Lake Norman Area Summer Camps — Forever Green - The Woodlawn School Store
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Lake Norman Area Summer Camps — Forever Green - The Woodlawn School Store
2026 SUMMER CAMPS
JUNE 1ST - 5TH
GETTING MESSY WITH MRS. WISHY WASHY
Dates:
June 1st-5th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK-Rising 1st (ages 3-6)
Instructors:
Jennifer Pendergast & Sarah Jackson
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
Get ready for some “wishy washy” fun with Jennifer Pendergast and Sarah Jackson, Woodlawn’s First Grade Teachers. Focused on the beloved book character, Mrs.Wishy Washy, this camp is sure to delight those that love exploring all things messy and wet. Mrs. Pendergast brings over 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to the camp and her passion for nature will offer campers a fresh, hands-on perspective on the natural world. Ms. Jackson is entering her 5th year teaching and brings an artistic flair and dynamic teaching style. Filled with stories, water and mud play, this camp will be messy, yet delightful!
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack & change of clothes each day. Campers need to be fully potty trained.
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JUNE 8TH - 12TH
FOREST FRIENDS CREATIVE
Dates:
June 8th-12th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK-Rising 1 (ages 3-6)
Instructors:
Jennifer Pendergast & Sarah Jackson
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
Join Jennifer Pendergast and Sarah Jackson, Woodlawn’s First Grade teachers, for a magical, week-long journey where the great outdoors becomes our art studio and the sky is our only limit! Mrs. Pendergast brings over 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to the camp and her passion for nature will offer campers a fresh, hands-on perspective on the natural world. Ms. Jackson is entering her 5th year teaching and brings an artistic flair and dynamic teaching style, she is an experienced painter and is trained in multiple artistic mediums. Forest Friends Creative is a sensory-rich experience designed specifically for campers to explore the natural world through the lens of art and imagination. Exploration is creation, we are ready for BIG energy, BIG imaginations and BIG ideas!
Campers should bring a water bottle, & a nut-free snack each day. Campers need to be fully potty trained.
Register
Register
CAMP INVENTION
Dates:
June 8th-12th
Time:
9am - 3:30pm
Grades:
Rising K-6th
Lead Instructor:
Molly Maginnis
Cost:
$305
Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about the four unique experiences that make up our all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program:
Fur-ensics™
From fingerprints to DNA evidence, get ready for mystery-solving fun! Your camper will sharpen their detective skills as they explore forensic science with their own adorable robotic capybara! They will collect curious clues, examine suspicious splatters and create a sleuthing gadget to support their investigation.
Make Waves™
Your camper will make a splash in the world of innovation as they ride the waves of entrepreneurship, experiment with hands-on physics and design an eye-catching billboard boat that really floats!
Space Morphers™
In an out-of-this-world adventure, your young explorer will build a DIY rocket and launch a mission to transform a planet for future habitation. After collecting important data, they will record scientific observations in their space lab as they hatch a mysterious animal egg and encounter a dazzling crystal surprise!
The Infringers™
Campers will team up with the Innovation Force® – National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees – to solve challenges in their community and around the world! As they dream up bold new inventions, they will construct a wearable cryptography device and learn how to protect their genius ideas from the sneaky Infringers.
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack & lunch each day. For parents needing before & after care options, those will be available as well. See website to register and for more details.
Register
Register
JUNE 15TH - 19TH
BEARS, BEARS + BEARS OH MY!
Dates:
June 15th-19th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK-Rising 1st (ages 3-6)
Instructors:
Jennifer Pendergast & Sarah Jackson
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
Grab your teddy bear and join Jennifer Pendergast and Sarah Jackson, Woodlawn’s First Grade teachers, as we set out to explore BEARS! This week-long camp will include stories, creative expression and hands on bear play. Mrs. Pendergast brings over 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to the camp and her passion for nature will offer campers a fresh, hands-on perspective on the natural world. Ms. Jackson is entering her 5th year teaching and brings an artistic flair and dynamic teaching style; get ready for an imaginative experience. It is sure to be a “beary” good time! Space is limited, so secure your spot for a week of growth, laughter, and discovery.
