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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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!