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Upcoming Camps

Sponsored and facilitated by the Mountain Heritage Center at WCU, this program explores the heritage of southern Appalachia from Native American origins through the arrival of the railroad by engaging participants in historic crafts, artifact investigation, local stories and legends, and field trips to farms and historic sites to learn about the people who lived in these mountains 100 to 1,000 years ago

Mages in the Mountains is a day camp for rising 3rd–5th graders, held August 3–7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Cullowhee Academy of the Mystic Arts (Western Carolina University). This immersive experience blends STEM, creative arts, and outdoor exploration through a magical, wizardry-inspired curriculum where campers are sorted into houses, design magical creatures, compete in challenges for the House Cup, and participate in activities like potions experiments, astronomy, Appalachian history, and themed games. The cost is $200, lunch is provided daily at WCU’s Catamount Café, and registration requires a Family Account and completion of a Day Camp Permission Form.

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Summer Camps

Our summer camps at WCU allow students to socialize and build friendships, learn about new topics, and develop skills while having fun and enjoying time on WCU’s campus! We have excellent faculty and staff from WCU and community partners who specialize in areas and have designed camps for our children and teens that contain customized curriculum students will be interested in.  Camp leaders have a passion for sharing their knowledge and hope to grow students’ interest in learning outside of the traditional classroom settings of school.

Camp Registraion is Open! 

Summer 2026:

Please read full descriptions and details of camps by clicking on the camp title below

June 1-5, 2026 | Rising 3rd-4th graders
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

June 8-12, 2026 | Ages 15-18
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 15-19, 2026 | Rising 2nd-3rd graders
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

June 17-19, 2026 | Rising 9-12 graders
3-Day, 2-Night Immersive

Rocket to Creativity
June 22-26, 2026 | Ages 7-14
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

July 6-10, 2026 | Rising 5th-7th graders
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

July 20-24, 2026 | Rising 4th-5th graders
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

August 3-7, 2026 | Rising 3rd-5th graders
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Check back for more camps to come!

Day Camp Permission Form

Protection of Minors on Campus

 

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Additional Summer Camp options at 91Å®Éñ

Below are additional summer camps offered by departments outside of Educational Outreach at 91Å®Éñ.  Please contact the hosting department with questions or concerns. 

Hosted by WCU Campus Recreation Center

Hosted by WCU Athletics Department.  Includes various sports-based camps.

Contact Us

Continuing Education and Summer Programs

Formerly Divisoin of Educational Outreach

152 Cordelia Camp Building
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Staff

828.227.7397

learn@wcu.edu