Thanks to generous donations from the North Mecklenburg Women’s Club, we are pleased to offer two full scholarships to our Kids for Conservation summer day camps. If you are a family with financial hardship, please fill out the Scholarship Form and submit it for consideration. Application deadline is April 21, 2008

Carolina Raptor Center is thrilled to present the sixth year of our Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp! We are dedicated to a mission of environmental education, with a goal of engaging and inspiring our campers to make environmentally friendly choices.

...come from all over the greater Charlotte area, each adding to the energy and fun of camp. Diverse backgrounds and different experiences bring an important dynamic to the learning while at camp.

...include professional educators with college degrees and outdoor education experiences. Each is First Aid and CPR certified and brings knowledge and enthusiasm to each day at camp.

***Wings of Wonder and Hawkwarts spaces are currently filled. Waiting lists are available for each week.

Our most popular camp! Campers explore adaptations, habitat, and environmental topics through hands-on lessons, games and crafts. With daily raptor encounters, outdoor adventures, and nature photography, campers will bring home smiles and stories each and every day!

Ages: 7-10
Sessions: June 16-20, 2008; June 23-27, 2008; and July 7-11, 2008

**Please Note: There will NOT be an overnight option for the week of July 7-11.

Meet us at platform nine and three quarters for a thrilling ride to Hawkwarts! During this Harry Potter themed camp, campers will blend fantasy and reality together through science experiments, art projects, and botany. Classes such as Care of Magical Creatures, Wands, and Potions will engage creative young minds and expose campers to every day "magic".

Ages: 8-12
Sessions: July 14-18, 2008; July 21-25, 2008; July 28-August 1, 2008

By popular demand, a raptor camp for nature lovers ages 11 to 14! Campers will explore animal behavior, forest ecology and environmental issues through hands-on lessons, activities and projects. With daily raptor encounters, outdoor adventures and nature photography, campers will come away with an enriched sense of environmental awareness and a newfound respect for the natural world.

Ages: 11-14
Sessions: August 4-8, 2008; August 11-15, 2008

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Early drop off & late pick up: Drop off 7:30 am - 8:30 am Pick up 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Each week long session costs $199 for CRC members and $249 for non-members. There is an optional overnight on the Friday of each session for an additional $35, with limited space available.

February 11 - May 23, 2008

CRC Members' pre-registration February 1-February 10, 2008.
Camp spaces are limited, and priority is given to early registrants. There is a $50 deposit required upon registration. All registrants will receive an informational packet with camp details the first week of May.

Have questions? Contact Natalie Childers at 704-875-6521 x 204

Download the 2008 Registration Form (in pdf format). Type your camper's information right on the form, print it, and send it in!

"My son retained so much! He taught me many things."

"This camp is a great experience for children of all ages!"

"This camp was a great way to keep kids interested in conservation of the environment for people and animals."

"Carolina Raptor Center is a great resource, and camp was a wonderful opportunity for supporting nature and helping children learn."