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Science & Innovation · 🏫 University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte Cool School (Grades 1-4)

Campers experience a college campus environment and benefit from instruction led by K-12 licensed teachers and university faculty.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $295–$450/week

About this camp

UNC Charlotte Cool School offers engaging, hands-on academic enrichment for campers in grades 1-4. The program focuses on developing curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills through a variety of themed weekly topics. Campers participate in activities such as kid-friendly yoga and movement games to build strength and flexibility, mindful reading and journaling for self-expression, and nature exploration to foster curiosity about the natural world. Other camps delve into engineering principles through small group projects, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. Campers can also explore identity, inclusion, and kindness through art, stories, and role-playing, or unleash creativity with fashion-inspired crafts and imaginative play. The curriculum is designed by K-12 licensed teachers and administrators, graduate and doctoral students, or professors, ensuring age-appropriate and engaging learning experiences. The camp aims to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment where children can explore diverse subjects like STEM, space, and theater in a university setting.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day includes instructional time from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with campers engaging in hands-on activities, games, and projects related to the week's theme.

Best suited for

This camp is best for elementary students in grades 1-4 who are curious, enjoy hands-on learning, and thrive in a fun, safe, and educational university environment.

What you'll learn

STEM Space Theater Robotics Engineering Art Mindfulness

Location

9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223

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