (and counselors!) can feel safe, seen, and heard as they experience joy, nature, and grow in confidence.
Green River Preserve
Address: 301 Green River Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC
Website: https://greenriverpreserve.org/
Contact: info@greenriverpreserve.org
Description: Green River Preserve is a non-profit coed summer camp connecting children with nature. Their mission is to inspire environmental stewards through a joyful connection to nature.
Heritage STEM Camps Foundation
Address: Various Locations
Website: https://www.hscamps.org/
Contact: info@hscamps.org
Description: Residential STEM camps in Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount, and South Africa.
Horses, Unicorns, & Llamas Oh My!
Address: True Hart Farm, 375 Harper Rd, Advance NC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/truehartfarm/
Contact: (336) 995-3138; truehart@yahoo.com
Description: They offer unicorn camp and/or horse camp on Fridays in the summer from 10am to 2 pm. Crafting, riding, lunch, water games and farm interaction are just a few of the things they do!
iD Tech Summer Camps in North Carolina
Address: Raleigh & Chapel Hill, NC
Website: https://www.idtech.com/locations/north-carolina-summer-camps/
Contact: hello@iDTech.com
Description: Ages 7-17.
Keyauwee Program Center
Address: 2574 Sweetbriar Rd, Sophia, NC 27350
Website: https://find.acacamps.org/camp_profile.php?camp_id=2765
Contact: keyauwee@girlscoutsp2p.org
Description: Girl Scout camp open to all girls and Girl Scouts rising 2nd – 12th Grade.
Mount Shepherd Retreat Center
Address: 1045 Mount Shepherd Road ext, Asheboro, NC
Website: https://www.mtshepherd.org/
Contact: office@mtshepherd.org
Description: This camp is for kids 1st – 12th grade, check specific session.
Mountain Top Youth Camp
Address: 1460 Mackay Ln, Pinnacle, NC 27043
Website: https://www.mountaintopyouthcamp.org/
Contact: (336) 351-3485
Description: Grades 1 – 12.
New Hope Camp & Conference Center
Address: 4805 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Website: https://www.newhopeccc.org/
Contact: jessie@newhopeccc.org
Description: Day camp (rising K – 9th), Overnight (rising 4th – 9th).
Quaker Lake Camp
Address: 1503 NC Highway 62 E, Climax, NC
Website: www.quakerlakecamp.org
Contact: (336) 674-2321
Description: Ages 3 – 17.
Rowan Wild
Address: Dan Nicholas Park, Salisbury, NC
Website: https://www.rowancountync.gov/1628/Camps
Contact: 704-216-7800
Description: Ages 7 – 18.
Shelton Challenge at NC State University
Address: 1070 Partners Way, Suite 4100, Raleigh, NC 27606
Website: https://sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu/pre-college/shelton-challenge/
Contact: shelton_center@ncsu.edu
Description: Rising 9th – 12th graders.
Summer Connection
Address: Camp is in Western NC, but transportation provided to/from GSO.
Website: https://unityingreensboro.org/camps-retreats/
Contact: youth@unityingreensboro.org
Description: Rising Sophomores through 2025 Seniors.
The Farm Summer Camp
Address: 769 Bray Ford Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Website: https://letsgotothefarm.com//
Contact: thefarmdobson@gmail.com
Description: Dates: 2 options – Week 1- July 7-10, Week 2- July 14-17. Times: 8:45am-1pm. Price: $130 per camper per week. Ages: Rising Kindergarten-rising 5th graders. Summer Camps Include: Daily Farm Lessons, Daily Crafts, Games, Pond Fishing, Playgrounds, Farm Animal Education, Barrel Train Rides, Snacks. Each day will feature a new theme and lesson focus such as farm animal care, pollinators/ bee keeping, soil and water, fruits and vegetables! Kids will get hands-on experiences of picking fruits and vegetables to taste, caring for farm animals, meeting and learning from the Surry County Beekeepers and more!
US National Whitewater Center
Address: Charlotte, NC
Website: https://pisgah.whitewater.org/Contact: info@usnwc.org
Description: Ages 8 – 18.
Victory Junction*
Address: 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC
Website: https://victoryjunction.org/schedule/
Contact: info@victoryjunction.org
Description: This camp is for kids with chronic medical conditions who are aged 6 – 16.
6/8-6/12 – Bleeding/GI
6/15-6/19 – Cerebral Palsy
6/22-6/26 – Sickle Cell/Oncology
6/29-7/2 – Neuro/Genetics
7/6-7/10 – Physical Disabilities/Craniofacial/Spina Bifida
7/13-7/17 – Heart/Lung/Kidney
7/20-7/24 – Rheumatology/Immunology
7/27-7/31 – Siblings Week
8/3-8/7 – Partnership with American Diabetes Association
We Are NC
Address: 600 East Umstead Street, Durham, NC 27701
Website: https://www.weare-nc.org/children-families
Contact: admin@weare-nc.org
Description: We Are sponsors two summer camps every year. In these camps they have trained anti-racist educators teaching children grades 1-5 about race, racism, its impact on communities, and how to actively resist racism in communities.
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I would like to have information about any lego program for my 9 years old boy
Hi Jessica! We’ve listed all the summer camps we have been told about on these directories. If you do a search on each for Lego you might find some. We also recommend you join and ask in our Facebook Group about any Lego Programs for your 9-year-old son here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1521733928080242 The moms in there are great about chiming in about what they know and have heard about!