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Academic Camps

UNC Charlotte’s academic summer camps spark curiosity and build confidence in learners of all ages. Campers explore topics like LEGO robotics, nature, math, art, and more through hands-on experiences led by expert instructors in an energizing campus environment.

Cool School (Rising Grades 1-4)

Cool School introduces younger campers to exciting weekly topics like STEM, space, and theater through age-appropriate, hands-on activities. With support from dedicated instructors and camp counselors, kids explore, create, and learn in a fun and safe campus setting.

Cool School Camp Prices

$275/week for All Full Day Camps on Campus camps.
$425/week for Black Rocket partner coding camps.

A $100 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit will be put towards the registration fee.

Dates and Times

Monday – Friday
June 9 – August 8, 2025 (No camps June 30 – July 5)

Instructional time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Extended supervised hours available from 7:30am – 8:40am and 4:15pm – 5:30pm.

49er Minors (Rising Grades 5–8)

49er Minors camps help middle-grade students explore their passions and discover new interests, from technology and coding to visual art and beyond. Subject-matter experts offer something new, fun, and future-focused each week in a supportive, inclusive environment.

49er Minors Camp Prices

$275/week for All Full Day Camps on Campus camps.
$425/week for Black Rocket partner coding camps.

A $100 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit will be put towards the registration fee.

Dates and Times

Monday – Friday
June 9 – August 8, 2025 (No camps June 30 – July 5)

Instructional time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Extended supervised hours available from 7:30am – 8:40am and 4:15pm – 5:30pm.

Niner Academy (Rising Grades 9–12)

Niner Academy gives high school students the chance to dive deep into a subject they love — no tests, just real-world exploration. These one-week specialty camps combine accelerated learning with group discussions and hands-on projects, inspiring campers as they shape what’s next.

Niner Academy Camp Prices

$275/week for All Full Day Camps on Campus camps.
$425/week for Black Rocket partner coding camps.
Online course prices vary. Please view course page for details.

A $100 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit will be put towards the registration fee.

Dates and Times

Monday – Friday
June 9 – August 8, 2025 (No camps June 30 – July 5)

Instructional time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Extended supervised hours available from 7:30am – 8:40am and 4:15pm – 5:30pm.

Parent Information

Find the tools, tips, and resources you need to feel confident about your child’s summer camp experience.

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myCAMPapp
Want an inside look at your child’s day at camp? Stay connected in real time with myCAMPapp. Access photos, updates, and GPS directions so you always know what they’re learning, where they need to be, and how much fun they’re having.
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Parent Guide to Camp
Want to feel fully prepared for your child’s week at camp? Here you’ll find everything you need to know — from what to bring to how check-in works — plus helpful resources to make this summer’s camp experience smooth, informed, and stress-free.
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