Summer Camp Registration

Closes May 31 at 5pm. Check out our summer camp playlists on our YouTube Channel.

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2025 Summer Camp Dates

Session
Dates
(Raleigh) Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20, 2025
(Four Oaks) Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18, 2025
Family Campout
 Thursday, July 3 - Saturday, July 5, 2025
Boy's Campout
Wednesday, June 25 - Saturday, June 28, 2025   
Girl's Campout
Wednesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 12, 2025

Residential Camps

The original Camp Flintlock program, our Residential Summer Camps teach children ages 9-15 about life in the American Colonies. 

At Camp Flintlock residential camps, campers learn about our nation’s history, as well as outdoor skills like cooking over a fire! Campers gain a “better grasp of American History and a lot more respect for their hardworking ancestors.” 

And our campers have a lot of fun, too! Popular activities include Colonial Games, Tomahawk Throw, and Capture the Flag. Campers also make crafts and perform in a talent show. For a near complete listing of activities see out field trip page.  

With no access to the internet and social media, campers even learn to enjoy the timeless art of letter-writing. Mail call is a favorite part of every day!

Our residential camps are divided into two campouts: one for boys and one for girls. Both sessions take place at Camp Flintlock's primitive campground in Four Oaks, North Carolina.

If you would prefer to listen to the material on this page, you can visit our YouTube Chanel and go to our residential camp playlist. 


Registration Cost

It costs $265 to register for one half week of residential camp, $50 of which is a refundable security deposit. If there is more damage than the usual wear and tear to your camper's equipment by the end of camp session, you will receive the deposit back minus the cost of any repairs.

Half the total fee ($130) is required as a deposit to secure your camper's slot, with the total amount being due by  May 31st.

Click the button to register and see below for more details on what to pack, check-in procedures, etc.

Preparing for Residential Camp

There are a number of things you, the parent will want to do to prepare for your camper's session:

  1. Submit registration, fees, a recent photo of your camper, and a copy of the front and back of your camper's insurance card.
  2. Write some letters to your camper (optional, but highly recommended). You can mail these in during camp, or save on postage by dropping them off with our staff at check-in. (In your letters, please do not tell your camper that you miss them, but rather, emphasize how proud you are of them.)
  3. Pack for camp using the packing lists below. We do not require campers to bring anything beyond common household items, but please review the list well in advance to make sure you have everything needed.
  4. Review our check-in/check-out procedures, below.
  5. With your camper, review our behavioral guidelines and discipline policy, below.

What to Pack (and what not to pack)

Campers are not permitted, under any circumstances, to bring: 

  • Pants, sweaters, or socks made primarily of synthetic materials (due to working around fires)
  • Firearms or fireworks
  • Food, candy, drinks, or alcohol
  • Prescription drugs that are not in the original packaging with the camper's name on the label or over the counter medications that have not been approved by a legal guardian (all medications must be handed over to Camp Flintlock staff at check-in)
  • Tobacco products of any kind
  • Any and all electronic items (i.e. electronic games, radios, iPods, cell phones, etc.) with the exception of cameras
  • Aerosols of any kind (if someone brings aerosol bug/body/hair spray, there will be an attempt to build a flamethrower)


Campers are permitted to bring the following items: 

  • Period-appropriate bladed tools such as knives or tomahawks (with a parent's permission)
  • Their own colonial-style clothing
  • Any period-appropriate instruments such as the fife, drum, violin, viola, tin whistle, jaw harp, dulcimer, or bagpipes (Camp Flintlock can ensure a safe place for these instruments)


Certain items will be collected and held by Camp Flintlock staff at check-in:

  • Medications: Camp Flintlock will hold all medications and dispense them at the designated times. Please ensure that any prescription medications are packaged in their original container with the prescription label attached.
  • Camper Money: Campers are encouraged to bring $30-$100 to spend in the Camp Flintlock Store. Staff will hold this money and keep track of how much your camper spends. Any money remaining in their account by the end of camp session will be returned to the camper's guardian.
  • Musical Instruments: Campers are encouraged to bring any period-appropriate instruments such as the fife, drum, violin, viola, tin whistle, jaw harp, dulcimer, or bagpipes. However, to ensure the safety of these items, staff will collect them at check-in and store them in a safe, dry place until the appropriate time(s) for playing music.



Packing List

It isn’t necessary to buy lots of new items for Camp Flintlock. Old sheets, towels, and well-fitting old leather boots or shoes (from Good Will, etc.) work great! We encourage you to save yourself the expense.

