Get ready for a thrilling "Forces & Motion" adventure! This 4-day camp for rising 4th and 5th graders uses LEGO Education BricQ Motion Essential to turn learning into a hands-on blast. Students will build, experiment, and discover the secrets of push and pull, figuring out how to change an object's speed and direction. They’ll become motion detectives, investigating patterns and predicting future movement like real scientists. Through exciting challenges, they'll explore balanced and unbalanced forces, and learn to collaborate effectively. It’s a dynamic blend of building, problem-solving, and teamwork that will spark curiosity and develop critical thinking skills. Give your child the chance to build, learn, and have fun! Note is not a Robotics Camp.  Programming and SPIKE Prime are not part of this weeks program. 

Target Audience: Rising 4th and 5th Grade Students

Date:  June 16th - 19th

Location:  Meadowview Magnet Middle School

Facilitator:  Jeff Edwards

Are you interested in things that live in the water? Do you enjoy going to a creek and collecting specimens to study? Do you want to learn how to dissect marine organisms? Then this camp is for you! We will be learning about organisms that live in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Learn how aquatic organisms are suited to their environment, and methods of researching them.  We will also do in depth research about a marine or freshwater organism of your choice. Come spend a week of your summer learning how the organisms that swim in lakes, rivers, and the oceans survive! 

Target Audience: Rising 6th - 8th Grade Students

Date:  June 16th - 19th

Location:  Pilot Mountain Middle School

Facilitator:  Janna Blakeney 

We had so much fun last summer that we are ready to do it again!  This summer we will be hosting Books and Brush Strokes 2.0.  This summer camp is designed for students who love listening to wonderful stories and creating art projects!  Participants can expect to hear a variety of stories and will be able to create art with a variety of art mediums.  Some of the planned art activities include: barn quilts, birdhouses, glow in the dark solar system paintings, dreamcatchers, masks, friendship bracelets, Pilot Mountain landscape paintings and more!  Campers will also participate in a variety of team-building activities and enjoy daily recess time with their new friends. 

Target Audience: Rising 2nd - 5th Grade Students

Date:  June 23rd - June 26th

Location:  LOCATION CHANGE - Flat Rock Elementary

Facilitator:  Billy Pell 

Learn about where you live with fun field trips in and around Surry County! This camp will be jam packed with tours of local businesses, community helpers, local farms, and more! We will visit 2-4 different places daily and really get to know Surry County!  Please note this is a 3-Day camp Monday-Wednesday.

Target Audience: Rising 3rd - 5th Grade Students

Date:  June 23rd - June 25th (3 Day Camp)

Location:  Franklin Elementary School

Facilitator:  Crystal Folger-Hawks 

The" Cooking 1.01- Back to The Basics"  camp is a fun, interactive, hands-on camp with lots of cooking experiences.  The camp also incorporates "getting acquainted" activities and team building experiences.  We will practice measuring by making chocolate chip cookies. Each day the camp will focus on specific topics.  One  of the topics is   "Breakfast" in which we will cook a full breakfast including biscuits and gravy.  One of the camp days we will focus on cake decorating and prepare cake pops and decorated cupcakes served with homemade ice cream.  On another camp day, we will focus on appetizers and Italian Foods.  Camp participants will receive a cookbook which contains the recipes of the products we prepared during camp.  

Target Audience: Rising 6th - 9th Grade Students

Date:  June 23rd - June 26th

Location:  North Surry High School

Facilitator:  Clara Horton 

"SSSSSSBOOOM!" If that sound is one you DIG, join us at Minecraft Art and Munchies, where we will learn how to paint pixelated characters, and make tasty simple snacks that evoke that 8 bit experience. Through this experience, we will explore color theory and blending techniques as well as mixed media art to create a favorite Minecraft character or texture. We will also be investigating the benefits of healthy snack choices, and experimenting with new Minecraft themed recipes, while learning basic kitchen skills.  

