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Registration<\/a> Registration opens at 10:00am Wednesday, February 11.<\/em><\/p>\n

Q: What grade level camp should I sign my child up for?:<\/h4>\n

A: Grade levels stated in camp descriptions are for the upcoming school year (2026\u20132027). Please double-check to make sure that child(ren) are signed up for the appropriate grade level. We cannot make exceptions. Falsified registrations will be cancelled and the registration fee will be refunded minus the 13% processing fee.<\/p>\n

Following Wake County kindergarten eligibility requirements, campers must be five years old on or by August 31, 2026, to be eligible for kindergarten camps. A copy of the birth certificate or its equivalent may be requested upon registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Accessibility and inclusion:<\/h4>\n

A: The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) welcomes all campers and strives to provide an equal experience to any child registered for our camps.\u00a0If your child can benefit from any modification and\/or support in order to fully enjoy their time at camp, please contact summercamps@naturalsciences.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Camper conduct:<\/h4>\n

A: If a camper’s conduct poses physical harm or risk to self or others we may ask to meet with guardians or other caretakers to develop and implement strategies to help with success. After a reasonable amount of time and effort has been made, in the absence of improvement, the individual may be asked to forego the summer camp experience until alternative behaviors are learned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Camp ratio:<\/h4>\n

A: 16 campers per camp. Each session is led by a minimum of an instructor and assistant; other staff may join a session for specific activities or programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: When does registration begin?:<\/h4>\n

A: 2026 Summer Camps registration dates are as follows:<\/p>\n

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February 4-6:<\/td>\nRegistration opens at 10:00am for Friends of the Museum Brimley<\/a>, Explorers<\/a>, Naturalist\u00a0 Society<\/a> and Curator<\/a> levels members. The registration link will be emailed the evening before your priority registration date. Registration temporary closes at 5:00pm on February 6 and reopens at 10:00am on February 11.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 11:<\/td>\nRegistration opens to the public, including Family<\/a> and Individual Plus<\/a> level members, at 10:00am. A link to register will be added to the Summer Camps website.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Registration is completed with our online system, Amilia<\/em>. Registration is first come, first served. Camps traditionally fill quickly.<\/p>\n

Each child can enroll in up to 2 weeks of day camp<\/strong>. The Museum will cancel any excess registration. A 13% processing fee per refund is required if the Museum cancels excess registration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Why is there a processing fee?:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A: Due to our online registration system,\u00a0Amilia<\/em>, there are costs involved in which we cannot offer a full refund. All cancellations including After Camp Care, registration for more than two camps per child, or incorrect grade level registrations incur a 13% processing fee per camp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: What information will I need to register?:<\/h4>\n

A: Please have the following ready:<\/p>\n