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SUMMER
CAMPS
By Jamie Lober
Selecting a camp for your child is no easy feat, but when you know your child’s interests, personality and the options available to
you, it becomes easier. Consider whether your child would prefer an overnight camp or a day camp and seek his input by looking
at booklets, photos and websites from different camps. By letting him feel involved in the decision-making process, he will already
be more open to the idea of camp. You may want to consult with the camp to see if they have a checklist of things to bring or
consider when figuring if the camp is appropriate for your child.
The American Camp Association suggests that you ask yourself some questions such as what size camp your child will feel most
comfortable in, if he wants a structured camp or likes choices in activities, what length time of being away appeals to him and
how you can stay in touch with him, such as if the camp allows mail, phone calls or parent visitation days. If your child has any
special dietary or physical needs, you will want to make sure the camp can accommodate them. For day camp, the American
Camp Association recommends that you see whether they are accredited by the their orgainzation, what training the staff receives
that makes them qualified to work with kids, if lunch is served or if you bring your own, and if there is an open house before camp
starts. You may visit their website for more information.
http://www.acacamps.org/
There are many wonderful options close to home. “We have 3 workshops for kids in elementary to early middle school and they
go for a week in the mornings to do arts and crafts under a theme like birds, bugs and flying things,” said Julie Moye, director at
KDH Cooperative Gallery. There is something that appeals to each child. “They do 3-D stuff, painting, collage and any kid that is
creative at home is a perfect fit because they will get their hands on a lot of different materials,” said Moye. Camps try to offer
some nontraditional enrichment. “The kids love to have experiences with clay because they do not get much of that in the public
schools,” said Moye. Themed weeks may attract your child to a certain camp.
“We have Surf ‘n’ Turf for ages 5 to 10 where kids do things related to animals and plants on land and under the sea and we have
Magical and Mythical where they do dragons and another called Bits and Pieces with the primary focus being mosaic and collage
working on taking smaller bits of things and putting them into a bigger composition,” said Moye.
Just because school is over, does not mean that you stop acquiring knowledge. “We try hard to combine education with fun
activities so our goal is to continue on what kids are learning in school but in a non-structured environment that has hands-on
experiences,” said David Sybert, K-12 education specialist at UNC CSI Coastal Science Camp at the UC Coastal Studies Institute
in Wanchese. Science has become popular over the years. “We are offering two experiences, one that focuses on estuary
environment and the other includes ocean environments as well as kayaking, collecting data on the sound and fish and using nets
to get ideas of what kind of fish are in our sound,” said Sybert. Kids will get to do oceanography, study waves and wave action and
even snorkel. “We get students outside in the environment and they will be learning while they do things that are entertaining
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2015 Summer Camp Listings
Full Day Camps:
Camp Seaside at the Outer Banks Family YMCA: Traditional Day
Camp7:30am-6pm; ages 5 to 12;: Specialty & Sports Camps10am–
1pm or 11am–3pm; ages 5 to 12; Teen Leadership Camp 7:30am6pm; ages 13 to 17 Reserve your child’s space online at ymcashr.org.
4-H Summer Day Camps 2015: Tentative Dates: June 22-August 14:
M-F 7:30am-5:30pm Location to be determined ages: K-rising 9th
grade 252.473.4290 dare.ces.ncsu.edu
Themed:
Pretty Is As Pretty Does: June 22-26 9:30- 2:30 Ages 4-7 yrs. old.
Girls Only Princess Camp with Dare County Parks and Rec
It’s A Frozen Summer Camp: July 6-10 - 9:30-2:30 Ages 4-11- Girls
Only! Become ANNA OR ELSA Come cool off from the summer heat
at our FROZEN summer camp! With Dare County Parks and Rec.
