Mecklenburg County Nature Camps - McDowell Nature Center

Outdoors · Charlotte, NC · Ages 4–15

By Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Schedule

• Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Mini Adventures Camp (June)
• Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · MeckTeen Explorers: New River Experience
• Jul 6 – Jul 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Nature Detectives
• Jul 13 – Jul 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Wild Wonders Camp
• Jul 20 – Jul 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Mini Adventures Camp (July)
• Jul 27 – Jul 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Nature Venture
• Aug 3 – Aug 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Outdoor Adventure Camp
• Aug 10 – Aug 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Herpetologist Camp
• Aug 24 – Aug 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Mini Adventures Camp (August)

About

Nature day camps at McDowell Nature Center & Preserve, run by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation.

Camps run weekly across the summer with half-day and full-day options by age band. Need-based scholarships are available to Mecklenburg County residents.