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Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning for your kids’ summer activities.
Summer camps offer an exciting and educational experience for kids of all ages, with activities ranging from sports and art to science and technology. Not only do they keep your kids active and engaged, but they also provide a sense of community and socialization!
The search for the perfect summer camp can be overwhelming with so many options to choose from! Here are a few to get you started in the Lake Norman area:
The Little Gym: Huntersville
The Little Gym offers a variety of summer camps for children starting at age 3 up to age 12. Their camps include gym activities, games, arts & crafts, and more.
Half-day and full-day options are available. Prices vary based on the length of the camp and the age of the child. For example, a half-day camp for ages 3-12 is $25 per day or $100 per week.
The Little Gym of Huntersville (Lake Norman)
Address: 9810 Gilead Rd a101, Huntersville, NC 28078
Discovery Place Kids
Discovery Place Kids offers several summer camps for kids ages 4-9. Their camps are themed around science, art, and more. They also offer extended care options for parents who need it.
Prices vary depending on the camp. Their “Discovery Place Kids Camp” is $200 per week for members and $235 per week for non-members.
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
Address: 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Cain Center for the Arts: Cornelius
Cain Center for the Arts offers several summer camps for kids ages 6-12. Their camps focus on art, music, and theatre. Prices vary depending on the camp. Their “Art in Action” camp for ages 6-12 is $190 per week.
Address: 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
Lowe’s YMCA and Lake Norman YMCA
Lowe’s YMCA and Lake Norman YMCA both offer a variety of summer camps for kids ages 3-12. Their camps include sports, art, dance, field trips, and more.
Prices vary depending on the camp and whether you are a member or not. For example, Lowe’s YMCA’s “All Sports Camp” is $225 per week for members and $275 per week for non-members.
Lake Norman YMCA’s “Camp Lakeside” is $215 per week for members and $265 per week for non-members.
Address: 170 Joe Knox Ave, Mooresville, NC 28117
Lake Norman Family Branch YMCA
Address: 21300 Davidson St #8553, Cornelius, NC 28031
Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics
Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics offers Splash Camps for kids ages 3-10. These camps take place at their water and splash facility and offer half-day and full-day options. They also offer extended care options for parents who need it.
Prices vary based on the length of the camp and the age of the child. For example, their half-day Splash Camp for ages 3-4 is $90 per week, while their full-day Splash Camp for ages 5-10 is $190 per week.
Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics
Address: 11725 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Bailey Road Recreation Center (Cornelius)
Bailey Road Recreation Center offers a variety of summer camps for kids ages 5-12. Their camps include field trips, games, arts and crafts, and more.
They also offer specialty camps such as basketball, soccer, and art.
Prices vary depending on the length of the camp and whether you are a resident of Cornelius or not. Prices range from $100-$200 per week.
Bailey Road Recreation Center (Bailey Road Park)
Address: 11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club – Summer Camp for Kids
Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club is well-known for its extraordinary amenities for families. Their Summer Camp is open for kids of current members and prospective members alike, ages 3-16. In addition to activities such as boating and sailing, SHPYC offers toddler programs and a wake surf program! The emphasis is always on education and safety, and kids will learn fun and valuable life skills along the way!
Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club
Address: 18501 Harbor Light Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Learn more about Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club in episode 152 of the podcast!
There are many more camps in the Lake Norman area than the few listed here, with prices and ages varying. We hope this list will get you started on your search for the perfect summer camp!
Publisher’s note: The team here at The Best of LKN wishes to thank the author of this article, Anna Braksick, for her contribution to the LKN community. We are so thankful for her friendship and support. Readers are encouraged to get to know Anna and learn more about her local business in episode 125 of the podcast!
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