American Girl Camp: July 20-24 9:30-2:30 Age 7 and up Our
American Girl Camp is will be a week full of fun. With Dare County
Parks and Rec
Where the Wild Things Are: July 13-17, 6 to 8 p.m Girls in grades
K-8 Explore all kinds of animals—pets, endangered species, farm
animals and even critters in your own backyard. Learn outdoor
cooking; participate in fun crafts and more Register by June 3 by
contacting scrapaholic6@yahoo.com
Vacation Bible School:
Vacation Bible School: June 22nd - June 26th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 4 years old through 6th grade
Take a “Journey Off The Map” into uncharted territory. Toss your
map, stick close to your trail guide and prepare to listen for God’s
direction into the unknown. Preregister by calling 261-3500 or
online at www.aboutthelighthouse.org
Theatre and Art Camps:
The Lost Colony Theatre Arts Camp Session I: June 22 – June 26,
9am to 3pm this camp allows children to explore their imagination,
learn the importance of team work, and create a performance for
their family and friends. : Rising 1st Graders to 9 years of Age (252)
473-2127 www.thelostcolony.org
The Lost Colony Theatre Arts Camp Session II :July 6 – July 10, 9am
to 3pm This camp allows children to explore their imagination, learn
the importance of team work, and create a performance for their
family and friends. Rising 1st Graders to 9 years of Age (252) 4732127 www.thelostcolony.org
The Lost Colony Theatre Arts Camp Session III: August 3 – August 7,
9am to 3pm This camp allows children to explore their imagination,
learn the importance of team work, and create a performance for
their family and friends. 10 years old to 12 years old (252) 4732127 www.thelostcolony.org
The Lost Colony Theatre Arts Academy: July 27 – August 7, 9am
to 3pm A two week theatre intensive for teens looking explore
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theatrical performance and stage craft. 13 years old to 17 years
old (252) 473-2127 www.thelostcolony.org
Creativity Studio for Teens & Tweens : July 27-31 10:00-12:00
Creatively challenging projects in various media including paint,
paper and mixed media. Ages 11-14 KDH Cooperative Gallery
www.kdhcooperative.com
Surf & Turf: June 22-26 1 0:00-12:00 Art in the theme of
the Outer Banks. Land and Sea topics for painting, collage,
printmaking and craft. Ages 5-10 KDH Cooperative Gallery www.
kdhcooperative.com
Magical and Mythical: July 13-17 10:00-12:00 Art and mythology
share the stage! Creative 2D and 3D composition focusing on
drawing, collage, printmaking, mixed media. Ages 5-10 KDH
Cooperative Gallery www.kdhcooperative.com
Bits and Pieces: August 10-14 10:00-12:00, Mosaic, Collage and
assemblage are the focus: all art forms using bits and pieces put
together to form new compositions. Creative projects in 2Dand
3D. Ages 8-12 KDH Cooperative Gallery www.kdhcooperative.com
Dance Camps:
Island School of Dance Summer Camps: June 22 – June 25 Tutu
Fun 9:30 – 10:15 Age 3 and 4. The Magic of Ballet 10:30 – 12:00
Age: 5 and 6; July 6 – July 9 Tutu Fun 9:30 – 10:15, Age 3 and 4;
Get Your Groove On 10:15 – 11:15 Age: 7 and 8 ; Leaps, Turns, and
flexibility camp: 11:15 – 12:15, Age 7-10 Island School of Dance
www.islandschoolofdance.com 202-3651
Outer Banks Centre For Dance Summer Dance Camps: July 6-10
& July 13-17 Ages 3- Adult. For more information visit www.
Outerbankscentrefordance.com
Sports Camps:
Daredevils Baseball Camp: June 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2015 9:00am 12:00pm Ages: 5 – 15 The 2015 Outer Banks Daredevils Baseball
Camp will provide instruction in the basic fundamentals of
baseball. Contact: Michael Dooley 252-715-3017 daredevilsobx@
gmail.com www.outerbanksdaredevils.com First Flight Athletic
Coastal Soccer School: www.obxsoccer.com – June 15-18, June
22-25, June 29-July 2, July 20-July 23 beginner to advanced camps
available visit website for more information.