Campers should bring a teddy bear, a water bottle, & a nut-free snack each day. Campers need to be fully potty trained.
Register
Register
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
Dates:
June 15th-19th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
2nd-4th
Instructors:
Leslie Buttrick
Cost:
$315 (early bird pricing $283.50)
Join us for a one-week summer camp in June, where campers will “travel” the world through fun, hands-on activities! Led by Ms. Buttrick, students will explore five different countries and learn simple words and phrases from the languages spoken in each one. Campers will enjoy music, crafts, and games while discovering exciting traditions and famous landmarks. This friendly and engaging camp encourages curiosity, creativity, and cultural appreciation - all while having fun and making new friends!
Ms. Buttrick serves as Woodlawn’s Academic Learning Catalyst. She is an experienced educator with over two decades of teaching experience across multiple states. She holds a Master of Science in Education from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Merrimack College. Her specialized expertise includes reading intervention, literacy coaching, gifted and talented education, differentiation and data-driven instruction. A fun fact about Ms. Buttrick is that she is fluent in Portuguese.
Campers should bring a water bottle, & a nut-free snack each day.
Register
Register
CREATIVE WRITING CAMP
Dates:
June 15th-19th
Time:
9am - 4pm
Grades:
Rising 5th-8th
Instructors:
Jade Rabah
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
For the storytellers and the daydreamers, this camp will encourage kids to explore, practice, and embrace a love for creative writing. Campers will play games, create characters, delve into literature, and most importantly, write. Each camper will get the chance to practice and engage with writing in the way they find most enjoyable, whether that be poetry, short stories, nonfiction, graphic novels, screenwriting, novels, etc. By the end of the week, campers will have a small book containing a short story, comic, collection of poetry, or the beginning of a larger script or novel. Fans of books, poetry, and film can gather to create stories that come from one's wildest imaginations.
Creative Writing Camp instructor Jade Rabah holds a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. She is also a graduate of the 2023 Summer Publishing Institute at NYU. She has taught a Creative Writing Summer Camp at Woodlawn the past two years.
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack & lunch each day. Campers will also need to bring a notebook, pencils/pens, and a computer (optional).
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Register
JUNE 22ND - 26TH
KINDERGARTEN PREP CAMP
Dates:
June 22nd-26th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
Rising K
Instructors:
Jenny Gudmestad
Cost:
$280 (early bird pricing $252)
Join one of Woodlawn’s own Kindergarten Lead teachers Mrs. Jenny Gudmestad as we prepare students for Kindergarten. Campers will focus on basic Kindergarten skills and learn what it means to be in Kindergarten. This program will focus on essential skills to ensure each child is set up for success heading into Kindergarten. Campers do not need to be a Woodlawn student in the fall in order to attend. It is open to all students entering Kindergarten.
Jenny has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a highly skilled teacher with experience in early education as well as art and project-based learning.
Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day.
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Register
THEATER ARTS CAMP:
SUPERHEROES IN TRAINING
Dates:
June 22nd-26th
Time:
9am - 4pm
Grades:
Rising 1st - 3rd
Instructors:
Molly Maginnis
Cost:
$400 (early bird pricing $360)
Calling all Superheroes-in-Training! What's your superpower? Are you a fan of Batman, Super Girl, Team Paw Patrol or even one that only you know about! Theater Arts Mini Camp is back for an exciting five days of classes in storytelling, movement and scenic crafts and designs. This fun-filled week will hone the superhero within you using your imagination to the fullest. We will explore the spectrum of theater arts, focusing on improvisation, drama games, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, cooperation, mutual respect and the value of collaboration. By exploring different superhero stories and characters, students will learn important performance skills, such as creating characters, spatial awareness, theatrical design and problem solving skills.
Each day we will begin actively engaging our minds and bodies, through theater games, physical and vocal warmups in fun ways. We will learn about a different superhero each day, as theater skills are incorporated into each activity. They will have a snack break and outside adventure time before lunch and then an additional break before the end of the day. We will explore superheroes within themselves and in their daily lives, as they work to create their own stories with a final performance at the end of the week. With their new found confidence and skills, they will be unstoppable! Join me on this journey of a lifetime!
