Looking to keep your kiddos busy this summer? Wilmington has tons of different camps that fit all interests and personalities, from the athletes to the scholars! This quick roundup of summer day camps in the area will help you decide which one best suits your child’s individual needs.
- PCSP Kids (https://portcitysports.net/youth/#summercamp)
- Camp Impact (https://campimpact.net/)
- Sea Turtle Camp (https://www.seaturtlecamp.com/)
- Art Camp (https://solaschools.com/summer_camps_wilmington)
- Code Ninjas (www.CodeNinjas.com/NC-Wilmington)
FOR THE ATHLETE: Port City Sports Kids Camp (PSCP Kids)
Port City Sports Performance
6500 Windmill Way E-1
Wilmington, NC 28405
https://portcitysports.net/youth/#summercamp
Port City Sports Kids Camp is perfect for the athletic kid who needs to release some energy! Kids spend the day competing in various sports, learning exercises, and playing games like kickball and relay races. They also offer the option to participate in gym classes throughout their time at camp. Kids’ boot camp, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Yoga are just a few of the optional (and included!) classes your child can partake in. PSCP Kids also provides snacks for both the morning and afternoon. Choose between the half-day camp or full-day option. Camp runs through August 26.
FOR THE SOCIAL KID: Camp Impact
Camp Impact
3131 Randall Parkway
Wilmington, NC 28403
Get ready for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Camp Impact takes pride in what they do, saying that their camp counselors are the “secret ingredient” to helping make your kid’s summer that much more special! Throughout the day, campers get to play a variety of sports and games while forming relationships with their co-campers. According to their website, Camp Impact, “is a place where parents can feel safe leaving their little ones and kids are excited about the fun and learning they’ll experience. We are passionate about building relationships with families and having opportunities to minister to them while experiencing together the love of Christ through the wonderful tools of fun and sports.” Camp is full-day and runs through July 29.
FOR THE WILDLIFE LOVER: Sea Turtle Camp
Sea Turtle Camp
7213 Ogden Business Ln STE 214
Wilmington, NC 28411
https://www.seaturtlecamp.com/
Does your kid love animals or have an affinity for marine biology? Then Sea Turtle Camp may be the highlight of their summer! The camp has two age groups 10-12 & 14-17, and each week, camp-goers delve into the intricacies of marine life in North Carolina and beyond! Carolina Ocean Odyssey, one of its programs, has a 4:1 camper to counselor ratio, allowing your child to get a lot of individualized attention. “The primary focus of this program is to introduce campers to a variety of ocean activities while exploring the wonders of our amazing North Carolina coastal environment,” according to their website.
FOR THE ARTIST: Art Camp
SOLA: School of Learning Arts
214 Pine Grove Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
https://solaschools.com/summer_camps_wilmington
Have an artist in the family? Well, SOLA’s Art Camp may be the best creative outlet for them this summer! Not just limited to paint and paper, SOLA promotes utilizing a wide variety of artistic mediums for your child to explore! They have weekly themes throughout the summer which help expand your child’s creativity. Their #1 priority is FUN all five days a week, and while art is at the heart of SOLA, campers will also play games with their friends, grow fruits and veggies in their community garden, and enjoy pizza parties on Fridays!
FOR THE COMPUTER WIZ: Code Ninjas
1982 Eastwood Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.CodeNinjas.com/NC-Wilmington
Does your kid love spending time on their computer or iPad? Are they a video game expert? Then Code Ninjas could be the camp for them! Campers spend their days learning how to create 3D prints, build their own video games, and even become YouTubers! This camp highlights the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) tracks while allowing your kiddo to have fun in the process.
Do your kids go to any of these summer camps? Which is your favorite and why? Tell me in the comments!
