Summer Day Camp · Rising 1st-10th grade
Summer at WCA
Summer Day Camp is a recreational day camp filled with enjoyable activities and learning experiences, staffed by experienced professionals in a fun, safe environment on our 85-acre campus.
Summer Day Camp 2026
Ten weeks of summer fun.
WCA Summer Day Camp provides a recreational program for children of parents who need summer childcare, in a loving atmosphere that helps each child develop physically, socially, and spiritually.
Details shown are from Summer Day Camp 2026, so dates and rates may change for summer 2027. Questions? Send Summer Day Camp a message.
- Dates
- May 27 to July 31, 2026
- Hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Campers
- Rising 1st through rising 10th graders
- Lunch
- Provided every day by WCA
| Option | Weekly rate |
|---|---|
| Full-time3 or more days a week | $200 |
| Part-time1-2 days a week | $145 |
| Registration feeOne time, non-refundable. $50 on or before May 1, $75 after May 1. | $50or $75 |
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | May 27 to May 29 |
| Week 2 | June 1 to June 5 |
| Week 3 | June 8 to June 12 |
| Week 4 | June 15 to June 19 |
| Week 5 | June 22 to June 26 |
| Week 6 | June 29 to July 3 |
| Week 7 | July 6 to July 10 |
| Week 8 | July 13 to July 17 |
| Week 9 | July 20 to July 24 |
| Week 10 | July 27 to July 31 |
Enrollment
Enroll online through Campsite.
All day camp enrollment is completed online through Campsite. Returning campers use their PIN to re-enroll, and all accounts must be current from last year to enroll this year.
Log in to Campsite- Rising 1st-10th grade information(910) 202-5522
- Registration & billing questionsMessage Summer Day Camp
- Rising kindergartenersEnroll in the preschool for the summer
Calendar & menu
A day at camp.
Activities include field trips to area businesses and sites of interest, bowling, water activities, indoor and outdoor games, sports skills, skating, and visits to the water park. Click an event on the calendar to see complete times.
Loading the camp calendarIf it doesn’t appear, use the link below to open it in Google Calendar.
Open the Summer Day Camp calendar in Google Calendar. A calendar of events is also sent home monthly.
An example day on campus
Schedules vary with additional activities and trips.
- 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Arrival and classroom game time
- 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Bible devotional time
- Through the day Time in the gym, playgrounds, sandlot, and arcade, plus crafts and classroom games
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch, by grade
- Afternoon until 6:00 p.m. Classroom pickup
| Day | Lunch |
|---|---|
| Monday | Chicken nuggets |
| Tuesday | Hot dog |
| Wednesday | Hamburger |
| Thursday | Corndog |
| Friday | Sandwich |
Our program & policies
What families should know.
Summer Day Camp is a ministry of Grace Baptist Church, at 1401 North College Road. Trained personnel provide emergency care if needed.
Facilities
Our 85-acre campus has excellent equipment and facilities for a variety of recreational activities, including athletic fields, a well-equipped gymnasium, inviting playgrounds, computer labs, and a library. Children are encouraged to actively participate in a well-rounded program.
Activities
To form an appreciation of new experiences, all children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities: field trips, bowling, aerobic exercise, water activities, indoor and outdoor games, sports skills, skating, and visits to the water park.
Snacks & lunch
Lunch is provided every day by WCA. Snacks are provided by parents, and a variety of snacks and beverages are also available from the Summer Snack Cart.
Personal items
Children may bring their own special toys for personal play time. Personal items must be labeled with the child’s name, and the teacher should be made aware of the item.
Dress & grooming
Day camp clothing should be modest and appropriate for summer fun. Shoes must be worn at all times, and tennis shoes are recommended. No objectionable pictures or slogans may be worn on t-shirts.
- Boys may wear pants or walking shorts and must wear shirts at all times. Earrings should not be worn to camp.
- Girls may wear long shorts, capris, non-form-fitting pants, modest blouses, shirts, or t-shirts. No halters.
Discipline
With any group of children, control must be maintained for safety and program continuity. Appropriate measures are taken to ensure control and safety in the camp, and parental support is essential to achieve these goals.
Preschool summer
Summer themes for our youngest learners.
An exciting summer is planned for the preschool children. Check out all the fun themes and activities for each month.
About our preschool- May & June 2026 activitiesPDF
Preschool summer calendar
- July 2026 activitiesPDF
Preschool summer calendar
- August 2026 activitiesPDF
Preschool summer calendar
Summer reading
Summer reading lists.
Reading lists and requirements for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Elementary
Give your child the freedom to choose what they read this summer, or use the grade-level lists for suggestions. When your child has read at least 1,000 minutes, submit the response form for 50 points on the quarter 1 reading grade. Happy reading!
Middle School
Middle school students have required summer reading. See the information sheet for details.
High School English
High school summer reading requirements are released by the end of the school year.
Come see for yourself
The best way to know WCA is to walk our halls.
Walk our 85-acre campus, peek into classes, and see why Wilmington families have trusted WCA since 1969.
1401 N. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Get directions