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Registration for 2026 Summer Camps will open on February 2nd, 2026. Members of Reynolda House and Friends of Reynolda Gardens have access to early bird registration, opening January 29.
Join us for a summer adventure at Reynolda! Our themed camps provide an opportunity for young learners, artists and outdoor explorers to journey through the scenic estate grounds, its history, and the Museum’s renowned collection of American art.
Find more information about each camp and registration links below as well as criteria for the Neil Wilcox Scholarships.
Returning families: Please note that the historic house portion of the museum and swimming pool will be closed during 2026 summer adventures camps while we undergo an HVAC renovation to help preserve Reynolda’s collections for the future. Students will take inspiration from the permanent collection featured in Layered Looking: Making Sense of Art and the estate.
- Neil Wilcox Scholarships
- Eligibility information can be found here. Applications may be mailed, faxed or emailed, and should be received by May 1.
- Want to contribute to the Neil Wilcox Scholarship Fund? Please contact our advancement team at advancement@reynolda.org or call us at 336.758.5029.
- Cancelation
Cancelation requests must be received more than three weeks before the start of session to receive a refund, less a $50 registration fee. Contact camp registrar Julia Tanner at julia@reynolda.org or 336.758.5599 to conduct a cancelation.
- Photo release disclaimer
Reynolda House may photograph or film children in summer programs for marketing or documentary purposes. If you prefer that your child not be photographed or filmed, submit a written request to Julia Tanner, julia@reynolda.org
- Forms and Waivers
Young Naturalists Waiver Form (acknowledged during registration)
Art and Writing camps Waiver Form (acknowledged during registration)
Young Naturalists Camp – Reynolda Gardens Behavioral Contract (acknowledged during registration)
Young Naturalists EpiPen Waiver (completed after registration; guardians will receive email)
Art and Writing camps EpiPen Waiver (completed after registration; guardians will receive email)
2026 Camp Dates, Cost, and Registration
Come play and create with us this summer! We have day camps for students in Kindergarten through ninth grade. Our campers will experience Reynolda’s collections, history, and landscape in unique ways while exploring their own artistic process. Participants should pack a snack and lunch. Student placement is based on the grade the student will complete during the 2025–26 school year.
Session I: Monday–Thursday, June 15–18, 2026
Session II: Monday–Thursday, June 22–25, 2026
9 a.m. – Noon
Completed grades K–4
Young Naturalists Camp is a four-day adventure inviting campers to learn, create, explore, and play throughout the beautiful landscapes of Reynolda Gardens. Throughout the week, campers will spend time with expert naturalists in the gardens, the Brown Family Conservatory, woodland trails, meadow, wetlands, and streams—enjoying full access to all that Reynolda Gardens offers.
Each day features new exploratory stations, including a Garden Chef Station, where campers take part in hands-on culinary experiences using food grown at Reynolda, guided by culinary staff from Wake Forest’s Harvest Table. Campers will also participate in art and design projects inspired by the Wake Forest Maker Space, blending creativity, science, and exploration. In addition, campers will explore the waterways of Reynolda through a guided creek crawl—observing aquatic insects, salamanders, and other stream life, and engaging in STEM activities that invite them to design and build model waterways modeled after Reynolda’s own flowing systems. The week concludes with a special closing activity for family and friends, and each camper will receive a Young Naturalists Camp T-shirt as a keepsake of their week.
Please note: In inclement weather, the camp may move indoors to the Brown Family Conservatory or Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
Young Naturalists camps are for children enrolled in Kindergarten through 4th grades during the 2025/2026 school year.
Writing Adventures
June 8-12, 2026
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Completed grades 2 – 5
In this camp, children will engage their creativity as they explore works of art and areas on the grounds. Then, they will practice writing fiction, poetry, and more, inspired by their observations and thoughts about Reynolda’s collections. Participants will learn about all stages of the writing process, most especially focusing on prewriting and revision—culminating in the publication of their own hand-made book. Students should bring a snack and lunch.
The Writing Adventures camp is for children enrolled in 2nd through 5th grades during the 2025/2026 school year.
Cost: $280. Members or Friends at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount, applied at checkout.
Creative Writing Workshop
June 22-26, 2026
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Completed grades 6 – 9
In the Creative Writing Workshop, young writers will hone their craft and learn the basics of prose and poetry through a variety of writing activities inspired by the art and history of Reynolda. Participants will engage in each stage of the writing process, including pre-writing, drafting, revision, and publication. The workshop will also include art activities. Students should bring a snack and lunch.
The Creative Writing Workshop is for teens enrolled in 6th through 9th grades during the 2025/2026 school year.
Cost: $280. Members or Friends at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount, applied at checkout.
Art Adventures
Session I: Monday–Friday, July 6-10, 2026
Session II: Monday–Friday, July 13-17, 2026
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Completed grades K–5
This summer, take a deep dive into Reynolda’s collection of artwork and explore different ways we might look at and make art. Inspired by the Museum’s renowned collection of American art on view during Layered Looking: Making Sense of Art, young artists will produce their own original work of art each day during these half-day camps. Students should bring a snack and lunch. The projects are identical in session I and II.
Art Adventures camps are for students enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade during the 2025-2026 school year.
Cost: $280. Members or Friends at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount, applied at checkout.