As colonial-style luggage is a rare thing, our campers simply use pillowcases to pack their belongings. Each camper will need three pillowcases: one for personal items, one to stuff with straw for a pillow, and one for dirty clothes. Please bear in mind that, barring all but a few bulky items such as tomahawks or musical instruments, all items brought must fit into a single pillowcase.

Please note that, while we do not specify exact colors, in order to maintain the colonial atmosphere, we do request that cloth items such as towels, sheets, and clothing be kept to muted tones and in solid colors or stripes, if at all possible. Some items may also need to be of a certain material for reasons of comfort and/or safety.

Camp Flintlock requests that you label all personal items to avoid confusion. Camp Flintlock is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

Qty Item
1 Cotton Flat Sheet (solid/striped, any size)
3 Pillowcases (solid/striped)
1 Bath Towel (solid/striped)
2 Wash Cloths (solid/striped)
1 Bar of Soap (in a Ziploc bag)
1 Shampoo & Conditioner (in small containers)
1 Hairbrush/Comb (if desired)
1 Hairbands, Barrettes, Etc. (if desired)
If needed Feminine Hygiene Products
1 Toothbrush & Toothpaste
1 Antiperspirant/Deodorant (non-aerosol)
1 Small Flashlight (with new batteries)
1 Extra Set of New Batteries
1 Non-aerosol Bug Repellant
1 Sunscreen Lotion (if desired)
1 Pocket-Sized Rain Poncho
1 Handkerchief
1 Small Stuffed Animal (if desired)
1 Bible (King James version)
$30-$100 recommended Spending Money (staff will hold money for campers)
As much as desired Stamps, Stationary, & Pencil (in a Ziploc bag)
8-day supply Any Medications (prescriptions must be in original packaging; staff will hold all medications for campers)

Clothing (see below)


Clothing

Camp Flintlock provides colonial shirts for the boys and colonial shifts, petticoats, bodices, and pinafores for the girls. Camp Flintlock also provides colored kerchiefs corresponding to the campers' team colors.

Please note that what is required varies by gender, though everyone must bring their own shoes, undergarments, and cloth face covering (which only needs to be worn under certain circumstances and when doing so poses no other health risk--eg heat exhaustion). Campers may opt to wear their team kerchiefs as face coverings.

Many outerwear items must be at least 50% cotton, as synthetics are easily damaged by sparks from campfires and cookfires.

Campers are encouraged to bring any colonial style clothing they may own (again, synthetics may be easily damaged when working around a fire).

Qty Item
3-5 pairs Plain Socks (at least 50% cotton; we ask that girls bring knee-highs)
1-2 pairs Wool Socks (optional, but recommended)
6 pairs Underwear
1 pair Plain, Well-Fitting, Close-Toed Shoes (solid, muted color; leather, if possible)
2-4 pairs
(boys)		 Long Pants (at least 50% cotton, solid, muted color; preferably not jeans)
3-5
(boys)		 Old, Plain White T-Shirts (for capture the flag)
1
(boys)		 Belt (solid, muted color)
3-5
(boys)		 Undershirts (if desired)
1
(girls)		 Plain, Front-Opening Sweater (at least 50% cotton)
1
(girls)		 Plain, Light-Weight Bathrobe (knee-length)
4-6
(girls)		 Plain Bras (if needed)

Check-In/Check-Out

Residential Camp

Residential/Overnight Camp 218 Hickory Grove Church Road Four Oaks

Boys
       

            Wednesday, June 25 -  Saturday, June 28, 2025

Girls

           

            Wednesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 12, 2025

***If you are running late, let us know ***

Arrival 3pm-5pm

  • Families will park in our field and walk into camp to the waiting area
  • Stay with your camper
  • Bring all of their things
  • You will be received in the order you arrive
  • Double check all the instructions (i.e. Facebook/pictures, blades, medications, moneys)
  • Bag inspection to ensure your camper has everything and no contraband
  • Parents can leave after all the above is completed

 

Departure 9am-11am

  • Campers will only be allowed to leave with approved adults
  • The campers will have their things packed and staged by the checkout station
  • Medications will be returned to the parent
  • Any remaining store money will be returned
  • Parents can look through the camper’s bag to ensure they have everything
  • Parents will be encouraged to look through the lost and found
  • Security deposit refunds will be issued by the method you originally paid with 
  • Security deposit refunds will be processed near the end of July
  • The store will remain open so long as parents are on site
  • Staff will remain with campers until they have been picked up
  • Lost and found items not collected will be donated by the end of July.

