The Cornelius Parks Arts Recreation and Culture Department offers camps for a range of ages all summer. For more information on camps or to register, visit www.cornelius.org/PARC and call the office at 704-892-6031 ext. 160.

Traditional Summer Day Camps

Campers will take weekly swimming and field trips. They’ll participate in arts, crafts and educational activities with different themes each session.

Ages 6-13.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

$90 for residents, $115 for others. per week.

Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Road.

• June 18-22, Mission Impossible – Campers become detectives and unravel the mysteries of camp. Field Trip: Laser Quest.

• June 25-29, Welcome to Hollywood – Campers prepare to walk the red carpet and show off their talents throughout the week. Field Trip: Movies at Birkdale.

• July 9-13, Survivor Week – Campers test their survival skills and compete in challenges as tribes to win the title of Sole Survivor. Field Trip: U.S. National Whitewater Center.

• July 16-20, Wild West – Campers learn about the Wild West, roping, riding and line dancing. Field Trip: Lazy Five Ranch.

• July 23-27, Mad Science – Campers experiment with super sticky stuff, glow-in-the-dark technology, potions, slime and crystals. Field Trip: Discovery Place.

• July 30-Aug. 3, Olympic Games – Campers compete in Olympic-style games and activities. Field Trip: Frye’s Roller Rink.

• Aug. 6-10, Water Wipeout –Water balloons, sprinklers and slip-n-slides keep campers wet all week. Field Trip: Ray’s Splash Planet.

• Aug. 13-17, Around the World – Crafts and games transport campers to Asia, Africa and Australia. They  learn about customs as they go. Field Trip: N.C. Community Sailing & Rowing Center at Blythe Landing.

Sports Camps

Baseball

Campers enjoy skills, drills and games. Ages 7-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22 and July 9-13.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, and Fungo Training Center, 18515 Old Statesville Road.

Basketball

Campers run drills and play scrimmages under the instruction of Bailey Middle basketball coach Don Riehl.

Ages 6-11: Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22, June 16-20 and Aug. 6-10.

Ages 11-14: Offered 1-4 p.m. July 16-20.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Road.

Bowling

Campers learn to bowl, improve their skills and explore the inner workings of a bowling alley.

Ages 6-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 11-15, June 18-22, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17.

$65 for residents, $75 for others.

Northcross Lanes at the Lake, 16317 Statesville Road, Huntersville.

Cheerleading

Hough High cheerleading coach Jenna Crowell teaches campers to jump, dance and cheer.

Ages 6-12.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22 and July 9-13.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Road.

Disc Golf

Campers learn the full range of skills, styles, etiquette, rules and shot selection for the game.

Ages 8-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29 for beginners at Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, and July 30-Aug. 3 for intermediate/advanced players at Bradford Park, 17005 Davidson-Concord Road, Huntersville.

$65 for residents, $75 for others.

Fitness Fun

Campers participate in activities that foster an enjoyment of physical activity led by physical education instructor Walter Rabb.

Ages 4-6.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 9-13 and July 30-Aug. 3.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Football

Bailey Middle Athletics Director Don Riehl leads campers in skills and scrimmages in this non-contact camp.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29 and July 12-27.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

J.V. Washam Football Field, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Golf

PGA professionals teach young golfers the fundamentals. Campers should wear appropriate golf attire.

Ages 8-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 11-15, June 18-22, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30- Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10.

$80 for residents, $90 for others.

The Golf Studio at NorthStone Golf Course, 15801 NorthStone Drive.

Lacrosse, boys

Campers develop and enhance fundamental lacrosse skills with head Ardrey Kell coach Tim Price.

Ages 8-16.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 23-27 for beginners and Aug. 6-10 for intermediate/advanced players.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road.

Lacrosse, girls

Campers develop and enhance fundamental lacrosse skills with women’s coaches Ronda and Morgan Freese.

Ages 8-16.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St.

Lacrosse Mini

Ronda and Morgan Freese introduce campers to lacrosse and develop fundamental skills.

Ages 5-7.

Offered 1-2 p.m. June 25-29.

