camps

Start making plans now for a summer filled with fun. From art camps to overnight camps to vacation bible school camps and everything in between, summer on the Outer Banks provides numerous options for camp fun.

Each spring issue of outer banks child spotlights summer camps and they will be listed online here throughout the year.

2010 Summer Camps

Art Camp

Creative Kids Morning Camp, Dare County Arts Council Studio, Manteo. June 21 to 25; June 28 to July 2; July 12 to 16; July 19 to 23. Ages 5 to 10. (252) 473-5558.

Creative Kids Afternoon Camp, Dare County Arts Council Studio, Manteo. June 21 to 25; June 29 to July 2; July 12 to 16; July 19 to 23. Ages 7 to 12. (252) 473-5558.

Creative Kids Morning Camp, Dare County Arts Council Studio, Manteo. July 5 to 9; July 26 to 30. Ages 5 to 10. Making spring and summer glitter globes and ‘good dog’ cookies in a doggie-dog treat container. Instructor Sharon Schreyer. (252) 473-5558.

Creative Kids Afternoon Camp, Dare County Arts Council Studio, Manteo. July 5 to 9; July 26 to 30. Ages 7 to 12. Textile mosaics and glass mosaics. Instructor Sharon Schreyer. (252) 473-5558.

Cape Hatteras Culture Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. July 26 to 30; August 2 to 6. Ages 8 to 12 and G9+. Group instruction in Suzuki violin, watercolor painting/crafts, music and motion and musical theater/drama. Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty and Department of Theater faculty, as well as Linda Browning, artist in residence, will teach the classes. Violins and art supplies will be provided. (618) 536-8742 or commusic@siu.edu.

Textile Mosaics and Glass Mosaics, Youth Center, KDH. June 21 to 25; July 12 to 16; July 19 to 23. Ages 7 to 12. (252) 475-5920.

Dance Camp

Outer Banks Center for Dance Camp, Nags Head. July 5 to 9; July 12 to 16. Ages 3 +. Little Ballerina, Tumbling for Tots, Broadway Babies. Ages 5 to adult. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Acrobatics, Irish Riverdance, Drama, Musical Theatre. Walk-ins welcome! (252) 480-0506. www.obxdance.com.

Dance Camp, Island School of Dance, Nags Head. Ages 3 and up.Camps will be available in Creative Movement, Pre-ballet and Jazz and Hip-Hop at beginner and intermediate levels. Call (252) 480-9107 or visit www.islandschoolofdance.com for camp schedules.

Language Camp

Curious George, Spanish Camp, KDH. May 31 to June 4. Ages 3 to 8.(252) 619-7988.

Doodle Art, Spanish Camp, KDH. June 7 to 11. Ages 3 to 8. (252) 619-7988.

Spongebob Sea World, Spanish Camp, KDH. June 14 to 18.Ages 3 to 8.

American Girl/Cowboy Adventures, Spanish Camp, KDH. June 21 to 25. Ages 3 to 8.

Webkinz World, Spanish Camp, KDH. July 5 to 9. Ages 3 to 8. (252) 619-7988.

Australia ‘Down Under’, Spanish Camp, KDH. July 12 to 16. Ages 3 to 8.

Creative Chefs, Spanish Camp, KDH. July 19 to 23. Ages 3 to 8.(252) 619-7988.

Where the Wild Things Are, Spanish Camp, KDH. July 26 to 30. Ages 3 to 8.

Scooby Do Mystery, Spanish Camp, KDH. Aug 2 to 6. Ages 3 to 8. (252) 619-7988.

Kung Fu Panda, Spanish Camp, KDH. Aug 9 to 13. Ages 3 to 8. (252) 619-7988.

Caribbean Adventure, Spanish Camp, KDH. Aug 16 to 20. Ages 3 to 8. (252) 619-7988.

Finding Nemo, Spanish Camp, KDH. Aug 23 to 27. Ages 3 to 8.(252) 619-7988.

