What ages does Adventures on Water: Paddlesports accept?

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is open to children ages 10–12. 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 Adventures on Water: Paddlesports cost?

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Adventures on Water: Paddlesports?

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Adventures on Water: Paddlesports provide lunch?

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports 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 Adventures on Water: Paddlesports compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is one of 83 specialty camps in Raleigh 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 10–12

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports

Raleigh · $380/week

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is a day camp offered by Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, focusing on kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up pad...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, raleighnc.gov/summer-camps, loads successfully and is the official site for Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources summer camps. 'Adventures on Water: Paddlesports' is listed as a day camp for ages 10-14, focusing on kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding at Lake Johnson Park. The website states that all Raleigh Parks staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources' generally show a positive sentiment with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising well-maintained facilities and diverse program offerings. The camp is owned and operated by the City of Raleigh's municipal parks department. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published for this particular camp.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

Adventures on Water: Paddlesports 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 specialty 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: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 10–12
Address: 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 996-2150

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventures on Water: Paddlesports

What ages does Adventures on Water: Paddlesports accept?: Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is open to children ages 10–12. 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 Adventures on Water: Paddlesports cost?: Adventures on Water: Paddlesports publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Adventures on Water: Paddlesports?: Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Adventures on Water: Paddlesports provide lunch?: Adventures on Water: Paddlesports 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 Adventures on Water: Paddlesports compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?: Adventures on Water: Paddlesports is one of 83 specialty camps in Raleigh 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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