Camps
Come to Haw River State Park for summer fun and adventure! The Summit environmental education staff at Haw River will be leading participants in many amazing park adventures. Each week will have a theme in which programming will focus.
Day Camps are for rising 2nd to 5th grades. Adventure Camps are for rising 6th to 8th graders. Grand Camps are overnight residential camps for grandparents who would like to come to summer camp with a grandchild or two (rising 2nd to 8th graders) — or for children who want to bring their grandparents to camp. Registration begins in February. A nonrefundable deposit will be due upon registration (through the Eventbrite website).
2024 Camps at Haw River State Park
per person
Rising 6th to 8th graders
Adventure Camp this year is all about flight! We are aiming high with birds of prey and rockets. In addition, Adventure campers will participate in a variety of outdoor experiences, while having fun with their co-campers! Other activities will include swimming, canoeing, and fishing.
Join us while we investigate wildlife at the park using wildlife management technology! In addition, Adventure Campers will participate in a variety of outdoor experiences while having fun with their co-campers. Other activities will include swimming, canoeing, and fishing.
Haw River Adventure Campers will experience an extended day at Haw River State Park on the second day! On the second day, June 13, campers will remain at the park for a dinner picnic provided by the park. They will then stay for after-dark activities such as a night hike and campfire with s'mores and songs. Pickup will be at 9 p.m. on the evening of June 13.
Participants will be asked to bring a bagged, nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snacks, as well as a dinner picnic on the second day, will be provided. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies, upon registration.
Day 1 and Day 3 Schedules
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Programming starts |
| 10 a.m. | Morning snack (provided) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (campers must bring their own nut-free lunch) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Afternoon programming |
| 3 p.m. | Pickup |
Day 2 Schedule
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Programming starts |
| 10 a.m. | Morning snack (provided) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (campers must bring their own nut-free lunch) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Afternoon programming |
| 3:30 p.m. | Rest and relaxation (frozen treat provided) |
| 4 p.m. | Afternoon activities |
| 5:45 p.m. | Picnic dinner (provided) |
| 9 p.m. | Pickup |
per person
Rising 2nd to rising 5th graders
Are you a "Beak Freak"? Come to camp and do all things bird. We will focus on the unique birds of North Carolina. Each day will be full of bird games and adventures. Other daily activities will include swimming, art focus, and reflection time (rest break). Campers will also canoe and fish at the end of the week!
Participants will be asked to bring a bagged, nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies, upon registration.
Summer Day Camp Daily Schedule
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Programming |
| 3 p.m. | Pick-Up Time |
per person
Rising 2nd to rising 5th graders
What's up with Haw River ecosystems? Ready to investigate what's happening at Haw River State Park? We will be diving into environmental education activities focused on all things happening in Haw River ecosystems. Other daily activities will include swimming, art focus, and reflection time (rest break). Campers will also canoe and fish at the end of the week.
Participants will be asked to bring a bagged, nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies, upon registration.
Summer Day Camp Daily Schedule
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Programming |
| 3 p.m. | Pickup Time |
per participant
Rising 2nd to 8th graders and their grandparent(s)
This 2-night, 3-day camp will be for rising 2nd to 8th graders and their special grandparent(s). Some of the activities include fun games for all ages, family projects, easy to moderate hiking, fishing, canoeing, and campfire fun! Daily activities will include pool time, art focus, and restful free time. All moderately strenuous activities will have an alternative program option. The overnight accommodation is a motel-style room.
| Arrival | Wednesday, 10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Pickup / Departure | Friday, 2 p.m. |
per participant
Rising 2nd to 8th graders and their grandparent(s)
This 2-night, 3-day camp will be for rising 2nd to 8th graders and their special grandparent(s). Some of the activities include fun games for all ages, family projects, easy to moderate hiking, fishing, canoeing, and campfire fun! Daily activities will include pool time, art focus, and restful free time. All moderately strenuous activities will have an alternative program option. The overnight accommodation is a motel-style room.
| Arrival | Wednesday, 10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Pickup / Departure | Friday, 2 p.m. |