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.
Camp Guide Lead Sponsor Providence Day School
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. Camp is where summer memories are made, so we understand the importance of choosing a program that lives up to its reputation. For more than 28 years, Summer at Providence Day has offered full- and half-day programs in academics, art, science, culture, technology, sports, and more. Every family here enjoys: -Programs designed with the varying interests and needs of campers at all stages of development -Positive relationships with campers and counselors -An environment where fun and safety are equal priorities -Opportunities for adults to learn and explore their interests, too! Offering more than 40 NEW camps this summer, including Pokemon, LEGOS, cheerleading, coding, crochet, jewelry-making, 3D printing, movie-making, and more! Lunch is now included for all full-day campers! Spots are limited! Register NOW at summer.providenceday.org
GOLD LISTING CAMPS
British International School of Charlotte
Camp Mindy & Sports Focus Camps at the Levine JCC
Central Piedmont Community College
Inner Peaks Climbing Center-Summer Camps
PREMIUM LISTING CAMPS
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
BASIC LISTING CAMPS
Lumi School of Musical Theater
Charlotte Eagles
FULL LISTINGS BELOW
Acting Out Studio specializes in bringing professional instruction to the Southeast and shaping talented students. We offer acting classes for kids to adults. We also offer vocal lessons, birthday parties, private instruction and summer camps.
5110 Park Rd, Suite 2F, Charlotte, NC Read MoreAt AIR Aerial Fitness, campers ages 8-12 will take an AIR® Kids Class on the silk hammocks for the first hour of camp. Campers will then take a snack break and explore their creativity by making a craft and conclude with mindfulness exercises, journaling, and creative play on and off the hammocks. Each camp session will run 2.5 hours. Kids will perform a choreographed routine on the last day of camp for families to see!
We have 2 weeks of summer camp available: July 8-12 - 8:30a-11:00a and August 5-9 - 8:30a-11:00a
605 N Polk Street, Suite F, Pineville, NC Read MoreAt 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 MoreBlakeney Tennis Camps are for ages 4 and up for all levels. Each day, our campers will be learning different types of strokes and lesson plans.
10607 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC Read MoreThe British International School of Charlotte opens your child’s eyes to the world and empowers them with an understanding of their unique place in it. Your child will be involved in thematic activities and inspiring adventures, while applying their skills and knowledge within a warm, vibrant community.
7000 Endhaven Lane , Charlotte, NC Read MoreThe 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 MoreSummer Camps at Central Piedmont are the perfect place for campers to own the summer! Now offering a variety of options on several campuses, for students ages 9-18. Be sure to check out our most popular camps like Crime Scene Investigator, Beautiful You, and Clay Creations. Our newest 2024 camps include Video Game Animation, The Runway Beginner's Sewing Camp, Beautiful Braiding Camp, Drone Adventures and more! Spots fill up quickly, so register online today at youth.cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6035.
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Charlotte, NC Read MoreDo you have a child at home with a big imagination who loves stories and adventure? This summer, join Charlotte Ballet Academy for one of our weeklong storybook camps! We offer three summer sessions for ages 3-6 at two, Uptown's Center for Dance and Cornelius' Cain Center for the Arts.
701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC Read MoreTaught by the top chess instructors in the Southeast, the award-winning Charlotte Chess Center Junior Master Chess Camps are packed with fun and learning! Students new to chess will learn: Piece Movement, Board Set-up, Basic Rules, Checkmating Patterns, and more! Students who have played will learn: Tactics, Strategies, Opening Principles, Advanced Checkmating Patterns, Chess History, and much more! The CCC was recipient of two US Chess designations: 2018 "City of the Year" and 2019 "Chess Club of the Year".
Charlotte's trusted chess center and academy since 2014. Branches in North and South Charlotte. Recipient of 2 US Chess National Awards.
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E, Charlotte, NC Read MoreCharlotte Eagles offers Premier Camp (more skills-based soccer camp), Rec Camp (building the love of the game), and Micro Camp (for ages 5-6)!
8510 McAlpine Park Dr., Suite 109, Charlotte, NC Read MoreCSA 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!
ALL CAMPS INCLUDE A PUMA BALL AND SHIRT! PRICING OF RECREATION LEVEL CAMPS (4-DAY CAMPS) $130 per camp. No discounts apply to recreational level 4-day camps. PRICING OF COMPETITIVE LEVEL CAMPS (5-DAY CAMPS): Early Bird Pricing for Competitive Level, 5-day Camps is available through May 1, 2024: $190 per camp. Beginning May 2, price for competitive level camps is $215 per camp.
*Early bird discount on Competitive Level camps through May 1st.
