Bright Scholars Academy

"Bright Minds, Bold Adventures"

About Bright Scholars Academy (Summer Camp)

Bright Scholars Academy Summer Camp offers an exciting 8-week program where kids explore their passions through Sports, STEM, Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, and Life Skills.

Running June 15 – August 14, 2026, our structured daily sessions provide hands-on learning in a safe, engaging environment. Choose morning sessions (8 AM – 12 PM), afternoon sessions (1 PM – 5 PM), or both for a full day of adventure. With over 40 different camp offerings rotating weekly, your child can try everything from Basketball Skills and Coding & AI Basics to Creative Cooking and Theater Arts.

Led by qualified counselors and designed to spark curiosity, our camp turns summer into a season of discovery.

Camp Location: 13925 Erwin Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273

  • Yes, Bright Scholars Academy is designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. ALL 5 year olds need to have completed Kindergarten to enroll. Our camps are designed with age-appropriate activities that challenge and engage kids within those age categories.

  • Bright Scholars Academy Summer Camp runs for 8 weeks from June 15 – August 14, 2026. We are closed June 29 – July 3 for the holiday week.

    Daily Sessions:

    • Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Parents can enroll their child in morning only, afternoon only, or both sessions for a full day of camp.

    Lunch is included with full-day registration.

  • We offer over 40 different camps across five core pillars, rotating weekly throughout the summer:

    Sports & Fitness: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Track & Field, Multi-Sport, Yoga, Martial Arts, and more

    STEM & Innovation: Science Explorers Lab, Coding & AI Basics, Young Inventors STEAM Lab, Aerospace STEM, Electronics 101

    Culinary Arts: Creative Cooking 101, Sweet Treats Making

    Performing Arts: Theater and Arts, Dance, Cheer, Hip Hop, Music Makers

    Academic & Life Skills: Chess, Money Smarts for Kids, Career Explorers, Safety Skills, Entrepreneurship, Reading Adventure Club, and more

    Each week features a new lineup of camps, so kids can explore multiple interests throughout the summer or dive deep into their favorites!

  • Families enroll by the week and choose which session(s) their child attends:

    • Morning Session Only: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Afternoon Session Only: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    • Full Day (Both Sessions): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes lunch)

    Pricing: $150 per session, per week

    Example:

    • Week 1 Morning Session = $150

    • Week 1 Full Day (Morning + Afternoon) = $300

    • 4 Weeks Full Day = $1,200

    You can register for as many weeks as you'd like and select different camps each week based on your child's interests.

  • Absolutely! Our weekly rotating schedule is designed so kids can try something new every week. For example, your child could do Basketball Skills and Science Explorers Lab in Week 1, then switch to Creative Cooking and Coding & AI Basics in Week 2. Check our detailed weekly schedule to plan your child's perfect summer lineup!

  • The camp fee includes:

    ✓ All camp activities, materials, and supplies
    ✓ Qualified Lead Camp Counselors and Assistant Counselors
    ✓ Safe, structured supervision throughout the session
    ✓ Access to our facility and designated camp rooms
    Lunch (for full-day campers enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions)

    Parents provide snacks if desired, and children should wear comfortable clothing suitable for active play.

  • Your child's safety is our top priority. Each camp is led by a Lead Camp Counselor who meets or exceeds North Carolina Division of Child Development (DCDEE) requirements. Lead Counselors are supported by Assistant Camp Counselors to ensure proper supervision ratios at all times.

    Our staffing model includes:

    • Qualified Lead Camp Counselors with experience in education and youth development

    • Assistant Counselors (often high school and college students gaining hands-on experience)

    • Consistent supervision and clearly assigned staff per room

    • Compliance with all NC child care standards

    All activities are conducted onsite at our facility—no field trips or off-site transportation.

  • Simply scroll below to select the camps you would like your child to enroll in.

    When registering, you'll select:

    • Which week(s) you'd like to enroll

    • Which session(s) your child will attend (morning, afternoon, or both)

    • Which camp(s) your child wants to join (you'll see the weekly schedule with all available camps)

    Spots are limited to 10 children per camp, so we recommend registering early to secure your preferred weeks and sessions!

    PLEASE NOTE: When registering more than 1 child, you will need to check out separately to complete the appropriate paperwork per enrollment.

Register for Summer Camp Below!

Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Filters

No results found

No results match your search. Try removing a few filters.