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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–12

Nature & Art Camp

Raleigh · $201/week

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department offers a variety of summer day camps, including Nature & Art Camp, focusing on outdoo...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, raleighnc.gov/summer-camps, loads successfully and is the official site for the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's summer camps. The 'Nature & Art Camp' is one of many day camp options offered. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Raleigh. The program type is day camp, with no overnight options mentioned. Social media handles for Raleigh Parks are @raleighparks on Instagram and RaleighParksRecreation on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources' show a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about well-organized programs and friendly staff. No specific ACA accreditation information was found for individual camps or the department as a whole.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Nature & Art Camp 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: 8–12
  • Address: 2401 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Phone: (919) 996-6664

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature & Art Camp

What ages does Nature & Art Camp accept?
Nature & Art Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Nature & Art Camp cost?
Nature & Art Camp publishes $201/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Nature & Art Camp?
Nature & Art Camp 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 Nature & Art Camp provide lunch?
Nature & Art 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 Nature & Art Camp compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
Nature & Art Camp 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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