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Raleigh Parks – A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Raleigh Parks – A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve

by Raleigh Parks

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources supports families by offering affordable, reliable, and enjoyable opportunities for youth of all ages and abilities. Programs are offered at multiple locations including community centers, schools, and beautiful parks across Raleigh, making it easy to find activities that are convenient to your home or work. Each summer is filled with a robust line-up of camps to fit every schedule and interest. Choose from an incredible range of themes, from high-energy sports to creative arts, cooking, nature, and STEM. Every day offers a new adventure of learning led by supportive and caring counselors and staff. The fun and learning continues all year long with school-based before school and after school programming, teacher workday camps, holiday camps, and track out camps. With an engaging blend of educational activities, games and sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, programs provide a stimulating atmosphere for children to enjoy their time out of school. Staff are trained in areas such as first-aid, behavior management, and age-appropriate activity planning to ensure all programs provide a safe environment for children to play and learn.

Located in Raleigh

5229 Awls Haven Dr
Raleigh, NC

What's offered

Ages
Ages not specified
Offerings
Full dayHalf day (afternoon)Summer camp
Ages
4 - 13
Offerings
Half day (morning)
Ages
5 - 15
Offerings
School's out / teacher workdayTrack out / school break

The camp experience

Themes
TraditionalCreativeOutdoorsSportsSTEM
Top activities
GamessportsSTEM activitiesnature explorationarts and craftsspecialty programs
Indoor time
Outdoor time
Free play
Structured time
Physically mild
Physically intense
Accommodations
Can accommodate allergies
Camp program can accommodate campers with disabilities
Support notes: Please request ADA accommodations or program modifications during registration
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation notes: Please note allergies during registration

Timing & booking

A variety of half-day and full-day weeklong camps are offered each summer, in addition to after school, before school, school break camps, and track out camps throughout the year. Timing varies by age and activity, but many full-day camps run from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Registration timing varies by location, so be sure to check when registration opens for your programs of interest.

Waitlist typically available for filled sessions

Sessions

AgesDatesPrice
8–9Jul 20 - Jul 24$315
10–12Jul 27 - Jul 31$315

About the organization

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Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources operates more than 200 parks in Raleigh featuring classes and programs, art centers, athletic facilities, community centers, lakes, nature preserves, dog parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, greenway trails, historic sites, open spaces, and more.

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