CAMP CORNELIUS

Camp Cornelius offers Summer Day Camps, Summer Sports Camps, Summer Recreation Experience, and Therapeutic Summer Camps for children ages 4 to 14. Summer Day Camps run Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the full-day camps do not provide meals; each camper must bring a nut-free lunch and nut-free snacks, a large refillable water bottle, and tennis or other closed-toe shoes. Full-day campers meet at JV Washam Recreation Center or Bailey Road Recreation Center, and registration is available online or in person at Town Hall.

Programs

• Summer Day Camps (Full Day) — 6-12 · Monday through Friday; camp day 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Summer Sports Camps (Partial Day) — 4-14 · Three-hour camps
• Summer Recreation Experience (Partial Day) — 4-14
• Therapeutic Summer Camps

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old
• General schedule: All camps run Monday through Friday.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About the provider

Camp Cornelius is celebrating its 25th year of summer camps. Resident Discount is available to Cornelius residents only for all camps, and Summer Day Camps offer a payment plan with 50% due upon registration. Registration for Cornelius residents opens on Monday, March 3, at 7 a.m., registration for everyone opens on Monday, March 10, at 7 a.m., final payments for all camps are due by May 17, and proof of residency for Cornelius parents of full-day campers must be provided to the office by May 15.

Resident Discount is available to residents of Cornelius only for all camps. Summer Day Camps only offer a payment plan with 50% due upon registration. For non-residents using the payment plan, initial fees include 50% of the resident camp cost plus 100% of the non-resident fees. Summer camp waivers and policies are available at the bottom of the page. Acceptable residency documents may include a valid driver's license, utility bill, or apartment lease.

Last updated August 30, 2026.