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▌ Specialty · Ages 4–6

The Little PRE-Fessor

Raleigh · $380/week

The Little PRE-Fessor is a day camp offered by Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, focusing on STEM activities for young children.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, raleighnc.gov/summer-camps, is the official page for Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources summer camps. 'The Little PRE-Fessor' is listed as one of their day camp offerings, targeting children aged 3-5 years old with a focus on STEM activities. The camp is operated by the City of Raleigh's Parks and Recreation department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. Specific details about staff ratios, background check policies, or the camp's founder are not available on this general camp listing page. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main department), but specific reviews for 'The Little PRE-Fessor' camp are not separately identifiable. The Facebook handle for Raleigh Parks is 'RaleighParks'.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

The Little PRE-Fessor is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–6
  • Address: 2401 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Phone: (919) 996-2150

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Little PRE-Fessor

What ages does The Little PRE-Fessor accept?
The Little PRE-Fessor is open to children ages 4–6. 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 The Little PRE-Fessor cost?
The Little PRE-Fessor publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs The Little PRE-Fessor?
The Little PRE-Fessor 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 The Little PRE-Fessor provide lunch?
The Little PRE-Fessor 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 The Little PRE-Fessor compare to other specialty camps in Raleigh?
The Little PRE-Fessor 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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