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06/01/2026

Summer 2026 Youth Programming

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For Any Questions, Contact:
Janasia Arrington
910.891.9392
janasia.arrington@usi-inc.org

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Durham Housing Authority Summer Camps

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I9 Sports

For more information about Durham I9 Sports Youth Sports Programs available, please click here.

i9 Sports offers quality youth sports programs for boys and girls ages 3-15. i9 has fun, well-organized, and safe experiences that teach young athletes the fundamentals of the game, healthy competition, and good sportsmanship. They offer leagues in Flag Football, Soccer, Tball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, and Tennis, as well as instructional camps and monthly clinics.

The camps will be held at two locations: Lucas Middle School and Discovery Charter School.

  • FLAG FOOTBALL - Lucas Middle School - 619 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712
    To register your child in Flag Football at Lucas Middle School, please click here.

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 4-11 on Mondays
      Start Date: 6/08/2026
      End Date: 6/29/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Monday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 4:30 & 5:30 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 5:30 & 6:30 pm
      Program Fee: $150

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 4-15 on Saturdays
      Start Date: 6/20/2026
      End Date: 8/01/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Saturday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 8:30 am & 1 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 10-12: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 13-15: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Program Fee: $171

    • Who Plays: Girls Ages 4-15 on Saturdays
      Start Date: 6/20/2026
      End Date: 8/01/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Saturday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 8:30 am & 1 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 10-12: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 13-15: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Program Fee: $171

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 4-15 on Sundays
      Start Date: 6/21/2026
      End Date: 8/02/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Sunday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 8:30 am & 1 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 10-12: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 13-15: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Program Fee: $171

    • Who Plays: Girls Ages 4-15 on Sundays
      Start Date: 6/21/2026
      End Date: 8/02/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Sunday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 8:30 am & 1 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 10-12: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Ages 13-15: Will start between 9 am & 1 pm
      Program Fee: $171

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 4-11 on Mondays
      Start Date: 7/06/2026
      End Date: 7/27/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Monday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      Program Fee: $150

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 4-11 on Mondays
      Start Date: 8/3/2026
      End Date: 8/24/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Monday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      Program Fee: $150

  • SOCCER - Lucas Middle School - 619 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712
    To register your child in Soccer at Lucas Middle School, please click here.

    • Who Plays: Co-ed Ages 4-11 on Wednesdays
      Start Date: 6/3/2026
      End Date: 6/24/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Wednesday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 4:30pm & 5:30pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 5:30pm & 6:30pm
      Program Fee: $150

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 3-11 on Saturdays
      Start Date: 6/20/2026
      End Date: 8/01/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Saturday
      Ages 3-5: Will start between 8am & 1pm
      Ages 6-11: Will start between 9am & 1pm
      Program Fee: $155

    • Who Plays: Co-ed Ages 3-11 on Sundays
      Start Date: 6/21/2026
      End Date: 8/02/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Sunday
      Ages 3-5: Will start between 8am & 1pm
      Ages 6-11: Will start between 9am & 1pm
      Program Fee: $155

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 4-11 on Wednesdays
      Start Date: 7/8/2026
      End Date: 7/29/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Wednesday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm
      Ages 6-11: Will start between 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      Program Fee: $150

    • Who Plays: Co-ed Ages 4-11 on Wednesdays
      Start Date: 8/5/2026
      End Date: 8/26/2026
      Weeks of Play: 4
      Days: Wednesday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      Program Fee: $150

  • BASKETBALL - Lucas Middle School - 619 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712
    To register your child in Basketball at Lucas Middle School, please click here.

    • Who Plays: Co-ed Ages 5-14 on Sundays
      Start Date: 6/21/2026
      End Date: 8/2/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Sunday
      Ages 4-6: Will start between 12 pm & 4 pm
      Ages 7-11: Will start between 12 pm & 4 pm
      Program Fee: $181

  • BASEBALL - Lucas Middle School - 619 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712
    To register your child in Baseball at Lucas Middle School, please click here.

    • Who Plays: Co-ed Ages 3-7 on Saturdays
      Start Date: 6/20/2026
      End Date: 8/01/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Saturday
      Ages 3-4: Will start between 8 am & 1 pm
      Ages 5-7: Will start between 8 am & 1 pm
      Program Fee: $155

    • Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 3-7 on Sundays
      Start Date: 6/21/2026
      End Date: 8/3/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Sunday
      Ages 3-4: Will start between 8 am & 1 pm
      Ages 5-7: Will start between 8 am & 1 pm
      Program Fee: $155

  • NIKE KIDS - Lucas Middle School - 619 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712
    To register your child For Nike Kids Half or Full Days at Lucas Middle School, please click here.

