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Schoolhouse of Wonder - West Point on the Eno

Schoolhouse of Wonder - West Point on the Eno

by Schoolhouse of Wonder

Schoolhouse of Wonder’s nature-based camps are grounded in the vision that open-hearted children become open-minded adults. At the West Point on the Eno City Park location, nature provides the perfect landscape to build relationships, cultivate connection, and develop lifelong skills. Guided by intentional mentorship, campers explore forests, creeks, and meadows, engaging in activities that inspire both courage and care. Campers might learn to whittle with a pocketknife, throw a tomahawk, or leap into a river from a boulder—experiences that spark confidence and celebrate controlled risk-taking in a safe, supportive environment. Schoolhouse of Wonder is a place to grow wild and wise, to make muddy memories, and to find wonder in the woods. Each camp day begins and ends in circle—spaces of gratitude, reflection, and community where voices are heard and relationships deepen. Campers build lifelong skills through “Growth Rings,” a gentle challenge system that encourages personal milestones in areas like plant identification, primitive fire making, or animal tracking. Weekly “Family Circles” bring the community together to celebrate the week’s highlights and share stories under the trees. Schoolhouse of Wonder’s commitment to sending kids home “Dirty, Tired, and Happy” is backed up by a guarantee that allows families a refund for remaining camp days if the experience is not a good fit.

Located in Durham

5101 N Roxboro St.
Durham, NC

What's offered

Ages
4 - 16
Offerings
Full daySummer camp
Ages
5 - 12
Offerings
School's out / teacher workday
Ages
13 - 16
Offerings
CIT

The camp experience

Themes
Outdoors
Top activities
Nature explorationwater playsurvival skillsgamesstorytellingmusicnature craftscookingplant identificationanimal identification
Indoor time
Outdoor time
Free play
Structured time
Physically mild
Physically intense

Timing & booking

Register in January for weeklong summer camps or a few months ahead for single-day, track out, intersession, and early release camps aligned with local school breaks throughout the year. Most camps run from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Waitlist typically available for filled sessions
Scholarship program available

Sessions

AgesDatesPrice
7–9Jun 22 - Jun 27$445
13–16Jun 22 - Jun 27$219
10–12Jun 22 - Jun 27$445
5–6Jun 29 - Jul 4$334

About the organization

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Since 1989, Schoolhouse of Wonder has provided a safe and welcoming community for kids, teens, parents, and staff to learn, play, and grow into their best selves. Guided by the vision that open-hearted children become open-minded adults, the organization’s mission is to shape kind, curious, and confident kids through nature-based activities. Schoolhouse of Wonder offers camps, teen programming, and field trips at 10 locations in Durham, Wake, and Orange counties.

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