Molly Maginnis is the Theater teacher at Woodlawn School and has an extensive theater and arts background. Molly has a BFA in Theater Arts from Stephens College and has produced and directed the Lower School and Middle & Upper School theater productions at Woodlawn for the past two years. She also has over 15 years of experience teaching acting classes for several professional theater companies in the area.
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack and lunch each day.
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Register
JULY 13TH - 17TH
CREATIVE QUEST
Dates:
July 13th-17th
Time:
9am - 12pm
Grades:
Rising K-2nd
Instructors:
Jade Rabah
Cost:
$235 (early bird pricing $212)
For the storytellers and the daydreamers, this camp will encourage kids to explore, practice, and embrace a love for reading and creative writing. Creative Quest will help foster the imagination of children who love hearing, watching, and/or telling stories. Participants will build early literacy skills through phonetic games, songs, and crafts. We will learn the components of story telling (ex. the beginning, middle and ending), have whole group story times each day, and of course, time for free writing in the camper’s personal journals. Along with creative writing, campers will participate in a Winnie the Pooh scavenger hunt and end our week with an Alice in Wonderland inspired tea party, where campers will have the chance to share the stories they have created. Whether by drawing pictures or writing sentences, students will get to create their own stories.
Jade Rabah holds a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. She is also a graduate of the 2023 Summer Publishing Institute at NYU. She has taught a Creative Writing Summer Camp at Woodlawn the past two years.
Campers should bring a notebook, water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day.
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BASKETBALL SKILLS + DEVELOPMENT
Dates:
July 13th-17th
Time:
9am-12pm
Grades:
Rising 6th-8th Grade
Instructor:
Kyle Verlin
Cost:
$225 (early bird pricing- $200)
Coach Verlin’s Middle School Basketball Skills Camp is designed for players who want to improve their skills, boost their confidence, and play smarter on the court. Throughout this high-energy, week-long camp, athletes will sharpen their basketball IQ while developing key skills like ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, and game decision-making. Campers will compete in fast-paced drills, skill challenges, and game situations that focus on both individual growth and team concepts.
Players will also learn offensive and defensive strategies used in real game settings and receive take-home drills to help them continue improving long after camp ends. Whether you’re preparing for your middle school team, travel basketball, or recreational league, you’ll leave camp with stronger skills, smarter play, and the confidence to perform at the next level.
Kyle Verlin is a Charlotte-area elementary school teacher with over 20 years experience working with children and young adults in the classroom as well as on the basketball court. Kyle was an NAIA All-American college basketball player and former assistant coach at Aquinas College, Hopewell High School and most recently Middle School Head Coach at Davidson K8. Coach Verlin is passionate about helping middle school athletes grow as both teammates and leaders on and off the court.
Campers should bring a water bottle, basketball (optional- there will be extras to use) and nut-free snack each day.
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JULY 20TH - 24TH
UNDER THE SEA TREASURE HUNTERS CAMP
Dates:
July 20th-24th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK & Rising K
Instructors:
Jenny Gudmestad
Cost:
$280 (early bird pricing $252)
Under the Sea Treasure Hunters Camp is a fun, play-based camp for children ages 4–5 where campers become underwater explorers on a week-long ocean adventure. Through hands-on crafts, sensory play, ocean animal games, music, movement, and stories, children will explore different parts of the ocean while building creativity, social skills, and early science understanding. Each day brings a new underwater theme and clues that lead to a special treasure hunt at the end of the week, when campers unlock a treasure chest filled with surprises. This camp encourages imagination, teamwork, and a love for learning in a joyful, engaging environment.
Under the Sea Treasure Hunters Camp is lead by Kindergarten Lead Teacher, Jenny Gudmestad. Jenny has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a highly skilled teacher with experience in early education as well as art and project-based learning.
Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day.
