Wake Summer Camp 2024
William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27617
Drop-off is from 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Weekly Camp Schedule:
June 16-20: Way of the Cougar (*4 day week)
June 23-27: Pathfinders
June 30 - July 3: Tales & Trails (*4 day week)
July 7-11: Woodland Games
July 14-18: Creek Crawlers
July 21-25: Wildlife Science
July 28 - August 1: Brushstrokes & Bugs
August 4 - 8: Mystery Week
August 11 - 15: Woodland Dwellers
August 18 - 22: Unbe-LEAF-able
June 16 - 20: Way of the Cougar
June 23 - 27: Pathfinders
June 30 - July 3: Tales & Trails
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
The cougar is a master of the art of invisibility and camouflage. Moving silently through the shadows like a ghost in the forest, it blends into its surroundings perfectly. Join us while we discover the different ways animals move quietly around us!
*This is a four-day camp to honor the holiday of Juneteenth
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $300
CIT Price: $132
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
Explore the park like never before! Campers will hike a multitude of trails while looking for signs of life along the way! Campers this week will visit our favorite camp spots and discover new locations. We will practice hiking and orienteering with lots of breaks to play games and unwind.
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
Twist some tales and explore some trails. This camp will encourage your child to fully engage their mind in writing stories about the wonders of nature. Campers will enter their own world of stories and play games of mythical creatures and famous folklore.
*This is a four-day camp to honor the holiday of July 4th
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $300
CIT Price: $132
July 7 - 11: Woodland Games
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
Fully engage your mind and body while playing some of PWC’s famous woodland games! Join us for story-driven games that encourage appreciation of the natural world. Children will learn to work in groups and resolve conflicts in a safe environment. During these games, your child will strive to be quiet as a fox, fast as a wolf, and persistent as the wind!
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
July 14 - 18: Creek Crawlers
July 21 - 25: Wildlife Science
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
This camp is all about knowing what creatures and critters live in our neighborhoods. What are they doing? How can we help them live peacefully in the wild? Our week will be filled with up close encounters, hands-on discovery, little known facts, and perplexing mysteries. The wonder of life science will be our central theme and we will wield all of the tools of the modern naturalists so we can explore everything we see.
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
This time of year, the creeks and ponds are full to the brim, and amphibians of all kinds are active! Exchange your lungs for gills and keep your skin wet as we explore the water from an amphibian’s perspective. We’ll come face to face with many of these plants and animals as we assess stream health, play games, and even search for salamanders!
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
July 28 - August 1: Brushstrokes & Bugs
waitlist for campers & CITS
Get ready for an exhilarating week where nature transforms into an incredible gallery of art! From the intricate designs of spider webs to the amazing craftsmanship of bark beetles, you'll discover the stunning masterpieces created by the natural world. We will investigate what makes each bug's artistry unique and use it to inspire our own art! This is an opportunity to unleash your creativity and explore the wonders of nature like never before!
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
August 4 - 8: Mystery Week
August 11 - 15: Woodland Dwellers
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
What is Mystery Week? A week full of fun and surprises: each day, the theme will be something different. Monday might be about Owls and Tuesday might be about Fire Building. Every day will be a new experience with different activities and nature exploration.
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
OPEN SPOTS FOR CAMPERS & CITS
Holes, fallen trees, debris: all of these can be used by animals to protect themselves. In this week of camp, we will discuss how animals and people use shelter to escape the heat and the cold. This camp will involve gathering leafy debris, using vines to tie knots, and the know-hows on gathering branches for shelter building. We will investigate the animals that dwell in our parks and incorporate their designs into our own structures.
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
August 18 - 22: Unbe-LEAF-able
open spots for campers & CITS
Explore the wonderful world of trees! Discover the important role trees play in the forest ecosystem and our everyday lives. Which animals depend on trees for shelter? How many different ways do humans use trees? How can we identify different types of trees? Together, we will answer these questions through sensory learning, art, and lots of games!
Ages: 5-12, CIT: 13-17
Camper Price: $375
CIT Price: $165
