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LET'S GO TO FAMILY CAMP!
May 15-17, 2026

 

Did you love sleep away camp as a kid? Or maybe you still feel like you missed out because your parents didn’t send you? Well, HERE’S YOUR CHANCE! Come to summer camp and bring the whole family for a magical experience along the Neuse River!

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Three days and two nights of adventure! We’ll stay in cabins and share family-style meals! We’ll participate in summer camp activities and special nature-based programs.

 

This event fills fast so register soon to save your spot!

Summer Camp Activities:

  • Swimming

  • S’mores

  • Archery

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Sailing

  • Canoeing

  • Free Play

  • Hayride

  • Challenge Course

Special Programs Include:

  • Pond Study

  • Stars and Constellations

  • Night Nature Hike

  • Fossil Dig

  • Reptile and Amphibian Biology

  • Pirate Folklore

  • Coastal Animals

  • Fish Anatomy

  • ...and more!

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Important Details and Frequently Asked Questions.

What will we do?

We have a mix of typical summer camp activities and nature-based outdoor programming planned for the whole family! It will be the perfect blend of our current classes and fun. A reminder here- we're going to pack this weekend full of options, choose the pace that works best for your family!

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Who can come?

This event is open to the public! You do not have to be currently enrolled in our programs to participate. Invite the grandparents, the high school student that wants to learn to sail, bring the neighbors, include the middle school kid that is suddenly too cool for you; everyone is welcome!

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How much does it cost?

- Adult (18+): $245

- Youth (3-17): $145

- Little (under 3): $50

 

All meals, activities, and your private room are included. No surprise add-ons.

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Where are we going?

Longleaf Family Camp will be held at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center. Our founder attended this camp as a child and loves going with her family. The address is 315 Camp Don Lee Road Arapahoe, NC 28510. It is about 2 hours from the Triangle.

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Where will we sleep?

We have reserved cabins for our stay. Unless requested, each family gets their own private room with 2 or 4 bunk beds. Each cabin has 2 private indoor bathrooms with a sink, toilet, and shower. There are two cabin types available, climate-controlled and open air.

 

Climate-controlled cabins are assigned in the order registrations are received, so first come first served! 

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Prefer an open air cabin? Use code ROUGHINGIT at checkout for $30 off. Just note that once climate-controlled cabins are full, the code will no longer work, so don't wait!

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What about food?

Five meals are included with the cost of registration. Three meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Most allergies and dietary preferences can be accommodated. Please include this information when you register. 

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You are welcome to bring coolers with snacks and drinks to keep in your room or on the porch of your cabin. Ice, water, and coffee are always available at the dining hall.

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Is this religious?

No. All of the programs that Longleaf Learning Collective offers are secular and aim to include people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Camp Don Lee is a faith-based camp, so you may see some religious symbols on site but our program will not be incorporating that into our event.

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“My son is already asking to go back to family camp!  We love doing activities as a family where there really isn’t any other opportunity like this elsewhere. I went to sleep away camp as a kid and my favorite part was being able to show my parents all the fun things on family visiting day. It’s so cool that we can now make these memories together especially for kids who are too young to go by themselves. Also the porch hangs before going to sleep is like the perfect adult sleepover except having your own space when you need it!”

Packing List

What to bring to Family Camp:

  • Casual clothing

  • Closed toed shoes for hikes or team building activities

  • Bed linens or sleeping bag for single bed

  • Water Bottle

  • Towels/washcloths

  • Pillow

  • Personal toiletry items

  • Sunscreen and bug spray

  • Bathing suit

  • River shoes to wear canoeing and sailing

  • Cooler with snacks for your cabin

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Additional items you may want to pack:

  • Notebooks and pens

  • Personal art supplies

  • Books

  • Personal fishing gear

  • Folding camp or lawn chairs

  • Bicycles

  • Wagons or carts to help small children travel across camp

  • Reusable coffee cup

  • Floats or noodles for the pool

  • Baby monitor so you can relax on the porch after bedtime

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