Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps
Nature-based summer camps offering outdoor exploration, wildlife education, and hands-on activities at multiple
▌ Editor's read The provided URL is a directory listing for Piedmont Wildlife Camps, not the official camp website. The official website for Piedmont Wildlife Center is piedmontwildlifecenter.org. Piedmont Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They offer day camps focused on nature, wildlife, and conservation for various age groups in the Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill areas. The organization has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @piedmontwildlifecenter and a Facebook page @PiedmontWildlifeCenter. On Google, Piedmont Wildlife Center has a rating of 4.9 stars based on 106 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the educational value, engaging staff, and hands-on experiences for children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Leigh Farm Park, 371 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, NC 27707; Umstead Park, 2100 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513; Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Phone: 919-489-5481
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps
- What ages does Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps accept?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps cost?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps publishes $350/week for the standard session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps's hours?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Camps 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.
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