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Register
JULY 27TH - 31ST
KINDERGARTEN PREP CAMP
Dates:
July 27th-31st
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
Rising K
Instructors:
Jenny Gudmestad
Cost:
$280 (early bird pricing $252)
Join one of Woodlawn’s own Kindergarten Lead teachers Mrs. Jenny Gudmestad as we prepare students for Kindergarten. Campers will focus on basic Kindergarten skills and learn what it means to be in Kindergarten. This program will focus on essential skills to ensure each child is set up for success heading into Kindergarten. Campers do not need to be a Woodlawn student in the fall in order to attend. It is open to all students entering Kindergarten.
Jenny has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a highly skilled teacher with experience in early education as well as art and project-based learning.
Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day.
Register
Register
CHECK OUT OUR PARTNER’S CAMPS
Woodlawn partners with Club SciKidz to offer summer programming for students ages 4-15.
Club SciKidz runs camps at Woodlawn School from June 8th-July 31st. Their registration policies may differ from ours, so please take that into consideration as you register.
Click the button to check out their camp offerings and to register today!
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THE DETAILS
Camps run from June 1st through July 31st, except for the week of June 29th. Our campus is closed that week, so no camps will be running.
Half-day camps run from 9 am to 12 pm and full-day camps run from 9 am to 4 pm. Exceptions to normal hours are noted in the camp descriptions and schedule.
Click the "Register Now" button link for each of the camps you are interested in and you will be redirected to our registration page. For camps taught by our partners, you will be redirected to their website(s) to complete the registration process.
Registration is subject to camp availability. Camp registration will remain open for camps that have not yet met their maximum participation number. Camps that have not met their minimum registration number, will be canceled one week before their start date and removed from the summer schedule.
Our online registration system accepts credit cards. If you prefer to pay by another method, you must register in person at Woodlawn School. We cannot hold your child’s space in camp until we have received payment.
Camps taught by Woodlawn staff require a 50% per camp deposit, and full and final payment for all camps is due no later than 2 weeks before the start of camp. Registrations submitted after May 31, must be paid in full at the time of registration. Camps are fully refundable (less any processing fees if purchased online) if the cancellation is made before May 31. On or after June 1, no refunds are offered. Full refunds will be given for sessions canceled by Woodlawn. There are no exceptions. Woodlawn School does not pro-rate for partial attendance or absence from a summer camp program.
Woodlawn School reserves the right to cancel any camp based on enrollment or other circumstances. All sessions are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. If the minimum number to fill a session is not received, parents will be notified before the start of the session and given the option of selecting another available camp or receiving a full refund.
Woodlawn School reserves the right to substitute instructors, add or remove activities, and alter camp schedules as necessary. Refunds, in full or part, will not be made as a result of program change or modification.
*Please note, that camps run by our trusted partner, such as Ludmila Academy, and ClubSciKidz have their own payment and refund policies that you can find on their website.
We expect campers to demonstrate respect toward all camp staff members and fellow campers at all times while attending Woodlawn School camps. We expect campers to act responsibly, be kind to others, and follow simple instructions. While we offer great programs for most children, we recognize that we may not be the best camp or have the appropriate support in place for all children, especially those who require special medical, behavioral, or social support.
All preschool campers must be potty trained before attending camp. There are no exceptions to this policy.
If you have questions about whether Woodlawn School offers a suitable camp experience and support for your child, please e-mail us at
kverlin@woodlawnschool.org.
Attendance at summer camp is contingent upon your child’s ability to exhibit and maintain acceptable standards of behavior and citizenship. There is no refund if a camper is asked to leave camp due to behavioral problems or for disobeying camp policies.
Electronics, including games, iPods, cell phones, and earbuds of any kind isolate individuals from the purpose of spending time together and making meaningful connections. We ask that if your child brings a cell phone or electronic device of any kind to Woodlawn School Summer Camps it remains in a book bag or tote so that it is not accessible during the day. Any participant who uses an electronic device during the day will be asked to put it away.
All families will receive an email from the camp instructor before the start date of camp, which will include specific camp details, camp location, and drop off and pick up instructions.
Email
kverlin@woodlawnschool.org
or call (704) 895-8653.
