Business Directory

Accelerate Academy is a student-centered micro-school serving K–12 learners who benefit from personalized, small-group instruction. We support neurodiverse and struggling learners through individualized academic plans, Orton-Gillingham literacy, multisensory math, tutoring, executive functioning support, S2C services, and enrichment programs. We accept ESA and Opportunity Scholarship funding and prioritize confidence, regulation, and a love of learning.

Join Achieve Balance PLLC for a memorable summer camp where we help your child develop healthy peer relationships, conflict resolution skills, self-confidence, and learn to SHINE! in stressful situations. Our group leaders have about 40 years total experience in helping children develop these skills.

Acting Out Studio specializes in bringing professional instruction to the Southeast and shaping talented students. We offer acting classes for kids to adults. We also offer vocal lessons, birthday parties, private instruction and summer camps. 

We offer Camp Acting Out and Summer Unlimited at all 4 Locations!

South Charlotte: 8145 Ardrey Kell Rd Suite 204 Charlotte, NC 28277 I SouthPark: 5110 Park Rd Suite 2F Charlotte, NC 28209 I Fort Mill: 526 Mercantile St. Suite 103 Fort Mill, SC 29715 I Cornelius: 19900 S Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031

At Ballantyne Reading Academy, you and your child will find nurturing, degreed and experienced educators who are dedicated to inspiring a love of reading and creating life-long learners. If you are looking for a head-start for your little one entering preschool or kindergarten or have school-aged children needing academic support or enrichment in reading, writing and oral fluency, Ballantyne Reading Academy will help you achieve your goals.

Camp Back to Basics is one of the most unique summer camps in the Charlotte area. Designed specifically for older kids, the camp focuses on teaching practical outdoor skills they need to know—led by experienced professionals and a talented staff. Campers will learn how to fish, skeet shoot, drive farm vehicles, and much more, all in a hands-on environment. This one-of-a-kind camp builds confidence, independence, and real-world skills through engaging outdoor activities.

The Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp, located on a lush 54-acre campus in the heart of South Charlotte, is the Levine JCC's premier traditional day camp for preschoolers thru teens.

Carolina Courts is Charlotte's premier basketball and volleyball facility. We offer year-round programs in Indian Trail, NC. including teams, training, clinics and camps.

Summer Camps at Central Piedmont are the perfect place for your camper to fuel their passion and ignite their summer! Treat your campers to a summer full of fun and learning. Central Piedmont offers a variety of options on several campuses across Mecklenburg County, for students ages 9-18.

Charlotte Ballet Academy Storybook Summer Camps invite young dancers to bring favorite stories to life through dance, music, crafts, and imaginative play! Designed for ages 3–10, these week-long camps offer a fun, nurturing environment with a final-day performance for families. No prior dance experience required — just creativity and a love of movement!

At Charlotte Chess Center, chess is where STEM and art meet. At our camps, your child will explore creativity and critical thinking through the game of chess, discovering the nearly infinite possibilities each position presents. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to balance logic, imagination, and structured learning. Explore our camp options to find the experience that best fits your child’s interests and your family’s needs.

Summer Adventures at Prep is a distinct selection of weekly Summer Camps offered to students grades K-8, in the Charlotte area. With six weeks of Specialized Camps (Lego STEM, Nike Soccer, Theatre, Masterchefs, Jr., Field Trips, and AI Tech) and six weeks of Traditional Summer Camp, there is something for everyone!

CSA Camps, an affiliate of Charlotte Soccer Academy, offers a variety of camps open to the public. We offer Winter Training at the competitive and recreational levels. Our Summer Camp Series includes both general and specialized camps in Pineville, South Charlotte, Matthews and Cabarrus County. Players of all skill levels, ages 5 and up, are welcome! We offer early registration discounts!

Charlotte’s BEST offers an action-packed summer camp and after-school program featuring parkour, martial arts, fitness, and high-energy games in a clean, safe, and supportive environment. Kids build confidence, coordination, strength, and leadership while having a blast with friends and learning new skills every day. It’s the perfect place for Charlotte kids to grow, move, and thrive year-round.

Children's Art Classes is an award-winning art school located in Fort Mill, SC. We offer nine month extracurricular art classes for children of all ages, birthday parties, and summer workshops!

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Summer Camps offer experiences for students ages 3 to 18 in a fun, interactive environment. Professional Teaching Artists lead campers in acting, singing, and dancing activities. Camps are grouped by age and offered at ImaginOn, with select satellite camps offered at other locations. Rising 4th Grade - recent 12th Grade graduates may also register for SummerStage, our pre-professional teen production experience.

Club SciKidz is the best place under the sun for extraordinary summers! Programs include: Veterinary Medicine, Mini Medical School, Robotics, Coding, Minecraft, Drones, Pokemon, Astronomy, Geology, and More. In addition to summer camps, we offer after school and in-school field trip programs, science assemblies and scouting events.