    • Half Day Mornings

      • Start Date: 6/15/2026
        End Date: 6/19/2026
        Weeks of Play: 1
        Days: Monday-Friday
        Ages 5-12: Will start between 9am & 12pm
        Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 5-12
        Sports Offered: Flag Football, Soccer,
        Basketball, Volleyball
        Program Fee: $260

      • Start Date: 6/22/2026
        End Date: 6/26/2026
        Weeks of Play: 1
        Days: Monday-Friday
        Ages 5-12: Will start between 9am & 12pm
        Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 5-12
        Sports Offered: Flag Football, Soccer,
        Basketball, Volleyball
        Program Fee: $260

      • Start Date: 7/13/2026
        End Date: 7/17/2026
        Weeks of Play: 1
        Days: Monday-Friday
        Ages 5-12: Will start between 9 am & 12 pm
        Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 5-12
        Sports Offered: Flag Football, Soccer,
        Basketball, Volleyball
        Program Fee: $260

    • Full Days
      • Start Date: 6/15/2026
        End Date: 6/19/2026
        Weeks of Play: 1
        Days: Monday-Friday
        Ages 5-12: Will start between 9 am & 3 pm
        Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 5-12
        Sports Offered: Flag Football, Soccer,
        Basketball, Volleyball
        Program Fee: $350

      • Start Date: 6/22/2026
        End Date: 6/26/2026
        Weeks of Play: 1
        Days: Monday-Friday
        Ages 5-12: Will start between 9 am & 3 pm
        Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 5-12
        Sports Offered: Flag Football, Soccer,
        Basketball, Volleyball
        Program Fee: $350

      • Start Date: 7/13/2026
        End Date: 7/17/2026
        Weeks of Play: 1
        Days: Monday-Friday
        Ages 5-12: Will start between 9 am & 3 pm
        Who Plays: Co-Ed Ages 5-12
        Sports Offered: Flag Football, Soccer,
        Basketball, Volleyball
        Program Fee: $350

  • BASKETBALL - Discovery Charter School - 501 Orange Factory Road, Durham, NC 27503
    To register your child Basketball at Discovery Charter School, please click here.

    • Who Plays: Co-ed Ages 5-14 on Sundays
      Start Date: 6/21/2026
      End Date: 8/2/2026
      Weeks of Play: 6
      Days: Sunday
      Ages 5-8: Will start between 12pm & 4pm
      Ages 9-14: Will start between 12pm & 4pm
      Program Fee: $181

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Museum of Life and Science

  • Hours:
    • Camp Hours: 9:00 am - 3 pm
    • Morning Dropoff: 8:30 am - 8:50 am
    • AM Care: 8 am - 8:30 am
    • Afternoon Pickup: 3 pm - 3:30 pm
    • PM Care: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Camp Pricing:
    • Museum Members: $345/week
    • Camp 101 (May 26 - 29 only) Member: $280
    • Camp Tuition (General Public): $375
    • Camp 101 (May 26 - 29 only) General Public: $310
    • General Public: $375/week

    • AM care: $20/week
    • PM care: $45/week
    • Lunch*: $50/week (Not available at Camp Curiosity)
      * Lunch is only available at the Durham Museum Camp

Pre-K to Kindergarten Camps
Click here to learn more about each Museum of Life and Science Summer Camp listed below.

  • Mini Paleontologists
    Discover dinosaurs, find fossils and sort skulls!

  • Mini Martians
    Explore constellations, planets, and our solar system!

  • Animal Adventures
    Meet museum animals, learn about their diets, their homes, and their care!

  • Nature Explores
    Explore outside, play in the woods, do nature art!

  • Mini-Makers
    Build towers, take apart toys, create cool inventions!

  • Last Blast
    Go behind the scenes, meet animals up close, and explore the Museum!

  • Camp 101
    Introduce your mini Museum-goer to camp!

  • Blast Off
    Blasting off into summer in 3, 2, 1! Go behind the scenes, meet animals, and explore the Museum!

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Camp FUNtastic - Durham Public Schools

Enjoy day camps that combine enrichment activities with traditional recreational opportunities! Sports, games, field trips and crafts combine with interesting learning themes to create an exciting summer. Camps are licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. The well-rounded summer experience includes academic enrichment, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).

Students will participate in field trips during the summer at no additional charge. Students are transported in Durham Public Schools' activity buses by approved bus drivers. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Students will need to bring a healthy afternoon snack.

Week 1: June 17-19
Week 2: June 22-26
Week 3: June 29-July 2
Week 4: July 6-10
Week 5: July 13-17
Week 6: July 20-24
Week 7: July 27-31

Program Locations:

  • Summer Camp
    Locations: Club Blvd Elementary and Creekside Elementary
    Summer Camp Family Orientation will be held on Sunday, June 7, at 3:00 p.m. at each school.