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2026 SUMMER CAMPS
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2026 SUMMER CAMPS
JUNE 1ST - 5TH
GETTING MESSY WITH MRS. WISHY WASHY
Dates:
June 1st-5th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK-Rising 1st (ages 3-6)
Instructors:
Jennifer Pendergast & Sarah Jackson
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
Get ready for some “wishy washy” fun with Jennifer Pendergast and Sarah Jackson, Woodlawn’s First Grade Teachers. Focused on the beloved book character, Mrs.Wishy Washy, this camp is sure to delight those that love exploring all things messy and wet. Mrs. Pendergast brings over 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to the camp and her passion for nature will offer campers a fresh, hands-on perspective on the natural world. Ms. Jackson is entering her 5th year teaching and brings an artistic flair and dynamic teaching style. Filled with stories, water and mud play, this camp will be messy, yet delightful!
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack & change of clothes each day. Campers need to be fully potty trained.
Register
Register
JUNE 8TH - 12TH
FOREST FRIENDS CREATIVE
Dates:
June 8th-12th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK-Rising 1 (ages 3-6)
Instructors:
Jennifer Pendergast & Sarah Jackson
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
Join Jennifer Pendergast and Sarah Jackson, Woodlawn’s First Grade teachers, for a magical, week-long journey where the great outdoors becomes our art studio and the sky is our only limit! Mrs. Pendergast brings over 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to the camp and her passion for nature will offer campers a fresh, hands-on perspective on the natural world. Ms. Jackson is entering her 5th year teaching and brings an artistic flair and dynamic teaching style, she is an experienced painter and is trained in multiple artistic mediums. Forest Friends Creative is a sensory-rich experience designed specifically for campers to explore the natural world through the lens of art and imagination. Exploration is creation, we are ready for BIG energy, BIG imaginations and BIG ideas!
Campers should bring a water bottle, & a nut-free snack each day. Campers need to be fully potty trained.
Register
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CAMP INVENTION
Dates:
June 8th-12th
Time:
9am - 3:30pm
Grades:
Rising K-6th
Lead Instructor:
Molly Maginnis
Cost:
$305
Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about the four unique experiences that make up our all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program:
Fur-ensics™
From fingerprints to DNA evidence, get ready for mystery-solving fun! Your camper will sharpen their detective skills as they explore forensic science with their own adorable robotic capybara! They will collect curious clues, examine suspicious splatters and create a sleuthing gadget to support their investigation.
Make Waves™
Your camper will make a splash in the world of innovation as they ride the waves of entrepreneurship, experiment with hands-on physics and design an eye-catching billboard boat that really floats!
Space Morphers™
In an out-of-this-world adventure, your young explorer will build a DIY rocket and launch a mission to transform a planet for future habitation. After collecting important data, they will record scientific observations in their space lab as they hatch a mysterious animal egg and encounter a dazzling crystal surprise!
The Infringers™
Campers will team up with the Innovation Force® – National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees – to solve challenges in their community and around the world! As they dream up bold new inventions, they will construct a wearable cryptography device and learn how to protect their genius ideas from the sneaky Infringers.
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack & lunch each day. For parents needing before & after care options, those will be available as well. See website to register and for more details.
Register
Register
JUNE 15TH - 19TH
BEARS, BEARS + BEARS OH MY!
Dates:
June 15th-19th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK-Rising 1st (ages 3-6)
Instructors:
Jennifer Pendergast & Sarah Jackson
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
Grab your teddy bear and join Jennifer Pendergast and Sarah Jackson, Woodlawn’s First Grade teachers, as we set out to explore BEARS! This week-long camp will include stories, creative expression and hands on bear play. Mrs. Pendergast brings over 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to the camp and her passion for nature will offer campers a fresh, hands-on perspective on the natural world. Ms. Jackson is entering her 5th year teaching and brings an artistic flair and dynamic teaching style; get ready for an imaginative experience. It is sure to be a “beary” good time! Space is limited, so secure your spot for a week of growth, laughter, and discovery.