*Use discount code STEM to save $25 off each camp registration! Hurry—offer valid through May 15th!

Summer 2026 is already shaping up to be amazing – make plans to join us and experience summer at its best! There's something for everyone, and all Covenant Day School camps are open to the entire community. Don't miss out on an unforgettable summer!

We offer Summer Camps, Private Parties, Birthday Parties and Gamer's Club. We are Kid and Community focused.

At Goldfish Swim School we offer intensive swim classes for children in Charlotte, NC to learn swimming skills in a fast-paced environment. One Month of Swimming Skills in Just One Week.

Want summer care for your child that is beyond the arts & crafts, drop-in services that offer trivial activities just to keep your child entertained? Hands Create Fine Art’s classes will provide action packed, colorful and creative fun with a rewarding educational value. Hands Create is located in South Charlotte at The Arboretum, across from Michael’s. 

Hands Create will add a spark of creative joy to your child’s summer by signing them up for our professionally crafted, fun, fine art camps. Experienced art educators will guide young artists through the completion of unique art masterpieces inspired by the study of famous artists and art cultures. Individualized instruction will be diversified within the art room to accommodate the various age levels. Each child receives a free Hands Create T-shirt that will be tie-dyed to the color theme of the week.

Havilah Dance Company is a family owned dance studio for ages 2 to 19. We offer beginner, intermediate and experience/advance classes. We have many fun and exciting summer camps for all ages and interest. 

Hornets Hoops Summer Camps are back! This summer will feature 9 weeks of basketball centered camps around the greater Charlotte area. Join us for unique basketball activities and fun!

Get ready to VIBE into the best summer ever at Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Camp 2026! Whether they’re creating masterpieces, exploring the ocean, living out legendary stories, cooking up delicious fun, or filming their own productions, every day is a chance to discover something amazing.

Lumi School of Musical Theatre is a vibrant performing arts studio dedicated to educating and inspiring children and young adults ages 3 and up. We offer a variety of classes in dance, voice, acting, and musical theatre, along with opportunities to participate in full-scale theatrical productions. Our goal is to nurture creativity, confidence, and a love for the performing arts while providing a strong foundation for those interested in the performing arts industry.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, a leading nonprofit theater in the Charlotte region, enriches lives through performing arts and education. Serving over 1,000 children annually, its Summer Camps for ages 4-18 combine acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in showcase performances. Year-round, the Playhouse offers acting, dance, musical theater, technical theater classes, and sensory-friendly programs, fostering creativity, confidence, and inclusion for all.

Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!

Multiple Locations

Fun Teen Leadership camp using improvisation and right brain training to help with confidence, humor, creativity, and fun. Alll indoors!

Our fun & enriching programs educate, inspire & entertain your creative young artists! Inside a Small Hands Big Art studio, children can feel free and uninhibited to explore their creativity without worrying about making a mistake or a mess.

SouthTown Wake Park is an adventure waterpark. Our passion is to grow the wakeboarding community and offer fun activities for all skill levels. Be sure to check out all our camp and First Timer options to get the best experience possible!

*Save $50 if you book by March 1st

Summer Adventures at Prep is our summer offering at Charlotte Preparatory School. We offer seven weeks of Early School, Specialty, Traditional, and Athletic summer camps, with full-day and half-day options, from June 8 to July 31. Please note that the camp is closed on June 19 and from June 29 to July 3.

Summer at Providence Day is THE place to be. Where friendships blossom, imaginations soar, and discovery is around every corner. Where passions are celebrated and nurtured. Where exceptional staff ensure a summer of memorable experiences.

SPARK imagination, UNCOVER possibilities, INSPIRE future innovators and IGNITE your child’s passion for science at Terrific Scientific Summer Camps, where every child is a scientist. Dive into hands-on projects and outdoor team building activities, foster curiosity and have fun while learning. With over 40 unique weekly camps, summer has NEVER been his much fun!

*EARLY BIRD PRICING available through February 8th.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!

Immerse your child in the captivating world of clay with The Little Studio Youth Ceramics Camp in Charlotte, NC! This week-long camp is the perfect introduction to pottery, offering three hours of daily exploration. Students will embark on an artistic journey, building mugs and pottery by hand, creating enchanting gnome and wizard sculptures, and even experiencing the potter's wheel.

Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage.  This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside.

Yes I Can Basketball camps are chock-full of serious drills and training, designed to increase the level of play of each camper. All skill levels are welcome! Campers will go through detailed skills training that includes ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, game concepts and more! Campers will also experience plenty of scrimmaging, daily tournaments, and skills competitions. These camps are by far our most popular programs!