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Carolina Friends School

Carolina Friends School

by Carolina Friends School

Carolina Friends School summer programs and school break camps invite students to explore new passions and foster personal growth in a supportive environment infused with Quaker values. Set on a beautiful 126-acre wooded campus, the programs offer a wide range of hands-on experiences designed to spark intellectual curiosity and encourage playful expression. With some 150 unique courses offered each summer, campers can explore the subjects that excite them most—such as digital arts, theater, creative writing, music, science, outdoor adventures, athletics, and more. Campers spend their days engaging in projects and activities that encourage both individual exploration and teamwork. They might cook alongside a chef, design a comic book, or experiment with robotics and math puzzles. Skilled instructors—including many who teach at Carolina Friends School during the academic year—guide campers through activities with enthusiasm, expertise, and care. Founded in Quaker values, Carolina Friends School programs are inspired by values of respect, ethics, and community, creating a welcoming space where every child feels included and encouraged to be a force for good and seek a life of purpose.

Located in Durham

4809 Friends School Rd.
Durham, NC

What's offered

Ages
4 - 18
Offerings
Full daySummer camp
Ages
13 - 15
Offerings
CIT

The camp experience

Themes
OutdoorsCreativeSportsOutdoorsPersonal growth
Top activities
Artstheaterwritingmusicnature explorationsportscookingSTEM activities
Indoor time
Outdoor time
Free play
Structured time
Physically mild
Physically intense

Timing & booking

Weeklong summer programs run from 9 AM – 3 PM, with extended care options starting at 8 AM and ending as late as 5:45 PM. The school also offers single-day teacher workday camps aligned with the Carolina Friends School calendar.

Waitlist typically available for filled sessions
Scholarship program available

Sessions

AgesDatesPrice
12–16Jul 6 - Jul 11$395
11–16Jul 6 - Jul 11$395
8–12Jul 6 - Jul 11$384
9–15Jul 6 - Jul 10$384

About the organization

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Carolina Friends School is a preK-12 all-gender day school inspired by Quaker values. With a commitment to excellence, Carolina Friends School empowers students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply, and use their voices in service of the greater good.

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