Camps
Come to Haw River State Park for summer fun and adventure! The Summit environmental education staff at Haw River will be leading participants in many amazing park adventures. Each week will have a theme in which programming will focus.
Day Camps are for rising 2nd to 5th grades. Adventure Camps are for rising 6th to 8th graders. Grand Camps are overnight residential camps for grandparents who would like to come to summer camp with a grandchild or two (rising 2nd to 8th graders) — or for children who want to bring their grandparents to camp. Registration begins in February. A nonrefundable deposit will be due upon registration (through the Eventbrite website).
2025 Camps at Haw River State Park
per person
Rising 2nd to rising 5th graders
Come join us for a fun-filled week at Haw River State Park! At NC Stories Day Camp, campers will explore the stories of North Carolinas' plants, animals and amazing history through games, art, and nature investigations. Campers will also enjoy swimming each day and end the week with canoeing and fishing. This camp is for children in rising 2nd to rising 5th grades looking for a memorable summer experience. Don't miss out on this chance for your child to create lasting summer camp memories.
Participants will be asked to bring a bagged, nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies, upon registration.
Summer Day Camp Daily Schedule
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Programming |
| 3 p.m. | Pick-Up Time |
per person
Rising 2nd to rising 5th graders
Lets go back in time to experience ancient environments. Campers will experience prehistoric adventures focusing on dinosaurs, geology, and fossil discovery. Other daily activities will include swimming and an art focus. Campers will canoe and fish at the end of the week.
Participants will be asked to bring a bagged, nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies, upon registration.
Summer Day Camp Daily Schedule
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Programming |
| 3 p.m. | Pickup Time |
per person
Rising 6th to 8th graders
It's time to hone your Wilderness Skills. Campers will be putting their wilderness skills to the test, while learning a few new ones along the way. In addition, Adventure Campers will participate in a variety of outdoor experiences which include swimming, canoeing and fishing, while having fun with their co-campers.
Haw River Adventure campers will be experiencing an extended day July 1st. Campers will remain at the park for a dinner picnic provided by the park. They will then stay for after-dark activities such as a night hike and campfire with smores and songs. Campers will be picked up at 9:00pm on the evening of July1st.
Campers’ final day will include a back country hike from our Iron Ore Belt Access (off Church St) and back to the Summit side (Main Site)
Participants will be asked to bring a bagged, nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snacks, as well as a dinner picnic on the second day, will be provided. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies, upon registration.
Day 1 and Day 3 Schedules
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Programming starts |
| 10 a.m. | Morning snack (provided) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (campers must bring their own nut-free lunch) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Afternoon programming |
| 3 p.m. | Pickup |
Day 2 Schedule
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Programming starts |
| 10 a.m. | Morning snack (provided) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (campers must bring their own nut-free lunch) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Afternoon programming |
| 3:30 p.m. | Rest and relaxation (frozen treat provided) |
| 4 p.m. | Afternoon activities |
| 5:45 p.m. | Picnic dinner (provided) |
| 9 p.m. | Pickup |
per participant
Rising 2nd to 8th graders and their grandparent(s)
This 3 day, 2 night camp will be for rising 2nd - 8th graders and their grandparent(s). Some of the special activities include fun games for all ages, family projects, easy to moderate hiking, fishing, canoeing and campfire fun. Daily activities will include pool time, art focus projects and restful free time to enjoy nature. All moderately strenuous activities will have an alternative program option.
| Arrival | Wednesday, 10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Pickup / Departure | Friday, 2 p.m. |
per participant
Rising 2nd to 8th graders and their grandparent(s)
Join us for the first ever Grand Camp Reunion. If you and/or your family have partcipated in Grand Camp over the years, please come for a walk down memory lane with good friends. Help us celebrate 18 wonderful years of Grand Camp. Lunch is included.
Overnight Stay July 26th Option
If you are interested in coming on Saturday evening to stay before the Grand Camp Reunion, accommodations are available for the night. For $99 you reserve one room (up to 4 people), plus Continental breakfast. Saturday night dinner not provided.
| Arrival | Wednesday, 10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Pickup / Departure | Friday, 2 p.m. |