Summer Camp Planning — Take Two
You had your summer planned — camps registered for your children, trips scheduled — and then everything changed. Now, you may be starting over again. The Ballantyne-area camps below made adjustments, too. We hope this information will help you create a Plan B.
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Ballantyne Golf Academy Junior Golf Summer Camps
Ages: 5 and up
Dates: June through August
Location: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, 28277
COVID-19 Response: https://www.facebook.com/thegolfclubatballantyne/
Description: Pee wee and junior camps at Ballantyne Golf Academy teach fundamentals as well as golf’s rules and etiquette.
Blakeney Racquet & Swim Club Summer Tennis Camp
Ages: 4 and up
Dates: June through August
Location: 10607 Rea Road, Charlotte, 28277
Program, registration and COVID-19 response: https://blakeneyclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020-Summer-Camps.pdf
Description: Blakeney Club offers half-day tennis camps. Membership not required.
Bold Music Lessons’ Camps
Ages: Middle- and high-school-aged children
Dates: Various June and July dates
Location: The Evening Muse and Sioux Sioux Studio, as well as an online option
Program, registration and COVID-19 response: https://boldmusiclessons.com/camp/
Description: The team behind Bold Music Lessons is hosting a one-of-a-kind summer camp this summer for high school and middle school students looking to explore music, write their own songs and even record them in a real studio. Campers will get to experience writing and performing at the famous Evening Muse in NoDa, in addition to learning the ropes of recording their own music at Sioux Sioux Studio. You don’t need to be a songwriter or singer to join. It is a collaborative, creative experience for every musician to enjoy.
Calvary Kids Music Camp and Vacation Bible School
Ages: Children, teens and families
Dates: June to August
Location: Online for now. See the website for updates on in-person programs.
Programs, registration and COVID-19 response: https://www.calvarychurch.com/summer
Description: At Calvary, summer means special opportunities to come together for Christ-centered worship, study, fellowship and fun for all ages as we shift to our summer schedule.
Camp Blue Sky
Ages: 5-13
Dates: June through August
Location: LeafSpring School at Ballantyne, 9829 Providence Road West, Charlotte 28277
COVID-19 Response: https://ballantyne.leafspringschool.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/05/COVID-19-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf
Description: Camp Blue Sky is a fast, furious summer day camp with an away camp feel.
Charlotte Chess Academy
Ages: Kindergarten through adult
Dates: Online through July 1. Check the website for updates on in-person camps.
Location: 10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E, Charlotte, 28226
COVID-19 Response: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/
Description: At Charlotte Chess Academy, students will receive a lesson weekly via Zoom conferencing. Camps are typically 1-day for 3-8 hours, depending on the level. Students will be able to engage with their instructors in real-time. All who register will be sent a link to attend live classes. Students will receive supplemental materials after camp. Attending camp is as easy as one click.
Code Ninjas Camps
Ages: 7-14
Dates: June through August
Location: Online and in-person. 14825 Ballantyne Village Way #170, Charlotte, 28277
COVID-19 Response: https://www.codeninjas.com/covid-19
Description: Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure at Code Ninjas Camps. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. Half-day and full-day options are available.
Fusion Academy Summer Small Group Camps
Ages: Middle- and high-school-aged children
Dates: June through August
Location: Online. (Full-time school location: 3426 Toringdon Way Suite 100, Charlotte 28277)
Contact: Alane R. Atchley, director of admissions, 281-851-5114, aatchley@fusionacademy.com
Description: Fusion Academy offers virtual summer small group camps weekly, Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day. Camps include game design, social entrepreneurship, and digital media arts. Individual tutoring and mentoring packages are also available. You can build programs based on your children’s interests.
