Since 1999

Day Camp

2026 Day Camp Registration is now open!

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.

2026 Day Camp Dates

Session	Dates
Day Camp - Raleigh	Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026

Day Camp Information

Students holding wooden muskets during a hands-on Colonial American history activity at Camp Flintlock day camp

At various historic sites

Colonial snacks, clothing, & equipment provided

Learn history & life skills

Make traditional crafts

Ages 7-13

$240 registration fee + $25 refundable security deposit

1-week sessions in June and July

Registration opens January 5th, 2026

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 colonial lunch will be provided by the CF Staff on Friday.

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 Tuesday, Wigwam Wednesday, Tactical Thursday, and Folarin Friday. These include, but are not limited to:

Cord Making*

Dancing

Tomahawk Throw

Cork Ship Making

Leather Journal Making*

Cedar Sachet Making

Corn Husk Doll Making*

Cartridge Making
(an inert replica of musket ammo)

Singing

Quill & Ink Writing*

Militia Recruitment & Musket Drill

There are other activities that may be swapped or substituted

Skits

Necklace Making*

Fencing

Check In/Check Out

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

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

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

Check In/Arrival 3PM-5PM

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

Group of students participating in a hands-on learning activity at Camp Flintlock day camp

Check Out/Departure 9AM-11AM

Campers will only be allowed to leave with approved adults
Parent/Guardian will need 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

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.

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

Use of appropriate language
Cooperate with the staff and follow direction
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
Maintain a positive attitude
Remain in the program area

Behavioral Expectations & Camp Discipline

Discipline

Students taking part in an outdoor day camp program at Camp Flintlock

If the Day Camper is unable to comply with the behavioral expectations they will be redirected. The parent/guardian may be contacted.
If, after being redirected, a Day Camper continues to misbehave then they will be put in time out. Parents/guardians will be notified at check out.
If a Day Camper continues to misbehave, then there will be a conference with the Day Camper and parent/guardian and director/assistant director.
Failure of the parent/guardian to attend the conference and/or cooperate will result in the Day Camper’s dismissal.
If after the conference the Day Camper continues to misbehave, the Day Camper may be dismissed.
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 Day Camper, other Day 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

Location

Our Day Camp Program is hosted at the Joel Lane Museum House, the oldest standing historic building in Wake County, NC (built in 1769). The majority of camp activities take place in the site's Formal Gardens under reproduction tent awnings. At the end of the week campers will be taken on a tour of the Joel Lane House, its colonial-era kitchen building, and kitchen garden.

We also walk a mile through downtown Raleigh each morning to Nash Square, one of the city's original five public squares when the city was first built in the 1790s. At Nash Square, the campers play colonial-era children's games.