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.
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. For more information about each program and how to sign up, click on camp's name below.
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.
2019 Duke Camps
The following is not an exhaustive list of camps offered at Duke. Please check back to this website periodically over the course of the winter and spring to see what new camps have been added.
If you have questions or comments about camps, please click on the individual camp for contact information.
** These camps offer discounts or scholarships.
| Camp | Dates | Times | Age/Grade | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biosciences and Engineering Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 14-26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $2200; Residential: $3700 |
| Biosciences and Engineering Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 30 - July 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $2200; Residential: $3700 |
| Biosciences and Engineering Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 16-28 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-8 | Day: $2200; Residential: $3700 |
| College Admissions Boot Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 14-19 | 9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Grade 11 | Day: $1000; Residential: $1400 |
| Creative Writers Workshop** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 30 - July 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 10-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Cross Country/Running Camp Sponsored by Nike |
July 19-22 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Age 12-18 | $615 Overnight / $480 Extended Day |
| Cryptology Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 14-26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Drone Innovation Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 16-28 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-8 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Drones Racing Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 14-26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Duke Baseball Elite Camp** Sponsored by Chris Pollard |
July 21-24 | Sun 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon-Tue 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Age 10-17 | $690 overnight $570 commuter |
| Duke Baseball Father and Son Camp** Sponsored by Chris Pollard |
June 15-16 | Sat 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sun 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Age 6-14 | $195 |
| Duke Football Youth Camp** Sponsored by Duke Football |
June 17-18 | Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Age 6-14 | $200 |
| Duke Gardens Nature Adventures Camp** Sponsored by Duke Gardens |
Weekly sessions June 10 - August 9 |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Extended day option 1-4 p.m. | Rising K - 8th grade | $200 per week; $100 for extended day |
| Duke Golf School - Traditional, Elite Session and Tournament Preparation Camp I and II** Sponsored by Jamie Green |
June 22-27 July 26-27 July 28 and July 29 |
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Age 11-18 | $350, $1550 or $2,525 |
| Duke Kids Academy and/or Games Camp** Sponsored by Chris Pollard |
June 17-20 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Age 6-14 | $325 |
| Duke Neurosciences Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 30 - July 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $2200; Residential: $3700 |
| Duke Track and Field Camp Sponsored by Nike |
July 11-14 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Age 12-18 | $615 Overnight / $480 Extended Day |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 16-28 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 30 - July 12 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 14-26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Forensic Science Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 16-28 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-8 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Games Design Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 16-28 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 6-8 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Leadership in Action Institute** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 30 - July 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
| Summer BOOST** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 29 - August 2 August 16-28 |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $900 |
| Video Production Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 14-26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grade 9-11 | Day: $1800; Residential: $3300 |
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.