Camp registration will open by January 28 at 10am.
Camp Fee and Cost
The cost of Camp Sturgeon is $250 per week for Grades 1-3 and 4-6. The cost of the Middle School camps for grades 7-8 is $300 per week.
$30 nonrefundable deposit is required for registration. The remaining balance will be invoiced to the provided email address.
Payment must be paid in full a week prior to the camp week that your child will be attending. Failure to pay on time will result in your child being taken off the roster and their spot becoming available to other registrants.
The grade your child is going into in the fall of 2026 is the grade you would choose.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
*Full payment is due by close of business Monday, a week before the camps starts that you have registered. Non-payment will result in the camper being removed from the roster and their space becoming available to new registrants.
*50% of the camp payment will be forfeited if canceled less than the Tuesday before the start of camp. Refunds will not be given if your child does not attend the camp registered for. Refunds will not be given to those who cancel less than 48 hours before the start of the camp week. Refund requests must be made in writing to scmanager@sturgeoncity.org and must be received by the close of business the Monday before the start of camp.
*Registrations are for the full week. If you choose to only attend one or more days, payment for the full week is not pro-rated or refunded for days missed. You must pay for the full week to ensure your child’s space in our camp. Single day registrations are no longer available.
*Hours of camp are 8:00am to 4:00pm. Drop off will not be accepted before 7:50am. Pick up can be any time on or before 4:00pm promptly.
*Registrations for camp will not be accepted or processed on the weekend before the camp starts. Any registrations for camp will need to be processed by close of business the Friday before the start date of that camp.
*Pre-registration is required.
PARENT INFORMATION
*Campers are to bring a lunch, snack (or 2!) and a water bottle with them every day.
*Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
*Please send your child to camp in clothes that you do not mind getting stained or dirty as we often use paint, food coloring, play outside or venture on nature walks when we can!
SUMMER CAMPS OFFERED
June 08 - June 12 - Wonders of our Backyard - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Explore the familiar and fantastic world just beyond your door! Campers will learn about local flora, fauna, and insect life. Students will utilize the Sturgeon City wetlands and surrounding natural areas to practice nature journaling and scientific illustration. NC Coastal Land Trust will be here on Wednesday to teach about carnivorous plants and habitat adaptations for an in house presentation.
June 15 - June 19 - Oceanic Explorations - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Dive into a deeply engaging, week-long adventure focused on the wonders of the sea and the vast life it holds.
June 22 - June 26 - Space and Flight Scientists - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Experience a hands-on journey through the heights of our atmosphere and the depths of the universe.
June 29 - July 01 - Chemical Connections - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
$150 for the 3 day week - From bubbling solutions to unexpected changes, witness the dynamic power of chemistry in action.
July 06 - July 10 - Inventors Lab - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Join a community of thinkers dedicated to re-imagining the world through the lens of invention.
July 06 - July 10 - Marine Science Academy - Grades 7-8
Experience a week of high-level inquiry where professional mentors stop by to help you unlock the mysteries of the deep.
July 13 - July 17 - Our Powerful Planet - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Discover the incredible strength of the natural world and the ancient relics that tell the story of a changing Earth.
July 13 - July 17 - The Idea Factory - Grades 7-8
Welcome to The Idea Factory! This transformative summer camp is offered in partnership with the Coastal Carolina Community College Small Business Center (SBC). Campers will work to identify a real-world problem, brainstorm, and develop a unique product or service solution, then turn their ideas into a business pitch and pitch deck. Through this partnership, students will be taught the same REAL Entrepreneurship Education curriculum offered by the SBC to their "Pitch It! Onslow" competitors. Students will gain crucial skills in marketing, planning, budgeting, and presentation skills, and will receive their own REAL Entrepreneurship student workbooks to keep from the SBC. The week culminates in the highly anticipated Sturgeon City Shark Tank style event, where each team will deliver a final pitch to a panel of "Sharks.". The top five finishers will win gift cards for 1st through 5th place! ** Participants who attend all 5 days and actively participate in the program will also earn their REAL Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion. Registration Requirement To participate in The Idea Factory, parents/guardians must sign a Parental Permission Form. This form acknowledges both Sturgeon City and the SBC as participating agencies and includes a necessary photo release. Additionally, the form grants permission for the SBC to collect the parent's name and email address, along with the camper's name and email address. Get ready to build, brand, and pitch your way to success!
July 20 - July 24 - Amazing Animals - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Step into the wild to discover the incredible adaptations and hidden lives of the creatures that share our world.
July 27 - July 31 - The Daily Discovery Camp - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Prepare for a week where no two days are the same! At The Daily Discovery Camp, campers dive into a different theme every day: CSI, Weather, Pirates, Storybook Science, and Anatomy.
August 03 - August 07 - The Ultimate Build-It Week - Grades 1-3 and 4-6
Discover the power of the "maker mindset" as we tackle daily construction challenges that push your creativity to the brink.