$25 for residents, $30 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Multi-Sport

Campers enjoy activities across fitness, sports, sportsmanship and teamwork disciplines.

Ages 7-13.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6-10.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Sailing

Campers acquire a basic foundation and ability to navigate the lake.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6-10 for ages 14-16 and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 6-10 for ages 10-13.

$90 for residents, $100 for others.

N.C. Community Sailing & Rowing Center at Blythe Landing.

SK8

Campers learn basic fundamentals and skating tricks in a climate-controlled indoor facility.

Ages 7-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29 for beginners and Aug. 6-10 for intermediate/advanced.

$60 for residents, $70 for others.

Get a Grip Skate Park, 20924-A2 Torrence Chapel Road.

Soccer

North Meck Soccer Club leads age-appropriate skill development.

Ages 6-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Richard Barry Memorial Park, 13707 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville.

Soccer Mini

North Meck Soccer Club introduces campers to the fundamentals of soccer.

Ages 4-5.

Offered 2-3 p.m. June 18-22, June 25-29 and July 23-27.

$25 for residents, $30 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Softball

Campers participate in softball skills, drills and games.

Ages 7-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22 and July 9-13.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, and Fungo Training Center, 18515 Old Statesville Road.

Speed & Agility

Champions Sports Performance and Training Center teaches children speed and confidence.

Ages 7-16.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 11-15 and Aug. 13-17.

$80 for residents, $90 for others.

Champions Sports Performance and Training Center, 18831 Statesville Road.

T-Ball Mini

Campers develop baseball and softball skills through drills and games.

Ages 5-6.

Offered 2-3 p.m. June 18-22 and July 9-13.

$25 for residents, $30 for others.

Fungo Training Center, 18515 Old Statesville Road.

Tennis

Lake Norman Tennis Academy instructors help campers learn and develop tennis skills and strategy.

Ages 6-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10.

$80 for residents, $90 for others.

Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road.

Volleyball

Hough High volleyball coach Sandy Skidmore teaches boys and girls sound fundamental skills and team concepts.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 18-22, July 9-13 and July 30-Aug. 3 for ages 11-15. Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 9-13 for ages 8-10.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Location to be decided.

Water Games

Campers swim relays and play indoor and outdoor pool games, among other water activities.

Ages 8-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17.

$55 for residents, $65 for others.

Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics, 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville.

Special Needs Camps

The Cornelius PARC Department designed the following camps to create a positive experience and opportunities to socialize, create self-expression, increase self-esteem and learn skills.

Horseback Riding

Equine-assisted activities develop campers’ muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development and emotional well-being.

Ages 5-16.

Offered 1-3 p.m. June 25-29.

Register by June 21.

$50 for residents, $55 for others.

Kids Rein at Latta Equestrian Center, 6201 Sample Road, Huntersville.

Explorer’s Camp

Campers develop language, motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills with a different theme each day, led by play therapy specialist Pamela Orf.

Ages 5-16.

Offered 1-3 p.m. July 9-13.

Register by July 5.

$50 for residents, $55 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Fun with Fitness

Campers practice tumbling, coordination, sports techniques, sensory exploration and fine and gross motor skills.

Ages 5-16.

Offered 1-3 p.m July 16-20.

Register by July 12.

$50 for residents, $55 for others.

Little Gym of Huntersville/Lake Norman, 9810 Gilead Road, Huntersville.

Bowling

Campers bowl, make friends and enjoy activities.

Ages 5-16.

Offered 1-3 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3.

Register by July 26.

$50 for residents, $55 for others.

Northcross Lanes at the Lake, 16317 Statesville Road, Huntersville.

Icky Sticky Art

Gooey, tactile art projects include finder paint, paper mache and hand stamps. Campers also make things out of Play-Doh and goo.

Ages 4-8.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 18-21.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

She’s an American Girl

Campers make fabulous accessories for themselves and their favorite dolls.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-noon June 18-22 for ages 5-9 and 1-4 p.m. June 18-22 and Aug. 6-10 for ages 7-12.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Masters of Mystery

Campers read, write, craft mystery tools, play games, learn investigation techniques and solve intriguing mysteries.

