Day Camp at Camp Monroe!

Join us at Camp Monroe for an exciting day camp where kids can explore nature, engage in creative activities, and make new friends. Our experienced staff provide a safe and supportive environment packed with adventures and fun. Day Camp is the perfect option to get your kids outside during the summer and for campers who are not ready for overnight camp yet!

Day Camp Information Below

Day Camp Sessions 2025

9 WEEKLY SESSIONS

Week 1: Mon-Fri, June 9-13
Week 2: Mon-Fri, June 16-20
Week 3: Mon-Fri, June 23-27
Week 4: Mon-Thurs, June 30 – July 3
Week 5: Mon-Fri, July 7-11
Week 6: Mon-Fri, July 14-18
Week 7: Mon-Fri, July 21-25
Week 8: Mon-Fri, July 28 – Aug 1 TBD
Week 9: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8 TBD
Week 10: Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15 TBD

$TBD per week + $4.95 registration fee

If a camp week is full, you can choose to be added to a Wait List during online registration.

Affordable monthly payments for registrations completed before the start of summer camp.
For registrations after June 1, the full balance is due.
Registration pricing includes a camp shirt, water bottle, recreation, activities, and lunch. Activities, recreation, and daily schedules vary by age/grade.

Bus Pickup (Optional)

Camp Monroe offers camper transportation to and from day camps from 2 area locations: Southern Pines and Raeford.

$25 per week per camper, Monday a.m. to Friday p.m. Seating is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis. Each Camp Monroe bus has 15 passengers (driver + 1 staff = 13 potential seats to fill). If a bus has less than 5 campers riding on the bus, the route will be canceled.

Add during online registration, or at any time, by logging into your account. If you do not see it as an add-on option for the Day Camp week of your choosing, we are not offering it that week due to availability or interest.

Morning Check In
ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MONDAY MORNING CHECK-IN

  • Plan for extra time at Monday morning check-in.
  • Always arrive 10 minutes before the bus arrival time.
  • Get out of your vehicle and form a line, keeping space between families, to prepare for the check-in process.
  • Note, Snack Shack cannot be added at day camp bus check-in.
  • Note, Bus Drivers cannot accept payments for camp. Please call the Camp Office if payment for camp needs to be arranged.

IMPORTANT: ONLY campers who have completed the following can check in at the bus location on Monday morning (1st day of camp):

  • Signed up for bus transportation
  • Paid in FULL
    Call (910) 276-1654 if you have questions.

Afternoon Pick-up
The person picking up a camper should be at the location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

  • Form a pickup line.
  • The bus driver will call campers off the bus and parents/guardians will sign off on camper pickup. Names must be on a preset Pickup List.

Campers are not released if the name on the pickup sheet does not match IDs. A camper will not be released to someone even if the staff recognize them and have seen them each day of pick up.

If the person picking up your camper(s) is not on the approved list, they will be asked to step out of the line to contact the parent or guardian of the camper to confirm identity.

Locations
Raeford Area
Walmart Parking Lot

Pickup/Drop Off TBD

Aberdeen/Southern Pines Area
Petsmart Parking Lot
11088 US Hwy15 501 North
Aberdeen, NC 28315

Pickup: 7:45 am Bus departs location at 7:55 am (Monday – Friday)
Drop off: 5:15 pm Bus departs location at 5:25 pm (Monday – Thursday_
2:15 pm Bus departs location at 2:25 pm (Friday)

Day Camp Sample Schedule

8:00-8:30 am: Arrival
9:00 am: Group Games
9:30 am: Morning Watch
10:00 am: Camp Activities (Lake, Adventure, Arts and Crafts, Archery, etc.)
12:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Pool
2:30 pm: Snack Shack
3:00 pm: Bible Study
3:45: Prepare for Pickup
4:00-4:45: Camper Pickup

Day Camp Snack Shack (Optional)

Snack Shack: spent each afternoon, campers can purchase drinks (Gatorade, Capri Suns, Sodas) or snacks (candy, gum, chips, chocolate bars, slushies). If a camper has less than $5 remaining in the week, the money is rolled into the camper scholarship fund. Funds over $5 remaining can be refunded back to the family at request. We limit campers to about 3 items per day.
– $20
– $25
– $30

If you are interested in adding this please make sure to add it during registration or the Sunday before their first day.