Campers should bring a teddy bear, a water bottle, & a nut-free snack each day. Campers need to be fully potty trained.
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Register
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
Dates:
June 15th-19th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
2nd-4th
Instructors:
Leslie Buttrick
Cost:
$315 (early bird pricing $283.50)
Join us for a one-week summer camp in June, where campers will “travel” the world through fun, hands-on activities! Led by Ms. Buttrick, students will explore five different countries and learn simple words and phrases from the languages spoken in each one. Campers will enjoy music, crafts, and games while discovering exciting traditions and famous landmarks. This friendly and engaging camp encourages curiosity, creativity, and cultural appreciation - all while having fun and making new friends!
Ms. Buttrick serves as Woodlawn’s Academic Learning Catalyst. She is an experienced educator with over two decades of teaching experience across multiple states. She holds a Master of Science in Education from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Merrimack College. Her specialized expertise includes reading intervention, literacy coaching, gifted and talented education, differentiation and data-driven instruction. A fun fact about Ms. Buttrick is that she is fluent in Portuguese.
Campers should bring a water bottle, & a nut-free snack each day.
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CREATIVE WRITING CAMP
Dates:
June 15th-19th
Time:
9am - 4pm
Grades:
Rising 5th-8th
Instructors:
Jade Rabah
Cost:
$350 (early bird pricing $315)
For the storytellers and the daydreamers, this camp will encourage kids to explore, practice, and embrace a love for creative writing. Campers will play games, create characters, delve into literature, and most importantly, write. Each camper will get the chance to practice and engage with writing in the way they find most enjoyable, whether that be poetry, short stories, nonfiction, graphic novels, screenwriting, novels, etc. By the end of the week, campers will have a small book containing a short story, comic, collection of poetry, or the beginning of a larger script or novel. Fans of books, poetry, and film can gather to create stories that come from one's wildest imaginations.
Creative Writing Camp instructor Jade Rabah holds a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. She is also a graduate of the 2023 Summer Publishing Institute at NYU. She has taught a Creative Writing Summer Camp at Woodlawn the past two years.
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack & lunch each day. Campers will also need to bring a notebook, pencils/pens, and a computer (optional).
Register
Register
JUNE 22ND - 26TH
KINDERGARTEN PREP CAMP
Dates:
June 22nd-26th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
Rising K
Instructors:
Jenny Gudmestad
Cost:
$280 (early bird pricing $252)
Join one of Woodlawn’s own Kindergarten Lead teachers Mrs. Jenny Gudmestad as we prepare students for Kindergarten. Campers will focus on basic Kindergarten skills and learn what it means to be in Kindergarten. This program will focus on essential skills to ensure each child is set up for success heading into Kindergarten. Campers do not need to be a Woodlawn student in the fall in order to attend. It is open to all students entering Kindergarten.
Jenny has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a highly skilled teacher with experience in early education as well as art and project-based learning.
Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day.
Register
Register
THEATER ARTS CAMP:
SUPERHEROES IN TRAINING
Dates:
June 22nd-26th
Time:
9am - 4pm
Grades:
Rising 1st - 3rd
Instructors:
Molly Maginnis
Cost:
$400 (early bird pricing $360)
Calling all Superheroes-in-Training! What's your superpower? Are you a fan of Batman, Super Girl, Team Paw Patrol or even one that only you know about! Theater Arts Mini Camp is back for an exciting five days of classes in storytelling, movement and scenic crafts and designs. This fun-filled week will hone the superhero within you using your imagination to the fullest. We will explore the spectrum of theater arts, focusing on improvisation, drama games, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, cooperation, mutual respect and the value of collaboration. By exploring different superhero stories and characters, students will learn important performance skills, such as creating characters, spatial awareness, theatrical design and problem solving skills.
Each day we will begin actively engaging our minds and bodies, through theater games, physical and vocal warmups in fun ways. We will learn about a different superhero each day, as theater skills are incorporated into each activity. They will have a snack break and outside adventure time before lunch and then an additional break before the end of the day. We will explore superheroes within themselves and in their daily lives, as they work to create their own stories with a final performance at the end of the week. With their new found confidence and skills, they will be unstoppable! Join me on this journey of a lifetime!