Behavior & Discipline

It is important that the Camp Flintlock staff maintain good order and discipline. Our top objectives are to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for learning. The expectations listed below enable participants to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Campers’ behavior is expected to be consistent with the following:

  1. Use of appropriate language
  2. Cooperate with the staff and follow direction
  3. Respect equipment, facilities, other campers, staff, and their self
    1. Bushes and landscaping
    2. Trash and littering
    3. Stay with the team
    4. Stay in designated area(s)
    5. Using equipment for its intended purpose
  4. Maintain a positive attitude
  5. Remain in the program area

Discicpline

  1. If the camper is unable to comply with the behavioral expectations they will be redirected. The parent/guardian may be contacted.
  2. If, after being redirected, a camper continues to misbehave then they will be put in time out. Parents/guardians will be notified at check out.
  3. If a camper continues to misbehave, then a conference with the camper and parent/guardian and director/assistant director.
  4. Failure of the parent/guardian to attend the conference and/or cooperate will result in the camper’s dismissal.
  5. If after the conference the camper continues to misbehave, the camper may be dismissed.
  6. Behavior that will result in immediate dismissal include but are not limited to:
    1. Any action that could threaten or pose a threat to the physical/emotional safety of the camper, other campers, or staff
    2. Fighting
    3. Vandalism or willful destruction of property
    4. Sexual misconduct

For residential camp we have something called stump words which are typically profanity. If a camper cannot refrain from using these and a few select four and five letter words they will be assigned a stump to dig up.

Food

Residential Campat camp is real

All of the food that is served at camp is real actual food. We try to stay away from processed foods. Our meals are cooked of an open fire, and the campers will get a chance to help with the preparation and serving of the food. Throughout the day snacks will be served to get campers in between meals. 

Food may include but is not limited to:

  1. Roast Beef/Beef Stew
  2. Roast chicken
  3. Carrots
  4. Potatoes
  5. Turkey
  6. Sandwiches
  7. Sliced cheese
  8. Pickles
  9. Apples
  10. Watermellon
  11. Canteloupe
  12. Scrambled eggs
  13. Bacon
  14. Sausage
  15. Grits
  16. Oatmeal

Most dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated.

Day Camp

Our day camp, like our residential camps, focuses on day-to-day life in colonial times as experienced by a child. Campers do period and age-appropriate crafts and chores, as well as play games, sing songs, and act out children's stories.

We have two session. The first session is located in downtown Raleigh at the Joel Lane Museum House (JLMH). The Camp Flintlock JLMH day camp is done in partnership with the JLMH, the residence of Raleigh's founder. In addition to our hands-on activities, the museum staff teach campers about the history of our capitol city and give them a private guided tour of the Joel Lane residence. One of the highlights of the JLMH day camp is the parade to Nash Square, where campers play more active games such as kick the can.

The second session is located at our campsite in Four Oaks. The site sports a log cabin and reproduction Native longhouse surrounded by pines and oaks that give the feel of being in nature.

If you would prefer to listen to the material on this page, you can visit our YouTube Chanel and go to our day camp playlist.

Registration Cost

It costs $265 to register for one week of day camp, $25 of which is a refundable security deposit. If there is more damage than the usual wear and tear to your camper's equipment by the end of camp session, you will receive the deposit back minus the cost of any repairs.

Half the total fee ($130) is required as a deposit to secure your camper's slot, with the total amount being due by  May 31st.

What to Bring

Since campers will be issued clothing, you will not need to bring much to day camp. Firstly, the clothing: each camper will be issued two sets of clothing which will consist of a shirt and vest for the boys, and the girl’s set has a shift, petticoat (skirt), and pinafore (apron). Girls will only receive one pinafore. Campers get two sets so they can wear one and wash the other. Campers will also receive a bandana to wear as a hat.

The only mandatory things your camper will need to bring is a well-worn comfortable pair of shoes, and a lunch. Recommended things include a water bottle, non-aerosol bug spray and sunscreen. Snacks will be provided throughout the week and a lunch will be provided on Friday.

