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Summer Camps
The Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camps for youth. Scroll down for more information about each camp.
To register, click on the link to download the registration form and submit the completed form with the fee to the park office. Registration forms are also available in the park office. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
To register, click on the link to download the registration form and submit the completed form with the fee to the park office. Registration forms are also available in the park office. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
2019 Summer Camp Dates and Registration Form Links:
Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Camp, Ages 5-14. Two sessions offered:
Session 1: June 17 - 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 2: July 22 - 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tennis Camp, Ages 6-10:
June 17 - 20, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Performance Club Camp:
Session 1: Kids with Character! Ages 4*-8: June 17 - 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 2: Movie Star Camp! Ages 8-13, August 5 - 9, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CB Strength Training & Conditioning for Youth, Ages 11-17
June 17 - August 14, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Drop in any date!
WBOR Junior Lifeguard Program,
BOTH SESSIONS FULL
Please call the park office at 910-256-7925 to be placed on the waiting list.
Babysitter Training, Ages 11-14
SESSION FULL
Please call the park office at 910-256-7925 to be placed on the waiting list.
June 28, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Kids' Cooking Camp, Two one-day sessions offered:
Session 1: Grades 3-5, Saturday, June 29, 9:00 am - 12:00
Session 2: Grades 6-8, Sunday, June 30, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lacrosse Camp, Ages 6-14. Two age groups offered:
Ages 6-10: July 8 - 12, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages 11-14: July 8 - 12, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cotillion Manners Camp, Ages 4*-8
July 8 - 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Flag Football Camp, Two age groups offered:
Ages 6-9: August 5 - 9, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages 11-14: August 5 - 9, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
*entering kindergarten in the fall.
Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Camp, Ages 5-14. Two sessions offered:
Session 1: June 17 - 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 2: July 22 - 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tennis Camp, Ages 6-10:
June 17 - 20, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Performance Club Camp:
Session 1: Kids with Character! Ages 4*-8: June 17 - 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 2: Movie Star Camp! Ages 8-13, August 5 - 9, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CB Strength Training & Conditioning for Youth, Ages 11-17
June 17 - August 14, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Drop in any date!
WBOR Junior Lifeguard Program,
BOTH SESSIONS FULL
Please call the park office at 910-256-7925 to be placed on the waiting list.
Babysitter Training, Ages 11-14
SESSION FULL
Please call the park office at 910-256-7925 to be placed on the waiting list.
June 28, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Kids' Cooking Camp, Two one-day sessions offered:
Session 1: Grades 3-5, Saturday, June 29, 9:00 am - 12:00
Session 2: Grades 6-8, Sunday, June 30, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lacrosse Camp, Ages 6-14. Two age groups offered:
Ages 6-10: July 8 - 12, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages 11-14: July 8 - 12, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cotillion Manners Camp, Ages 4*-8
July 8 - 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Flag Football Camp, Two age groups offered:
Ages 6-9: August 5 - 9, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages 11-14: August 5 - 9, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
*entering kindergarten in the fall.
Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Camp
The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department is to provide the highest quality soccer coaching program to the youth of our community. We are dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills and advanced technical and tactical play necessary to enhance each player’s game. Pre-registration is required.
The Strength Training & Conditioning for Youth program is offered to middle and high school athletes to help them stay in shape during the off season. Participants will be taught the proper form when it comes to speed and resistance training with an emphasis on injury prevention. This program is designed to help young athletes become quicker, stronger, and faster. The summer is a pivotal time for athletes to develop and perfect their craft. Strength Training and Conditioning for Youth is designed for serious athletes that are looking to gain a competitive edge by outworking the competition. The program will be led by former college/professional athletes.
Looking for a great workout? This summer you can train with the KRTN coaches along with your child(ren) for a fun and challenging one hour run and full-body workout. Adult-sized workouts with KRTN coaches for you, and youth-sized workouts with KRTN coaches for your kids. One happy, fit family! No matter what your running level, we’ll help you run farther and faster—and you’ll have fun doing it! This 7-week, 14-session program is lead by Kids Run the Nation—Wilmington, NC Director, Billy Block.
Strength Training & Conditioning for Youth
The Strength Training & Conditioning for Youth program is offered to middle and high school athletes to help them stay in shape during the off season. Participants will be taught the proper form when it comes to speed and resistance training with an emphasis on injury prevention. This program is designed to help young athletes become quicker, stronger, and faster. The summer is a pivotal time for athletes to develop and perfect their craft. Strength Training and Conditioning for Youth is designed for serious athletes that are looking to gain a competitive edge by outworking the competition. The program will be led by former college/professional athletes.
Kids Run the Nation for Adults & Youth
Looking for a great workout? This summer you can train with the KRTN coaches along with your child(ren) for a fun and challenging one hour run and full-body workout. Adult-sized workouts with KRTN coaches for you, and youth-sized workouts with KRTN coaches for your kids. One happy, fit family! No matter what your running level, we’ll help you run farther and faster—and you’ll have fun doing it! This 7-week, 14-session program is lead by Kids Run the Nation—Wilmington, NC Director, Billy Block.
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Program
The Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Program is committed to teaching the fundamentals of beach safety, first aid, and environmental awareness in a physically active and fun-filled week of activities. The Junior Lifeguards will learn from, and sometimes alongside, current WBOR Lifeguards, gaining a true sense of the role, responsibilities, and rewards of today’s oceanfront professionals.
Lacrosse Camp
Cape Fear Academy Head Coach Paul Gilbert leads the Summer Lacrosse Camp at Wrightsville Beach Park. His team of instructors includes local area middle school and high school coaches. The goal of this camp is to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse to youth in a fun and positive way. Sessions will consist of stick skills, and drills teaching proper catching and throwing. In addition to teaching the rules of the game, sportsmanship will be taught, modeled and rewarded.
Tennis Camp
Tennis pro Jackie Jenkins has been a UKLTA registered coach since 1977. Instruction includes the beginning basics of tennis emphasizing sound fundamentals, from grips and proper footwork, to stroke production and movement. QuickStart sessions will be offered for youth ages 6 - 8 and 9 - 12. The QuickStart method provides for a smaller court and racket, lower net, and tennis balls that have less bounce allowing the age 12 and under students to begin playing tennis almost immediately.
Basketball Camp
Groundwork Basketball Player Development, LLC leads this one-week camp with their team of professional skill development coaches. Groundwork coaches have basketball experience at the collegiate and professional level as well as years of personal coaching experience. During these 5 days, players will gain knowledge on ball handling, proper shooting form, correct shooting footwork, teamwork, leadership skills, defensive skills, and offensive moves.
Cape Fear Cotillion Manners Camp
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation offers a one week summer camp that will make manners fun. Through games, crafts, and activities, campers will learn basic etiquette, sportsmanship, table manners, popular and ballroom dancing, and many more important skills that will last a lifetime. "Learning proper behavior early helps create a lifetime of success and confidence in any social situation." All supplies and a daily snack are included.
Performance Club Summer Camp
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation offers weekly creative performing arts sessions. Professional actor, L.J. Woodard is the instructor of these exciting camps. All supplies and a daily snack are included in the fee.
Kids' Cooking Summer Camp
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation offers Kids' Cooking Summer Camp. Kids will learn creative, simple recipes with hands-on preparation, as well as healthy eating habits and good nutritional choices. All supplies and a daily snack are included in the fee.
Registering for Summer Camps
Pre-registration is required. Completed registration form with appropriate fees may be mailed to the address below or delivered to the park office anytime Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 626
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480