Molly Maginnis is the Theater teacher at Woodlawn School and has an extensive theater and arts background. Molly has a BFA in Theater Arts from Stephens College and has produced and directed the Lower School and Middle & Upper School theater productions at Woodlawn for the past two years. She also has over 15 years of experience teaching acting classes for several professional theater companies in the area.
Campers should bring a water bottle, nut-free snack and lunch each day.
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JULY 13TH - 17TH
CREATIVE QUEST
Dates:
July 13th-17th
Time:
9am - 12pm
Grades:
Rising K-2nd
Instructors:
Jade Rabah
Cost:
$235 (early bird pricing $212)
For the storytellers and the daydreamers, this camp will encourage kids to explore, practice, and embrace a love for reading and creative writing. Creative Quest will help foster the imagination of children who love hearing, watching, and/or telling stories. Participants will build early literacy skills through phonetic games, songs, and crafts. We will learn the components of story telling (ex. the beginning, middle and ending), have whole group story times each day, and of course, time for free writing in the camper’s personal journals. Along with creative writing, campers will participate in a Winnie the Pooh scavenger hunt and end our week with an Alice in Wonderland inspired tea party, where campers will have the chance to share the stories they have created. Whether by drawing pictures or writing sentences, students will get to create their own stories.
Jade Rabah holds a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. She is also a graduate of the 2023 Summer Publishing Institute at NYU. She has taught a Creative Writing Summer Camp at Woodlawn the past two years.
Campers should bring a notebook, water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day.
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BASKETBALL SKILLS + DEVELOPMENT
Dates:
July 13th-17th
Time:
9am-12pm
Grades:
Rising 6th-8th Grade
Instructor:
Kyle Verlin
Cost:
$225 (early bird pricing- $200)
Coach Verlin’s Middle School Basketball Skills Camp is designed for players who want to improve their skills, boost their confidence, and play smarter on the court. Throughout this high-energy, week-long camp, athletes will sharpen their basketball IQ while developing key skills like ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, and game decision-making. Campers will compete in fast-paced drills, skill challenges, and game situations that focus on both individual growth and team concepts.
Players will also learn offensive and defensive strategies used in real game settings and receive take-home drills to help them continue improving long after camp ends. Whether you’re preparing for your middle school team, travel basketball, or recreational league, you’ll leave camp with stronger skills, smarter play, and the confidence to perform at the next level.
Kyle Verlin is a Charlotte-area elementary school teacher with over 20 years experience working with children and young adults in the classroom as well as on the basketball court. Kyle was an NAIA All-American college basketball player and former assistant coach at Aquinas College, Hopewell High School and most recently Middle School Head Coach at Davidson K8. Coach Verlin is passionate about helping middle school athletes grow as both teammates and leaders on and off the court.
Campers should bring a water bottle, basketball (optional- there will be extras to use) and nut-free snack each day.
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JULY 20TH - 24TH
UNDER THE SEA TREASURE HUNTERS CAMP
Dates:
July 20th-24th
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
PK & Rising K
Instructors:
Jenny Gudmestad
Cost:
$280 (early bird pricing $252)
Under the Sea Treasure Hunters Camp is a fun, play-based camp for children ages 4–5 where campers become underwater explorers on a week-long ocean adventure. Through hands-on crafts, sensory play, ocean animal games, music, movement, and stories, children will explore different parts of the ocean while building creativity, social skills, and early science understanding. Each day brings a new underwater theme and clues that lead to a special treasure hunt at the end of the week, when campers unlock a treasure chest filled with surprises. This camp encourages imagination, teamwork, and a love for learning in a joyful, engaging environment.
Under the Sea Treasure Hunters Camp is lead by Kindergarten Lead Teacher, Jenny Gudmestad. Jenny has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a highly skilled teacher with experience in early education as well as art and project-based learning.
Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day.