Coastal Cavalier Soccer Camp: August 3 - 6 , 2015 Kill Devil Hills
Family Recreation Park 9:00 a.m til 2:30 p.m. www.obxsoccer.com
Youth Fun & Fitness Summer Camp by OBX Bootcamps: Runs
monthly June 6th - August 29th. Saturdays 8.- 9a.m. ages 5(with
parent)-14. All levels of fitness offered for kids who want to
improve their performance for sports, learn how to adopt a
healthy and active lifestyle, or make new friends while having
fun getting exercise. Call or text 252-207-1147 or email info@
allaboutobx.com.
Science and Nature:
2015 Summer Camps
Continued........
UNC Coastal Studies Institute Coastal Science Camp: Exploring
Estuaries June 22 - 26, 2015 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Ages 10 - 15 year
olds Participants in this camp will explore the local ecosystems of
the Outer Banks through kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and boat
excursions. Contact David Sybert at dmsybert@csi.northcarolina.edu
or 252-475-5451 to register.
UNC Coastal Studies Institute Coastal Science Camp: Marine Science
June 29 - July 3, 2015 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Ages 10 - 15 year olds
Campers will investigate processes in both the ocean and estuary
environments. Learn more about what happens in the water
surrounding us every day. Contact David Sybert at dmsybert@csi.
northcarolina.edu or 252-475-5451 to register.
Jr. Aquatic Adventures Session 1: July 6 – 10 Session 2: July 13 – 17
Ages 7-9 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Have fun in the sun and dive into science
to explore nature on the Outer Banks! www.ncaquariums.com/
roanoke-island.
Aquatic Adventures : August 3 – 7 Ages 9-12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Young scientists will catch and release animals on every field trip,
as they splash at the beach, wade into the salt marsh, and hike
through the maritime forest. Adventurous campers will get their
fill as they improve their snorkeling skills, paddle on a kayaking
excursion, reel in fish from the pier, learn to stand up paddleboard
(SUP), and participate in a surf lesson to try and catch a wave! www.
ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island.
Fishing Camp: June 29 – July 3 Ages 8-13 Come experience the thrill
of the catch as you cast a line with the North Carolina Aquarium!
www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island.
Aquarist Camp: Session 1: June 22 – 26 Session 2: July 20 – 24 Ages
10-14 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Get ready for a week of hands-on animal
care to experience what it’s like to work behind the scenes at the
Aquarium. www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island.
Eco-Educators: July 13 – 17 Ages 12-16 9:00 am – 3:30 pm EcoEducators camp is suited for both new and veteran campers willing
to assist younger campers with fun ocean activities and participate in
community conservation projects.. www.ncaquariums.com/roanokeisland.
Sea Turtle Camps: Session I – “Sea Turtle Teen Camp”: July 27 – 31,
Ages 13-16 Session II – “Sea Turtle Hatchling Camp”: August 10-14,
Ages 8-12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Get an up-close look at the new Sea
Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center in this fun-filled week of
sea turtle activities. www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island.
Diggin’ Dinosaurs : Session I: June 15 – 19 Session II: August 3 – 7
Rising 1st – Rising 3rd Grades 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Dive into the past
and experience the age of the dinosaurs – the dinosaurs are returning
to Roanoke Island! Hang out with our dinosaurs that will be visiting
the Aquarium this summer and have a BLAST! www.ncaquariums.
com/roanoke-island.
CampCare: - four - week long sessions June 22-26, June 29-July 3,
July 6-10, July 13-17, Kitty Hawk, rising 1st graders and up Hands on
camp, introducing a mixture of outdoor activities, craft projects,
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artwork, music, & food of other countries, pool fun, camp skit, & a
campfire day Debbie-Lyn Calvino & Lyn Craddock 261-3699 dlpiano@
email.com Facebook.com/OuterBanksPianoCamp
Various Summer Camps:
Through Dare County Parks & Recreation, Fessenden Center, Buxton,
Dare County Youth Center, KDH. And Wescott Center, Manteo.
www.darenc.com
Overnight Camps :
4-H NED BioTechnology Camp: NC Wesleyan, Rocky Mount. July 7-9
6th-8th Grade Campers will learn how crime scene investigators,
police and scientists analyze and solve crimes; learn to effectively
question witnesses and explore the field of biotechnology.
