The Children’s Schoolhouse Summer Camps offer a unique, play-based learning experience for preschool-aged children in a charming historic one-room schoolhouse setting. Each week features a different engaging theme—from Flower Power Garden and Messy Art to Dinosaur Adventures, Construction Play, Fairy Gardens, Rainbow Science, Cooking, and Water Play—allowing children to explore diverse interests throughout the summer. The curriculum emphasizes open-ended activities and hands-on exploration, withThe Children’s Schoolhouse Summer Camps offer a unique, play-based learning experience for preschool-aged children in a charming historic one-room schoolhouse setting. Each week features a different engaging theme—from Flower Power Garden and Messy Art to Dinosaur Adventures, Construction Play, Fairy Gardens, Rainbow Science, Cooking, and Water Play—allowing children to explore diverse interests throughout the summer. The curriculum emphasizes open-ended activities and hands-on exploration, with children enjoying access to a large outdoor playground, greenhouse area, and raised bed gardens where they can connect with nature and learn through play.
Led by experienced preschool teachers with decades of experience working with young children, the camp creates a developmentally appropriate environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and confidence. Activities range from gardening and greenhouse planting to messy art projects, fossil and volcano exploration, construction play with real tools, fairy garden creation, cooking and measuring activities, and water play with slides and sprinklers. Every Friday is designated as water day, adding an extra element of fun and excitement to the week.
With morning sessions running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, this camp provides the perfect introduction to structured group activities for young learners. The intimate, nature-focused setting and themed weekly approach make each session special and memorable for preschoolers.
Key Highlights
Unique historic one-room schoolhouse location with nature-focused curriculum
Weekly themed activities keep children engaged and excited throughout the summer
Experienced preschool teachers create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment
Special Features
Historic one-room schoolhouse setting
Play-based learning philosophy
Greenhouse and raised bed gardens for nature exploration
Different weekly themes
Experienced preschool staff with decades of experience
Water day every Friday
Outdoor playground access
Small, intimate group setting
Activities
gardening in raised bedsgreenhouse plantingmessy art with paint and outdoor itemsdinosaur activities with fossils and volcanoesconstruction play with real tools and hard hatsfairy gardens and wand makingrainbow-themed cooking and sciencecooking activities (cutting, spreading, mixing, measuring, baking)water play with slides and sprinklers
Best For
Preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) who are potty-trained and thrive in nature-based, play-focused learning environments with a focus on outdoor exploration and hands-on activities
Parent Considerations
Children must be fully potty-trained with no diapers or pull-ups
Parents must provide bag lunch daily
Friday water days require swimsuit, towel, and water shoes
No food or allergy accommodations available during camp
$135-150/week depending on enrollment status ($135 for current/alumni students, $150 for general public)
Location:
17616 Caldwell Station Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Schedule:
June-August 2025, weekly themed sessions (June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1), Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
