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Piedmont Wildlife Center - Umstead State Park

Piedmont Wildlife Center - Umstead State Park

by Piedmont Wildlife Center

At Piedmont Wildlife Center, every camp day is an adventure filled with discovery, connection, and fun in the great outdoors. At the William B. Umstead State Park location in Wake County, forest trails, creeks, and meadows become classrooms and playgrounds. Guided by experienced counselors, children take part in forest games, nature challenges, and hands-on crafts that inspire curiosity and build confidence. They may wade into streams to look for aquatic life, meet native North Carolina wildlife, or learn traditional outdoor skills that foster self-reliance and respect for the natural world. Each day’s activities are shaped by the theme, the weather, and campers’ own interests, making every experience unique and engaging. Storytelling, gratitude practices, and moments of reflection help strengthen campers’ sense of belonging in nature and with each other. The program emphasizes environmental stewardship, wildlife awareness, and the joy of play, creating lasting memories and deep connections to the natural world.

Located in Raleigh

8801 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC

What's offered

Ages
5 - 7
Offerings
Full daySummer campTrack out / school break
Ages
7 - 12
Offerings
Full daySchool's out / teacher workdaySummer campTrack out / school break
Ages
13 - 17
Offerings
CITFull daySchool's out / teacher workdaySummer campTrack out / school break

The camp experience

Themes
Outdoors
Top activities
Nature explorationgamesnature craftswater playoutdoor skillsteam-buildingstorytellingself-reflection
Indoor time
Outdoor time
Free play
Structured time
Physically mild
Physically intense
Accommodations
Can accommodate allergies

Timing & booking

Weeklong and single-day camps are offered throughout the year in alignment with local school schedules. Make sure to select the location you wish to attend. Most camps run from 9 AM – 3 PM with drop-off starting at 8:30 AM and aftercare options until 5:30 PM.

Waitlist typically available for filled sessions
Scholarship program available

Sessions

AgesDatesPrice
5–12Jun 22 - Jun 27$385
13–17Jun 22 - Jun 27$385
5–12Jun 29 - Jul 3$385
13–17Jun 29 - Jul 3$385

About the organization

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Piedmont Wildlife Center is a non-profit environmental organization offering immersive outdoor educational programming from multiple locations across the Triangle, guided by its vision of a world where all people are united by a love and respect for nature and are committed to the health of the planet and one another for generations to come.

Photo courtesy of Piedmont Wildlife Center. All rights retained by copyright holders.