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▌ Specialty · Ages 10–14

Seams & Scissors

Raleigh · $180/week

A sewing camp for ages 10-14, teaching basic sewing machine operation and project creation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Raleigh's summer camps page, which lists 'Seams & Scissors' as one of their specialty day camps. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. While specific Google reviews for 'Seams & Scissors' itself are not available, the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about their programs. The camp is a day program, and no ACA accreditation was found for this specific camp or the broader Raleigh Parks department. The website provides general information about camp registration, financial assistance, and health forms, but does not list specific staff ratios or founder information. Social media handles for Raleigh Parks are @raleighparks on Instagram and RaleighParks on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Seams & Scissors is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Address: 2401 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Phone: 919-996-6864

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Seams & Scissors

What ages does Seams & Scissors accept?
Seams & Scissors is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Seams & Scissors cost?
Seams & Scissors publishes $180/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Seams & Scissors?
Seams & Scissors 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 Seams & Scissors provide lunch?
Seams & Scissors 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 Seams & Scissors compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
Seams & Scissors 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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