Camp · Specialty · Ages 6–8 · $130/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–8

Science Explorers

Raleigh · $130/week

Science Explorers is a day camp offered by Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, focusing on hands-on science activities for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Raleigh's summer camps page, which lists 'Science Explorers' as one of many day camp options. This camp is designed for ages 6-12 and focuses on hands-on science activities. The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department operates these camps, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation for individual camps, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the department's offerings. The Facebook handle for Raleigh Parks is 'RaleighParks'.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Science Explorers 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: 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 Science Explorers

What ages does Science Explorers accept?
Science Explorers 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 Science Explorers cost?
Science Explorers publishes $130/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Science Explorers?
Science Explorers 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 Science Explorers provide lunch?
Science Explorers 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 Science Explorers compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
Science Explorers 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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