Traditional Summer Camp
Charlotte Preparatory School offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 3 to 14, focusing on a variety of activities including sports, arts, ...
▌ Editor's read The Charlotte Preparatory School's 'Traditional Summer Camp' website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 3-14. The camp is owned and operated by the school, offering a variety of activities such as sports, arts, and STEM. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from being part of an established educational institution. Google reviews for Charlotte Preparatory School show a rating of 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, with parents often praising the school's environment and staff. The camp's Instagram handle is @charlotteprep and its Facebook handle is CharlottePrep.
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Traditional Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–13
- Address: 212 Boyce Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Full Day. June 15-18 is $420
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Traditional Summer Camp
- What ages does Traditional Summer Camp accept?
- Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Traditional Summer Camp cost?
- Traditional Summer Camp publishes $525/week for the standard session. USD. Full Day. June 15-18 is $420 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Traditional Summer Camp?
- Traditional Summer Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Traditional Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Charlotte?
- Traditional Summer Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Charlotte that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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