IDEA Lab Kids Ballantyne STEAM [STEM + Arts] Camps
Ages: 5-14
Dates: June through August
Location: Online and in-person at 16041 Johnston Rd, Suite E, Charlotte, 28277
COVID-19 Response: idealabkids.com/covid-19
Description: IDEA Lab Kids STEAM [STEM + Arts] Camps engage critical thinking and simulate brains while making summer a fun, memorable experience. Camps include: How to become a YouTube Star; Minecraft Engineering and Coding; Medical Science; Future Doctor; Chef Academy Passport; Smart Home Design; Solving Global Issues with Technology; and more.
Little Gym
Ages: 3-12
Dates: June through August
Location: 11926 Providence Road West, Suite E-2, Charlotte, 28277
COVID-19 Response: https://bit.ly/2ZTXiml
Description: Day camp at The Little Gym of Charlotte-Ballantyne gives kids the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy and week-long commitments. Combining fun physical activity, games and arts and crafts, The Little Gym helps children beat the summer heat by staying cool.
Morrison Family YMCA
Ages: 2 – 12th grade
Dates: June through August
Location: 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, 28277; Ballantyne Arts Center, 11318 North Community House Road, Charlotte, 28277; Hawk Ridge Elementary School, 9201 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, 28277.
Programs, registration and COVID-19 response: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/day-camp/camp-central
Description: Summer Day Camp at the Y is registering now. From athletics to arts, the Y has something for every child.
My Gym
Ages: 2.5 – 10 (fully potty-trained required)
Dates: June to September
Location: 9852 Read Road, Suite A2, Charlotte, 28277
COVID-19 Response: https://www.mygym.com/ballantyne/articles/11819
Description: My Gym is only taking 20 kiddos per camp session and is super excited to offer non-stop games and activities to keep your child energized with fitness and fun.
Next Step Ed.
Ages: Rising first to rising sixth graders
Dates: June to August
Location: Online
Description: A 10-week summer online course for musicians organized by grade and skill level. Participants will meet weekly with their Next Step Ed. teacher via Zoom. Classes are limited to 8 students (a minimum of 5 registered students). Scholarships are available.
Primrose Summer Adventure Club
Ages: 5 to 10
Dates: June through August
Location: The Primrose School of South Charlotte,: 15933 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, 28277
COVID-19 Response: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/south-charlotte/news-item/covid-19-response
Description: Learning + Fun = Summer at the Primrose of South Charlotte. During the summer, children will review key math and literacy skills in a safe, fun and caring environment that keeps them engaged while learning. Primrose is limiting group sizes, so spots are limited.
SHEcanCODE: Coding Trifecta
Ages: 9 – 13
Dates: July to August
Location: Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne, Code Ninjas Ballantyne, BCBS Ballantyne
URL: https://digi-bridge.org/product/shecancode
Description: This three-week summer camp with Digi-Bridge, Code Ninjas and Dottie Rose Foundation is limited to 15 campers. One camp registration gets you THREE fun-filled weeks of hands-on experience with robotics, drones, coding, art and all of the technology you can handle. Collaborate with industry leaders to solve real-world problems. Scholarships are available.
Weddington Swim & Racquet Club Clinics and Camp
Ages: 4-16 (clinics), 5-11 (camp)
Dates: June to August
Location: 4315 Weddington-Matthews Rd., Weddington, 28104
COVID-19 Response: From Christiaan Lee-Daigle, head tennis pro: “Kids are to stay 6 feet apart at all times, ball tubes are sanitized constantly. Kids are not to handle tennis balls with their hands and encouraged to use their racquets only to pick up the balls. Players are to bring their own water as water stations have been removed. Court entries are to remain open, so nobody has to touch the gates. Washrooms are constantly sanitized by the staff. Sanitizing spray bottles are available to use on the courts for ball tubes, hands and racquets. Those are just some examples of what we are doing. All in all, we are following the USTA guidelines and adding some of our own precautions.”
Description: The weekly morning clinics at Weddington Swim & Racquet Club offer 1-2 hours of instruction for beginners to intermediate players. The weekly camps, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., focus on tennis while using additional sports and pool time to keep kids active.