Music Camp

New Harmonies Day Camp, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. July 15 to 16. Celebrating American music roots. (252) 335-1453.

Cape Hatteras Culture Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. Ages 8 to 12. See ‘art camp.’

Let’s Go Froggy (Out & About), Kindermusik by Mrs. Marsha, Jarvisburg . June 9 to 30 (Wednesday). Family-style camp. Ages 1 to 7. Once per week, 45 minutes. (252) 232-2889.

MusicGarten Fun, Youth Center, KDH. June 21 to 25; June 28 to July 2. Ages 3 to 5. (252) 475-5920.

Preschool MusicGarten Fun,Youth Center, KDH. June 21 to 25; June 28 to July 2. Ages 3 to 4. (252) 475-5920.

Beginning Guitar Camp, Youth Center, KDH. June 21 to 25; June 28 to July 2. Ages 7 to 10. (252) 475-5920.

Vocal Production/Singing Camp, Youth Center, KDH. June 21to25; June 28 to July 2. Ages 9 to 15. (252) 475-5920.

Beginner Violin Camp, The Carolinian Studio, KH. July 19 to 23. 9 am to Noon. www.thecarolinianstudio.com (252)216-5826.

Orchestra Camp, The Carolinian Studio, KH. August 9 to 13. 9 am to 3 pm. www.thecarolinianstudio.com (252) 216-5826

Outdoor Camp

Aquatic Adventures Nocturnal Camp, NC Aquarium, Manteo. August 10 to 13. Ages 8 to 12. Get plenty of rest during the day, because campers will be busy as day turns to night! We will explore the beach, the Aquarium, and Nags Head Woods to investigate sea turtles, nocturnal animals, bioluminescence, the night sky, and more. The week will conclude with a camp overnight at the Aquarium on Friday. 866-332-3475.

Kinnakeet Sound Safari, Hatteras Realty Avon. June 1 to August 30. Ages 4 to 12. Every Tuesday -Friday. 9:30 am to 2 pm. Begins with a trailer ride to our own secret beach on the Pamlico sound. Children will explore the unique marine environment that is part of the world’s largest estuary system. Upon returning, sandwiches and drinks provided. (800) Hatteras.

Fishing Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. Aug 9 to Aug 13. (252) 475-5650.

Fishing Camp, various locations. August 9 to 13. Ages 10 to 14. (252) 475-5920.

Horse Day Camp, Currituck County 4-H Rural Life Center, Powells Point. June 14. Ages 5 to 8. Learn about horses. (252) 232-2262. http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/rural-center.cfm

Horse Day Camp, Currituck County 4-H Rural Life Center, Powells Point. June 16. Ages 9 to 19. To expand horsemanship knowledge. (252) 232-2262. http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/rural-center.cfm

Horse Camps, Wrangler Farms, Jarvisburg. June and July. All ages. A variety of week long camps. (252) 491-5090.

Horsey Science, Currituck 4-H Summer Enrichment Workshops. 14-Jun. Ages 5 to 8. www.currituck.ces.ncsu.edu. (252) 232-2262.

Mane Attraction with Fishing and Kayaking, Currituck 4-H Summer Enrichment Workshops. June 16 & 17. Ages 9 to 18. (252) 232-2262. ww.currituck.ces.ncsu.edu.

4-H District Science Camp, Currituck 4-H Summer Enrichment Workshops. August 2 to 4. G5 to G8. www.currituck.ces.ncsu.edu. (252) 232-2262.

Coastal Explorers Camp, Kitty Hawk Kayak Surf and Kayak School, Multiple week-long camps: June 14 to 18; June 21 to 25, June 28 to July 2, and Aug 9 to 13th. Ages 7 to 14. Exciting itinerary and features including: surf lessons, surf kayak Lesson, kayak lessons, kayak rescue clinic, transportation, lunch from local restaurant, T-shirt and stickers, Fun in the SUN, Jr. Ocean Lifeguard Clinic. Locals discount available. (252) 261-0145. www.khkss.com

Overnight Camp

4-H Summer Camp, Eastern 4-H Center June 27 to July 2 ; July 4-9. Ages 8 to 12. (252) 797-4800.

