Piedmont Progressive Summer Camps

*FULLY ENROLLED
At Piedmont Progressive Preschool, our 2026 summer camps are organized around weekly themes that invite children ages 3–7 into imaginative worlds of making, storytelling, nature exploration, and joyful play. Designed for families in Charlotte, NC, each camp experience is intentionally created to support curiosity, creativity, and connection through open-ended, hands-on activities.

While each week has a unique focus, all of our summer camps share a play-based approach rooted in outdoor time, child-led exploration, and the simple magic of childhood.

Stories We Can See June 8-12 $200
Brings storytelling to life through imagination and play. Campers explore fairytales, books, puppets, maps, and visual storytelling, creating characters, settings, and adventures inspired by the stories around them. Through hands-on creativity and collaborative play, children discover that stories can be told, built, and seen in many magical ways.

Just Play! June 15-18 & July 20-24 $175
All about good old-fashioned fun and the joy of being a kid. Campers spend their days hula-hooping, drawing with sidewalk chalk, splashing through sprinklers, and enjoying classic summertime play. With plenty of time to move, laugh, and explore, this camp celebrates carefree fun, friendship, and the simple magic of play.

Forest Folk & Magical Creatures June 22-26 $200
Creates an enchanted woodland experience filled with fairies, gnomes, dragons, and other mythical friends. Through imaginative play, storytelling, and hands-on creation, campers bring magical worlds and characters to life using natural materials and open-ended art. It’s a whimsical adventure where creativity, wonder, and make-believe flourish among the trees.

Wildly Creative July 6-10 $200
Playful, art-inspired summer camp where animals and imagination take center stage. Campers explore creative expression through open-ended art and plenty of unstructured outdoor play, drawing inspiration from creatures big, small, and make-believe. It’s a joyful, curiosity-led experience where art, nature, and creativity come together.

The Land Before Us July 13-17 $200
Takes children on an exciting journey back in time to explore ancient landscapes and the incredible creatures that once roamed the Earth. Through imaginative play, hands-on activities, and discoveries like fossils, dinosaurs, and cave art, campers connect with nature while sparking creativity and curiosity. It’s a playful adventure where wonder, exploration, and fun lead the way.

Little Makers August 3-7 $200
Hands-on summer camp where imagination leads the way and creativity takes center stage. Each day, children build, tinker, and create with cardboard, recycled materials, art supplies, and loose parts through open-ended play. The focus is on curiosity, problem-solving, and joyful making, supporting every child in bringing their ideas to life in their own unique way.