Looking for great summer camps and activities for kids this summer in South Charlotte? We've got a lineup of camps to choose from in our area and even into Union and Fort Mill! We are adding camps daily - so check back often. And click on the links for additional camp options in Fort Mill/Rock Hill or Union County.
To explore each local camp option below and click on the hyperlink to get the full description and the details on registration.
2025 Camp Guide Lead Sponsor YES I CAN Basketball
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Founded and directed by former college basketball head coach Dan McGovern, Yes I Can Basketball has been serving the youth of Charlotte since 1997. “If you’re searching for AAU or recreation basketball, you’ll be disappointed in our program.” said McGovern, “That’s not who we are. Our secret sauce focuses on improving the player not the team. Our basketball camps are chock-full of serious drills and training, designed to increase the level of play of each camper. All skill levels are welcome! Campers will go through detailed skills training that includes ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, game concepts and more! Campers will also experience plenty of scrimmaging, daily tournaments, and skills competitions. These camps are by far our most popular programs! From choosing the right friends, to putting academics before athletics - we use our platform to teach more than just basketball.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage. This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside.
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Carolina Courts is Charlotte's premier basketball and volleyball facility. We offer year-round programs in Indian Trail, NC. including teams, training, clinics and camps.
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Summer at Providence Day is THE place to be. Where friendships blossom, imaginations soar, and discovery is around every corner. Where passions are celebrated and nurtured. Where exceptional staff ensure a summer of memorable experiences.
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Central Piedmont Community College
Summer Camps at Central Piedmont are the perfect place for your camper to fuel their passion and ignite their summer! Treat your campers to a summer full of fun and learning. Central Piedmont offers a variety of options on several campuses across Mecklenburg County, for students ages 9-18.
Click HERE for our 2025 Summer Camps!
Immerse your child in the captivating world of clay with The Little Studio Youth Ceramics Camp in Charlotte, NC! This week-long camp is the perfect introduction to pottery, offering three hours of daily exploration. Students will embark on an artistic journey, building mugs and pottery by hand, creating enchanting gnome and wizard sculptures, and even experiencing the potter's wheel.
Click HERE to register for our 2025 Summer Camps!
SPARK imagination, UNCOVER possibilities, INSPIRE future innovators and IGNITE your child’s passion for science at Terrific Scientific Summer Camps, where every child is a scientist. Dive into hands-on projects and outdoor team building activities, foster curiosity and have fun while learning.
With over 40 unique weekly camps, summer has NEVER been his much fun!
Click HERE to register for our 2025 Summer Camps.
CSA Camps, an affiliate of Charlotte Soccer Academy, offers a variety of camps open to the public. We offer Winter Training at the competitive and recreational levels. Our Summer Camp Series includes both general and specialized camps in Pineville, South Charlotte, Matthews and Cabarrus County. Players of all skill levels, ages 5 and up, are welcome! We offer early registration discounts!
Click HERE for our 2025 Summer Camps!
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At Ballantyne Reading Academy, you and your child will find nurturing, degreed and experienced educators who are dedicated to inspiring a love of reading and creating life-long learners. If you are looking for a head-start for your little one entering preschool or kindergarten or have school-aged children needing academic support or enrichment in reading, writing and oral fluency, Ballantyne Reading Academy will help you achieve your goals.
Click HERE to register for our 2025 Summer Camps.
Want summer care for your child that is beyond the arts & crafts, drop-in services that offer trivial activities just to keep your child entertained? Hands Create Fine Art’s classes will provide action packed, colorful and creative fun with a rewarding educational value. Hands Create is located in South Charlotte at The Arboretum, across from Michael’s.
Hands Create will add a spark of creative joy to your child’s summer by signing them up for our professionally crafted, fun, fine art camps. Experienced art educators will guide young artists through the completion of unique art masterpieces inspired by the study of famous artists and art cultures. Individualized instruction will be diversified within the art room to accommodate the various age levels. Each child receives a free Hands Create T-shirt that will be tie-dyed to the color theme of the week.
Click HERE to register for our 2025 Summer Camps!
