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.
2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Duke Football Youth Camp** | June 14 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Ages 6-13 | $100 |
| Biosciences and Engineering Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 14-28 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Day: $2300; Residential: $3900 |
| Biosciences and Engineering Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 12-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 9-10 | Day: $2300; Residential: $3900 |
| Biosciences and Engineering Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 28 - July 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Day: $2300; Residential: $3900 |
| College Admissions Boot Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 12-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 10-11 | Day: $1900; Residential: $3700 |
| Creative Writers Workshop** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 12-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 10-11 | Day: $1900; Residential: $3700 |
| Cryptology Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 28 - July 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 9-11 | Day: $2300; Residential: $3900 |
| Duke Baseball Elite Camp** Sponsored by Chris Gordon |
July 19-22 | Sun 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tue 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 9 a.m. - Noon |
Grades 6-12 | 570 Commuter 690 Residential |
| Duke Baseball Father/Son Camp** Sponsored by Chris Gordon |
June 20-21 | Sat 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sun 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Age 6-14 | $195 |
| Duke Baseball Kid's Academy and Games Camp** Sponsored by Chris Gordon |
June 15-18 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Ages 6-14 | $175 Half Days, $325 Full Days |
| Duke Faculty Club KinderCamp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
Session 1: June 15-19 Session 2: June 22-26 Session 3: June 29 - July 3 Session 4: July 6-10 Session 5: July 13-17 Session 6: July 20-24 Session 7: July 27-31 Session 8: August 3-7 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Rising Kindergarteners (Must be turning 5 by August 30, 2020) | $260 per week |
| Duke Faculty Club LIT Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
Session 1: June 15-19 Session 2: June 22-26 Session 3: June 29 - July 3 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Rising 8th and 9th graders | $260 per week |
| Duke Faculty Club Mighty Mites Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
Session 1: June 23-25 Session 2: July 14-16 Session 3: July 28-30 |
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 4 and 5 Year Olds | $55 per week |
| Duke Faculty Club Summer Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
Session 1: June 15-19 Session 2: June 22-26 Session 3: June 29 - July 3 Session 4: July 6-10 Session 5: July 13-17 Session 6: July 20-24 Session 7: July 27-31 Session 8: August 3-7 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Rising 1st-7th Graders | Cost per week for weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: $260 Cost per week for weeks 2, 8: $280 |
| Duke Faculty Club Tennis Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
Session 1: June 15-19 Session 2: June 22-26 Session 3: July 3-10 Session 4: July 13-17 Session 5: July 20-24 Session 6: July 27-31 Session 7: August 3-7 Session 8: August 10-14 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Ages 6-15 years old | Cost per week for weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: $295 |
| Duke Gardens Nature Adventures Camp** Sponsored by Duke Gardens |
Weekly sessions June 15 - Aug 7 | 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 Neurosciences Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 12 - July 24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 9-11 | Day: $2300; Residential: $3900 |
| Duke Neurosciences Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 28 - July 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 9-11 | Day: $2300; Residential: $3900 |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 12-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 6-11 | Day: $1900; Residential: $3700 |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 28 - July 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 6-11 | Day: $1900; Residential: $3700 |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 14-28 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 6-11 | Day: $1900; Residential: $3700 |
| Game Design Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 14-28 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Day: $1900; Residential: $3700 |
| Pathways to Health Careers Summer Camp Sponsored by Duke Area Health Education Center (AHEC) |
June 15-19 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Rising 8th 9th graders | $180.00 for the week |
| Summer BOOST** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 20-23 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Grades 9-11 | Day: $900 |
| TIP CRISIS Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
July 5 - 10 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 5-6 | $1,520 for the 1-week residential program |
| TIP CRISIS Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
June 28 - July 3 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 5-6 | $1,520 for the 1-week residential program |
| TIP CRISIS Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
June 21 - 26 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 5-6 | $1,520 for the 1-week residential program |
| TIP CRISIS Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
July 19 - 24 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 5-6 | $1,520 for the 1-week residential program |
| TIP CRISIS Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
July 12 - 17 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 5-6 | $1,520 for the 1-week residential program |
| TIP Summer Studies Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
June 7 - June 27 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 8-10 | $4,595 for the 3-week residential program |
| TIP Summer Studies Program** Sponsored by Duke TIP |
July 5 - 25 | 24 hrs (residential) | Current Grade 8-10 | $4,595 for the 3-week residential program |
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.