Summer camps Coverage

NC wilderness therapy camp for teens 'Trails Carolina' has license revoked

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services found that Trails Carolina at Lake Toxaway violated licensing rules for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services.

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A new summer camp activity: Dealing with extreme weather

On a rainy Sunday in July, the Trailblazers began to arrive at Camp Squanto, a 100-acre sleep-away retreat in southern New Hampshire. Parents drove them.

Steven Kurutz, New York Times

Summer on a budget: Raleigh, YMCA offer summer camp options for kids

Parents, if you still haven't signed your child up for summer camp, the city of Raleigh said there's still time.

Carrie Hagg, WRAL contributor

Spaces still open for summer camps starting Monday in Raleigh

School is officially out, and many summer camps kick off Monday. Parents, if you still haven't signed your child up, the city of Raleigh says there's still time.

Robotics, coding are key for kids at this business

Zebra Robotics has locations in Cary, RTP, Holly Springs and north Raleigh.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Summer camps make adjustments due to extreme heat

The Town of Garner is changing its summer camp plans for 11 kids on Tuesday, when the heat index could rise above 110 degrees.

Worker shortage forces summer camps to trim -- or cancel -- all programs

Many working parents who rely on local summer camps to keep their kids busy when school's out for the summer won't have that option this year because of a serious staffing shortage.

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business

Free summer camp offered through Morehead Planetarium partnership

Parents need to register online for the week-long, half-day camps, which are completely free to families with children in second through eighth grades.

Summer camp for the blind transforms the lives of students

A summer camp for the blind and visually impaired to explore how the program operates, and empowers its students.

Morrisville summer camp closes after camper tests positive for COVID-19

The town confirmed that one child attending Camp Cedar Fork last week received a positive test.

High school students can earn college credit at William Peace summer camps

The camps are designed for rising ninth to 12th graders and take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 12 to July 15, on the university's campus in downtown Raleigh.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

As pandemic continues, summer camps prepare to open

Camp organizers are doing what they can to keep things COVID-19 safe, but there are key questions parents should ask.

Summer camps look forward to welcoming back children, with new protections

Days are getting longer and warmer, summer is surely coming. For millions of children that signals the end of school and fun-filled days at camp.

By Bianna Golodryga and Yon Pomrenze, CNN

The WELL lines up virtual summer camps for tweens, teens

The Wade Edwards Learning Lab, which provides tutoring and programs for Wake County teens, is offering six weeks of virtual summer camps for middle school and high school students.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

YMCA to hold Virtual Family Night to answer questions about summer day camp programs

The program is designed to build excitement about YMCA Summer Day Camp and to answer some of the most frequently asked questions from parents.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Summer camps seeing fewer kids sign up under COVID-19

Many towns in North Carolina hope to hold summer camps this year, but in Garner, town officials are noticing not as many parents are signing their kids up.

By Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Registration opening for in-person summer camps, but expect some changes

Registration for summer camps in the Triangle have opened, or will open, by the end of April.

Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Duke study of summer camps adds to evidence that schools pose little risk of spreading virus

Duke University researchers spent months studying indoor and outdoor YMCA camps across the Triangle and found that, with safety measures in place, there is minimal risk of coronavirus spread at activities like schools and camps.

Win! Two weeks of camp at Camp Rockmont in western North Carolina

Camp Rockmont, a camp for boys in western North Carolina, and WRAL are teaming up to give away two weeks of overnight camp.

Summer camps still operating but with many changes

WRAL's Leslie Moreno spoke with several people about how summer camps are still going strong but with many changes in effect to allow social distancing and to practice safety in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Durham launches modified in-person summer camps

Durham Parks and Recreation launched a modified version of its summer camp for kids ages 6 to 12 and 13 to 17 this week.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Two campers at Museum of Life and Science test positive for coronavirus

In-person summer camps at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham have been canceled until further notice after two campers tested positive for coronavirus, museum officials said.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Children at YMCA, City of Raleigh camps possibly exposed to COVID-19

The City of Raleigh alerted parents over the weekend that children who were attending day camp at Millbrook Exchange Park have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Summer Break Guide: Line up some socially distanced summer activities for your kids

Most pools, museums and other destinations may be closed, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to have fun this summer.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Virtual summer camps on the rise amid the coronavirus

With many in-person summer camps canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers are taking their programs online.