4-H Adventure Camp, Eastern 4-H Center. June 27 to July 2 ; July 4-9. Ages 13 to 14. (252) 797-4800.

Cloverbud Camp, Eastern 4-H Center. July 18 to 22. Ages 5 to 8. (252) 797-4800.

Marine Science & Sailling Camp,Eastern 4-H Center. July 18 to 23. Ages 12 to 17. (252) 797-4800.

Camp Canvasback, Eastern 4-H Center . July 18 to 23. Ages 12 to 17. (252) 797-4800.

Take off 4-Health, Eastern 4-H Center. July 25 to August 13. Ages 12 to 18. (252) 797-4800.

Performing Arts Camp

Girl Scout Lost Colony Camp,Lost Colony. June 21 to 25. K to G5. Lost Colony Play professionals will teach voice, dance and acting skills. Girls will gain performance experience. Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts welcome. (252) 305-8113.

Dockside Theatre Summer Camp, The Dream Center, NH. June 21 to July 2. Ages 7 to 10. (252) 423-1123. www.docksidetheatre.net.

Hee Haw Country Show Camp, Dockside Theatre Summer Camp. The Dream Center, NH. July 5 to 23. Ages 9 +. (252) 423-1123.

Creative Dramatics for Kids, Youth Center, KDH. June 21-25; June 28 to July 2. Ages 6 to 10. (252) 475-5920.

The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp Session I, Lost Colony, Manteo. June 28 to July 2. Ages 6 to 15. (252) 473-2127.

The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session II, Lost Colony, Manteo. July 12 to 16. Ages 6 to 15. (252) 473-2127.

Preschool Camp

Outer Banks Center for Dance Camp, Nags Head. July 5 to 9; July 12 to 16. Ages 3 +. Little Ballerina, Tumbling for Tots, Broadway Babies. Walk-ins welcome! (252) 480-0506. www.obxdance.com.

First Friends Preschool Summer Camp, June 21 to July 28. Ages 4 to 6. Mondays & Wednesdays. (252) 449-2247.

Toddler Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. June 15 to 17. (252) 475-5650.

Under the Big Top Toddler Camp, Youth Center, KDH. June 14 to 18. Ages 3 to 5. (252) 475-5920.

Science Camp

Jr. Aquatic Adventures, NC Aquarium, Manteo. July 6 to 9; July 20 to 23; Aug 3 to 6. Ages 7 to 9. Campers embark on a week of fun and dive into science as we explore the Outer Banks with daily field trips, meet Aquarium animals up close, make camp crafts, splash on a snorkeling venture, and much more. 866-332-3475.

Coastal Marine Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. July 6 to 9. (252) 475-5650.

Team Green Summer Camp, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo.June 28 to July 2. Ages 7, 8 & 9. (252) 475-1500.

Team Green Summer Camp, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo. July 5 to 9. Ages 10 & up. (252) 475-1500.

Sports Camp

Challenger British Soccer Camp, Currituck County Parks and Recreation at Moyock Elementary School. July 19-23, 2010. First Kicks- ages 3 – 4 from 8:30 – 9:30am – cost is $64.00; Mini-Soccer Ages 4 to 6 from 10:00 – 11:30 am – cost is $88;Half Day – Ages 6 to 9 and Ages 10 to 14 from 9:00 – 12pm – cost is $105.00;Advance Player Session – Ages 9 to 16 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm – cost is $105.00.Sign up on-line at www.challengersports.com at least 45 days in advance and receive a free game jersey. Free jersey deadline is June 4, 2010. For further information, contact Brenda at 232-3007.

