CLT Kids Guide

Sailing & water sports camps near Charlotte

The U.S. National Whitewater Center offers whitewater kayak camps for ages 10-17 in three levels, spring break kayak camps, and rafting and paddling in its Adventure, Survival and Rock, Ride and Paddle camps. On Lake Wylie, YMCA Camp Thunderbird runs day and overnight camps with paddlesports and sailing, and Worthy Boys and Girls Camp is an overnight camp with kayaking for York County residents ages 9-12. Many listings still show 2026 details until 2027 dates and prices are posted.

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  1. Adventure Camp

    Charlotte areaAdventure & survival skills, Sailing & water sports, Climbing

    Ages 8–13$450/weekFull dayExtended care

  2. Daniel Stowe Summer Nature Camps

    BelmontNature & environment, Adventure & survival skills, Sailing & water sports

    Ages 8–15$225/weekFull day, 9:00am–3:00pm

  3. Rock, Ride and Paddle Camp

    Charlotte areaClimbing, Sailing & water sports

    Ages 12–16$475/weekFull dayExtended care

  4. Spring Break Camp (Adventure and Tiny Trekkers)

    Charlotte areaAdventure & survival skills, Climbing, Sailing & water sports

    Ages 4–17$450/dayFull dayExtended care

    School-break camp: Spring break

  5. Spring Break Kayak Camps I and II

    Charlotte areaSailing & water sports

    $600/dayFull dayExtended care

    School-break camp: Spring break

  6. Survival Camp

    Charlotte areaAdventure & survival skills, Climbing, Sailing & water sports

    Ages 10–12$475/weekFull dayExtended care

  7. Whitewater Kayak Camps I-III

    Charlotte areaSailing & water sports

    Ages 10–17$600/weekFull dayExtended care

  8. Worthy Boys and Girls Camp

    Charlotte areaSwimming, Sailing & water sports, Overnight camp

    Ages 9–12

  9. YMCA Camp Thunderbird Day Camp

    Lake WylieNature & environment, Swimming, Sailing & water sports

    Ages 6 and upFull day, 8:30am–5:00pmExtended care

  10. YMCA Camp Thunderbird Overnight Camp

    Lake WylieOvernight camp, Nature & environment, Sailing & water sports

    Ages 7–16