Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Summer Camps
Preschool
F.U.N. (Fabulous Understanding
of Nature!) Camp
What are all the wonderfully wild things
here at McDowell Nature Preserve? Young
explorers will discover animals and habitats at
the Preserve while completing fun crafts and
a variety of fun filled activities! Four sessions
of this half-day camp are available. Campers
may choose either the AM or PM session for the
week. Registration required.
Ages 4 to 6 $70.00
McDowell Nature Center
#44043 Jun 17-Jun 21 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#44044 Jun 17-Jun 21 M-F 1:00pm to 4:00pm
#44045 Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 9:00am to 2:00pm
#44046 Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 1:00pm to 4:00pm
L.A.N.D. Camp: Slimy & Scaly
Adventures
Interested in creatures that are slimy or scaly?
Join us for this week long, half-day camp where
we become Herpetologists and explore different
reptiles and amphibians. Get up close and
personal with some of our residential herps and
be prepared to visit them in the wild as well!
Ages 4 to 6 $75.00
Latta Plantation Nature Center
#43295 Jun 17-Jun 21 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#43296 Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#43297 Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
L.A.N.D. Camp: EcoFantasy
Join us for this weeklong, half day camp where
we will encourage your child’s imagination to
grow while making connections to real animals
found in nature. Imagination, creativity and
nature education work together in this fun
camp week.
Ages 4 to 6 $75.00
Latta Plantation Nature Center
#43298 Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#43299 Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#43300 Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
Shorty Sporty Camp
Participants will learn basic motor skills
and sports skills in this half day camp.
For more information, please contact
ElonRecreationCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.
gov or call 704-540-2426
Ages 3 to 5 $40.00
Elon Recreation Center
#44444 Jun 10-Jun 14 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#44446 Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
#44447 Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
Elementary School
4-H Cloverbud Day Camp
What is 4-H all about? What do 4-H’ers do? This
day camp allows young people to experience a
jambalaya of 4-H activities and programs ranging
from cooking and crafts to science experiements.
This week long day camp runs from 9am until
noon. Cost for the camp includes daily snacks, a
field trip to Discovery place and lunch on Friday.
Ages 5 to 8 $35.00
Armory Training Facility
#44588 Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
4-H Youth Day Camp
Come experience a Jambalaya of 4-H through
our youth day camp July 15-19. Camp hours
are 9:00am until noon. Throughout the week,
campers will experience a variety of activities
ranging from cooking and crafts to science
experiments. Camp fee includes daily snacks,
and uptown scavenger hunt and trip to Fuel
Pizza. For more details call 704-336-2082 or visit
www.mecklenburgcounty4h.org.
Ages 9 to 13 $35.00
Armory Training Facility
#44589 Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
4-H: Motorsports Day Camp
Participants in the one-week day camp will
experience the life of a pit crew as they design,
update and race radio-controlled cars. Using
specific math, engineering and technology skills,
the campers will solve real-life racing problems.
We will also visit local racing shops and the
Nascar Hall of Fame.
Ages 9 to 12 $75.00
Elon Recreation Center
#44442 Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
#44443 Jul 22-Jul 26 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
#44160 Jun 17-Jun 21 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
#44161 Jul 8-Jul 12 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
#44162 Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
4-H: Residential Summer Camp
Overnight residential camp located near the
Outer Banks in Columbia North Carolina open
to any Mecklenburg County youth. While
at 4-H campers enjoy swimming, archery,
crafts, kayaking, canoeing, marine science,
and much more. Transportation to and from
camp provided. For more information and to
register, contact 704-336-2082 or visit: www.
mecklenburgcounty4h.org.
Ages 8 to 12 $500.00
Armory Training Facility
#42260 Jul 28-Aug 2 Su-F 6:00am to 11:00pm
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Interest in nature and outdoor recreation starts
at an early age. Help your child get a jump on
discovering both as we investigate the natural
world around them through stream explorations,
fishing, hiking, and other outdoor recreation
opportunities. As always, animal encounters,
games, and lots of fun are included. Each week
focuses on a different theme - Week 1, Animals;
Week 2, Plants; Week 3, Earth & Space.
Ages 7 – 9 $160.00
McDowell Nature Center
#44047 Jun 24 - Jun 28 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
#44048 Jul 22 - Jul 26 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
#44049 Jul 29 – Aug 2 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
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