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JULY 27TH - 31ST
KINDERGARTEN PREP CAMP
Dates:
July 27th-31st
Time:
9am -12pm
Grades:
Rising K
Instructors:
Jenny Gudmestad
Cost:
$280 (early bird pricing $252)
Join one of Woodlawn’s own Kindergarten Lead teachers Mrs. Jenny Gudmestad as we prepare students for Kindergarten. Campers will focus on basic Kindergarten skills and learn what it means to be in Kindergarten. This program will focus on essential skills to ensure each child is set up for success heading into Kindergarten. Campers do not need to be a Woodlawn student in the fall in order to attend. It is open to all students entering Kindergarten.
Jenny has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a highly skilled teacher with experience in early education as well as art and project-based learning.
Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day.
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CHECK OUT OUR PARTNER’S CAMPS
Woodlawn partners with Club SciKidz to offer summer programming for students ages 4-15.
Club SciKidz runs camps at Woodlawn School from June 8th-July 31st. Their registration policies may differ from ours, so please take that into consideration as you register.
Click the button to check out their camp offerings and to register today!
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THE DETAILS
Camps run from June 1st through July 31st, except for the week of June 29th. Our campus is closed that week, so no camps will be running.
Half-day camps run from 9 am to 12 pm and full-day camps run from 9 am to 4 pm. Exceptions to normal hours are noted in the camp descriptions and schedule.
Click the "Register Now" button link for each of the camps you are interested in and you will be redirected to our registration page. For camps taught by our partners, you will be redirected to their website(s) to complete the registration process.
Registration is subject to camp availability. Camp registration will remain open for camps that have not yet met their maximum participation number. Camps that have not met their minimum registration number, will be canceled one week before their start date and removed from the summer schedule.
Our online registration system accepts credit cards. If you prefer to pay by another method, you must register in person at Woodlawn School. We cannot hold your child’s space in camp until we have received payment.
Camps taught by Woodlawn staff require a 50% per camp deposit, and full and final payment for all camps is due no later than 2 weeks before the start of camp. Registrations submitted after May 31, must be paid in full at the time of registration. Camps are fully refundable (less any processing fees if purchased online) if the cancellation is made before May 31. On or after June 1, no refunds are offered. Full refunds will be given for sessions canceled by Woodlawn. There are no exceptions. Woodlawn School does not pro-rate for partial attendance or absence from a summer camp program.
Woodlawn School reserves the right to cancel any camp based on enrollment or other circumstances. All sessions are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. If the minimum number to fill a session is not received, parents will be notified before the start of the session and given the option of selecting another available camp or receiving a full refund.
Woodlawn School reserves the right to substitute instructors, add or remove activities, and alter camp schedules as necessary. Refunds, in full or part, will not be made as a result of program change or modification.
*Please note, that camps run by our trusted partner, such as Ludmila Academy, and ClubSciKidz have their own payment and refund policies that you can find on their website.
We expect campers to demonstrate respect toward all camp staff members and fellow campers at all times while attending Woodlawn School camps. We expect campers to act responsibly, be kind to others, and follow simple instructions. While we offer great programs for most children, we recognize that we may not be the best camp or have the appropriate support in place for all children, especially those who require special medical, behavioral, or social support.
All preschool campers must be potty trained before attending camp. There are no exceptions to this policy.
If you have questions about whether Woodlawn School offers a suitable camp experience and support for your child, please e-mail us at
kverlin@woodlawnschool.org.
Attendance at summer camp is contingent upon your child’s ability to exhibit and maintain acceptable standards of behavior and citizenship. There is no refund if a camper is asked to leave camp due to behavioral problems or for disobeying camp policies.
Electronics, including games, iPods, cell phones, and earbuds of any kind isolate individuals from the purpose of spending time together and making meaningful connections. We ask that if your child brings a cell phone or electronic device of any kind to Woodlawn School Summer Camps it remains in a book bag or tote so that it is not accessible during the day. Any participant who uses an electronic device during the day will be asked to put it away.
All families will receive an email from the camp instructor before the start date of camp, which will include specific camp details, camp location, and drop off and pick up instructions.
kverlin@woodlawnschool.org
or call (704) 895-8653.
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