(252)473-4290 dare.ces.ncsu.edu
4-H NC Congress 2015: NC State University, Raleigh, July 17-21 Ages
13-19 4-H State Public Speaking Competition; Honor Club tapping;
leadership workshops; networking and dances (252)473-4290 dare.
ces.ncsu.edu
4-H State Away Camp 2015: Betsy- Jeff Penn Education Center,
Reidsville, NC August 2-7 Ages 8-12. Residential camp in the foothills
of North Carolina. A week of making new friends, developing life
skills, campfires, swimming and having a great time! (252)473-4290
dare.ces.ncsu.edu
Outer Banks Piano Camp: Saturday, June 13th through Monday, June
22nd departs from Kitty Hawk, NC to Hudson Valley, NY rising 4th
graders and up 15th year of OBPC, camp provides music/cultural
activities & Broadway play. Hosts 12 local students for 10 days to
Hudson Valley, NY. Debbie-Lyn Calvino & Millie Ward 261-3699
dlpiano@email.com Facebook.com/OuterBanksPianoCamp
Girl Scout Over Night Camps: more information can be found at
gsccc.org, or by calling 1-800-77SCOUT.
Aqua Challenge: June 21-26 Girl Scout Camp Darden, Girls in grades
6-12 Spend the week on the water—learn advanced canoeing skills,
tube down the James River and try stand up paddle boarding!
CSI-Darden: June 21-26 Girl Scout Camp Darden Girls in grades
6-12 Spend the week collecting evidence, investigating and solving
mysteries. Learn forensic geology and how insects and plants are
used to solve crimes.
Bits and Bridles: June 21-26 and June 28- July 3 Girl Scout Camp
Darden, Girls in grades 6-12 Learn basic horsemanship, grooming and
stable management. When not at the stable, participate in traditional
camp activities, including swimming, canoeing and archery.
The Next Great Baker: June 21-26 Girl Scout Camp Darden, Girls in
grades 6-12 Spend the week at camp cooking up a storm. Prepare a
theme dinner, try new foods, learn outdoor cooking and more.
H2O Adventures: June 28- July 3 Girl Scout Camp Darden, Girls in
grades 2-3 Spend the week on and around Darden pond learning
about the ecosystem, trying out water sports and more.
Explore Horses: June 28- July 3 Girl Scout Camp Darden, Girls in
grades 4-5 Take two trips to the local stable during the week to learn
basic horsemanship and grooming. Have fun at camp canoeing,
swimming, learning archery and more.
Bikes, Boats and Bows: June 28- July 3 Girl Scout Camp Darden,
Girls in grades 6-12 Spend your week biking around camp, learning
advanced canoe skills, perfecting your shot in archery and more!
Girl Scout College: July 5-8 Virginia Wesleyan College, Girls in grades
9-12 Spend time on a college campus while meeting new friends and
building leadership skills.
Camp Diva: July 5-10 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in grades
2-3 Come see what camp is all about. Sleep in a tent, cook over
a campfire and explore camp activities, including canoeing and
swimming.
Camp Super Star: July 5-10 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in grades
4-5 Come see what camp is all about. Sleep in a tent, cook over
a campfire and explore camp activities, including canoeing and
swimming.
Camp Fury: July 12-17 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in grades 6-12
Learn firefighting skills and emergency preparedness and build
teamwork skills and self-confidence during Camp Fury, hosted by Girl
Scouts and the Hampton Fire Department.
Learn how to go green with style. Discover fun ways to recycle and
reuse everyday items. Enjoy traditional camp activities, including
swimming and canoeing.
Ultimate Adventure: August 2-7 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in
grades 6-12Try the Camp Skimino high ropes course, go rock climbing
at Peak Experience, hike Old Rag Mountain and more.
Amazing Race Skimino: August 2-5 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in
grades 2-5 Compete in challenges, find hidden objects around camp
and try new foods as you race through detours and roadblocks in
Amazing Race Skimino.
