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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–8

Creepy Crawlers

Raleigh · $150/week

A nature-themed camp exploring insects and other small creatures in their natural habitats.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources summer camps page. 'Creepy Crawlers' is listed as one of many day camp options, specifically for ages 6-10, with a focus on nature and outdoor exploration. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with general comments about park facilities and programs. The camp itself is not individually accredited by the ACA, but as a municipal program, it operates under city guidelines. Social media handles for Raleigh Parks are @raleighparks on Instagram and RaleighParks on Facebook. The program is offered at Lake Johnson Park and is a day camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Creepy Crawlers is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–8
  • Address: Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Phone: (919) 996-6755
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Creepy Crawlers

What ages does Creepy Crawlers accept?
Creepy Crawlers is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Creepy Crawlers cost?
Creepy Crawlers publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Creepy Crawlers?
Creepy Crawlers 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 Creepy Crawlers provide lunch?
Creepy Crawlers 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 Creepy Crawlers compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
Creepy Crawlers 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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