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Cool Creek Farm Day Camps

Cool Creek Farm Day Camps

by Cool Creek Farm
Ages 6–9

Cool Creek Farm Day Camps offer children the chance to spend their days outdoors on a 26-acre farm full of fields, trails, trees, and animals. Each day begins with a morning circle, stories, and conversation before campers set off to explore and create. With time to climb trees, build forts, splash in the creek, or swing from the giant rope swing, kids experience the joy of unstructured play alongside the guidance of caring staff. Campers may spend time visiting goats, collecting eggs, playing capture the flag, or sharing a picnic under the shade of towering trees. Seasonal favorites like slip-n-slides, campfires, and homemade popsicles add to the fun, while art and crafts invite quieter moments of creativity. The camp philosophy emphasizes balance—providing structure, safety, and encouragement while giving children freedom to follow their imaginations, navigate friendships, and take healthy risks. Away from screens and surrounded by nature, campers return home happily tired and full of stories from another day of adventure with friends. 1:8 staff to camper ratio, 16 campers max.

Located in Pittsboro

738 Castle Rock Farm Rd.
Pittsboro, NC

What's offered

Ages
6 - 9
Offerings
Full daySummer campTrack out / school break

The camp experience

Themes
OutdoorsCreativeTraditional
Top activities
Nature explorationwater playrope swinganimal caregamespicnickingarts & crafts
Indoor time
Outdoor time
Free play
Structured time
Physically mild
Physically intense
Accommodations
Can accommodate allergies

Timing & booking

Register online for spring, summer, and fall camps to suit your schedule. The typical camp week runs Monday - Thursday from 8:30 AM – 2 PM.

Waitlist typically available for filled sessions

Staffing & leadership

The camp is run by Camp Director Melissa Frey and her daughter, Marinne. Melissa has a degree in Family Studies (psychology and social work), has 10+ years of experience working in private and charter schools serving elementary-aged children and is a former homeschooling parent. At 26, Marinne has had years of her own experiences at sleep-away camps in the NC mountains; is an accomplished athlete and horse/people trainer; and, is well-versed in plant identification and herbal healing. 1:8 staff to camper ratio. 16 campers per week max. Camp weeks are enhanced by a special visitor every Wednesday morning. These have previously included storytellers, sculptors, illustrators, fiber artists, musicians, and mycologists.

About the organization

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Cool Creek Farm offers children's camps, horse boarding, and lodging for peaceful, scenic getaways.

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