Dream Girls: July 12-17 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in grades
4-5 Girls will spend the week telling stories through a variety of
creative approaches, including music and dance. They will also enjoy
traditional camp activities—canoeing, swimming and more.
Around the World: July 12-17 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in
grades 2-3 Take a week-long journey to explore how great it is to be
a girl around the world. Enjoy everything camp has to offer, including
swimming and canoeing.
Boats, Ropes, Bows: July 19-24 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in
grades 6-12 Try the low and high ropes course at Camp Skimino, learn
canoeing skills and perfect your archery shot.
Design Diva: July 19-24 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, 448 Fenton Mill
Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 $325 Girls in grades 4-5 Spend the
week designing new products and learning the engineering process.
Enjoy traditional camp activities, including swimming and canoeing.
Inventors Workshop: July 19-24 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in
grades 2-3 Girls will spend the week designing and inventing as they
learn about innovation and engineering, as well as enjoy traditional
camp activities, including swimming and canoeing.
Green Girls Rock: July 26-31 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in grades
4-5 Discover your planet and all the great things the environment has
to offer. Learn how to be a steward of the outdoors. Swim, canoe,
enjoy arts and crafts and more.
Goin’ Green: July 26-31 Girl Scout Camp Skimino, Girls in grades 2-3
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Community Gardens
Growing Your Neighborhood
By Katie Preisser
When thinking about the Outer Banks, a vibrant garden community probably isn’t the first thing to spring to mind. We live on
a sandbar, right? Even our little sandbar can grow an amazing diversity of native plants, and with help from gardeners and soil
amendments, can grow traditional backyard garden plants as well. In fact, tucked behind sand dunes and next door to rental
beach houses, there are many thriving home gardens, and an increasing number of community gardens. The community garden
movement was born in the 1970s with the goal to “grow and green” areas that weren’t typically associated with gardening,
encourage individual community members to be involved with food production, and build a sense of neighborhood, and the Outer
Banks has embraced this idea.
Here on our little slice of heaven, the community garden movement has been quickly picking up steam over the last few years.
There are active gardens from Hatteras Island up to Southern Shores, with several gardens in between. Our first garden began in
2011 on Hatteras Island in Buxton, and is
administered by Coastal Harvesters, Inc.,
a local non-profit. Southern Shores added
a garden the same year, thanks to an
internship completed by Kaitlyn Hudgins,
then a senior at Wake Forest University.
In 2012, “Mano el Hermano”, a non-profit
organization, began a garden on Roanoke
Island. Kitty Hawk residents began their
own garden in 2013, behind the skate
park on Kitty Hawk Road. Both the town
of Kill Devil Hills and Sandpiper Cay are
actively building their community gardens
as well. Community gardens are here for
more than just socializing and gardening
for oneself, though. Making sure the
community is fed has long been a part
of the community garden movement.
The Roanoke Island Community Garden
is dedicated to helping the Latino
community in our area. Both the Hatteras
Island and Southern Shores gardens are
committed to donating food to the local
food pantries. These gardens are always
looking for volunteers and members, and
contact information is included at the
bottom of the article.
When you come to one of our community
gardens, you should expect to leave with
both information and a new enthusiasm.
Many who aren’t avid gardeners, people
who call themselves “black thumbs”,
young people just starting and learning,
and those with great and varied
experiences can all come together in
these gardens. New and inexperienced
gardeners can learn from those with
more background in agriculture, or
more familiarity with growing in the
Outer Banks. Children are often the
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“Why try to explain miracles to
your kids when you can just have
them plant a garden.”
- Robert Brault
Roanoke Island Community Garden
Robert Perry
252- 473- 6036
kathybob100@aol.com
most enthusiastic participants in gardening. In my experiences
growing food with little ones in the Southern Shores garden,
the best way to have kids try a new food is to have that child
grow it themselves. I’ve seen children dig up carrots and try to
eat them without washing them, just because the carrot looked
so yummy. When a group of kids helped me harvest cabbage,
they all took some home and tried it out. One even reported
that cabbage was her new favorite food!