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, a leading nonprofit theater in the Charlotte region, enriches lives through performing arts and education. Serving over 1,000 children annually, its Summer Camps for ages 4-18 combine acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in showcase performances. Year-round, the Playhouse offers acting, dance, musical theater, technical theater classes, and sensory-friendly programs, fostering creativity, confidence, and inclusion for all.
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We offer Summer Camps, Private Parties, Birthday Parties and Gamer's Club. We are Kid and Community focused.
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Charlotte Prep empowers children to write their own stories through our distinctive academic model, intentional size, and embracing community. Our PreK-8 structure is a time-honored and research-proven model that celebrates every stage from early childhood through middle school, honoring the opportunities for learning and growth inherent in each moment and at every age.
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Our fun & enriching programs educate, inspire & entertain your creative young artists! Inside a Small Hands Big Art studio, children can feel free and uninhibited to explore their creativity without worrying about making a mistake or a mess.
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BASIC LISTING CAMPS
Camp Back to Basics is the most unique camp in the Charlotte area! Camp Back to Basics teaches kids things they need to know, taught by professionals and talented staff. Kids will learn to fish, skeet shoot, drive farm vehicles, and much more!
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Sponsored AR Workshop Pineville
Get ready for a summer of creativity at AR Workshop! Our camps blend art, design, and STEAM concepts, offering hands-on fun as campers build confidence, learn new skills, and create DIY projects to take home.Choose from an exciting series featuring beginner sewing, trendy crafts, painting techniques, or kid-and-doll matching creations. Each day is packed with engaging activities like painting, crafting, and making personalized items.
Designed for ages 7+, camps run for five days with morning or afternoon sessions. Hosted at AR Workshop locations nationwide, space is limited—reserve your spot early!
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Sponsored AR Workshop Charlotte
Get ready for a summer of creativity at AR Workshop! Our camps blend art, design, and STEAM concepts, offering hands-on fun as campers build confidence, learn new skills, and create DIY projects to take home.Choose from an exciting series featuring beginner sewing, trendy crafts, painting techniques, or kid-and-doll matching creations. Each day is packed with engaging activities like painting, crafting, and making personalized items.
Designed for ages 7+, camps run for five days with morning or afternoon sessions. Hosted at AR Workshop locations nationwide, space is limited—reserve your spot early!
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Sponsored Ballantyne Reading Academy for the Very Young - Summer Camps!
At Ballantyne Reading Academy, you and your child will find nurturing, degreed and experienced educators who are dedicated to inspiring a love of reading and creating life-long learners. If you are looking for a head-start for your little one entering preschool or kindergarten or have school-aged children needing academic support or enrichment in reading, writing and oral fluency, Ballantyne Reading Academy will help you achieve your goals.
9815 Suzanne Court, Suite A, Waxhaw, NC Read More
Sponsored Breakthrough Basketball Camps
With 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
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Sponsored Camp Back to Basics
Camp Back to Basics is the most unique camp in the Charlotte area! Camp Back to Basics teaches kids things they need to know, taught by professionals and talented staff. Kids will learn to fish, skeet shoot, drive farm vehicles, and much more!
3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC Read More
Sponsored Camp Mindy at the Levine JCC
The Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp, located on a lush 54-acre campus in the heart of South Charlotte, is the Levine JCC's premier traditional day camp for preschoolers thru teens.
5007 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored Camp Twin Creeks Sleepaway Camp in West Virginia
With nearly 200 acres in the cool Allegheny Mountains near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Camp Twin Creeks welcomes your camper to join its lifelong community of summer campers.
From arts and sports to water and adventure, Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives and independence grows! By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.
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Sponsored Carolina Courts
Carolina Courts is Charlotte's premier basketball and volleyball facility. We offer year-round programs in Indian Trail, NC. including teams, training, clinics and camps.
240 Chestnut Parkway, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored Central Piedmont Summer Camps
Summer Camps at Central Piedmont are the perfect place for your camper to fuel their passion and ignite their summer! Treat your campers to a summer full of fun and learning. Central Piedmont offers a variety of options on several campuses across Mecklenburg County, for students ages 9-18.