Check In/Check Out Procedure

Joel Lane Museum House Day Camp 160 Saint Mary’s Street Raleigh 

Four Oaks/Johnston County Day Camp 218 Hickory Grove Church Road Four Oaks

Check-In 8:30am-9:00am | Check Out 3:00pm

***If you are running late, let us know***

Arrival

  • You will be received in the order you arrive
  • Parents will need to sign-in their camper
  • Double check all the instructions (i.e. Facebook/pictures, blades, medications)
  • Parents can leave after all the above is completed

 

Departure

  • Campers will only be allowed to leave with approved adults
  • Parent/Guardian will have to sign-out their camper
  • Medications will be returned to the parent
  • Parents can look through the camper’s bag to ensure they have everything
  • Parents will be encouraged to look through the lost and found on Friday
  • Security deposits will be issued electronically through PayPal or Shopify
  • The store will remain open so long as parents are on site
  • Staff will remain with campers until they have been picked up

 

Behavioral Expectations and Discipline

It is important that the Camp Flintlock staff maintain good order and discipline. Our top objectives are to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for learning. The expectations listed below enable participants to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Campers’ behavior is expected to be consistent with the following:

  1. Use of appropriate language
  2. Cooperate with the staff and follow direction
  3. Respect equipment, facilities, other campers, staff, and their self
    1. Bushes and landscaping
    2. Trash and littering
    3. Stay with the team
    4. Stay in designated area(s)
    5. Using equipment for its intended purpose
  4. Maintain a positive attitude
  5. Remain in the program area

Discipline

  1. If the camper is unable to comply with the behavioral expectations they will be redirected. The parent/guardian may be contacted.
  2. If, after being redirected, a camper continues to misbehave then they will be put in time out. Parents/guardians will be notified at check out.
  3. If a camper continues to misbehave, then a conference with the camper and parent/guardian and director/assistant director.
  4. Failure of the parent/guardian to attend the conference and/or cooperate will result in the camper’s dismissal.
  5. If after the conference the camper continues to misbehave, the camper may be dismissed.
  6. Behavior that will result in immediate dismissal include but are not limited to:
    1. Any action that could threaten or pose a threat to the physical/emotional safety of the camper, other campers, or staff
    2. Fighting
    3. Vandalism or willful destruction of property
    4. Sexual misconduct
    5. Possession or use of any controlled substance including any drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.  
    6. Biting

Food

Monday through Thursday, the parent/guardian is responsible for providing lunch. On Friday, the staff will prepare lunch for the campers. Throughout the week snack will be provided in the mornings around 10am. The snack will fit in to the theme of the day and may include beef jerky, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, parched corn (corn nuts) dried cranberries, tea biscuits, ginger snaps, and other cookies/crackers, as well as lemonade, tea, ginger ale, and root beer. The meal will most likely be Hoppin’ John (rice, black beans, and ground sausage), pickles, and watermelon.

Activities

There are several activities that our campers participate in. Themes for the days include Town Life Tue, Wigwam Wed, Tactical Thu, and Folarin Fri.  These include, but are not limited to:

  1. Cord making
  2. Journal making
  3. Singing
  4. Skits
  5. Colonial dancing
  6. Cedar sachet making
  7. Quill and ink writing
  8. Native American Necklace making
  9. Tomahawk throwing
  10. Cornhusk doll making
  11. Militia recruitment and musket drill
  12. Sword fighting
  13. Cork ship making
  14. Cartridge Making (an inert replica of musket ammo)
  15. West African style Cowrie shell necklace making
  16. There are other activities that may be swapped or substituted

4th of July Family Campout

Party like its 1776!

Do you want to do something special for Independence Day this year? Then we have the solution! Bring the whole family for a patriotic and historical weekend campout. Groups that are not families i.e. American Heritage Girls, Cub Scout troops, etc. we welcome to register as well.

Registration Cost

It costs $120.00 per person age six and up to register for this three day two night campout, $25 of which is a refundable security deposit. If there is more damage than the usual wear and tear to your camper's equipment by the end of camp session, you will receive the deposit back minus the cost of any repairs. Children 5 and under get in free.

For spaced out payments, contact us.

Included

With the price you will get: 

  • 2 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 2 suppers
  • historical costuming
  • Group tenting per family (double or group occupancy)
  • Numerous hands-on activities including necklace making, quill and ink writing, candle making, colonial games, story time , musket shooting, and much more.


The activities are scheduled around the meals. Campers are expected to clean their own plate and utensils, which are provided. Participation in activities is optional as multiple activities will be open at a time with morning, afternoon, and evening blocks. The only thing you need to bring is your bedding like a cot or air mattress, and pillow. If you would like to rough it we can provide a straw mattress and wool blanket.


Bathroom Situation

We will have a baby changing tent. Porta-John toilets, hand washing stations, and primitive showers are the main facilities.


Registration Deadline May 31