September 18th, 2026
Don Lee Center is excited to welcome Home School families for a full day of hands-on learning and adventure at camp!
Event Details
- Date: Friday September 18th. 2026
- Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Check-in begins at 9:30 am at the Fellowship Hall. Please arrive no later than 9:50 am.) - Price: $15.00 per student (ages 5–17) You are welcome to bring younger sibling but please have parent or guardian chaperone to be with them at all times
- Lunch: Don Lee Fried Chicken Lunch is available for purchase upon registration at $14.00 per person. You may also choose to bring your own picnic lunch that can be eaten around the grounds.
- Registration: Online registration is required. Space is limited, sign up today! Registration is open and closes on September 4th.
Morning Activities
6-9 year olds: Pond and Creatures of the Neuse
10-12: Man and the Neuse River and Fantastic Fish
13+: River Study and Plankton
Afternoon Activities:
Animal Encounters, fishing, archery, canoeing and fossils
What to Bring
- Bag lunch if not purchasing Don Lee lunch
- Water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Water shoes or a change of shoes for activities involving water
Lunch: At Camp Don Lee we eat family style, meaning lunch start promptly at the advertised time and all food will be on your tables on serving platters. You will pass the food around the table, and probably sit with new families! Please note any dietary restrictions when registering.
Registration
- Registration is required and payment is due at the time of registering.
- Create or log in to your Don Lee Ultracamp account to register your family.
- Please register each family member attending.
Cancellation Policy: Contact fieldtrips@donleecenter.org by September 4th if you need to cancel. If the event must be canceled due to weather, you will be notified 24 hours in advance.
We look forward to seeing you for an exciting day of learning and adventure at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center!
For questions, please contact fieldtrips@donleecenter.org.