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Sponsored Charlotte Preparatory School Summer Camps
Summer Adventures at Prep is a distinct selection of weekly Summer Camps offered to students grades K-8, in the Charlotte area. With six weeks of Specialized Camps (Lego STEM, Nike Soccer, Theatre, Masterchefs, Jr., Field Trips, and AI Tech) and six weeks of Traditional Summer Camp, there is something for everyone!
212 Boyce Rd, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored Charlotte Soccer Academy Camps
CSA Camps, an affiliate of Charlotte Soccer Academy, offers a variety of camps open to the public. We offer Winter Training at the competitive and recreational levels. Our Summer Camp Series includes both general and specialized camps in Pineville, South Charlotte, Matthews and Cabarrus County. Players of all skill levels, ages 5 and up, are welcome! We offer early registration discounts!
33333 Dorman Road, Pineville, NC Read More
Sponsored Code Ninjas
Unlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored E-Sports Arcade
We offer Summer Camps, Private Parties, Birthday Parties and Gamer's Club. We are Kid and Community focused.
344 Springhill Farm Rd., Fort Mill, SC Read More
Sponsored Hands Create - A Fine Arts Studio
Want summer care for your child that is beyond the arts & crafts, drop-in services that offer trivial activities just to keep your child entertained? Hands Create Fine Art’s classes will provide action packed, colorful and creative fun with a rewarding educational value. Hands Create is located in South Charlotte at The Arboretum, across from Michael’s.
Hands Create will add a spark of creative joy to your child’s summer by signing them up for our professionally crafted, fun, fine art camps. Experienced art educators will guide young artists through the completion of unique art masterpieces inspired by the study of famous artists and art cultures. Individualized instruction will be diversified within the art room to accommodate the various age levels. Each child receives a free Hands Create T-shirt that will be tie-dyed to the color theme of the week.
8040 Providence Road, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored Lumi School of Musical Theatre
Lumi School of Musical Theatre is a performing arts studio, educating children and young adults in the performing arts industry. We will offer a variety of classes for ages 3 and up in dance, vocal, musical theatre, acting and theatrical productions.
705 International Dr. Suite F, Charlotte , NC Read More
Sponsored Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, a leading nonprofit theater in the Charlotte region, enriches lives through performing arts and education. Serving over 1,000 children annually, its Summer Camps for ages 4-18 combine acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in showcase performances. Year-round, the Playhouse offers acting, dance, musical theater, technical theater classes, and sensory-friendly programs, fostering creativity, confidence, and inclusion for all.
100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC Read More
Sponsored Small Hands Big Art Summer Camp
Our fun & enriching programs educate, inspire & entertain your creative young artists! Inside a Small Hands Big Art studio, children can feel free and uninhibited to explore their creativity without worrying about making a mistake or a mess.
7415 Waverly Walk Ave., #F2A, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored Summer at Providence Day
Summer at Providence Day is THE place to be. Where friendships blossom, imaginations soar, and discovery is around every corner. Where passions are celebrated and nurtured. Where exceptional staff ensure a summer of memorable experiences.
5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored Terrific Scientific
SPARK imagination, UNCOVER possibilities, INSPIRE future innovators and IGNITE your child’s passion for science at Terrific Scientific Summer Camps, where every child is a scientist. Dive into hands-on projects and outdoor team building activities, foster curiosity and have fun while learning.
With over 40 unique weekly camps, summer has NEVER been his much fun!
Matthews and Ballantyne, NC Read More
Sponsored The Little Studio Youth Ceramics Camp
Immerse your child in the captivating world of clay with The Little Studio Youth Ceramics Camp in Charlotte, NC! This week-long camp is the perfect introduction to pottery, offering three hours of daily exploration. Students will embark on an artistic journey, building mugs and pottery by hand, creating enchanting gnome and wizard sculptures, and even experiencing the potter's wheel.
3432 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC Read More
Sponsored U.S. National Whitewater Center
Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage. This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside.
Sponsored Yes I Can Basketball
Yes I Can Basketball camps are chock-full of serious drills and training, designed to increase the level of play of each camper. All skill levels are welcome! Campers will go through detailed skills training that includes ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, game concepts and more! Campers will also experience plenty of scrimmaging, daily tournaments, and skills competitions. These camps are by far our most popular programs!
6032 Springhouse Lane, Charlotte, NC Read More
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