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SUMMARY:Girl Talk: Daughter & Mother/ Trusted Adult Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGirl Talk: Daughter & Mother/ Trusted Adult Workshop\n\n\n\nThis workshop is best suited for girls in 4th – 7th grade. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGirl Talk for 4th-7th graders addresses the timely topic of adolescent growth and development and the physical\, social\, and emotional changes that girls experience during puberty.  \n\n\n\nPoe educators show off some of our 3-D exhibits\, lead activities\, and hold candid discussions to help parents and daughters explore a range of topics from the workings of the reproductive system to the menstrual cycle to feminine hygiene protection and more. \n\n\n\nThis program is for girls AND their trusted adult/ parent. Girls should not register individually. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 30 pairs (daughter and trusted adult) \n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, please email Robin Pittman. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: Poe Center for Health Education224 Sunnybrook Rd Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\n\n\nR.S.V.P. is required\n\n\n\nRegistration is $60.00 per pair (daughter and parent/ trusted adult). \n\n\n\nAdditional participants are $20.00 each. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 30 pairs (daughter and trusted adult). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It was such a comfortable\, fun\, and educational experience for us all. It was so refreshing to see my daughter speaking with such ease about a topic that historically girls and woman have struggled to be so open about. Thank you\, and your team\, for the amazing services you are providing to our community”. \n\n\n\n– A recent participant of our Girl Talk workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nRegister Here
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LOCATION:the Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp PlayWELL Week 2: The Body Lab I
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Raleigh\, NC\, the Poe Center’s fully-immersive summer camp is where health is “the heart” of the experience. Each week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living: nutrition\, gardening\, physical activity\, mental health\, body science\, and community health. At Camp PlayWELL\, kids don’t just hear about healthy habits\, they experience and practice them.  \n\n\n\nEach week will incorporate unique physical activities and games\, hands-on activities that explain how body systems function and connect\, and nutrition themes that support healthy lifestyles. Campers will also explore how food travels from farm to table and learn about the organizations that support food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Camp PlayWELL support the Poe Center’s non-profit mission to help North Carolinians lead healthier lives. When you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are supporting the health-education of children across the state. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themed Sessions\n\n\n\nEach week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living. Our interactive lessons will empower your child to make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\nWeek 2: The Body Lab IJune 29 – July 2\n\n\n\nThis week is dedicated to learning about the human body and all of it’s amazing capabilities. After learning about the various body systems\, campers will act as secret agents on a mission to defeat potential health threats by answering health-education questions and making smart health-related decisions. \n\n\n\nOther activities include exploring the traffic safety course\, playing a life-size “Operation” game\, and interacting with the Poe Center’s Cranium Connection. \n\n\n\n$350 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nExplore additional weeks here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp InformationSample ScheduleCamp PoliciesRegistration and FeesFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\nDates: June 22 – August 14\, 2026 (8 weeks total) including the week of July 4\, 2026Schedule: Weekly themed sessions\, Monday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with extended care optionsAges: Rising 1st–5th grade (grouped by age)Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610Camp activities will be conducted inside the Poe Center and outside at PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed week rates are $380. \n\n\n\nScholarships are now available. Contact Camp Director Alaina Hart for information and eligibility. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.: $20/ week.\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: $30/ week.\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL’s expertly-crafted\, hands-on learning experiences are specifically designed so that kids will learn by doing. Example activities include learning to cook their own foods\, discovering the meaning of farm-to-table\, learning how to grow produce\, exploring body systems\, emphasizing the importance of staying active\, and more! \n\n\n\nMorning\n\n\n\nInteractive health-education lessons + hands-on projectsCooking weeks: Snack creation activity in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Garden craft outdoors in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidday\n\n\n\nLunch and outdoor play at the Poe Center’s very own PlayWELL Park \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon\n\n\n\nCreative arts and crafts projects\, physical activity\, reflection\, and take-home activitiesCooking weeks: Cooking activities in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Outdoors\, hands-in-the-dirt activities in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding campers and staff with a safe\, positive learning environment is our top priority. Please review Camp PlayWELL policies and behavior expectations. \n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed weeks rates are $380. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposit will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A refund on the balance will be granted to individuals who withdraw a minimum of 14 days before the start date of the selected camp week. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds may not be granted for no-shows or withdrawals within one week of the start of the selected camp week. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. $20/ week\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $30/ week\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much does Camp PlayWELL cost?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates start at $350 per week per child. Special cooking and gardening-themed weeks are available at $380 per week per child. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided AT NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $175.00 per camper is due at the time of registration and will be applied to the total cost of camp based on the number of registered weeks. \n\n\n\nFinal payment is due May 15\, 2026. The Poe Center will issue invoices in April for the total balance due for each camper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Poe Center?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center is a non-profit organization that provides health-education programs and resources to classrooms and communities around the state. Read more about our mission here. \n\n\n\nWhen you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are helping five more children attend a health-education program with the Poe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere are you located?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\nCamp activities will be conducted throughout the Poe Center\, including the Atrium\, CookWELL Kitchen\, GrowWELL Garden\, Dental Theater\, and PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a discount for multiple campers or multiple weeks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates apply to each week for each child. There are no discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I need to cancel or change my registration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny changes to registrations must be submitted in writing to the camp director and will be accommodated based on availability. \n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing to the camp director at least two weeks before the program start date and are eligible for a refund minus the $175 deposit. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within two weeks of the program start date are not eligible for a refund or credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the hours of the camp?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nPick up is carpool-style and runs from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A photo ID of the authorized pick-up person(s) is required. \n\n\n\nA late fee per minute is assessed for those picked up after 4:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nIf a camper is picked up after 4:30 p.m.\, there is a $5 late fee accessed for the first minute and a $1 fee for each minute after. \n\n\n\nPlease read our complete drop-off and pick-up policy here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there options for morning or afternoon extended care?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available for extended care registrations and may be added at the time of registration. \n\n\n\nMorning (7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.) = $20 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nAfternoon (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) = $30 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care = $50. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the staff at Camp PlayWELL?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp activities and supervision are provided by the Poe Center’s professional health educators. Professional staff are CPR/AED and First-Aid trained. \n\n\n\nTrained high-school and college-aged volunteers serve as camp counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will campers be organized?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA maximum of 35 campers may attend each week of Camp PlayWELL. Campers are grouped according to age with an average of one counselor for every eight campers (1:8). \n\n\n\nLower Elementary: rising 1st and 2nd gradesMiddle Elementary: rising 3rd through 4th gradesUpper Elementary: rising 4th and 5th grades \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan the Poe Center accommodate food allergies?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are able to accommodate most food allergies with advance notice. The Poe Center is committed to the safety and health of all participants. Necessary precautions will be taken when accommodating children with food allergies and intolerances. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the Poe Center cannot guarantee a completely risk-free zone. If your child has a serious food allergy please contact us directly to discuss if appropriate accommodations can be made. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan Camp PlayWELL accommodate children with special physical or mental health needs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents are asked to submit in writing\, at the time of registration\, of any special circumstances which may affect the child’s ability to participate fully and within the guidelines of acceptable behavior\, including but not limited to any serious behavioral problems or special circumstances regarding psychological\, emotional\, medical or physical conditions. \n\n\n\nThe camp director may request a conference to discuss the child’s needs and any implications for participation in Camp PlayWELL. The Poe Center’s staff and volunteers are not trained to provide the care needed for children with certain physical or mental health special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill the Poe Center administer medication?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center does not normally administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by the child’s parent or guardian. Medication(s) must be labeled with instructions and placed in a plastic zip-loc bag marked with the child’s name. \n\n\n\nIn the event of an emergency in which the parent cannot be contacted\, emergency medical staff and the Poe Center may take appropriate action in the best interest of the child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo campers need to bring lunch and/or snacks or will they be provided?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided for all campers thanks to our partnership with Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, campers may bring a bagged lunch if they wish. All campers should bring a resusable bottle for water and a daily healthy snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should campers bring with them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA snack and bottle for water\n\n\n\nAny necessary medication(s) with instructions\, labeled in a plastic bag\n\n\n\nLight sweater or jacket\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nClosed-toe shoes or tennis shoes that are appropriate for physical activity\n\n\n\nA blanket\, and pillow for flex time\n\n\n\n\nPlease leave electronic devices and toys at home. Weapons of any kind (play or real) are strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will camp take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp will take place both indoors and outdoors. The indoor facility spaces will primarily be used throughout the day. Outdoor spaces and PlayWELL Park will be used for lunch and free-play activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Activities\n\n\n\nSpend a summer building self-confidence by participating on hands-on activities taught by the Poe Center’s expert health educators. Campers will also have exclusive access to our newly-renovated PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.poehealth.org/event/camp-playwell-week-2-the-body-lab-i/
LOCATION:Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp PlayWELL Week 3: Culinary Creators I
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Raleigh\, NC\, the Poe Center’s fully-immersive summer camp is where health is “the heart” of the experience. Each week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living: nutrition\, gardening\, physical activity\, mental health\, body science\, and community health. At Camp PlayWELL\, kids don’t just hear about healthy habits\, they experience and practice them.  \n\n\n\nEach week will incorporate unique physical activities and games\, hands-on activities that explain how body systems function and connect\, and nutrition themes that support healthy lifestyles. Campers will also explore how food travels from farm to table and learn about the organizations that support food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Camp PlayWELL support the Poe Center’s non-profit mission to help North Carolinians lead healthier lives. When you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are supporting the health-education of children across the state. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themed Sessions\n\n\n\nEach week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living. Our interactive lessons will empower your child to make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\nWeek 3: Culinary Creators IJuly 6 – July 10\n\n\n\nThis week campers will become “junior chefs” as they learn kitchen skills\, explore colorful new foods\, and make healthy snacks. \n\n\n\nEach session features recipes and ingredients from cultures around the world. Campers will leave knowing how to follow a recipe\, general kitchen safety\, and how to cook nutritious foods. \n\n\n\n$380 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nExplore additional weeks here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp InformationSample ScheduleCamp PoliciesRegistration and FeesFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\nDates: June 22 – August 14\, 2026 (8 weeks total) including the week of July 4\, 2026Schedule: Weekly themed sessions\, Monday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with extended care optionsAges: Rising 1st–5th grade (grouped by age)Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610Camp activities will be conducted inside the Poe Center and outside at PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed week rates are $380. \n\n\n\nScholarships are now available. Contact Camp Director Alaina Hart for information and eligibility. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.: $20/ week.\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: $30/ week.\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL’s expertly-crafted\, hands-on learning experiences are specifically designed so that kids will learn by doing. Example activities include learning to cook their own foods\, discovering the meaning of farm-to-table\, learning how to grow produce\, exploring body systems\, emphasizing the importance of staying active\, and more! \n\n\n\nMorning\n\n\n\nInteractive health-education lessons + hands-on projectsCooking weeks: Snack creation activity in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Garden craft outdoors in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidday\n\n\n\nLunch and outdoor play at the Poe Center’s very own PlayWELL Park \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon\n\n\n\nCreative arts and crafts projects\, physical activity\, reflection\, and take-home activitiesCooking weeks: Cooking activities in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Outdoors\, hands-in-the-dirt activities in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding campers and staff with a safe\, positive learning environment is our top priority. Please review Camp PlayWELL policies and behavior expectations. \n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed weeks rates are $380. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposit will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A refund on the balance will be granted to individuals who withdraw a minimum of 14 days before the start date of the selected camp week. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds may not be granted for no-shows or withdrawals within one week of the start of the selected camp week. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. $20/ week\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $30/ week\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much does Camp PlayWELL cost?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates start at $350 per week per child. Special cooking and gardening-themed weeks are available at $380 per week per child. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided AT NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $175.00 per camper is due at the time of registration and will be applied to the total cost of camp based on the number of registered weeks. \n\n\n\nFinal payment is due May 15\, 2026. The Poe Center will issue invoices in April for the total balance due for each camper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Poe Center?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center is a non-profit organization that provides health-education programs and resources to classrooms and communities around the state. Read more about our mission here. \n\n\n\nWhen you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are helping five more children attend a health-education program with the Poe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere are you located?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\nCamp activities will be conducted throughout the Poe Center\, including the Atrium\, CookWELL Kitchen\, GrowWELL Garden\, Dental Theater\, and PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a discount for multiple campers or multiple weeks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates apply to each week for each child. There are no discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I need to cancel or change my registration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny changes to registrations must be submitted in writing to the camp director and will be accommodated based on availability. \n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing to the camp director at least two weeks before the program start date and are eligible for a refund minus the $175 deposit. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within two weeks of the program start date are not eligible for a refund or credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the hours of the camp?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nPick up is carpool-style and runs from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A photo ID of the authorized pick-up person(s) is required. \n\n\n\nA late fee per minute is assessed for those picked up after 4:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nIf a camper is picked up after 4:30 p.m.\, there is a $5 late fee accessed for the first minute and a $1 fee for each minute after. \n\n\n\nPlease read our complete drop-off and pick-up policy here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there options for morning or afternoon extended care?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available for extended care registrations and may be added at the time of registration. \n\n\n\nMorning (7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.) = $20 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nAfternoon (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) = $30 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care = $50. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the staff at Camp PlayWELL?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp activities and supervision are provided by the Poe Center’s professional health educators. Professional staff are CPR/AED and First-Aid trained. \n\n\n\nTrained high-school and college-aged volunteers serve as camp counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will campers be organized?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA maximum of 35 campers may attend each week of Camp PlayWELL. Campers are grouped according to age with an average of one counselor for every eight campers (1:8). \n\n\n\nLower Elementary: rising 1st and 2nd gradesMiddle Elementary: rising 3rd through 4th gradesUpper Elementary: rising 4th and 5th grades \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan the Poe Center accommodate food allergies?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are able to accommodate most food allergies with advance notice. The Poe Center is committed to the safety and health of all participants. Necessary precautions will be taken when accommodating children with food allergies and intolerances. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the Poe Center cannot guarantee a completely risk-free zone. If your child has a serious food allergy please contact us directly to discuss if appropriate accommodations can be made. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan Camp PlayWELL accommodate children with special physical or mental health needs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents are asked to submit in writing\, at the time of registration\, of any special circumstances which may affect the child’s ability to participate fully and within the guidelines of acceptable behavior\, including but not limited to any serious behavioral problems or special circumstances regarding psychological\, emotional\, medical or physical conditions. \n\n\n\nThe camp director may request a conference to discuss the child’s needs and any implications for participation in Camp PlayWELL. The Poe Center’s staff and volunteers are not trained to provide the care needed for children with certain physical or mental health special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill the Poe Center administer medication?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center does not normally administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by the child’s parent or guardian. Medication(s) must be labeled with instructions and placed in a plastic zip-loc bag marked with the child’s name. \n\n\n\nIn the event of an emergency in which the parent cannot be contacted\, emergency medical staff and the Poe Center may take appropriate action in the best interest of the child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo campers need to bring lunch and/or snacks or will they be provided?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided for all campers thanks to our partnership with Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, campers may bring a bagged lunch if they wish. All campers should bring a resusable bottle for water and a daily healthy snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should campers bring with them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA snack and bottle for water\n\n\n\nAny necessary medication(s) with instructions\, labeled in a plastic bag\n\n\n\nLight sweater or jacket\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nClosed-toe shoes or tennis shoes that are appropriate for physical activity\n\n\n\nA blanket\, and pillow for flex time\n\n\n\n\nPlease leave electronic devices and toys at home. Weapons of any kind (play or real) are strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will camp take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp will take place both indoors and outdoors. The indoor facility spaces will primarily be used throughout the day. Outdoor spaces and PlayWELL Park will be used for lunch and free-play activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Activities\n\n\n\nSpend a summer building self-confidence by participating on hands-on activities taught by the Poe Center’s expert health educators. Campers will also have exclusive access to our newly-renovated PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.poehealth.org/event/camp-playwell-week-3-culinary-creators-i/
LOCATION:Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp PlayWELL Week 4: The Great Garden Adventure I
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Raleigh\, NC\, the Poe Center’s fully-immersive summer camp is where health is “the heart” of the experience. Each week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living: nutrition\, gardening\, physical activity\, mental health\, body science\, and community health. At Camp PlayWELL\, kids don’t just hear about healthy habits\, they experience and practice them.  \n\n\n\nEach week will incorporate unique physical activities and games\, hands-on activities that explain how body systems function and connect\, and nutrition themes that support healthy lifestyles. Campers will also explore how food travels from farm to table and learn about the organizations that support food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Camp PlayWELL support the Poe Center’s non-profit mission to help North Carolinians lead healthier lives. When you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are supporting the health-education of children across the state. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themed Sessions\n\n\n\nEach week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living. Our interactive lessons will empower your child to make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\nWeek 4: The Great Garden AdventureJuly 13 – July 17\n\n\n\nThis week campers will dig into garden life by planting seeds\, observing pollinators\, and investigating “garden mysteries.” \n\n\n\nCampers will have the opportunity to harvest ready-to-eat vegetables and create a simple snack or meal with their fresh produce. \n\n\n\nAs “Food Detectives\,” campers will explore how food systems and community health connect through interactions with local food-pantry / food-bank partners and completing mini health-related service projects. \n\n\n\n$380 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nExplore additional weeks here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp InformationSample ScheduleCamp PoliciesRegistration and FeesFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\nDates: June 22 – August 14\, 2026 (8 weeks total) including the week of July 4\, 2026Schedule: Weekly themed sessions\, Monday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with extended care optionsAges: Rising 1st–5th grade (grouped by age)Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610Camp activities will be conducted inside the Poe Center and outside at PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed week rates are $380. \n\n\n\nScholarships are now available. Contact Camp Director Alaina Hart for information and eligibility. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.: $20/ week.\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: $30/ week.\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL’s expertly-crafted\, hands-on learning experiences are specifically designed so that kids will learn by doing. Example activities include learning to cook their own foods\, discovering the meaning of farm-to-table\, learning how to grow produce\, exploring body systems\, emphasizing the importance of staying active\, and more! \n\n\n\nMorning\n\n\n\nInteractive health-education lessons + hands-on projectsCooking weeks: Snack creation activity in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Garden craft outdoors in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidday\n\n\n\nLunch and outdoor play at the Poe Center’s very own PlayWELL Park \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon\n\n\n\nCreative arts and crafts projects\, physical activity\, reflection\, and take-home activitiesCooking weeks: Cooking activities in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Outdoors\, hands-in-the-dirt activities in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding campers and staff with a safe\, positive learning environment is our top priority. Please review Camp PlayWELL policies and behavior expectations. \n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed weeks rates are $380. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposit will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A refund on the balance will be granted to individuals who withdraw a minimum of 14 days before the start date of the selected camp week. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds may not be granted for no-shows or withdrawals within one week of the start of the selected camp week. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. $20/ week\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $30/ week\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much does Camp PlayWELL cost?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates start at $350 per week per child. Special cooking and gardening-themed weeks are available at $380 per week per child. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided AT NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $175.00 per camper is due at the time of registration and will be applied to the total cost of camp based on the number of registered weeks. \n\n\n\nFinal payment is due May 15\, 2026. The Poe Center will issue invoices in April for the total balance due for each camper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Poe Center?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center is a non-profit organization that provides health-education programs and resources to classrooms and communities around the state. Read more about our mission here. \n\n\n\nWhen you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are helping five more children attend a health-education program with the Poe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere are you located?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\nCamp activities will be conducted throughout the Poe Center\, including the Atrium\, CookWELL Kitchen\, GrowWELL Garden\, Dental Theater\, and PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a discount for multiple campers or multiple weeks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates apply to each week for each child. There are no discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I need to cancel or change my registration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny changes to registrations must be submitted in writing to the camp director and will be accommodated based on availability. \n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing to the camp director at least two weeks before the program start date and are eligible for a refund minus the $175 deposit. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within two weeks of the program start date are not eligible for a refund or credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the hours of the camp?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nPick up is carpool-style and runs from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A photo ID of the authorized pick-up person(s) is required. \n\n\n\nA late fee per minute is assessed for those picked up after 4:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nIf a camper is picked up after 4:30 p.m.\, there is a $5 late fee accessed for the first minute and a $1 fee for each minute after. \n\n\n\nPlease read our complete drop-off and pick-up policy here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there options for morning or afternoon extended care?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available for extended care registrations and may be added at the time of registration. \n\n\n\nMorning (7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.) = $20 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nAfternoon (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) = $30 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care = $50. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the staff at Camp PlayWELL?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp activities and supervision are provided by the Poe Center’s professional health educators. Professional staff are CPR/AED and First-Aid trained. \n\n\n\nTrained high-school and college-aged volunteers serve as camp counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will campers be organized?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA maximum of 35 campers may attend each week of Camp PlayWELL. Campers are grouped according to age with an average of one counselor for every eight campers (1:8). \n\n\n\nLower Elementary: rising 1st and 2nd gradesMiddle Elementary: rising 3rd through 4th gradesUpper Elementary: rising 4th and 5th grades \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan the Poe Center accommodate food allergies?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are able to accommodate most food allergies with advance notice. The Poe Center is committed to the safety and health of all participants. Necessary precautions will be taken when accommodating children with food allergies and intolerances. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the Poe Center cannot guarantee a completely risk-free zone. If your child has a serious food allergy please contact us directly to discuss if appropriate accommodations can be made. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan Camp PlayWELL accommodate children with special physical or mental health needs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents are asked to submit in writing\, at the time of registration\, of any special circumstances which may affect the child’s ability to participate fully and within the guidelines of acceptable behavior\, including but not limited to any serious behavioral problems or special circumstances regarding psychological\, emotional\, medical or physical conditions. \n\n\n\nThe camp director may request a conference to discuss the child’s needs and any implications for participation in Camp PlayWELL. The Poe Center’s staff and volunteers are not trained to provide the care needed for children with certain physical or mental health special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill the Poe Center administer medication?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center does not normally administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by the child’s parent or guardian. Medication(s) must be labeled with instructions and placed in a plastic zip-loc bag marked with the child’s name. \n\n\n\nIn the event of an emergency in which the parent cannot be contacted\, emergency medical staff and the Poe Center may take appropriate action in the best interest of the child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo campers need to bring lunch and/or snacks or will they be provided?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided for all campers thanks to our partnership with Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, campers may bring a bagged lunch if they wish. All campers should bring a resusable bottle for water and a daily healthy snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should campers bring with them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA snack and bottle for water\n\n\n\nAny necessary medication(s) with instructions\, labeled in a plastic bag\n\n\n\nLight sweater or jacket\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nClosed-toe shoes or tennis shoes that are appropriate for physical activity\n\n\n\nA blanket\, and pillow for flex time\n\n\n\n\nPlease leave electronic devices and toys at home. Weapons of any kind (play or real) are strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will camp take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp will take place both indoors and outdoors. The indoor facility spaces will primarily be used throughout the day. Outdoor spaces and PlayWELL Park will be used for lunch and free-play activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Activities\n\n\n\nSpend a summer building self-confidence by participating on hands-on activities taught by the Poe Center’s expert health educators. Campers will also have exclusive access to our newly-renovated PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.poehealth.org/event/camp-playwell-week-4-the-great-garden-adventure-i/
LOCATION:Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp PlayWELL Week 5: Culinary Creators II
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Raleigh\, NC\, the Poe Center’s fully-immersive summer camp is where health is “the heart” of the experience. Each week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living: nutrition\, gardening\, physical activity\, mental health\, body science\, and community health. At Camp PlayWELL\, kids don’t just hear about healthy habits\, they experience and practice them.  \n\n\n\nEach week will incorporate unique physical activities and games\, hands-on activities that explain how body systems function and connect\, and nutrition themes that support healthy lifestyles. Campers will also explore how food travels from farm to table and learn about the organizations that support food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Camp PlayWELL support the Poe Center’s non-profit mission to help North Carolinians lead healthier lives. When you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are supporting the health-education of children across the state. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themed Sessions\n\n\n\nEach week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living. Our interactive lessons will empower your child to make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\nWeek 5: Culinary Creators IIJuly 20 – July 24\n\n\n\nThis week campers will become “junior chefs” as they learn kitchen skills\, explore colorful new foods\, and make healthy snacks. \n\n\n\nEach session features recipes and ingredients from cultures around the world. Campers will leave knowing how to follow a recipe\, general kitchen safety\, and how to cook nutritious foods. \n\n\n\n$380 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nExplore additional weeks here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp InformationSample ScheduleCamp PoliciesRegistration and FeesFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\nDates: June 22 – August 14\, 2026 (8 weeks total) including the week of July 4\, 2026Schedule: Weekly themed sessions\, Monday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with extended care optionsAges: Rising 1st–5th grade (grouped by age)Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610Camp activities will be conducted inside the Poe Center and outside at PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed week rates are $380. \n\n\n\nScholarships are now available. Contact Camp Director Alaina Hart for information and eligibility. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.: $20/ week.\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: $30/ week.\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL’s expertly-crafted\, hands-on learning experiences are specifically designed so that kids will learn by doing. Example activities include learning to cook their own foods\, discovering the meaning of farm-to-table\, learning how to grow produce\, exploring body systems\, emphasizing the importance of staying active\, and more! \n\n\n\nMorning\n\n\n\nInteractive health-education lessons + hands-on projectsCooking weeks: Snack creation activity in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Garden craft outdoors in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidday\n\n\n\nLunch and outdoor play at the Poe Center’s very own PlayWELL Park \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon\n\n\n\nCreative arts and crafts projects\, physical activity\, reflection\, and take-home activitiesCooking weeks: Cooking activities in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Outdoors\, hands-in-the-dirt activities in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding campers and staff with a safe\, positive learning environment is our top priority. Please review Camp PlayWELL policies and behavior expectations. \n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed weeks rates are $380. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposit will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A refund on the balance will be granted to individuals who withdraw a minimum of 14 days before the start date of the selected camp week. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds may not be granted for no-shows or withdrawals within one week of the start of the selected camp week. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. $20/ week\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $30/ week\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much does Camp PlayWELL cost?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates start at $350 per week per child. Special cooking and gardening-themed weeks are available at $380 per week per child. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided AT NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $175.00 per camper is due at the time of registration and will be applied to the total cost of camp based on the number of registered weeks. \n\n\n\nFinal payment is due May 15\, 2026. The Poe Center will issue invoices in April for the total balance due for each camper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Poe Center?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center is a non-profit organization that provides health-education programs and resources to classrooms and communities around the state. Read more about our mission here. \n\n\n\nWhen you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are helping five more children attend a health-education program with the Poe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere are you located?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\nCamp activities will be conducted throughout the Poe Center\, including the Atrium\, CookWELL Kitchen\, GrowWELL Garden\, Dental Theater\, and PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a discount for multiple campers or multiple weeks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates apply to each week for each child. There are no discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I need to cancel or change my registration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny changes to registrations must be submitted in writing to the camp director and will be accommodated based on availability. \n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing to the camp director at least two weeks before the program start date and are eligible for a refund minus the $175 deposit. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within two weeks of the program start date are not eligible for a refund or credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the hours of the camp?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nPick up is carpool-style and runs from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A photo ID of the authorized pick-up person(s) is required. \n\n\n\nA late fee per minute is assessed for those picked up after 4:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nIf a camper is picked up after 4:30 p.m.\, there is a $5 late fee accessed for the first minute and a $1 fee for each minute after. \n\n\n\nPlease read our complete drop-off and pick-up policy here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there options for morning or afternoon extended care?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available for extended care registrations and may be added at the time of registration. \n\n\n\nMorning (7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.) = $20 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nAfternoon (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) = $30 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care = $50. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the staff at Camp PlayWELL?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp activities and supervision are provided by the Poe Center’s professional health educators. Professional staff are CPR/AED and First-Aid trained. \n\n\n\nTrained high-school and college-aged volunteers serve as camp counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will campers be organized?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA maximum of 35 campers may attend each week of Camp PlayWELL. Campers are grouped according to age with an average of one counselor for every eight campers (1:8). \n\n\n\nLower Elementary: rising 1st and 2nd gradesMiddle Elementary: rising 3rd through 4th gradesUpper Elementary: rising 4th and 5th grades \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan the Poe Center accommodate food allergies?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are able to accommodate most food allergies with advance notice. The Poe Center is committed to the safety and health of all participants. Necessary precautions will be taken when accommodating children with food allergies and intolerances. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the Poe Center cannot guarantee a completely risk-free zone. If your child has a serious food allergy please contact us directly to discuss if appropriate accommodations can be made. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan Camp PlayWELL accommodate children with special physical or mental health needs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents are asked to submit in writing\, at the time of registration\, of any special circumstances which may affect the child’s ability to participate fully and within the guidelines of acceptable behavior\, including but not limited to any serious behavioral problems or special circumstances regarding psychological\, emotional\, medical or physical conditions. \n\n\n\nThe camp director may request a conference to discuss the child’s needs and any implications for participation in Camp PlayWELL. The Poe Center’s staff and volunteers are not trained to provide the care needed for children with certain physical or mental health special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill the Poe Center administer medication?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center does not normally administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by the child’s parent or guardian. Medication(s) must be labeled with instructions and placed in a plastic zip-loc bag marked with the child’s name. \n\n\n\nIn the event of an emergency in which the parent cannot be contacted\, emergency medical staff and the Poe Center may take appropriate action in the best interest of the child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo campers need to bring lunch and/or snacks or will they be provided?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided for all campers thanks to our partnership with Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, campers may bring a bagged lunch if they wish. All campers should bring a resusable bottle for water and a daily healthy snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should campers bring with them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA snack and bottle for water\n\n\n\nAny necessary medication(s) with instructions\, labeled in a plastic bag\n\n\n\nLight sweater or jacket\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nClosed-toe shoes or tennis shoes that are appropriate for physical activity\n\n\n\nA blanket\, and pillow for flex time\n\n\n\n\nPlease leave electronic devices and toys at home. Weapons of any kind (play or real) are strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will camp take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp will take place both indoors and outdoors. The indoor facility spaces will primarily be used throughout the day. Outdoor spaces and PlayWELL Park will be used for lunch and free-play activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Activities\n\n\n\nSpend a summer building self-confidence by participating on hands-on activities taught by the Poe Center’s expert health educators. Campers will also have exclusive access to our newly-renovated PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.poehealth.org/event/camp-playwell-week-5-culinary-creators-ii/
LOCATION:Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp PlayWELL Week 6: The Body Lab II
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Raleigh\, NC\, the Poe Center’s fully-immersive summer camp is where health is “the heart” of the experience. Each week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living: nutrition\, gardening\, physical activity\, mental health\, body science\, and community health. At Camp PlayWELL\, kids don’t just hear about healthy habits\, they experience and practice them.  \n\n\n\nEach week will incorporate unique physical activities and games\, hands-on activities that explain how body systems function and connect\, and nutrition themes that support healthy lifestyles. Campers will also explore how food travels from farm to table and learn about the organizations that support food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Camp PlayWELL support the Poe Center’s non-profit mission to help North Carolinians lead healthier lives. When you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are supporting the health-education of children across the state. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themed Sessions\n\n\n\nEach week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living. Our interactive lessons will empower your child to make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\nWeek 6: The Body Lab IIJuly 27 – July 31\n\n\n\nThis week is dedicated to learning about the human body and all of it’s amazing capabilities. After learning about the various body systems\, campers will act as secret agents on a mission to defeat potential health threats by answering health-education questions and making smart health-related decisions. \n\n\n\nOther activities include exploring the traffic safety course\, playing a life-size “Operation” game\, and interacting with the Poe Center’s Cranium Connection. \n\n\n\n$350 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nExplore additional weeks here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp InformationSample ScheduleCamp PoliciesRegistration and FeesFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\nDates: June 22 – August 14\, 2026 (8 weeks total) including the week of July 4\, 2026Schedule: Weekly themed sessions\, Monday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with extended care optionsAges: Rising 1st–5th grade (grouped by age)Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610Camp activities will be conducted inside the Poe Center and outside at PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed week rates are $380. \n\n\n\nScholarships are now available. Contact Camp Director Alaina Hart for information and eligibility. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.: $20/ week.\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: $30/ week.\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL’s expertly-crafted\, hands-on learning experiences are specifically designed so that kids will learn by doing. Example activities include learning to cook their own foods\, discovering the meaning of farm-to-table\, learning how to grow produce\, exploring body systems\, emphasizing the importance of staying active\, and more! \n\n\n\nMorning\n\n\n\nInteractive health-education lessons + hands-on projectsCooking weeks: Snack creation activity in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Garden craft outdoors in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidday\n\n\n\nLunch and outdoor play at the Poe Center’s very own PlayWELL Park \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon\n\n\n\nCreative arts and crafts projects\, physical activity\, reflection\, and take-home activitiesCooking weeks: Cooking activities in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Outdoors\, hands-in-the-dirt activities in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding campers and staff with a safe\, positive learning environment is our top priority. Please review Camp PlayWELL policies and behavior expectations. \n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed weeks rates are $380. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposit will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A refund on the balance will be granted to individuals who withdraw a minimum of 14 days before the start date of the selected camp week. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds may not be granted for no-shows or withdrawals within one week of the start of the selected camp week. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. $20/ week\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $30/ week\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much does Camp PlayWELL cost?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates start at $350 per week per child. Special cooking and gardening-themed weeks are available at $380 per week per child. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided AT NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $175.00 per camper is due at the time of registration and will be applied to the total cost of camp based on the number of registered weeks. \n\n\n\nFinal payment is due May 15\, 2026. The Poe Center will issue invoices in April for the total balance due for each camper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Poe Center?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center is a non-profit organization that provides health-education programs and resources to classrooms and communities around the state. Read more about our mission here. \n\n\n\nWhen you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are helping five more children attend a health-education program with the Poe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere are you located?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\nCamp activities will be conducted throughout the Poe Center\, including the Atrium\, CookWELL Kitchen\, GrowWELL Garden\, Dental Theater\, and PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a discount for multiple campers or multiple weeks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates apply to each week for each child. There are no discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I need to cancel or change my registration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny changes to registrations must be submitted in writing to the camp director and will be accommodated based on availability. \n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing to the camp director at least two weeks before the program start date and are eligible for a refund minus the $175 deposit. