About This Camp

Playwise Preschool Academy offers an exciting collection of themed summer camps designed specifically for young children ages 3-6. Each week features a unique adventure that combines play-based learning with hands-on exploration, including gardening and environmental protection, art exploration inspired by famous artists, farm life with real animal encounters, STEM space exploration, and underwater sea adventures with water activities. The camp welcomes all children, whether or not they are enrolled at Playwise Preschool, making it an accessible option for families seeking quality early childhood summer programming. As a multi-year winner of ‘Best Preschool’ in Lake Norman Currents Magazine’s Annual ‘Best of the Lake’ Survey, Playwise brings their award-winning educational approach to summer camp programming. The camp emphasizes kindergarten readiness and individualized learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities that spark curiosity and creativity. With convenient half-day sessions running Monday through Thursday, parents can provide their preschoolers with enriching summer experiences while maintaining flexibility in their schedules.

Activities

[‘gardening’‘environmental protection activities’‘art projects with various mediums’‘farm life activities’‘farm animal encounters’‘STEM space exploration’‘underwater sea exploration’‘water play activities’]

Key Highlights

  • [‘Award-winning preschool facility offering themed summer camps’
  • ‘Real farm animal encounters and hands-on STEM activities’
  • ‘Convenient half-day format (9am-12pm) with flexible weekly enrollment’]

Special Features

  • [‘Award-winning preschool facility (Best Preschool winner)’
  • ‘Play-based learning approach with kindergarten readiness focus’
  • ‘Real farm animal encounters’
  • ‘Theme-based weekly programs’
  • ‘Open to non-enrolled children’
  • ‘Individualized learning emphasis’
  • ‘Registration via mail or onsite lockbox drop-off’]

Best For

Preschool and early elementary children who learn best through hands-on, play-based activities and benefit from themed, immersive learning experiences

Parent Considerations

[‘Limited rating sample size (only 29 reviews)’, ‘No counselor ratios provided for any programs’, ‘Unique registration process requires physical mail/drop-off only’, ‘Preschool-focused academy may have younger age range’, ‘No digital registration options available’]

Schedule

June-July 2024, weekly 4-day sessions (Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm)