An Experience AwaitsTake a walk on the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center's Raptor Trail. Our eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons are waiting to say hello. Check out our calendar for weekly event schedules.More...
Creating Wonder In Children And AdultsCatch wonder by the tail with our formal and informal education programs. Children 3 to 93 will delight the science and natural history of 38 raptor species and how they have inspired human invention.More...
Conserving Birds One At A TimeStaff and volunteers at this hidden hospital in the woods treats over 900 injured and orphaned birds a year – more than any other US raptor center. Over 70% are released back into the wild!More...
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Raptor Rookies Camp Campers make a shelter and take a rest from hiking. Photo by Jayna Saltrick.About this imageIs your child new to the raptor game? This camp is for the young raptor novice who wants to dive into the world of raptors and birds of prey. Your camper will get to interact with all the different raptors our center has to offer and participate in outdoor activities. Campers will also meet the reptiles that live at Latta Nature Center, experience birds nose to beak and enjoy different activities throughout the week. What a way to get your budding environmentaist excited about raptors and their habitats! Details SESSION 1: Raptor Rookies, June 7-11 (rising 2nd and 3rd graders) SESSION 5: Raptor Rookies, July 12-16 (rising 2nd and 3rd graders) REGISTER HERE! Please email our Program Team with questions. Additional Details Raptor Rookies Camp sessions are $250 a week per session Sessions are limited to 25 students per session Regular drop off starts at 8:30 am; your child should be at camp no later than 9:00 am Regular pick up starts at 4:00 pm; your child should be picked up no later than 4:30 pm. Extended day for all camps is $35 a week per session Extended day drop-off starts at 8:00 am and pick-up extends until 5:00 pm For additional details, please read our Camp FAQs HERE. Camp starts promptly at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Drop off from 8:30 am, and free pick up from 4:30 - 5:00 pm. We have extended day available for $35/week. Extended Day includes early drop off at 8:00 am, and late pick up at 5:00 pm. Please note that families who have not purchased the extended day option will be charged $1/minute for late pick ups or drop off before 8:30 am, payable at time of service. Camp dues include a t-shirt (that campers will tie-dye), an aluminum reusable water bottle, and an afternoon snack everyday. Campers will bring their own lunch, and should arrive having eaten breakfast. Cancellation Policy Registrants are entitled to a 100% refund only in the event that Carolina Raptor Center cancels camp due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check your schedule before you purchase camp. A 50% refund is available if your plans change after payment is made.