13333 Dorman Road, Pineville, NC Read MoreFlour Power Rea Farms is a cooking studio with a variety of kid's programming options. Located just off Providence Road in South Charlotte, we offer birthday parties, summer camps , weekly classes and educational programming when local schools are closed. Our experiences are made to help children feel seen and to make cooking accessible for chefs of all ages.
9826 Sandy Rock Place, Suite E, Charlotte, NC Read MoreWant 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 MoreWe are a family owned dance studio for ages 2 to 19. We offer beginner, intermediate and experience/advance classes. We have many fun and exciting summer camps for all ages and interest.
*Early Bird specials if camps are paid by March 15th.
10058 E Independence Blvd., Matthews, NC Read MoreInner Peaks Youth Programs: Our premier indoor climbing facilities in Charlotte, NC, offer a safe, inclusive, and exhilarating environment for climbers of all ages. From immersive summer camps for ages 6-14 to year-round opportunities like youth teams and birthday parties, we foster a love for climbing and adventure in the next generation. We're more than just a gym; we're a community committed to empowering young climbers.
*Use code "MACKID" during check out to get $20 off of your summer camp booking!
2220 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC Read MoreA Jovie Nanny or Sitter is the extra set of hands your family needs to get it all done in a busy week — including work, family tasks, and personal endeavors. Let Jovie help you find an amazing, vetted caregiver to meet your individual needs. We take care of tasks like hiring, payroll, and professional training, allowing parents to give their time and energy to other priorities. That’s not all, we can help even the older kids with K-12 tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, and our College Advisors Program.
Charlotte , NC Read MoreLumi 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 MoreSummer camp at Matthews Playhouse promises a variety of creative and challenging experiences for youth. With themed camps for ages 4–18 years old, children participate in full or half-day camps during the months of June, July, and August and each session culminates with a special on-stage demonstration for friends and family.
Pro Skills Basketball summer basketball camps are dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of basketball to boys and girls in a safe and enjoyable environment through stations, drills, games, and competitions designed for kids of all skill levels. With a staff of experienced, passionate, and certified coaches, our camps provide a great opportunity for kids to learn from players who have had success both on and off the court.
*Use promo code “MACARONI” at check out for 10% off!
Charlotte, NC Read MoreOur Camps will emphasize the fundamentals of volleyball. Our coaching staff is made up of experienced coaches as well as players from our program. We pride ourselves on striving for a 8:1 campers to staff ratio to ensure your child receives personal attention for maximum skill development. Our camps give the players an opportunity to expand your individual skill level, enhance your overall volleyball knowledge, and foster an environment of teamwork & growth.
1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC Read MoreOur 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 MoreSouth Charlotte Sports and its owner, Tripp Roakes, has offered affordable, quality youth sports camps in South Charlotte for over 18 years. Our offering of camps include the always popular $99 Multi Sports Camps, Cheer and Dance Camps and Arts & Crafts Camp. Since day one, these camps have never increased their price beyond $99 South Charlotte Sports also offers $135 Baseball and Softball Camps along with our brand-new offering, Baseball Card Collecting Camps! Every week of the Summer provides a new opportunity to camp with us and our outgoing coaching staff. Trust in the # 1 name in youth sports, South Charlotte Sports and Tripp Roakes.
Use Promo Code: "Macaroni" for 10% discount on all camp enrollments before May 15, 2024. South Charlotte Rec Athletic Fields, 3800 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC Read MoreWe are a Gymnastic Academy offering programs for both Recreational and Competitive Team students. We operate throughout the year, and offer Summer Camps for pre-school students and those ages 5 and up.
13601 Providence Road, Weddington, NC Read MoreSummer 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. Offering more than 40 NEW half-day and full-day camps this summer, including Pokemon, LEGOS, cheerleading, coding, crochet, jewelry-making, 3D printing, movie-making, and more! Lunch is now included for all full-day campers!
5800 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC Read MoreSPARK 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 , NC Read MoreImmerse your child in the captivating world of clay with our 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 MoreJoin The Lotus Project for a creative summer you'll never forget! Perfect for the beginner and experienced performer alike, the LOTUS Arts Summer Intensive is a warm, nurturing, INCLUSIVE environment in which young artists will collaborate with one another and highly trained teaching artists to produce two full musicals. Summer of 2024 includes Finding Nemo Jr. and Junie B. Jones The Musical - open to performers of ALL skill and experience levels!
Charlotte, NC Read MoreVisions Dance Academy offers dance classes - Ages 2.5 & UP. All genres included ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, jazz funk, tumbling to recreational and competitive students.
3122 Fincher Farm Rd., 200, Matthews, NC Read MoreYes 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!
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