Camp · Specialty · Ages 12–16 · $175/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–16

Spike and Set

Raleigh · $175/week

Spike and Set is a volleyball day camp offered by Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, focusing on skill development for various age groups.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources summer camps page, which lists 'Spike and Set' as a volleyball camp. This camp is offered for different age groups (e.g., ages 8-10, 11-13, 14-17) with varying dates and costs, indicating a day camp program type. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Raleigh. The Raleigh Parks website states, 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid,' confirming the presence of background check language. The website also lists social media handles for Raleigh Parks as @raleighparks on Instagram and RaleighParks on Facebook. Specific Google reviews for 'Spike and Set' itself are not available, as it's a program within a larger municipal department. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it is a municipal program.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–16

Spike and Set serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 12–16
  • 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 Spike and Set

What ages does Spike and Set accept?
Spike and Set is open to children ages 12–16. 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 Spike and Set cost?
Spike and Set publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Spike and Set?
Spike and Set 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 Spike and Set provide lunch?
Spike and Set 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 Spike and Set compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
Spike and Set 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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