Ages 7-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 18-22.

Shutterbugs

Campers learn how to handle a digital camera, basic photography techniques, etiquette and composition. Campers must bring their own digital cameras. They’ll print photos at home.

Ages 6-11.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 18-22.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Let’s Go Racing!

Campers learn about different race cars through arts and crafts.

Ages 5-10.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 18-22.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Super Heroes Save the Day!

Students create characters, comic books and cartoons.

Ages 4-8.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 25-28.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Wild About Wildlife

Campers create art, jewelry, T-shirts and crafts inspired by animals. They discuss the importance of animals to the planet and learn about wildlife conservation.

Ages 6-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 25-29.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Color Splash

Campers dabble with paint, paper, pastels, pencils and clay to investigate color mixing, primary and secondary colors, compliments and values.

Ages 8-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 25-29.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Clay Works

Campers learn to work with clay through pinch, slab and coil techniques.

Ages 5-9.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 25-29 and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $10 for supplies.

Under the Sea

Campers explore the seven seas and make art, jewelry and sculptures while learning about ocean conservation.

Ages 6-11.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 25-29.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Super Spies

Camper-detectives make spy tools and conjure up mysteries to solve with fingerprints, magnifying glasses and clues hidden in the dirt.

Ages 4-9.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 9-12.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Clay Creations

Campers transform lumps of clay into works of art.

Ages 8-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 9-13.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $10 for supplies.

Jammin’ Jewelry

Campers make Sculpee beads, wire beads, friendship pins, macramé bracelets, recycled plastic pins and more.

Ages 8-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 9-13.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Little Farmers

Campers design their own barn and create portraits of their favorite animals to raise.

Ages 4-9.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 9-13.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Extreme Construction and Lego Mania

Campers learn new ways to put things together with wood, paper mache, cardboard, recyclables and Legos.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 9-13.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Fantasy Fairies and Friends

Campers explore different art media to build a fairy house and create fairies.

Ages 4-7.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16-19.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Camp Scream High

Campers create art and homes for Monster High or Barbie-sized dolls.

Ages 8-13.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16-20.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Camp Krusty Krab

Diving down into Bikini Buttom, campers will create mixed media ocean art with Sponge Bob and his friends.

Ages 4-9.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 16-20.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Fun with Fibers

Campers make tie-dye shirts, weave with yarn and ribbon, learn to stitch, do embroidery and make fabric designs.

Ages 8-12.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 16-20.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Animal Babies

Campers learn about baby animals and their habitats while painting, sculpting, printing, gluing and playing.

Ages 4-7.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 23-26.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Kids Sketch

Campers learn the fundamentals of drawing and sketching, creating still lives, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits in different mediums.

Ages 8-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 23-27.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Fancy Nancy

On a Fancy Nancy-style adventure, different books every day teach etiquette and lead campers through exploration activities.

Ages 4-8.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 30-Aug. 2.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Wizards, Witches and Muggles

Harry Potter lovers create magical art, make potions and cast spells.

Ages 8-12.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

A Pirate’s Life for Me

Campers dresses as pirates craft treasure, art and jewelry while reading about local pirate legends and listening to pirate tunes.

Ages 5-9.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Edible Art

Campers create art inspired by food, decorate cupcakes and make their own recipe book.

Ages 5-8.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 6-9.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Miracles of the Sea

While exploring art materials like paint, pastels and glitter, campers discover wonders of the sea like glow-in-the-dark fish.

Ages 4-7.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 13-16.

$105 for residents, $120 for others.

Pop ‘til You Drop

Pop music serves as backdrop for creating album covers, wall posters, song books and art.

Ages 8-13.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 13-17.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Wearable Art ‘60s Style

Campers create friendship bracelets, daisy chain necklaces, tie-dye shirts, totes and tapestries.

Ages 6-11.

Offered 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13-17.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $5 for supplies.

Camp Half-Blood

Campers learn ancient Greek mythology in a camp based on the adventure of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Ages 7-12.

