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1180 Fodale Ave, Southport, NC 28461Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Family ownedRegistration opens in February(910) 555-0108
Bobber Day CampSouthport, North Carolina
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Summer

Nine weeks, each with its own theme

Book one week or several. Every week runs Monday to Friday with a swim block for each group.

Summer
  • First week of June

    Week 1: Welcome to the water

    Swim tests, a tour of the lake beach and the pool, and getting to know the dock rules, with games in the pavilion shade.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open
  • Second week of June

    Week 2: Paddle week

    Canoes and kayaks in life jackets, steering as a team in the cove, and knots on the dock.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open
  • Third week of June

    Week 3: Creek and cove

    Nets, buckets and a field guide: pond dipping, shell hunts and sketching what the group finds.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open
  • Fourth week of June

    Week 4: Build and float

    Boats from cardboard, foil and tape, tested in a tub on the beach, then built again.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Waitlist
  • First week of July

    Week 5: Swim week

    A swim-only week in smaller groups by level, with the lake beach and the pool every morning and no field games.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Full
  • Second week of July

    Week 6: Games and relays

    Team games on the field in the cooler morning hours, and relays at the pool after lunch.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open
  • Third week of July

    Week 7: Art by the lake

    Paint, clay and weaving at the pavilion tables, and sketching at the end of the dock.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open
  • Fourth week of July

    Week 8: Woods and trails

    Nature walks, shade forts and a scavenger hunt on the trail behind the pool.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open
  • First week of August

    Week 9: Family picnic week

    Songs and games all week, ending Friday with a picnic at the lake beach for campers' families.

    • Ages 5 to 13
    • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Open

Sample sessions.

Dates and openings change as weeks fill. Our registration page has the latest.

Weeks by age

Which weeks are open for your camper

  • Younger campers

    5 to 8 years

    Adults to children: 1 adult to 8 childrenGroup size: 16

    Kindergarten through second grade, in their own groups

    • Weeks 1 to 48:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Week 5: swim week8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · 5 daysWeek 5Waitlist
    • Weeks 6 to 98:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Early and late care7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. · 5 daysOffered

  • Older campers

    9 to 13 years

    Adults to children: 1 adult to 10 childrenGroup size: 20

    Third grade through seventh grade, with more choice in the afternoon blocks

    • Weeks 1 to 48:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Week 5: swim week8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Weeks 6 to 98:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Early and late care7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. · 5 daysOffered

  • In the water

    In the water, 5 to 13 years

    Adults to children: 1 adult to 6 childrenGroup size: 12

    Every swim block at the lake beach and the pool

    • Weeks 1 to 48:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Week 5: swim week8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · 5 daysOffered
    • Weeks 6 to 98:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · 5 daysOffered

Fees and what each is for

Registration
Holds a place and covers each camper's file for the summer.
Early and late care
Extra hours before and after the camp day, booked by the week.
Camp shirt
The shirt campers wear on field days, so counselors can find the group at a glance.
Swim shirt
A bright shirt for the water, so the lifeguard and counselors can see the whole group.
How tuition is set

Openings change as weeks fill. Our registration page has the latest.

Sample programs.

Pick the weeks that fit your summer

Registration opens in February. Register on our enrollment page, or call and ask which weeks have room.

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