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Inspiring summer camps for children and teens in the Piedmont Triad, open to WCDS students and campers from the greater High Point, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro area.

Welcome to Summer at Westchester Country Day School, a place where campers wonder, explore, discover, create and connect. Our engaging summer camps combine joyful experiences with meaningful learning, reflecting the spirit of our school—welcoming and committed to the whole child.

Half-day and full-day camps for age 3 - rising 8th grade

June 1 - August 14, 2026

A Place Where Campers Grow, Belong and Shine

Whether campers are exploring new interests, building confidence, or simply enjoying the magic of summer, Summer at WCDS offers high-quality summer camps for children and teens.

Families searching for summer camps near High Point, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lexington, Jamestown, and Kernersville will find a welcoming home at Westchester. Designed for both WCDS students and campers from the surrounding community, our programs provide a unique opportunity to experience our campus, our experienced faculty and staff, and our student-centered approach to learning.

The Triad's Favorite Summer Camp

Summer at WCDS was named Best Summer Camp in High Point in the 2026 Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards. We are proud to be the summer camp of choice for families year after year.

Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards 2026 Winner Badge
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Reimagined Summer at WCDS

This summer marks the launch of a reimagined Summer at WCDS, thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of your family. By expanding and refining our summer camp offerings, we are strengthening our program as a meaningful extension of the WCDS experience and community. Building on the programs our returning families know and love, Summer at WCDS offers:

  • Clear camp pathways by age and interest
  • A brand-new day camp experience
  • Specialty camps and enrichment programs
  • Experiences that cultivate curiosity, creativity, confidence, and collaboration

Whether a camper is trying something new, strengthening an existing skill, or discovering a new passion, our summer camps are designed to meet children where they are and help them grow.

Four Signature Programs

Traditional day camp for age 3-rising 8th grade, new for summer 2026

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Classic teacher-led specialty camps with a variety of themes

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Adventure camps that take campers off campus for day trips throughout NC

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Athletic camps led by WCDS coaches and trusted partners

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Explore Summer Camps

Summer at WCDS is organized by rising grade, weekly availability and areas of interest making it easy for families to find experiences that best fit their child. Our thoughtfully designed offerings allow families to navigate programs with confidence and clarity. Use the tools below to design your ideal summer.

Camp Sessions by Week

Camp Discovery Tool

Choose your own adventure! Find the perfect camps to fit your schedule and your child's interests. Use our summer camps discovery tool to explore this summer's camp offerings now.

Explore our Summer Camps

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Camp Essentials

Sample Daily Camp Schedule

7:30-8:30 a.m. Early Birds (before-care)
8:15 a.m. Arrival for AM campers*
8:30 a.m. - noon Morning camp session
Noon Dismissal for AM campers*
Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch/recess for full-day campers
12:45 p.m. Arrival for PM campers*
1-4:30 p.m. Afternoon camp session
4:30 p.m. Dismissal for PM campers*
4:30-5:30 p.m. Night Owls (after-care)

*Specific arrival and dismissal details are provided at the time of registration.

Running Late?

We understand that things happen. We allow a 5-minute grace period after the scheduled pick-up time. After that, a late fee of $5 per minute will apply until your child is picked up. This fee will be added to your family account.

S'mores

S'mores allow families to add optional extras to their registration. This includes extended care, weekly snacks and lunch options.

Partner Programs

While most of our camps are led by WCDS faculty and coaches, camps led by Partner Programs offer families access to high quality, specialty camps led by trusted external organizations or individuals. These camps are designed and facilitated by experienced vendors who bring deep expertise in their fields while operating within the supportive environment of the WCDS campus.

Health and Safety

Nothing is as important as knowing your child is safe and secure at camp. We agree! Summer at WCDS has implemeted safety procedures and protocols that we routinely practice through through training and drills. During staff training, our entire team is trained in: Age-appropriate supervision and behavior management skills, first aid, child focused engagement and behavior techniques, safety and security protocols for our campus.

Camp Registration

Registration for Summer 2026 is open!

Use the link below to go to the summer camp registration page. You will need to create a new account the first time you visit the site. If you experience any issues, reach out to the Summer Office for assistance at 336-822-4067 or summer.programs@westchestercds.org.

 

Register for summer camps

Registration is open until camps are filled and is first-come, first-served. Payment must be received to reserve camps. Review the cancellation policy before registering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to the Summer Office at 336-822-4067 or summer.programs@westchestercds.org.

Ms. Lori DeRue

Summer Camp Coordinator

Mrs. Cindy McArthur

Director of Auxiliary Services

Ms. Cassie Pless

After School Coordinator