Offered 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13-17.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Ballerina of Camembert Academy

Campers learn the fundamental ballet positions and a combination inspired by Angelina Ballerina and decorate a tu-tu. Bring ballet slipper.

Ages 5-10.

Offered 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13-17.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Scrapbooking Extravaganza

Campers bind books filled with family photos, cute sayings and pretty backgrounds.

Ages 12-18.

Offered 5-7 p.m. June 25-28.

$70 for residents, $80 for others.

Camp Graffiti

Local graffiti artists teach campers how to sketch funky letters and graffiti-inspired characters. Campers also learn the history of graffiti. Bring clothes to customize.

Ages 10-16.

Offered 1-4 p.m. June 25-29 and Aug. 6-10.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $10 for supplies.

Creations by Me

Campers paint wooden pieces and letters, make original jewelry and melted crayon art with different materials.

Ages 10-15.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 9-13.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $10 for supplies.

Snap Shots

Campers learn about film and digital photography with different cameras, experimenting with fisheye lenses and painting techniques. Campers may bring cameras, but they are not required.

Ages 9-15.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 16-20.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Skateboard Deck Designs

Campers make custom skateboard decks through drawing, painting, stenciling and decoupaging.

Ages 9-16.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 23-27.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $15 for supplies.

All About Animation

Campers learn what goes into cartooning and how to add emotion and personality to drawings.

Ages 10-15.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 23-27.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Hollywood 101

Campers discuss and act out scenes from beloved movies and original skits.

Age 10-16.

Offered 5-7 p.m. July 23-26.

$70 for residents, $80 for others.

Pop into Bookmaking

Campers illustrate and design pop-up books with options for book binding styles and drawing materials.

Ages 10-14.

Offered 1-4 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Fashion Design and Drawing

Campers design a clothing line while exploring fabrics, colors and fashion sketching.

Ages 10-16.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10.

$130 for residents, $150 for others. Add $10 for supplies.

Ceramics

Campers learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel and hand-building techniques. The instructor will set a later date for campers glaze their creations.

Ages 10-16.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17.

$140 for residents, $160 for others. Add $15 for supplies.

Drawing and Beyond

The elements of design leads campers through experimentation with materials and techniques to improve drawing skills.

Ages 9-15.

Offered 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 13-17.

$130 for residents, $150 for others.

Spa and Relaxation

Basic yoga, colorful art and making lotions, candles soaps and other natural beauty products will relax campers.

Ages 10-16.

Offered 5-7 p.m. Aug. 13-16.

$70 for residents, $80 for others.

Recreation Camps

Crime Scene Investigation

Cornelius Police lead a CSI camp through staged crime scenes and teach campers about crime-solving equipment.

Ages 11-14.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 11-15.

$40 for residents, $50 for others.

Cornelius Police Department, 21440 Catawba Ave.

Gooey Ooey Art

Campers create two- and three-dimensional art projects with paint, paper mache, glue and clay. Dress for a mess.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22.

$60 for residents, $70 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Bridge 101

Beginners develop bridge playing, bidding and defense skills.

Ages 8-15.

$40 for residents, $50 for others. Add $15 for text, supplies and snacks.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22 and June 25-29.

Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.

Paint, Paint, Paint

Campers paint still lives, landscapes, fantasy and more in a variety of mediums and mixed colors.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29.

$60 for residents, $70 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Hoppin Poppin Puppets

Campers create a puppet collection, including finger puppets, sock puppets, paper bag and shadow puppets.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 9-13.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Raiders of the Lost Art

Daily adventures take campers from under the sea to outer space, drawing, painting, sculpting and making collages along with way.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 16-20.

$60 for residents, $70 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Crazzzy Cartoons

Campers learn basic cartooning techniques, then combine doodles to create unique characters.

Ages 7-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 23-27.

$60 for residents, $70 for others.

J.V. Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road.

Yoga Kids Fitness Fun.

Campers learn yoga postures and breathing.

Ages 6-11.

Offered 9 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 3.

$75 for residents, $85 for others.

Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Road.