Target Audience: Rising 2nd - 5th Grade Students

Date:  June 9th - June 12th

Location:  Franklin Elementary School

Facilitator:  Lauren Thomforde

Want your kid to learn how to cook for you this summer? What better way than letting them attend a cooking camp. They will learn to cook and the importance of food safety procedures that take place in the kitchen. Come enjoy the fun at Surry Central High School this summer. 

Target Audience: Rising 3rd - 8th Grade Students

Date:  June 9th - June 12th

Location:  Surry Central High School

Facilitators:  Bryson Key and Casey Puckett 

Get ready for a creative and colorful summer! Join us for an exciting Summer Art Camp designed for children currently in grades Kindergarten-1st and 3rd-5th. This camp is the perfect opportunity for young artists to explore their imagination, discover new techniques, and create beautiful works of art.

Target Audience: Current K - 1st Grade Students (8am - 11am)

Date:  June 16th - June 19th

Location:  Rockford Elementary School

Facilitator:  Melissa Simpson 

Get ready for a creative and colorful summer! Join us for an exciting Summer Art Camp designed for children currently in grades Kindergarten-1st and 3rd-5th. This camp is the perfect opportunity for young artists to explore their imagination, discover new techniques, and create beautiful works of art.

Target Audience: Current 3rd - 5th Grade Students (12:00pm - 3:00pm)

Date:  June 16th - June 19th

Location:  Rockford Elementary School

Facilitator:  Melissa Simpson 

Unleash your inner explorer at Young Naturalist Camp! Designed for curious rising 4th and 5th graders, this immersive week dives deep into the wonders of the natural world. Discover hidden ecosystems beneath your feet, uncovering the secrets of leaf litter. Identify towering trees by their leaves and learn their age through fascinating ring patterns. Get up close with buzzing insects, explore vibrant wildflowers, and unravel the mysteries of rocks and minerals. Plus, delve into the fascinating world of animal skulls, learning to identify creatures by their unique bone structures. Through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures, campers will foster a lifelong love for nature, build friendships, and develop essential observation skills. Give your child the gift of discovery and watch their curiosity bloom!

​Target Audience: Rising 4th-5th Grade Students

Date:  June 23rd - 26th

Location:  Meadowview Magnet Middle School

Facilitator:  Jeff Edwards 

Are you ready to explore the exciting world of coding and robotics? Join us this summer for an immersive 4-day camp designed especially for girls! Only 24% of the computing workforce is made up of women, and even fewer girls are pursuing coding and tech careers. Programs like this camp aim to close that gap by empowering the next generation of female tech leaders. Whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience, our camp offers the perfect opportunity to grow your skills in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. Not only will you gain valuable technical knowledge, but you’ll also develop teamwork and leadership skills that will help you in school and beyond. Parents, give your daughter the chance to ignite her passion for technology while preparing her for the future!

​Target Audience: Rising 7th - 9th Grade Girls

Date:  June 16th - 19th

Location:  Central Middle School

Facilitator:  Alicia Ray

Welcome to our Kindergarten STEM Camp, where curiosity meets creativity! This exciting camp is designed to spark a love for learning in young minds while preparing them for their first year of school. Through hands-on STEM stations, children will explore science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and interactive way. Activities like building structures, experimenting with simple machines, and exploring nature will inspire critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

In addition to STEM exploration, our camp helps new kindergarten students adjust to their school environment. Kids will learn the school layout, familiarize themselves with their classroom routines, and get to know their teachers in a comfortable, welcoming setting. Socialization is key, and our camp encourages children to interact, collaborate, and make new friends, helping them build confidence as they transition into school.

​Target Audience: Rising 1st and 2nd Grade Students

Date:  June 16th - 19th

Location:  Copeland Elementary School

Facilitator:  Jolean Edmonds

Interested in a career in medicine or the healthcare field? Not sure yet? Join us for an engaging and hands-on camp to learn about a variety of healthcare professions as we explore opportunities in our community.

​Target Audience: Rising 6th - 12th Grade Students

Date:  June 23rd - June 26th

Location:  Surry Community College - E Building - Room 133

Facilitator:  Candy Willard