Hatteras Island Community Garden
Carol Bauer
252-489-8980
ctbauer@aol.com
Rick Anzolut
804-720-6824
ranzolut@gmail.com
Are you hoping to start a garden at home? The Dare and
Currituck County extension agents and Master Gardeners are
here to help you with questions about our local environment.
There are also a number of online, easy-to-use resources,
including organicgardening.com and Better Homes and
Gardens. To begin an in-ground garden, you should have your
soil tested. The local extension agent has boxes available for
the free test. Once you know what’s going on in your yard, the
Master Gardeners can help you find the right way to get your
soil ready for planting a garden. Raised beds seem to work the
best in our area, and most of our community gardens utilize
this technique, come out and take a look. If you’ve decided a
container is the way to go, it’s easy to buy ready-made soil that
will help your plants thrive. With just a sunny window, seeds
can be started in late winter, making spring seem to come even
sooner.
Southern Shores Community Garden
Katie Preisser
252-256-3087
southernshoresgarden@gmail.com
Lucinda Hudgins
252-261-4102
seafood@tommysmarket.com
If you want to give gardening on the Outer Banks a try, the
community garden network can give you a friendly and
informed place to start. We would love to see you out there!
Kitty Hawk Community Garden
Christine Buckner
252- 261-4058
crabcakes@charter.net
Kill Devil Hills Community Garden
Jack and Danielle James
252-202-8217
jack2rescue@charter.net
Sandpiper Cay Community Garden
Betty Peet
252 -261-4952
elidrpeet@gmail.com
Dare County Extension Office
252-473-4290
http://dare.ces.ncsu.edu/
Ashlyn Gardening with PaPa
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Smores
Prepared over an open flame. A camping favorite.
1 large marshmallow
1 graham cracker
1 (1.5 ounce) bar chocolate
Directions:
1. Place marshmallow on stick and heat over open flame until it is
in a gooey state.
2. Break graham cracker into two pieces. Break chocolate bar into
small squares.
3. Place melted marshmallow and chocolate into two pieces of
graham crackers to create a sandwich.
Soup- er Easy Black Bean and Corn Soup
Enjoy!
Easy Campfire Pizza
flour tortillas
pizza sauce
shredded mozzerella cheese
pepperoni
ham
sausage bites
Directions
1. Spread pizza sauce on one side of a flour tortilla.
2. Add cheese, pepperoni, ham and sausage bites.
3. Wrap in foil and lay on grate over hot coals.
Pizza! Pizza!
34
45 oz. can black beans
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. cumin
14 oz. can of corn (do not remove liquid)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup of grated cheese
Directions:
1. In a medium size pan combine beans, salsa, water and
cumin. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stir regularly and use an immersion blender to puree half
or under desired chunky consistency.
3. Add the corn including the liquid and continue on
medium heat for 5 minutes stirring regularly.
4. Serve soup with each bowl topped with sour cream and
grated cheese.
For extra fun let the kids shred the cheese!
Playgrounds of the
Outer Banks
Dare County
We live and visit one of the biggest playgrounds there is -- the beach.
But, sometimes beach days aren’t optimal or just plain too much of a
hassle. So, when you are ready to get away from the big sandbox, stop by
one of the many parks and playgrounds along the Outer Banks coast.
David Paul Pruitt, Jr. Park.
The Woods Road, Kitty Hawk (next to Dominion Power)
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Fence.
Each offers a unique experience. Some better for the little ones, others
offer something for everyone in the whole family.
We have listed the playgrounds in our area and spotlighted the
amenities they offer.
Currituck County
Duck Town Park.
1100 Duck Road, Duck
Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic tables, Bathroom, Parking, Walking
Path, Pets Allowed, Open Space.
Sandy Run Park.
The Woods Road, Kitty Hawk
Shade Trees, Picnic Tables, Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom,
Parking, Walking Path, Fence, Pets Allowed, Open Space,
Basketball Hoop, Horsehoe Field.
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Pets
Allowed, Open Space, Skate Ramp/Park.
Kitty Hawk Park.