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within two weeks of the program start date are not eligible for a refund or credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the hours of the camp?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nPick up is carpool-style and runs from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A photo ID of the authorized pick-up person(s) is required. \n\n\n\nA late fee per minute is assessed for those picked up after 4:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nIf a camper is picked up after 4:30 p.m.\, there is a $5 late fee accessed for the first minute and a $1 fee for each minute after. \n\n\n\nPlease read our complete drop-off and pick-up policy here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there options for morning or afternoon extended care?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available for extended care registrations and may be added at the time of registration. \n\n\n\nMorning (7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.) = $20 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nAfternoon (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) = $30 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care = $50. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the staff at Camp PlayWELL?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp activities and supervision are provided by the Poe Center’s professional health educators. Professional staff are CPR/AED and First-Aid trained. \n\n\n\nTrained high-school and college-aged volunteers serve as camp counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will campers be organized?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA maximum of 35 campers may attend each week of Camp PlayWELL. Campers are grouped according to age with an average of one counselor for every eight campers (1:8). \n\n\n\nLower Elementary: rising 1st and 2nd gradesMiddle Elementary: rising 3rd through 4th gradesUpper Elementary: rising 4th and 5th grades \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan the Poe Center accommodate food allergies?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are able to accommodate most food allergies with advance notice. The Poe Center is committed to the safety and health of all participants. Necessary precautions will be taken when accommodating children with food allergies and intolerances. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the Poe Center cannot guarantee a completely risk-free zone. If your child has a serious food allergy please contact us directly to discuss if appropriate accommodations can be made. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan Camp PlayWELL accommodate children with special physical or mental health needs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents are asked to submit in writing\, at the time of registration\, of any special circumstances which may affect the child’s ability to participate fully and within the guidelines of acceptable behavior\, including but not limited to any serious behavioral problems or special circumstances regarding psychological\, emotional\, medical or physical conditions. \n\n\n\nThe camp director may request a conference to discuss the child’s needs and any implications for participation in Camp PlayWELL. The Poe Center’s staff and volunteers are not trained to provide the care needed for children with certain physical or mental health special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill the Poe Center administer medication?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center does not normally administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by the child’s parent or guardian. Medication(s) must be labeled with instructions and placed in a plastic zip-loc bag marked with the child’s name. \n\n\n\nIn the event of an emergency in which the parent cannot be contacted\, emergency medical staff and the Poe Center may take appropriate action in the best interest of the child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo campers need to bring lunch and/or snacks or will they be provided?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided for all campers thanks to our partnership with Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, campers may bring a bagged lunch if they wish. All campers should bring a resusable bottle for water and a daily healthy snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should campers bring with them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA snack and bottle for water\n\n\n\nAny necessary medication(s) with instructions\, labeled in a plastic bag\n\n\n\nLight sweater or jacket\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nClosed-toe shoes or tennis shoes that are appropriate for physical activity\n\n\n\nA blanket\, and pillow for flex time\n\n\n\n\nPlease leave electronic devices and toys at home. Weapons of any kind (play or real) are strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will camp take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp will take place both indoors and outdoors. The indoor facility spaces will primarily be used throughout the day. Outdoor spaces and PlayWELL Park will be used for lunch and free-play activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Activities\n\n\n\nSpend a summer building self-confidence by participating on hands-on activities taught by the Poe Center’s expert health educators. Campers will also have exclusive access to our newly-renovated PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.poehealth.org/event/camp-playwell-week-6-the-body-lab-ii/
LOCATION:Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T160000
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SUMMARY:Camp PlayWELL Week 7: Healthy Planet\, Healthy Me
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Raleigh\, NC\, the Poe Center’s fully-immersive summer camp is where health is “the heart” of the experience. Each week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living: nutrition\, gardening\, physical activity\, mental health\, body science\, and community health. At Camp PlayWELL\, kids don’t just hear about healthy habits\, they experience and practice them.  \n\n\n\nEach week will incorporate unique physical activities and games\, hands-on activities that explain how body systems function and connect\, and nutrition themes that support healthy lifestyles. Campers will also explore how food travels from farm to table and learn about the organizations that support food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Camp PlayWELL support the Poe Center’s non-profit mission to help North Carolinians lead healthier lives. When you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are supporting the health-education of children across the state. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themed Sessions\n\n\n\nEach week focuses on a different aspect of healthy living. Our interactive lessons will empower your child to make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. \n\n\n\nWeek 7: Healthy Planet\, Healthy MeAugust 3 – August 7\n\n\n\nThis week campers will dig into garden life by planting seeds\, observing pollinators\, and investigating “garden mysteries.” \n\n\n\nCampers will have the opportunity to harvest ready-to-eat vegetables and create a simple snack or meal with their fresh produce. \n\n\n\nAs “Food Detectives\,” campers will explore how food systems and community health connect through interactions with local food-pantry / food-bank partners and completing mini health-related service projects. \n\n\n\n$380 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nExplore additional weeks here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp InformationSample ScheduleCamp PoliciesRegistration and FeesFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\nDates: June 22 – August 14\, 2026 (8 weeks total) including the week of July 4\, 2026Schedule: Weekly themed sessions\, Monday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with extended care optionsAges: Rising 1st–5th grade (grouped by age)Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610Camp activities will be conducted inside the Poe Center and outside at PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed week rates are $380. \n\n\n\nScholarships are now available. Contact Camp Director Alaina Hart for information and eligibility. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.: $20/ week.\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: $30/ week.\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL’s expertly-crafted\, hands-on learning experiences are specifically designed so that kids will learn by doing. Example activities include learning to cook their own foods\, discovering the meaning of farm-to-table\, learning how to grow produce\, exploring body systems\, emphasizing the importance of staying active\, and more! \n\n\n\nMorning\n\n\n\nInteractive health-education lessons + hands-on projectsCooking weeks: Snack creation activity in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Garden craft outdoors in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidday\n\n\n\nLunch and outdoor play at the Poe Center’s very own PlayWELL Park \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon\n\n\n\nCreative arts and crafts projects\, physical activity\, reflection\, and take-home activitiesCooking weeks: Cooking activities in the CookWELL KitchenGarden weeks: Outdoors\, hands-in-the-dirt activities in the GrowWELL Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding campers and staff with a safe\, positive learning environment is our top priority. Please review Camp PlayWELL policies and behavior expectations. \n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Starting at $350 per camper per week. Cooking- and garden-themed weeks rates are $380. