Day Camps for Ages 11-14 in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte has a real bench of day camps aimed at middle-school kids. The 7 programs below all accept kids in the ages 11-14 window, with the broader cohort serving ages 3-18. These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup before dinner. Popular focus areas in this band include Sports, Outdoor, and Stem. Most run during summer, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Parents in Charlotte, NC use YouthCampsBase to skip the Facebook-group hunt and shortlist real options fast.
Summer camp organizer
Thinking Feet
Charlotte, NC
Thinking Feet runs day camps in Charlotte where kids explore movement, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on activities. Your child will build confidence and friendships while staying active all summer.
5.0 stars · 16 reviews
Summer camp organizer
Stratagemics Camps
Charlotte, NC
Strategy gaming summer day camps. Magic cards, Settlers of Catan, playing, trading. Board games, tournaments, prizes.
5.0 stars · 6 reviews
Summer camp organizer
Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp inspires youth ages 9-12 & 13-17 to learn about TV, Radio, and Sports Broadcasting and Journalism in a unique fun environment.
5.0 stars · 4 reviews
Children's camp
Flour Power Cooking Studios Rea Farms
Charlotte, NC
Kids learn to bake and cook real recipes at Flour Power in Charlotte, building confidence in the kitchen one dish at a time. Day camp sessions mix hands-on cooking with snacks everyone gets to eat.
4.9 stars · 145 reviews
Nonprofit
Project Scientist
Charlotte, NC
Project Scientist is an education nonprofit delivering high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to underserved and marginalized girls* ages 4-18.
Private educational institution
The Epiphany School of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Epiphany School offers day camp programs in Charlotte with academic enrichment and creative activities. Small class sizes let kids build confidence while exploring new skills.
Youth Activities
Charlotte FC Youth Camps & Clinics
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte FC Camps & Clinics offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and teams of all abilities to develop their soccer skills in a player-centric environment. Get the latest dates and sign up to join.
Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept middle-school kids in Charlotte, NC?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 7 day camps in Charlotte that enroll campers ages 11-14. The full list is shown above, ranked by parent rating and review depth.
- Are these day camps or overnight camps?
- These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup in the afternoon.
- When do day camps for middle-school kids in Charlotte run?
- Most camps in Charlotte run during summer break, with shorter sessions during spring and winter school breaks. Check each listing for exact dates — many post their session calendar before March.
- How do I shortlist the right camp for my 11-to-14-year-old?
- Start with the top-rated listings on this page, then click through for full descriptions, photos, and contact info. We recommend reaching out 4-8 weeks before your preferred session — the most popular programs in Charlotte fill early.
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