Our summer camps and workshops for kids and teens are now available to preview below. Click "preview" on each camp to read more, or click here to view all camps at a glance: Penland Kids Camp 2026 At a Glance.

Registration will open on January 12, 2026 at 12pm. As you preview camps, you will see a "register" button on each camp description page, but please note that registrations will not process or be valid until registration opens. 

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New Tuition Options for 2026

In an effort to make Penland Kids Camp more sustainable for many summers ahead, we are introducing multiple options for camp tuition. Offering options allows you to choose the tuition that’s best for you while helping us continue to offer a wide range of summer camps and keep camp accessible to all our campers. Generous donations to Penland have made it possible for us to offer three tuition options.

Whether you choose the partial or full tuition option you will be able to register immediately. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis; payment plans are also available for both options. Full scholarship applications will be automatically added to a waitlist, and spots will be awarded by a lottery on March 2nd. Please read below for more information about each tuition option:

• Full Scholarship: Scholarships are limited and are intended for students who would not otherwise be able to attend camp. A scholarship covers the entire tuition cost, and the application is free. A $10 fee is required to secure a scholarship spot if you’re selected.

• Partial Tuition: Partial tuition only covers part of the actual cost of Penland Kids Camp, but it is important to us to keep tuition accessible to a wide audience. Choose this option if the cost of full tuition exceeds your budget for camp.

• Full Tuition: Full tuition reflects the true cost of camp for one camper: materials, equipment, snacks, and paying our teaching artist and staff. If you’re able, paying full tuition helps keep Kids Camp within reach for every camper who wants to attend.