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nDeposit due at registration: $175 per camper + tax. Deposit will be applied to the final balance. A final balance invoice will be sent to you in April. The final balance is due by May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A refund on the balance will be granted to individuals who withdraw a minimum of 14 days before the start date of the selected camp week. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds may not be granted for no-shows or withdrawals within one week of the start of the selected camp week. \n\n\n\nExtended care: Extended care may be arranged for an additional fee. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 campers. \n\n\n\n\nMorning extended care is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. $20/ week\n\n\n\nAfternoon extended care is between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $30/ week\n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care: $50\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much does Camp PlayWELL cost?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates start at $350 per week per child. Special cooking and gardening-themed weeks are available at $380 per week per child. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided AT NO COST to all campers\, courtesy of WCPSS Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nA non-refundable deposit of $175.00 per camper is due at the time of registration and will be applied to the total cost of camp based on the number of registered weeks. \n\n\n\nFinal payment is due May 15\, 2026. The Poe Center will issue invoices in April for the total balance due for each camper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Poe Center?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center is a non-profit organization that provides health-education programs and resources to classrooms and communities around the state. Read more about our mission here. \n\n\n\nWhen you send your child to a week of Camp PlayWELL\, you are helping five more children attend a health-education program with the Poe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere are you located?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n224 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh\, NC 27610 \n\n\n\nCamp activities will be conducted throughout the Poe Center\, including the Atrium\, CookWELL Kitchen\, GrowWELL Garden\, Dental Theater\, and PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a discount for multiple campers or multiple weeks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp PlayWELL rates apply to each week for each child. There are no discounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I need to cancel or change my registration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny changes to registrations must be submitted in writing to the camp director and will be accommodated based on availability. \n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing to the camp director at least two weeks before the program start date and are eligible for a refund minus the $175 deposit. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within two weeks of the program start date are not eligible for a refund or credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the hours of the camp?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nPick up is carpool-style and runs from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A photo ID of the authorized pick-up person(s) is required. \n\n\n\nA late fee per minute is assessed for those picked up after 4:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nIf a camper is picked up after 4:30 p.m.\, there is a $5 late fee accessed for the first minute and a $1 fee for each minute after. \n\n\n\nPlease read our complete drop-off and pick-up policy here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there options for morning or afternoon extended care?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available for extended care registrations and may be added at the time of registration. \n\n\n\nMorning (7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.) = $20 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nAfternoon (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) = $30 per week per camper. \n\n\n\nBoth morning and afternoon extended care = $50. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the staff at Camp PlayWELL?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp activities and supervision are provided by the Poe Center’s professional health educators. Professional staff are CPR/AED and First-Aid trained. \n\n\n\nTrained high-school and college-aged volunteers serve as camp counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will campers be organized?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA maximum of 35 campers may attend each week of Camp PlayWELL. Campers are grouped according to age with an average of one counselor for every eight campers (1:8). \n\n\n\nLower Elementary: rising 1st and 2nd gradesMiddle Elementary: rising 3rd through 4th gradesUpper Elementary: rising 4th and 5th grades \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan the Poe Center accommodate food allergies?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are able to accommodate most food allergies with advance notice. The Poe Center is committed to the safety and health of all participants. Necessary precautions will be taken when accommodating children with food allergies and intolerances. \n\n\n\nHowever\, the Poe Center cannot guarantee a completely risk-free zone. If your child has a serious food allergy please contact us directly to discuss if appropriate accommodations can be made. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan Camp PlayWELL accommodate children with special physical or mental health needs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents are asked to submit in writing\, at the time of registration\, of any special circumstances which may affect the child’s ability to participate fully and within the guidelines of acceptable behavior\, including but not limited to any serious behavioral problems or special circumstances regarding psychological\, emotional\, medical or physical conditions. \n\n\n\nThe camp director may request a conference to discuss the child’s needs and any implications for participation in Camp PlayWELL. The Poe Center’s staff and volunteers are not trained to provide the care needed for children with certain physical or mental health special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill the Poe Center administer medication?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Poe Center does not normally administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by the child’s parent or guardian. Medication(s) must be labeled with instructions and placed in a plastic zip-loc bag marked with the child’s name. \n\n\n\nIn the event of an emergency in which the parent cannot be contacted\, emergency medical staff and the Poe Center may take appropriate action in the best interest of the child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo campers need to bring lunch and/or snacks or will they be provided?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided for all campers thanks to our partnership with Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Services. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, campers may bring a bagged lunch if they wish. All campers should bring a resusable bottle for water and a daily healthy snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should campers bring with them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA snack and bottle for water\n\n\n\nAny necessary medication(s) with instructions\, labeled in a plastic bag\n\n\n\nLight sweater or jacket\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nClosed-toe shoes or tennis shoes that are appropriate for physical activity\n\n\n\nA blanket\, and pillow for flex time\n\n\n\n\nPlease leave electronic devices and toys at home. Weapons of any kind (play or real) are strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will camp take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp will take place both indoors and outdoors. The indoor facility spaces will primarily be used throughout the day. Outdoor spaces and PlayWELL Park will be used for lunch and free-play activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Activities\n\n\n\nSpend a summer building self-confidence by participating on hands-on activities taught by the Poe Center’s expert health educators. Campers will also have exclusive access to our newly-renovated PlayWELL Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.poehealth.org/event/camp-playwell-week-7-healthy-planet-healthy-me/
LOCATION:Poe Center for Health Education\, 224 Sunnybrook Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
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