Yoga Kids Camp, Indigo Yoga, Point Harbor. July. Ages 4 to 11. www.indigoyoga.org

First REAL Waterkids Camp, REAL Watersports Flagship Store, Village of Waves. June 24 to September 1. Weekly 3 -day camps. Ages 7 to 12. 866-REAL-548. www.realwatersports.com.

Outer Banks Daredevils’ Baseball Skills Camp, First Flight Baseball Complex. June 21 to June 24; July 12 to 15. All ages. (252) 441-0600.

Outer Banks Daredevils’ Baseball Hitting Camp, First Flight Baseball Complex. July 5 to 6. Ages 12 +. (252) 441-0600.

Outer Banks Daredevils’ Baseball Pitcher & Catcher Camp, First Flight Baseball Complex. July 7 to 8. Ages 12 +. (252) 441-0600.

Salty Dog Soccer Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. June 14 to June 17. Ages 8 to 17. (252) 475-5650.

Ultimate Frisbee Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. June 21 to 22. (252) 475-5650.

Pro Shot Basketball Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. June 23 to 25. (252) 475-5650.

Bill Brown’ Tennis Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. June 28 to July 2. (252) 475-5650.

Tennis Camp (Co-sponsored with OBTA) . Rec Park, KDH. June 14 to 17. Ages 5 & up. (252) 475-5920.

Non-Traditional Sports Camp, Youth Center, KDH.June 14 to 18. Ages 7 to 12. (252) 475-5920.

4th Annual Volleyball Skills Clinic, Youth Center, KDH. July 6 to 9. Ages 3 & up. (252) 475-5920.

OBX Four Corners Basketball Camp, Youth Center, KDH. June 28 to July 2. Ages 7 to 15. (252) 475-5920.

Start Smart Soccer Camp, Youth Center, KDH. July 26 to 30. Ages 3 to 5. (252) 475-5920.

School Age Gymnastics Camp, Youth Center, KDH. August 2 to 6. Ages 5 to 12. (252) 475-5920.

Preschool Gymnastics Camp, Youth Center, KDH. Aug 2 to 6. Ages 3 to 5. (252)475-5920.

Girls Golf Camp 1 (co-sponsored by Kilmarlic), Kilmarlic Golf Club. June 23 to 25. Ages 7 to 17. (252) 475-5920.

Boys & Girls Golf Camp 2 (co-sponsored by Kilmarlic), Kilmarlic Golf Club. July 7 to 9. Ages 7 to 11. (252) 475-5920.

Boys & Girls Golf Camp 3 (co-sponsored by Kilmarlic), Kilmarlic Golf Club. July 21 to 23. Ages 12 to 17. (252) 475-5920.

British Soccer Camp, Kilmarlic Health & Raquet Club Fields. June 21 to 25. Ages 3 to 16. (252) 491-8626.

British Soccer Camp, Kilmarlic Health & Raquet Club Fields. August 9 to 13. Ages 3 to 16. (252) 491-8626.

Non-Traditional Sports Camp, Westcott Center, Manteo. June 14 to 18. Ages 6 to 8. (252) 475-5910.

Sports of all Sorts Camp, Westcott Center, Manteo. June 14 to 18. Ages 9 to 14. (252) 475-5910.

Coastal Soccer Camp, Manteo. June 28 to July 1. (252) 475-5910.

Surf Camps, Manteo and KDH meeting points. July 19 to 22; July 26 to 29; Aug 2 to 5; Aug 9 to 12. Ages 10 & up. (252) 475-5910.

DCPR Tennis Camp, Manteo. July 26 to 29. Ages 5 to 10. (252) 475-5910.

Gymnastics Camp, Lions Club, Manteo. July 26 to 30. Ages 4 to 12. (252) 475-5910.

Fishing Camp, Manteo. Aug 2 to 6; Aug 9 to 13. Ages 10 to 14. (252) 475-5910.

