We are offering an April Earth Month Spring Break Camp in 2026!

Our Spring Break Camp is a hands-on eco-friendly camp in Charlotte, NC, April 6–10, 2026! Campers will explore the circular economy, learn to recycle right, reuse materials, compost sustainably, and repair textiles to reduce landfill waste. Each day is packed with engineering design challenges, problem-based learning, and behind-the-scenes activities at the Innovation Barn, from sorting materials to reusing plastics, glass, and textiles, creating sustainable gardens, and designing eco-friendly projects. Campers leave with new skills, certificates, and projects that make a real impact on their community.

Register now for this unforgettable Spring Break adventure in sustainability!

Click HERE to Register!

Dates: 04/06/26 - 04/10/26

Times: 9 AM - 4 PM

Pick up and Drop off: 8 AM- 9 AM and 4 PM - 5 PM

Cost: $250 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Remaining $200 due 21 days before start of camp date.)

Cancellation Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 21 days before the camp start date. Refunds (excluding the deposit) are available until that date; no refunds will be issued after that date.

Grades: K-6th

Meals: Lunches and snacks are not included. You can send your camper with a lunch and 2 snacks from home or a meal plan can be purchased for an additional $150 fee if purchased in advance. Purchased meal plan includes 2 snacks, lunch, and drinks.

Daily Schedule:

Monday - Behind the Scenes! Get to know the Innovation Barn! Explore behind the scenes of Charlotte’s first-of-its-kind Circular Economy at the Innovation Barn! Campers will explore how waste gets a second life, help sort materials in our mini MRF, and use the engineering design process to invent creative solutions that rethink how our community can keep waste out of the landfill.

Tuesday - WOW Ambassador! We can Wipe Out Waste Together! Join the mission to Wipe Out Waste and become a Deputy of Diversion! Campers will learn how to recycle right, work together to tackle waste challenges, and earn a special badge and certificate to help spread awareness about keeping materials out of the landfill, supporting the circular economy, and using the 7 Rs of recycling.

Wednesday - EcoEngineers Help the Community! Turn daily household wasted materials into something amazing! Campers will shred, melt, mold, design, and craft plastics and textiles to design jewelry, garden or dog accessories—learning the circular economy while creating items to keep out of the landfill and give back to the community

Thursday- Scraps to Sustainability! Campers will dig into composting, explore food forests, pollinator gardens, and buzzing bee habitats. In addition, use the engineering design process to create a mini greenhouse and help pollinators with houses and watering stations that help our community and the environment thrive.

Friday - Repair and Rewear! Learn to fix and redesign commonly discarded textiles, helping divert waste from landfills and strengthen the circular economy. Families are invited to see their campers sustainable design solutions from the entire week at camp in our showcase at 3:00PM inside the Innovation Barn, where we will be celebrating creativity and sustainable problem-solving.

Click HERE to register for Spring Break Camp 2026

Email erica@envisioncharlotte.org for questions.

Give your child a hands-on, eco-friendly summer adventure! From plastics and textiles to ecology and robotics, campers ages 5–12 will explore the circular economy, recycling, upcycling, and sustainable design through fun, interactive projects.

Camps run Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM, with early drop off from 8-9 AM and late pick-up from 4-5 PM. Extended options available for an additional fee.

Each week ends with a showcase, where campers present their creations and inspire their community.

Click HERE to Register!

Cost: $250 per week per camper ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Remaining $200 due 21 days before start of camp date.)

Cancellation Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 21 days before the camp start date. Refunds (excluding the deposit) are available until that date; no refunds will be issued after that date.

Meals: Lunches and snacks are not included. You can send your camper with a lunch and 2 snacks from home or a meal plan can be purchased for an additional $150 fee if purchased in advance. Purchased meal plan includes 2 snacks, lunch, and drinks.

Email erica@envisioncharlotte.org for questions.

Why Choose Circular Summer Camps?
Our camps combine STEM, ecology, textiles, robotics, and engineer design thinking to empower campers with the skills and knowledge to make a tangible impact on their environment. Campers gain hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of waste reduction, recycling, and the circular economy

Camps for Ages 5 – 8 Year Olds:

Waste to Wonderful: Plastics Edition – 5–8 Year Olds | June 15–19, 2026

Campers become plastic explorers, learning to identify, sort, and rethink plastics through hands-on activities including making bracelets, programming robots, and designing innovative plastic creations. The week concludes with the Plastic Solutions Showcase, where campers showcase their designs and projects to family and friends, sharing creative solutions for reducing and recirculating plastic waste.