  • Camp 4 Rising K:
    Location: Whitted School
    Summer Camp Family Orientation will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Whitted School.

Summer Camp Offer:

  • Experienced, trained staff
  • A safe, stimulating environment
  • Opportunity to make new friends
  • Recreational field trips
  • Summer Camp t-shirts
  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Theme-related activities in arts, crafts, music, dramatic play, language arts, science and more!

2026 Summer Camp Registration-Tuition Deadlines:

  • Deadline to Register (2 weeks prior to each week)
  • Deadline for Payment (3 Weeks Prior to each week)
  • Cost: $140 per week ($130 per week for each additional child)
  • The week of June 17th - 20th is $84 per week and $74 per week for each additional child. Summer camp doesn't operate on June 16th and 17th.
  • The week of June 29th - July 2nd is $84 per week and $74 per week for each additional child. Summer camp doesn't operate on July 3rd.
  • The registration fee is nonrefundable. If you need to withdraw, written notice must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance to avoid the cancellation fee equal to one week of full tuition.

Steps to Register

  • Step 1: Click this link to register for Camp FUNtastic
  • Step 2: In the Program Options drop-down menu, choose "Summer Camp Programs"
  • Step 3: In the School drop-down menu, choose "Whitted" and "Search"
  • Step 4: Select "Enroll" on the week that you want your child to participate in.

To learn more about Camp FUNtastic at Durham Public Schools, please click here.

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Purpose Learning Lab

STEM Summer Camp Flyer. All information as listed below.

STEAM Summer Camp
Presented By: Purpose Learning Lab

Summer Camp + STEM Vibes - A perfect combination for unforgettable moments.

June 15 - August 14, 2026
8:00 - 5:30 PM
2315 Sparger Road Durham, NC 27705

To register, complete the Weekly Interest Form, and to Register for the Summer Camp Q&A for the STEAM Summer Camp, please click here.

Includes four field trips a week, Tennis, Basketball, Football, and Dance Clinic, plus HD Drone Course, DIY, Slime, Coding, IN-Class Wellness Workshops, and STEAM Infused Projects.

About Us
School's out, grab a friend and head on over to Purpose Learning Lab, Inc. We offer adventure, innovation, and STEM all year long.

Activities

  • Robotics and Coding
  • Arts & Crafts
  • D.I.Y. Projects
  • Live S.T.E.M Projects
  • Field Trips & Outdoor Activities

Summer Camp Q&A via Zoom on 5/13/26 at 7 PM.

Grades K-8th
$225 a week
Scholarships Available

For More Details:

2026 Summer Camp Schedule

  • Week 1: June 15-19, 2026
    Theme: Mad Mixologists - Science of Solutions
    Campers explore chemistry through hands-on experiments, mixtures,
    reactions, and bubbling concoctions that build curiosity and confidence.

  • Week 2: June 22-26, 2026
    Theme: Fire, Ice & Extreme Science
    Students investigate heat, cold, and physical transformations while
    learning how Earth's extreme forces shape our planet.

  • Week 3: June 29-July 3, 2026
    Theme: Grossology - The Science of the Human Body
    A fun, age-appropriate exploration of digestion, germs, bones, and
    muscles that turns curiosity into scientific discovery.
    * Closed Friday, July 3, 2026 (Independence Day Observed)

  • Week 4: July 6-10, 2026
    Theme: Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics
    Campers simulate natural disasters and learn how landforms are
    created through engaging Earth science experiments.

  • Week 5: July 13-17, 2026
    Theme: Virtual Science Simulations & Nanotechnology
    Students explore innovation at microscopic levels and use digital
    simulations to understand how scientists test ideas and design
    solutions.

    Week 6: July 20-24, 2026
    Theme: Rocket Propulsion, Aerodynamics & Space Science
    Campers design, test, and refine rockets while learning about motion,
    forces, and cosmic exploration.

  • Week 7: July 27-31, 2026
    Theme: Sensors, Circuits & Electricity
    Young engineers build simple circuits and explore how electricity
    powers everyday technology.

  • Week 8: August 3-7, 2026
    Theme: Edible Chemistry & Physics
    Science meets snacks as campers explore states of matter, reactions,
    and physics concepts using safe, food-based experiments.

  • Week 9: August 10-14, 2026
    Theme: Water Works & Filtration Science
    Students build filtration systems, study clean water access, and learn
    sustainability through real-world environmental science challenges.
    Last Day of Summer Camp: August 14, 2026

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