Camp Descriptions & Dates
Public registration opens on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Stay tuned for more details, or become a member to unlock early camp access!
Grades K-1 Hours
- Morning Drop-off: 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Morning Camp: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Morning Pick-up: 12 p.m.
- Lunch Care*: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Afternoon Drop-off: 12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Afternoon Camp: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Afternoon Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Grades 2-8 Hours
- Morning Drop-off: 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Lunch: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Camp in session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Afternoon Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Early Drop-off: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Late Pick-up: 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Lunch care is included at no extra charge and is only for campers in morning and afternoon camps.
Use the links below to find descriptions for your specific age group.
Grades K-1 | Grades 2-3 | Grades 4-5 | Grades 6-8
Grades K-1 Camps
Dig It – Morning Program
Discover the unique world beneath your feet! This camp offers the opportunity to explore the Earth under us, acting as a geologist, paleontologist, and biologist through engaging and interactive activities. If you love rocks, fossils, and life underground, this is the camp for you!
- June 15 – June 19*
- June 29 – July 2
- July 13 – July 17
- July 27 – July 31
*No camp will be held on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
The Air Up There – Afternoon Program
What kinds of things can fly through the air, and who made important discoveries about aviation throughout history? In this camp, we will dive into these questions and more as we learn all about the science behind flight. Students will create, experiment, and fly their own inventions every day. Are you ready to spread your wings and soar?!
- June 15 – June 19*
- June 29 – July 2
- July 13 – July 17
- July 27 – July 31
*No camp will be held on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Magic Tree House Explorers – Morning Program
Like Jack and Annie, young campers will enter the Magic Tree House® for an exciting space mission. We will explore and learn about the International Space Station, visit a real-life observatory, and take a closer look at the Moon in this exciting camp. Daily story time will be an important part of this Magic Tree House® journey!
- June 22 – June 26
- July 6 – July 10
- July 20 – July 24
- August 3 – August 7
Constructed Creations – Afternoon Program
Pyramids, bridges, arches, and towers—humans have built them all, and in this camp, you will too! We will investigate the shapes and structures all around us, learn how major monuments were made, and apply those skills to design and build our own city. Campers will engage in teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving, all while having tons of hands-on fun!
- June 22 – June 26
- July 6 – July 10
- July 20 – July 24
- August 3 – August 7
Grades 2-3 Camps
All camps for grades 2-3 are full-day sessions. See below for details!
LABracadabra
Can you make water disappear? Can you make metal float? In the morning, campers will harness their inner magician as we explore the science of magic! Learn the science behind amazing tricks and illusions, and put your knowledge to the test as you prepare a science magic show. You’ll be on your way to becoming a Morehead magician as fast as you can say LABracadabra!
In the afternoon, campers will explore how the brain controls everything we do. Learn about how important the brain is as we journey inside the body’s command center! Optical illusions, mazes, and even ice cream sundaes will help demonstrate how the brain controls your senses, actions, thoughts, and moods. Along the way, we might even discover how to boost your brain power!
- June 15 – June 19*
- June 29 – July 2
- July 13 – July 17
- July 27 – July 31
*No camp will be held on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Magic Tree House Researchers
How many stars are in our sky? How does it feel to journey through space? And why is Earth such a special place? In this camp, we’ll discover the answers to these questions and more while solving Magic Tree House® riddles about astronomy!
In the afternoon, we’ll put on our hard hats as we use Newton’s laws of motion to create toy cars, make our own circuits, and experiment with flight. At the end of the week, campers will channel their inner engineer to create their own inventions.
- June 22 – June 26
- July 6 – July 10
- July 20 – July 24
- August 3 – August 7
Grades 4-5 Camps
All camps for grades 4-5 are full-day sessions. See below for details!
Mysteries of the Unknown
Become a scientist for the week! In the morning, we will learn about atoms, molecules, pH, and chemical reactions through tons of exciting hands-on activities. Campers will experiment with freezing points using ice cream and explore the science of fireflies by making their own glow sticks!
In the afternoon, campers will explore the oceans by building a model submarine and taking a dive to learn how creatures use camouflage in the deep ocean. Design a new fish species and make a map of your own sea floor creations. There’s an ocean of mysteries waiting to be discovered!
- June 15 – June 19*
- June 29 – July 2
- July 13 – July 17
- July 27 – July 31
*No camp will be held on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Interstellar Explorers
Blast off on an adventure! In the morning, we will explore gravity, fusion, and the life cycle of stars through hands-on activities and visits to the GSK Fulldome Theater. Working together, campers will also create a “space station” where they can further explore the mysteries of the cosmos.
In the afternoon, campers will put their survival skills to the test, learning how to navigate using a compass, GPS units, the stars, and more. By the end of the week, they’ll be able to add animal observation, fire building, and teamwork to their skillset!
- June 22 – June 26
- July 6 – July 10
- July 20 – July 24
- August 3 – August 7
SciVentures: Grades 6-8
All camps for grades 6-8 are full-day sessions. See below for details!
SciVentures: Colonizing Mars
Why haven’t we been to Mars yet? In this full-day experience, campers will explore the answer to this question and more as they learn about some of the essentials for space travel and colonization. Look into the history of space travel, build rockets, grow bacteria, test soil viability, and try to design a working human habitat for an alien planet in this SciVentures journey.
- June 15 – June 19*
- June 29 – July 2
- July 13 – July 17
- July 27 – July 31
*No camp will be held on Wednesday, June 19, in of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
SciVentures: ER
Let’s take a trip to the Emergency Room…only this time for fun! In this SciVentures program, young scientists explore the fast-paced world of emergency medicine. From microscopes to stethoscopes, EKGs to EEGs, diagnose cases and try to solve medical mysteries the way healthcare professionals do.
In the lab, learn basic first aid and use tools to identify microbes and pathogens. Explore UNC Hospitals and talk with the pros about what it takes to run an emergency room. Get on board an ambulance and learn the inside story from emergency medical technicians. Turn on your sirens and grab your gear; Morehead’s taking you to the ER!
- June 22 – June 26
- July 6 – July 10
- July 20 – July 24
- August 3 – August 7
