March 2025
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Top Tips for Parents of Teens
What happens when your kid is too old to need camp for childcare, but you want something better than a summer of screentime? We’ve got 5 great tips to help your teen stretch their wings.
Check out our starter guide for parents of teens.
Meet 9 Affordably Awesome Parks & Rec Camps
Parks & rec camps offered by your town or county can be among the most budget-friendly camp options in our region. Many haven’t yet opened for registration, so it’s not too late to secure a spot for this summer!
Find parks & rec camps near you.
See You on the Streets of Carrboro!
Looking for some fun family entertainment? Join us Saturday, April 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at Carrboro Earth Day & Open Streets. This free festival celebrates community and collective action with food, games, music and more.
Be sure to stop by the KidsBooked booth to say hi and win a PRIZE!
Tax Time
It’s time to gather your documents and make the most of dependent care benefits on your taxes. If that sounds boring, remember: Money is fun! ICYMI, now’s a great time to check out our conversation with a CPA for expert tips on getting back some of the money you spend on camp.
What you need to know about childcare and taxes.
Camps Opening for Summer 2025 Registration
Camps in our area open for registration anywhere from September to May. Each month, we highlight a few that are opening soon, recently opened, or offering early-bird discounts to help you plan and prioritize.
Durham Parks & Rec Camps
Opening for registration:
- Opening March 17. Find the schedule and registration information at their Summer Camp website.
Durham Parks & Rec camps serve kids ages 5-17 at multiple locations for traditional full-day camp, half-day camps, and teen camps. Traditional camp offers wide hours to accommodate lots of schedules, going all the way from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Durham’s camps are budget-friendly, coming in well below $200 even for a week of full-day camp.
Durham Parks & Rec is also featured in our article Meet 9 Affordably Awesome Parks & Rec Camps.
Holly Springs Parks & Rec Camps
Opening for registration:
- Opening March 17 for nonresidents of Holly Springs; already open for Holly Springs residents. Camp information is linked from their Summer Camp website.
The Town of Holly Springs has several camp options covering 9 weeks of summer for kids ages 6-15, including traditional summer camp along with specialty themes such as cooking, STEM, performing arts, games, and visual arts. They have a snazzy interactive Program Guide to see all the camps at a glance.
Holly Springs Parks & Rec is also featured in our article Meet 9 Affordably Awesome Parks & Rec Camps.
Apex Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources Camps
Opening for registration:
- Opening March 17 for Apex residents, March 31 for the general public. Camp information is linked from their Camp Information website.
The Town of Apex offers a variety of full-day and half-day options for kids ages 5-14 at four locations around town. Activities include sports, STEM, performing arts, visual arts, and cooking. There is a handy online Program Guide with a quick view of camp offerings.
Apex Parks, Rec, & Cultural Resources is also featured in our article Meet 9 Affordably Awesome Parks & Rec Camps.
Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties
The Durham Club is opening for registration:
- Opening March 17 for current afterschool members, April 7 for the general public. Camp information is at their Summer Camp website.
The summer camp program at Boys and Girls Clubs is designed to inspire creativity, build character, and provide academic enrichment for kids ages 6-18. Campers participate in field trips, STEM activities, reading programs, and fitness. The summer is divided into two multi-week sessions.
Cary Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources Camps
Opening for registration:
- Opening March 19 for the general public; already open for Cary residents.
The Town of Cary has over 100 camp offerings for kids of all ages ranging from traditional summer camp to boating, tennis, wilderness survival skills, bluegrass mandolin, golf, pottery, acting, glasswork, STEM, and much more. Pro tip: With so many camps, dates, and times to pick from, the “Camps by Week” view on page 36 of the downloadable brochure is very handy.
Cary Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources is also featured in our article Meet 9 Affordably Awesome Parks & Rec Camps.
Chatham County Parks & Rec Camps
Opening for registration:
- Opening March 29. Camp schedule and the link to register are on their Youth Programs webpage.
Chatham County Parks & Rec offers 8 weeks of traditional style summer camp starting in late June for kids ages 5-12. Camp is held in the rural setting of Northwest District Park and features swimming, boating, fishing, archery, crafts, and games.
Chatham County Parks & Rec is also featured in our article Meet 9 Affordably Awesome Parks & Rec Camps.
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