Camp Evergreen: Ages 4–13
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Before Care & After Care available)
Camp Evergreen is Durham Academy’s all-day camp experience for ages 4–13. Imagine the quintessential overnight camp experience – bonding with cabinmates, gleefully slipping down waterslides, cabin vs. cabin games, and capping off the week with Fun Friday Guest shows. Each day, campers rotate between three one-hour activities: Art, Open Recreation, and Sports & Games. Campers will also have time to recharge during snack break and lunch. Each day is new and will leave campers itching to come back the next day!
Registration Opens Jan. 8, 2026!
Camp Evergreen Cabins
Campers form connections with new friends in their “cabin,” a close-knit group that explores Camp Evergreen’s cabin rotations together — Art, Open Recreation, and Sports & Games. Each afternoon, campers choose an area to take a deeper dive for the week — from technology to art studio — with similar-aged campers from other cabins. Serving as the cornerstone of DA Summer, Camp Evergreen assures that your child will have a blast acquiring new skills, honing existing ones and creating friendships.
Our Camp Staff
All activities are grounded in Durham Academy’s mission to prepare campers for moral, happy, productive lives. Camp Evergreen is led by three experienced coordinators who are Durham Academy faculty members.
- Our Pre-K and Kindergarten cabins are led by Durham Academy teachers.
- Cabins for campers in Grades 1–5 are led by dynamic high school counselors who are energetic, organized and responsible. Each staff member is interviewed and vetted, and all attend mandatory staff trainings.
Evergreen Teen Scene
Evergreen Teen Scene is designed to immerse campers in a variety of fun and inclusive activities that are tailored specifically to the ages and interests of students entering grades 6 to 8. Teen Scene campers will jump into hands-on learning opportunities that foster creativity and critical thinking skills. Programming includes structured activities, open recreation and local field trips.
Teen Scene campers will be led by a counselor who is 25 years or older (paired with college-aged assistants), guiding them through creative innovation, problem solving and teamwork.
Explore Camp Evergreen
DA Summer 2026
Week 1: June 8–12
Week 2: June 15–19
June 19 (Juneteenth) is optional for campers.
Week 3: June 22–26
Week 4: June 29–July 1
Half week, Camp Evergreen only
Week 5: July 6–10
Week 6: July 13–17
Week 7: July 20–24
Week 8: July 27–31
Week 9: Aug. 3–7
Camp Evergreen only
Daily Camp Evergreen Schedule (Check back for 2026 updates!)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30–8:45 a.m. | Before Care (optional) |
| 8:45–9 a.m. | Camper Drop-Off & Attendance |
| 9 a.m. | Cabin Gatherings |
| 9:30 a.m. | All-Camp Gathering |
| 10 a.m. |
Cabin Rotations: Block 1 |
| 11 a.m. | Snack Break |
| 11:15 a.m. | Cabin Rotation: Block 2 |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | Open Play |
| 1 p.m. | Cabin Rotation: Block 3 |
| 2 p.m. | Car Line Begins for Rising Pre-K Afternoon Options Begin for Older Campers |
| 2:45 p.m. | Snack Break |
| 3 p.m. | Afternoon Options Continue |
| 4 p.m. | Cabin Wrap-Up Begins |
| 4:20 p.m. | Transition to Car Line OR After Care |
| 4:30 p.m. | Car Line Begins |
| 4:30–6 p.m. | After Care (optional) |
Cabin Rotations
Members of each cabin attend camp meetings together, participate in rotations as a group, and enjoy lunch together. Campers explore each of the following areas with their cabinmates each week, even as Camp Evergreen's overall theme changes from week to week — keeping things fresh for repeat campers! Each day's schedule includes time for cabin rotations for 2 hours each morning, plus 1 hour after lunch.
![Art Rotation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702499184/durham/lzrtv7yn11n2cs9g2czu/Evergreen-art.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702499184/durham/lzrtv7yn11n2cs9g2czu/Evergreen-art.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702499184/durham/lzrtv7yn11n2cs9g2czu/Evergreen-art.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702499184/durham/lzrtv7yn11n2cs9g2czu/Evergreen-art.jpg","width":1000}])
![Sports & Outdoors Rotation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702499185/durham/miemrdglcd3qrsakaehq/evergreen-waterslide.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702499185/durham/miemrdglcd3qrsakaehq/evergreen-waterslide.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702499185/durham/miemrdglcd3qrsakaehq/evergreen-waterslide.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702499185/durham/miemrdglcd3qrsakaehq/evergreen-waterslide.jpg","width":1000}])
![Wellness Rotation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702499185/durham/mucpzyjggwauxn9aegyq/evergreen-wellness.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702499185/durham/mucpzyjggwauxn9aegyq/evergreen-wellness.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702499185/durham/mucpzyjggwauxn9aegyq/evergreen-wellness.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702499185/durham/mucpzyjggwauxn9aegyq/evergreen-wellness.jpg","width":1000}])
Afternoon Options
Campers choose a particular area to explore for the week during the daily Afternoon Options session. This daily two-hour session allows for campers to take deep dives into their interests. In this session, campers will be grouped with similarly aged children — some from their own cabin, and some from other cabins. If your camper chooses the same option for multiple weeks, they'll have a fresh experience each time, as we have different programming planned for each week.
