Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–18 · $350/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–18

Carolina Tiger Rescue

Pittsboro · $350/week

Carolina Tiger Rescue offers summer day camps for children to learn about wildlife conservation and the care of rescued wild cats and other animals.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL is for a directory listing on The Triangle Weekender, not the official website for Carolina Tiger Rescue's summer camp program. The official Carolina Tiger Rescue website (carolinatigerrescue.org) indicates they are a non-profit wildlife sanctuary. While they offer educational programs, a specific summer camp page with detailed information like staff ratios or background check policies is not immediately apparent. Google reviews for Carolina Tiger Rescue are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 2,000 reviews, praising their mission and educational value. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @carolinatigerrescue on Instagram and CarolinaTigerRescue on Facebook. The program appears to be a day camp, focusing on wildlife education and conservation, aligning with the sanctuary's mission.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Carolina Tiger Rescue is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
  • Cost notes: $350 for elementary and middle school, $200 for high school. Before and aftercare available for additional cost.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Carolina Tiger Rescue

What ages does Carolina Tiger Rescue accept?
Carolina Tiger Rescue is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Carolina Tiger Rescue cost?
Carolina Tiger Rescue publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Carolina Tiger Rescue's hours?
Carolina Tiger Rescue 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 Carolina Tiger Rescue?
Carolina Tiger Rescue 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 Carolina Tiger Rescue provide lunch?
Carolina Tiger Rescue 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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