The 158 Summer Fun Camp, 158 Surf and Skate, Kitty Hawk. Several 3-day camps: June21,23,25 / June 28,30, July 2 / July 5,7,9 / July 12,14,16 / July 26,28,30 / Aug 2,4,6 / Aug 9,11,13 / Aug 16,18,20 / Aug 23,25,27 / Aug 30, Sept 1,3 / Sept 6,8,10 . 10 AM to 1 PM. Ages 6 to 13. $75 for 3-day camp. Advance registration required. During the 3 days at the summer fun camp, campers will learn the fundamentals and basics of surfing, skating, and skimming. A great way to get beginners involved in these sports while maintaining the most important part having FUN! All Equipment is provided(excluding helmets), however campers are encouraged to bring their own to help speed up the learning process. (252) 255-1581 or 158surfandskate@gmail.com.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp, Kingdom Kids, Grandy. June 14 to August 20. K to G5. (252) 453-4585.

4H Summer Camp, Dare Rec Center, KDH. June 21 to August 6. G6 to G9. (252) 473-4290.

School Aged Children’s Day Camp, First Flight Elementary School, KDH. June 21 to August 6. K to G5. (252) 473-4290.

School Aged Children’s Day Camp, Manteo Elementary. June 21 to August 6. K to G5. (252) 473-4290.

Girl Scout Mystery Camp, June 14 to 18. G6 to G12. Will this be a sailing camp, eco camp or community service camp? Call to find out! Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts welcome! (252) 305-8113.

Hatteras Go Green Twilight Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton. August 9 to August 13. K to G12. 6 to 8 PM. Girls will learn about reducing their carbon footprint, make crafts out of recyclables, play games and have fun! While learning to be kind to the earth, girls will also learn how to be kind to each other by putting an end to bullying. A light supper will be served. Cost for the week is $25. Register by May 25 at www.gsccc.org or 800-77SCOUT. (252) 305-8113.

Sea Squirts, NC Aquarium, Manteo. June 22 to 25; July 13 to 16. G1. Half day camps will be packed with hikes, water adventures, animal encounters, crafts and more! 866-332-3475.

Aquatic Adventures, NC Aquarium, Manteo. June 29 to July 2. Ages 10 to 12. Starts where the Junior Aquatic Adventure camp left off – expect more in depth field trips to the Nature Conservancy’s Nags Head Woods Preserve, the beach, a nearby salt marsh, and other natural sites on the Outer Banks. The week culminates in a Friday evening overnight at the Aquarium. 866-332-3475.

Aquarist Camp, NC Aquarium, Manteo July 27 to 30. Ages 11 to 13. Packed with hands-on activities to show kids what it is like to spend time working behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Campers will help feed our animals, prepare food, clean exhibits, go on a collecting trip, set up a small home aquarium. The week will culminate in a Friday overnight at the Aquarium. 866-332-3475.

Summer Day Camp, Outer Banks Family YMCA, Nags Head. June 14 to August 20. Ages 6 to 12. Packed with more fun than previous years. Come every week or pick and choose from 10 weeks. Each week will offer two choices of themes inlcuding programs for a variety of interests. Every day camp includes skate park, swim lessons, field trips and more. Camp is limited to 75. (252) 449-8897. www.ymcashr.org.

OBX Day Camp, Still Waters Baptist Church, Nags Head. June 28 to July 2. G2 to G12. (252) 255-1835.

Adventure Camp, Fessenden Center, Buxton July 19 to 23. (252) 475-5650.

Elementary Summer Camp, Heron Pond Montessori School, Kitty Hawk. June 14 to August 14. K to G3. weekly camps. (252) 261-7891.

Woods & Water of Dare County, various locations. June 21 to 25.Ages 8 to 14. (252) 475-5920.

Currituck 4-H Summer Camps, Currituck 4-H Summer Enrichment Workshops. June 21 to August 13. Ages 6 to 18. currituck.ces.ncsu.edu. (252) 232-2262.

