Outside of the academic year, Duke sponsors numerous camps for all members of the community to help spur athletic and creative growth of children 7 and up. Beginning in June, children work to improve their creative writing, leadership skills or even their throwing and hitting on the baseball diamond.
Children of Duke employees receive a discount of $75 for most athletic camps and $50 or $100 for most arts and academic camps, depending on if they're a day or residential camper. Arete Field Hockey, Duke Faculty Club, and Biosciences and Engineering camps are excluded from discounts. For more information about each program and how to sign up, click on camp's name below.
If you have questions or comments about camps, please click on the individual camp for contact information.
Don't see your Duke camp listed?
Camp directors may email Staff and Family Programs at staff-family-programs@duke.edu to request a camp registration form.
Disclaimer: Duke University cannot warrant or recommend one particular camp or program over another. A parent or guardian must make the selection of a camp/program after a prudent evaluation. Duke University cannot be responsible for the quality of the camps/programs listed.
2017 Duke Camps
** These camps offer discounts or scholarships.
| Camp | Dates | Age/Grade | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Science Camp for Young Women** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 18-30 | Grades 5-7 | Day $1595, Residential: $2825 |
| Arete Field Hockey Camps at Duke Sponsored by Pam Bustin and Duke Field Hockey |
Team/Individual Camp July 22-25, 2017 and Elite Camp July 26-29, 2017 | Grades 7-12 | Resident $585, Commuter $475, Team 8+ $560 |
| Biosciences and Engineering for High School** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 9-21, July 23 - August 4 | Grades 9-11 | Day: $1755, Residential: $2995 |
| Biosciences and Engineering for Middle School** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 18-30 | Grades 6-8 | Day: $1565, Residential: $2795 |
| Creative Writers' Workshop** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 9-21 | Grades 10-11 | Extended Day: $1695, Residential: $2785 |
| Duke Faculty Club KinderCamp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 12 - August 11 | Rising kindgergarteners | $260 |
| Duke Faculty Club Leader-in-Training Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 12-30 | Rising 8th-9th graders | $260 |
| Duke Faculty Club Summer Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 12 - August 11 | Rising 1st-7th graders | $260 |
| Duke Faculty Club Tennis Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 12 - August 11 | Ages 6-14 | $295 |
| Duke Football Youth Camp** Sponsored by Duke Football |
June 11-13 | Ages 6-14 | $250 |
| Duke Gardens Nature Adventures Camp** Sponsored by Duke Gardens |
June 12 - Aug 11 | Grades K-12 | $200; $100 for extended day |
| Duke Girls Basketball Camps** Sponsored by Duke Women's Basketball |
June 21-24 and July 17-21 | Ages 6-18 | Overnight: $485, Commuter $385, Day Camper $310 |
| Duke Soccer Camp** Sponsored by John Kerr |
April - July | Ages 5-18 | See website |
| Duke Soccer School for Girls Elite Residential Camp** Sponsored by Duke Soccer School for Girls |
July 28-30 | Ages 12-18 | $575 (Overnight), $400 (Commuter) |
| Duke Soccer School for Girls Junior Residential Camp** Sponsored by Duke Soccer School for Girls |
June 17-19 | Ages 10-16 | $575 (Overnight), $400 (Commuter) |
| Duke Soccer School for Girls Summer ID Camp** Sponsored by Duke Soccer School for Girls |
June 10-11 | Ages 11-18 | $250 |
| Duke Soccer School for Girls Youth Day Camp** Sponsored by Duke Soccer School for Girls |
June 12-16 | Ages 5-14 | $270 (Full Day), $195 (Half Day) |
| Duke Swim Camp** | June 11-15, June 18-22, July 9-13 | Ages 9-18 | $640 commuter, $760 overnight |
| Duke University Golf Club Juniors Sponsored by Duke University Golf Club |
June 12-16, June 26-30 | Ages 13 and under | $300/week |
| Duke Volleyball** | July 8-15 | Grades 6-12 | Varies |
| Math Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 18-30 | Grades 6-8 | Day: $1465, Residential: $2665 |
| Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 18-30, July 9-21, July 23 - August 4 | Grades 6 - 11 | Day: $1255, Extended Day: $1685, Residential: $2535 |
More Information
Other sources of information about summer camps in the area include the Child Care Services Association's "Summer Options" and the Carolina Parent magazine summer camp directory.