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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Winter Camp Camper presents his predator to the class during Winter Camp 2016. Photo by Jayna Saltrick.About this imageA (raptor)'s work hours are only when he's hungry; once he's satisfied, the predator and prey live peacefully together. – Chuck Jones (paraphrased) Winter Camps at Carolina Raptor Center A few years ago, our curator of programs got a call from a Summer Camper’s mom, asking if we had day camp for kids on their days off of school. She listened, and started our Winter Camp program to give kids an outlet for activity and learning on school holidays. The first year of the program was popular with almost 10 kids participating each day. The price is right at only $35/day for the full day program. Some kids come more than once, and others pick their favorite topic for their camp day. The camp serves kids 8-11 and 11-14 and has the same hours as our summer camp program. Drop off at 8-8:30 am and pick up from 4:30-5 pm. Extended day is available ($10/day) for drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up as late as 5:30 pm. The camp schedule is decided in the fall, based on the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Calendar. Camps are subject to cancellation due to weather, make-up days and low attendance. The camp is staffed by CRC staff and interns. Winter Camp Details Scheduled on School Holidays $35/day+$10/extended day Staffed by CRC Staff and Summer Camp Interns 2018 Winter Camp Dates and Themes: Thursday, December 20 - Young Vet's Winter Camp Ages 11-14 CANCELLED $35 +$10 for extended day Limited to 12 participants A Behind the Scenes Look at Rehabilitating Birds of Prey Friday, December 21 - Raptor Keeper's Winter Camp Ages 8-11 REGISTER $35 +$10 for extended day Limited to 12 participants Caring For, Training, and Managing the Resident Birds of Carolina Raptor Center Thursday, December 27 - Raptor Keeper's Winter Camp Ages 11-14 REGISTER $35 +$10 for extended day Limited to 12 participants Caring For, Training, and Managing the Resident Birds of Carolina Raptor Center Friday, December 28 - Young Vet's Winter Camp Ages 8-11 REGISTER $35 +$10 for extended day Limited to 12 participants A Behind the Scenes Look at Rehabilitating Birds of Prey WINTER CAMP FORMS can be accessed here. Each registered camper will need a completed form turned in by December 15, 2018.