Camp Crusade, Camp Voyager at Pledger Palace, Kitty Hawk. Ages K & Up. Various weekly themes. Fun activities and trips including: Water Safety, Picnics at the Park, Swimming, Beach Days, Cookouts, Planetarium, Disco night, Sports Camps, Water Wars, Moon Bouncing and Much, Much, More! June 14 to 17 (Familiar Faces); June 21 to 25 (Desert Storm); June 28 to July 2 (Dance Around the World). (252) 261-8898. www.pledgerpalace.com

Extreme Sports Camp, Camp Voyager at Pledger Palace, Kitty Hawk. Ages K & Up. Various weekly themes. Fun activities and trips including: Water Safety, Picnics at the Park, Swimming, Beach Days, Cookouts, Planetarium, Disco night, Sports Camps, Water Wars, Moon Bouncing and Much, Much, More! Juy 5 to 9 (Ultimate Frisbee) ; July 12 to 16 (Basketball); July 19 to 23 (Flag Football)(252) 261-8898. www.pledgerpalace.com

Layers of the Universe Camp, Camp Voyager at Pledger Palace, Kitty Hawk. Ages K & Up. Various weekly themes. Fun activities and trips including: Water Safety, Picnics at the Park, Swimming, Beach Days, Cookouts, Planetarium, Disco night, Sports Camps, Water Wars, Moon Bouncing and Much, Much, More! July 26 to 30 (Space Cadets); August 2 to 6 (Tackle the Wave); August 9 to 12 (Tackle the Wave); August 16 to 20 (Wet & Wild). (252) 261-8898. www.pledgerpalace.com

Themed Camp

Mystery Dinner Theatre I Camp, Youth Center, KDH. June 22 to 24. Ages 9 to 18. (252) 475-5920.

Mystery Dinner Theatre II Camp, Youth Center, KDH. August 10 to 12. Ages 9 to 18. (252) 475-5920.

Camp Smolkin Summer Camp, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo. August 8 to 13. Ages 10 & up. (252) 475-1500.

Jr. Mercenary Summer Camp, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo. July 26 to 30. Ages 7, 8 & 9. (252) 475-1500.

Club Hatteras South of the Border Kids Night Out, Hatteras Realty, Avon. Tuesdays, June to August. All ages. (800) Hatteras.

Vacation Bible School

Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God!, Pilmoor United Methodist Church, Grandy. July 11 to 16. (252) 232-2136.

Vacation Bible School, All Saints Episcopal Church, Southern Shores. August 9, 10 & 11. 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Intergenerational. Given the current situation in the Gulf of Mexico, and the importance of keeping our environment clean both globally and locally, the theme this year is from Genesis 1:2: “And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” An emphasis will be made on what we can do to protect our Marshlands here in the Outer Banks. Dinner will be provided all three nights. On the menu are such items as “Worms and Dirt Balls,” “Muddy Bottom Sandwiches with Marsh-grass Salad,” and a Low Country Boil.Rhana Paris, from the NC Aquarium at Ronaoke Island, will be the guest speaker on Monday evening; and Cindy Heffley, from the Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, will be speaking on Tuesday evening.Games, such as Marsh Creature Toss, and arts and crafts are among the planned activities. (Bring one white T-shirt per person for Fish Painting!). (252) 261-6674. www.allsaints-eastcarolina.org. Free & open to all.

Undefeated Mega Sports Camp, Wanchese Assembly of God. June 21 to 25. (252) 473-3767.

Sea Quest - Diving for God’s Treasure’s, Roanoke Island Baptist Church, Manteo. July 19 to 23. G1 to G6. (252) 473-2892.

High Seas Expedition, Hatteras Methodist Church. June 21 to 25. 3 to G5. (252) 986-2149.

Vacation Bible School, Grace Lutheran Church, Nags Head. June 21 to 25.PK to G6. (252) 441-1530.

High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God!, Outer Banks Presbyterian Church, Kill Devil Hills. July 12 to 16. (252) 441-5897.

Vacation Bible School, Duck United Methodist Church, Duck. July 12 to 15. 9 am to Noon. (252) 261-1525. www.duckchurch.org