Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–16 · $350/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–16

Teen Adventure Elite Week

Raleigh · $350/week

Teen Adventure Elite Week, offered by Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, provides daily excursions and activities for teens aged 12-16.

▌ Editor's read The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources website (raleighnc.gov/summer-camps) loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including 'Teen Adventure Elite Week'. This specific camp is designed for ages 12-16, running from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, indicating a day camp program. The cost is listed as $175 for residents and $210 for non-residents, which differs from the provided $350. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @raleighparks on Instagram and RaleighParksRecreation on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about program quality and staff engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–16

Teen Adventure Elite Week 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: 13–16
  • 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 Teen Adventure Elite Week

What ages does Teen Adventure Elite Week accept?
Teen Adventure Elite Week is open to children ages 13–16. 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 Teen Adventure Elite Week cost?
Teen Adventure Elite Week publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Teen Adventure Elite Week?
Teen Adventure Elite Week 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 Teen Adventure Elite Week provide lunch?
Teen Adventure Elite Week 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 Teen Adventure Elite Week compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
Teen Adventure Elite Week 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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