900 West Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Picnic Tables, Covered Area,
Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Fence, Pets Allowed,
Skate Ramp/Park, Dog Park.
Knotts Island Ruritan Park.
126 Brumley Road, Knotts Island
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom,
Parking, Open Space.
Hayman Boluevard Park
Hayman Blvd., Kill Devil Hills
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables, Grills,
Bathroom, Parking, Pets Allowed, Open Space.
Walnut Island Park.
113 Holly Crescent, Grandy
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Bathrooms.
Kill Devil Hills “Meekins” Field.
1634 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills
Swings, Slides, Picnic Tables, Bathroom, Parking, Fence, Pets
Allowed, Baseball/Softball Field, Tennis Court.
Currituck Sound Park,
8955 Caratoke Highway, Point Harbor
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Pets
Allowed, Open Space, Skate Ramp/Park, Volleyball Court.
Dare County Family Recreation Park.
602 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Fence, Open Space,
Baseball /Softball Field, Volleyball Court, Tennis Court.
Corolla Village Playground.
School House Lane, Corolla
Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables, Pets Allowed.
Aviation Park.
Veterans Drive, KDH
Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables, Covered Area, Bathroom,
Parking, Walking Path, Rollerblade Court, Skate Ramp/Park,
Roller Hockey Rink.
Maple Park.
208 Airport Road, Maple
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Fresh Pond Park.
Copley Drive, KDH
Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables, Walking Path, Pets Allowed.
Manns Harbor Fire Station.
6677 Hwy 64-264, Manns Harbor
Slides, Basketball Court.
Town Park.
415 Health Center Drive, Nags Head (turn west at Ace)
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Pets
Allowed, Open Space.
Stumpy Point Playground.
235 Bayview Drive, Stumpy Point
Playground Equipment, Open Space.
Whalebone Park.
7300 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head (by Jennette’s Pier)
Swings, Infant Swings, Handicap Swing, Slides, Picnic
Tables, Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Pets Allowed, Open Space,
Volleyball, Horseshoe Court.
Waterfront Park.
Downtown Waterfront, Manteo
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Pets
Allowed, Open Space
Cartwright Park.
Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Shade Trees, Picnic Tables,
Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Walking Path.
Westcott Park.
1000 Westcott Park Road, Manteo
Swings, Slides, Bathroom, Parking, Walking Path, Pets Allowed,
Open Space, Baseball Field, Basketball Court.
Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center.
23186 Myrna Peters Road, Rodanthe
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Picnic Tables, Parking, Open
Space.
Avon “Kinnakeet” Village Playground.
40184 Harbor Road, Avon
Swings, Infant Swings, Handicap Swing, Slides, Picnic Tables,
Open Space.
Fessenden Center.
46830 Hwy 12, Buxton
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Picnic Tables, Bathroom, Parking,
Skate Ramp/Park, Multi-use Fields, Basketball Court, Tennis.
Hatteras Village Playground.
Route 12, Hatteras
Swings, Slides, Covered Area, Picnic Tables, Parking, Fence.
Hide & Seek
Monkey in the Middle
Ring-around-the Rosie
Tag
Ole Swimming Hole.
410 Airport Road, Manteo
Swings, Infant Swings, Slides, Picnic Tables, Covered Area,
Grills, Bathroom, Parking, Open Space.
Sharks & Minnows
COA Roanoke Island Campus.
205 Hwy. 64 S., Manteo
Bathroom, Skate Ramp/Park, Baseball Field, Volleyball Court.
Kick Ball
Pigum’ Walker Park.
260 Pond Road, Wanchese
Slides, Picnic Tables, Covered Area, Grills, Bathroom, Parking,
Open Space.
Hop Scotch
Dodge Ball
Simon Says
Red Light
Green Light
Hula Hoop
Playground Photos
left to right:
Whalebone Park, Nags Head
Photo: Amy Dixon
Duck Town Park, Duck
Photo: Brooke Mayo Photographers
Currituck Sound Park, Point Harbor
Photo: Brooke Mayo Photographers
Hayman Blvd Park, Kill Devil Hills
Photo: Lee Hux
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