June 2026
The camp scramble is real, and it’s true that some Triangle-area camps fill up in a matter of minutes after opening for registration—in January. BUT! It’s also totally possible to find summer spots even at the last minute.
Since it’s hard for parents to find all the options (the problem KidsBooked aims to solve!), great camps can end up with unfilled spots simply because families don’t know they exist. Some camps don’t post their offerings until late spring, and others add extra sessions for weeks with high demand.
For these reasons and more, the good news for families is that there are still summer spots available for the taking. Take a spin around the KidsBooked app to find camps that suit your schedule! Here are a few leads to get you started.
Cool & creative
For kids who love to imagine, invent, and get inspired, indoor creative camps offer a retreat from the heat and an outlet for creativity.
Camps to consider:
- ComedyWorx for improv skills (Raleigh, near NCSU)
- Bull City Robotics for robotics & engineering (Durham)
- The ArtLab for child-led art and design (Holly Springs)
- Craft Habit for sewing & craft projects (Raleigh)
- Oh.Em.G! Creative Studio for fashion and sewing (Chapel Hill)
- Flour Power for cooking camps by the day or week (Cary, Raleigh, Holly Springs)
- Lune Spark for visual and performing arts (Apex, Holly Springs, Chapel Hill)
- Paint Paper Paste for self-expression and visual arts (Northwest Raleigh)
- KidzArt for art & games (Cary)
Active outdoor fun
Cue the sun, sweat, and smiles! High-energy kids who love sports, games, and outdoor fun can find plenty of camp options. Some sports camps run on a half-day schedule to take advantage of the (slightly) cooler morning hours.
Camps to consider:
- Highlanders Rugby for rugby fundamentals (North Durham)
- Tennisbloc for tennis, pickleball & swimming (Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Pittsboro)
- RDU Tennis for tennis & swimming (Raleigh, Durham, Morrisville)
- NCFC Youth for soccer skills at all experience levels (North Raleigh)
- NCSU Club for golf & tennis (Raleigh, near NCSU West Campus)
- Sport HQ for multi-sport camps (South Cary)
- YMCA camps in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many other locations across the Triangle (search KidsBooked to find locations near you!)
Athletic & air-conditioned
If your kid wilts in the heat but craves a place to burn off energy, there are plenty of indoor movement-oriented camps to choose from. Expansive indoor spaces allow lots of active fun in air-conditioned comfort.
Camps to consider:
- Edge Athletic Co. for sports & STEAM (Morrisville)
- Tumble Gym for low-pressure gymnastics & tumbling (Raleigh, Wake Forest)
- United Tae Kwon Do for martial arts (Carrboro/Chapel Hill, Chatham County)
- The Boulder Garden for indoor climbing (downtown Durham)
- Enso Movement for obstacles & parkour (Northeast Raleigh)
- Progressive Taekwondo for taekwondo fundamentals (Apex)
When do camps usually open for registration?
Most day camps in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area open for registration between January and March for summer camp sessions. Registering early is a great way to ensure a spot for your child on the weeks when you know you’ll need camp coverage. But if you need to stay flexible, it’s also possible to find camp spots later in the spring or even during the summer. Just keep in mind that your options will be more limited the longer you wait to register, as many camps do fill up.
Is it possible to book summer camp at the last minute?
Yes. Some camps have spots available at the last minute, even during the peak summer season. However, your options will generally be more limited, especially if you need camps that can accommodate multiple children in different age groups or programs. Weeklong camps tend to fill up faster and close for registration by midweek on the previous week, while single-day camps may have greater availability and can often be booked just one day ahead.
My plans changed and now I need camp. Where should I start?
Life happens! Sometimes a change of plans means you suddenly need camp, and sometimes it means you suddenly don’t. Spots can open up at the last minute. On KidsBooked, you can search for camp sessions by the week or day, then use filters to narrow your search by location, ages, and other requirements. While availability is more limited if you’re booking at the last minute, it’s possible to find spots even a few days ahead.
How can I find camps for a specific week during the summer?
With KidsBooked, you can easily search for camp sessions by the week or day. You can peruse all the options with a calendar or map, and use filters to narrow your search by location, ages, and other requirements. Save your searches, follow your favorite camps, and keep a record of what you signed up for. You’ll thank yourself later!