Highlights:

• Plastic scavenger hunts, journals, and lab tours

• Robotic programming to sort plastics efficiently

• Upcycling and creating new products from recycled plastics (keychains, bracelets, toys)

• Learning about recycling, circular economy principles, and how plastics impact the environment

• Presenting projects at a Plastic Solutions Showcase

Learner Takeaways: Hands-on learning, team building, robotics and design skills, understanding of plastics, recycling, and circular economy solutions.

Waste to Wonderful: Ecology Edition – 5–8 Year Olds | July 13–17, 2026

Young ecologists explore gardens, soil, bugs, composting, and aquaponics systems. Campers investigate how food, insects, and energy are interconnected and learn ways to reuse organic waste to support the circular economy. The week concludes with the Eco Innovation Showcase, where campers share their ecological projects with families.

Highlights:

• Creating living worm compost bins and potted plants

• Insect, plant, and pollinator exploration

• Mini aquaponics systems connecting fish and plants

• Learning composting, soil health, and sustainable gardening

• Presenting projects at the Eco Innovation Showcase

Learner Takeaways: Hands-on ecological learning, composting, aquaponics, soil and plant science, teamwork, and sustainability education.

Waste to Wonderful: Textile and Supply Edition – 5–8 Year Olds | August 3–7, 2026

Campers explore textile and supply waste, turning old T-shirts, paper, cardboard, and broken items into new creations. Through design challenges, upcycling projects, and hands-on problem solving, campers develop practical solutions for everyday waste. The week concludes with the Creative Solutions Showcase, where campers present their innovative projects.

Highlights:

• Textile design, upcycling, and repair of old items

• Creating cardboard and paper projects

• Sound panel projects exploring physics of noise

• Tracking and analyzing personal waste through journals

• Presenting creative solutions at the Creative Solutions Showcase

Learner Takeaways: Hands-on design and engineering skills, creativity, teamwork, understanding textiles and material reuse, problem-solving for sustainability.

Camps for Ages 9 - 12 Year Olds:

Waste to Wonderful: Plastics Edition – 9–12 Year Olds | June 22–26, 2026

Older campers dive deeper into plastics innovation, exploring advanced robotics, 3D printing, and design thinking. They learn to identify, sort, recycle, and creatively repurpose plastics, culminating in a Plastic Innovation Showcase to share their discoveries and solutions.

Highlights:

• Advanced robotics with Dash or Botley for plastic sorting

• Coding, algorithm development, and hands-on 3D printing

• Designing eco-friendly creations and Eco Bricks from recycled plastics

• Learning linear vs. circular economy principles and recycling processes

• Presenting projects to family and community members

Learner Takeaways: Hands-on STEM skills, robotics and 3D design, problem-solving for sustainability, public speaking, and circular economy education.

Waste to Wonderful: Ecology Edition – 9–12 Year Olds | July 20–24, 2026

Older campers explore ecosystem health, soil science, composting, aquaponics, and pollinator habitats. They design and build sustainable systems, learning how to recirculate organic waste and protect ecosystems. The week concludes with the Ecology Showcase, highlighting innovative solutions for environmental stewardship.

Highlights:

• Soil health and composting projects

• Food web and ecosystem exploration

• Building bee houses, aquaponics systems, and sustainable habitats

• Learning how organic waste supports the circular economy

• Presenting discoveries to family and community members

Learner Takeaways: Advanced ecological knowledge, hands-on STEM and sustainability projects, team collaboration, public presentation skills, and circular economy education.

Waste to Wonderful: Textile and Supply Edition – 9–12 Year Olds | August 10–14, 2026

Older campers take on advanced design challenges, exploring glass crushing, textile upcycling, cardboard repurposing, and creative inventions. They learn how to repurpose materials, save energy, and reduce community waste, finishing the week with the Textile Creative Solutions Design Showcase to show their innovative projects.

Highlights:

• Glass crushing and designing colorful recycled art

• Upcycling T-shirts and repairing broken objects

• Cardboard/paper reuse challenges and design solutions

• Exploring sustainable material solutions and energy-saving practices

• Sharing projects with families and community members

Learner Takeaways: Advanced design and STEM skills, creativity, circular economy knowledge, teamwork, and public presentation experience.

Click HERE to register for Summer Camps 2026!