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.
2018 Duke Camps
** These camps offer discounts or scholarships.
| Camp | Dates | Age/Grade | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing Camp@Duke** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 1-13 | Grades 9-11 | Day: $1600; Residential: $3000 |
| Action Science Camp for Young Women** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 17-29 | Grades 5-7 | Day $1900 Residential: $3400 |
| Biosciences and Engineering for High School** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 1-13, July 15-27 | Grades 9-11 | Day: $2000 Residential: $3400 |
| Biosciences and Engineering for Middle School ** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 17-29 | Grades 6-8 | Day: $2000 Residential: $3400 |
| Creative Writers' Workshop** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 1-13 | Grades 10-11 | Day: $1600 Residential: $3000 |
| Drone Innovation Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 17-27 | Grades 6-8 | Day: $1600; Residential: $3000 |
| Duke Faculty Club KinderCamp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 11 - August 10 | Rising Kindergarteners | $260/wk, Optional Add-ons include extended camp $25-50/wk, Swim lessons $50/wk, Bagged lunch $30/wk |
| Duke Faculty Club Leader-in-Training Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 11-29 | Rising 8-9 graders | $260/wk; Add-on options include extended camp $25-$50, Swim lessons $50/wk, Bagged lunch $30/wk |
| Duke Faculty Club Summer Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 11 - August 10 | Rising 1-7th grade | $260 per week; $280 camp out weeks; optional add-ons extended camp $25-50/wk, swim lesson $50/wk, and bagged lunch $30/wk |
| Duke Faculty Club Tennis Camp Sponsored by Duke Faculty Club |
June 11 - August 10 | Ages 4-15 | $295/wk; extended add-on options include extended camp $25-$50, Swim lessons $50/wk, Bagged lunch $30/wk |
| Duke Football Youth Camp** Sponsored by Duke Football |
June 10-12 | Age 6-14 | $250 |
| Duke Golf School** Sponsored by Jamie Green |
June 23-28 | Ages 11-18 | $1,500 or $2,525 |
| Duke Golf School** Sponsored by Duke Golf |
June 23-28, July 30-31, August 2-3 | Ages 11-18 | Traditional $2450, Elite $2525 |
| Duke Math Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 17-29 | Grades 6-8 | Day: $1600 Residential: $3000 |
| Duke Neurosciences Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 1-13 | Grades 9-11 | Day: $2000; Residential: $3400 |
| Duke Soccer Camp** Sponsored by Duke Men's Soccer |
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| Duke Swim Camp** Sponsored by Dan Colella |
June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 | Ages 9-18 | $740 overnight/$620 commuter |
| Duke Track and Field Camp Sponsored by Nike |
July 11-14 | Ages 12-18 | $615 Overnight / $480 Extended Day |
| Duke Volleyball Camp for Girls** Sponsored by Jolene Nagel |
July 14-22 | Grades 6-12 | 475 Overnight/395 Commuter/180 Daily |
| Duke Young Writers' Camp** Sponsored by Duke Y0uth Programs |
June 17-29; July 1-13; July 15-27 | Grades 6-11 | Day: $1600; Extended Day: $2000;Residential: $3000 |
| Elite Residential Camp** Sponsored by Duke Women's Soccer |
July 27-29 | Ages 12-18 | $575 (Overnight) | $400 (Commuter) |
| Junior Residential Camp** Sponsored by Duke Women's Soccer |
June 16-18 | Ages 10-16 | $575 (Overnight) | $400 (Commuter) |
| Leadership in Action Institute** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 1-13 | 11-Sep | Day: $1600; Residential: $3000 |
| Pathways to Health Careers Summer Camp Sponsored by Duke Area Health Education Center (AHEC) |
June 18-22 | 8th-9th grades | 185.00 for the week |
| Summer BOOST** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 30 - August 3 | Grades 9-11 | $800 |
| Summer ID Camp** Sponsored by Duke Women's Soccer |
June 9-10 | Ages 11-18 | $255.00 |
| The Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation** Sponsored by Duke Divinity School |
June 24-30 | Rising 11th, 12th graders | $950 |
| Video Production Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
July 15-27 | Grades 9-11 | Day: $1600; Residential: $3000 |
| Video Production Camp** Sponsored by Duke Youth Programs |
June 17-29 | Grades 6-8 | Day: $1600; Residential : $3000 |
| Youth Day Camp** Sponsored by Duke Women's Soccer |
June 11-15 | Ages 5-14 | $185 (Half Day) | $275 (Full Day) |
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.