Day Camp Swim Lessons (Optional)

Swimming Lessons: Each day the camper gets in the pool, a trained counselor will work one-on-one with campers to improve swimming skills. Counselors will not take up the entire swimming block with lessons, but touch on a topic for the camper to work on that day, let them play and work on the skills with their friends, and come back to the topic at the end of the swim time to make sure the topic has been worked on.

$30 per week.

Spirit Packs

$30 per bag.

In line with the theme of the camp, Alpha or Omega (red or blue) Day camp will be included in the fun of overnight games in terms of gaining points during their time at camp.

Day Camp Parent Information

What to pack for your campers

PLEASE LABEL ALL BELONGINGS- BACKPACK, CLOTHES, AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS

  • Extra pair of clothes
  • Swimsuit 
    • Please do not send swimsuits with metal pieces or zippers as they may damage lake toys.
    • For females: one-piece swimsuit or tankini (if a bikini is brought the camper will have to wear a shirt to cover it)
  • Extra change of clothes
  • Beach towel
  • Spray sunscreen & sunscreen stick: We recommend parents send spray sunscreen and a sunscreen stick for kids who need help with reapplication. Our staffers are not allowed to help with the reapplication of lotion sunscreen.
  • Water shoes or flip-flops
  • Plastic bag to put clothes in after changing into swimsuit and to put wet items in after lake time
  • Insect repellent

**Lost and found is only held for 2 weeks after your session of camp.

Check-in and Check-out procedures

Check-in at Camp

  • Monday check-in at camp begins at 8:00 am.
  • Check-In will take place at the Day Camp Pavillion (near the lake). Our staff will greet you there.
  • A quick check by the nurse for lice and temperature will be performed.
  • Any balances can be paid on Monday for the week ahead.
  • If Thursday Night Sleep Over is available, you’ll be informed at Check-In. Thursday Night Sleep Over can be added to your account. You can access your account here (http://monroecamp.campbrainregistration.com).
  • If our staff have any updates or changes for you, they will inform you at drop off.
  • Parents will sign in campers with Camp Staff.

Tuesday – Friday camp check-in begins at 8:00 am. 

  • Our staff will greet you in front of the Day Camp Pavillion. If you have any questions or concerns, you can speak to the Day Camp Supervisor.
  • Parents will sign in campers with Camp Staff.

Pick-up at Camp

CHANGES can be made in your online account UP UNTIL 1 WEEK BEFORE the camp start date. If you need to adjust your Pickup Authorization, please contact us. For questions regarding the camper pick-up email Office@MonroeCamp.org or call the office at (910)276-1654, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For camper safety, all campers must go through the camper check-out process.

  • Pick-up begins around 4:00 p.m. and ends around 4:45 p.m.
  • Parents will sign campers out with Camp Staff. Authorized pickup persons will need a valid ID at pick-up.
  • Late policy: beginning after 4:45 pm, we will charge $1.00 per minute that pick-ups are late. If you have any situation that would cause pickup after 4:45 pm, please notify the Office Manager before your camper’s first day.

Monday – Thursday Pickup: 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Friday Pickup: 2:00 p.m.

Meals and Snacks

Lunch:

  • Day Campers are fed a balanced lunch every day, which is included in the price of camp.
  • Camper allergy information should be provided in your account.
  • Camp Monroe may not be able to accommodate ALL allergies or dietary restrictions, and we cannot prevent, nor guarantee, a cross-contamination-free environment. That being said we do our best to ensure that campers receive enough nutrition at lunch to help support the vigorous activities they take part in.

Snack Shack:

  • Snacks are provided for purchase at Snack Shack
  • Campers with no snack shack funds will be given an ice pop or similar snack
Camper Medications

If your camper will require medications while at camp, please refer to: https://www.monroecamp.org/camper-medications

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