Launch Into a Summer of Discovery
Join us for 8 weeks of themed summer fun at The Mothership preschool! For children ages 2–6, our summer camp sessions focus on curiosity, creativity, strength, friendship, and imagination. Watch your child learn through play in a safe, supportive environment designed for discovery.
registration
For Mothership Preschool Families
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
For the Public
Friday, January 30th, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Registration will be through our website.
Overview
ages
The Mothership Summer Camp serves children ages 2-6.
Please see a breakdown of our age groups below.
camp hours
Monday thru Friday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
pricing
$350 per week
We do not offer a discount for siblings.
location
We are located on the bottom floor inside St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.
1510 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Weekly Themes
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Explorers Camp
Campers will become explorers, asking questions, making observations, and learning through wonder. Children will dig into nature treasure hunts, discovering textures, colors, and sounds in the outdoors, and investigate the tiny details of the world with magnifying glasses and loose parts like shells, sticks, and stones. They’ll get hands-on with ice and watercolor experiments, watching colors blend and melt before their eyes, and move their bodies to curiosity-inspired songs. This week is all about sparking curiosity, exploration, and joy, giving children a chance to wonder, investigate, and celebrate what they make and find every day! -
Art Makers & Magic Shakers
Campers will dive into a week full of color, imagination, and self-expression during Art Makers & Magic Shakers! Children will explore a variety of open-ended art experiences, from clay and nature imprints to collaborative murals that celebrate their classroom community. They’ll make music with pots, tubes, and loose parts, learning how different sounds and rhythms can bring their ideas to life, and engage in storytelling through color, turning imagination into visual and musical creations. Art Makers & Magic Shakers is all about celebrating each child’s unique imagination, exploring new ways to express themselves, and finding joy in the creative process: making, singing, painting, and playing every step of the way! *We will be closed on Friday, June 19th. -
Adventure Movers Camp
This week, campers will celebrate their strength, confidence, and courage during Adventure Movers Camp! Children will conquer mini obstacle courses, practice yoga for bravery, and explore water play challenges that test their skills and coordination. They’ll also freeze-dance to confidence-boosting songs, create “super strength cuffs”, and practice power poses and grounding exercises, making this week all about discovering just how strong and capable they are! -
Nature and Animal Friends
Campers will investigate the natural world and their connection to animals during Nature & Animal Friends themed week! From the tiniest bug to the biggest elephant, children will learn about different animals, tell stories, and sing songs celebrating nature and various animals. They will also discover worms, bugs, and other tiny creatures through hands-on activities, care for seeds and plants by watering and following daily routines, and enjoy mud kitchen play. -
Transportation Explorers
Campers will dive into hands-on experiences and creativity during Transportation Explorers! Children will construct roads, bridges, and airports using cardboard, tubes, and blocks, and experiment with loose-parts ramps and tracks for cars, planes, and trains. They’ll create simple machines like pulleys and levers to see how things move, get messy by making art with car tracks, digging in sand with trucks and trains, and sing songs about planes, trains, and automobiles. This week is all about curiosity, problem-solving, and celebrating the joy of making, investigating, and moving through the world of transportation! -
Exploring Strength & Peace
Campers will become Superheroes in Training, discovering Strength & Peace, learning how to harness their energy while finding calm and focus. Children will engage in movement games, obstacle courses, and balance challenges that build strength and coordination, alongside sensory stations, puppet storytelling, and mindfulness activities like “balloon breaths” to practice settling their bodies and minds. This week is all about discovering the power of being strong and calm, managing energy, and building confidence, all while having fun and finding new ways to move and focus. -
Community Helpers + Big Hearts Camp
Campers will celebrate friendship, kindness, and the joy of helping others. Children will learn about local helpers through reading stories, create a collaborative “Helping Hands” art mural, and engage in pretend-play stations such as a clinic, bakery, or post office. They’ll also go on a kindness scavenger hunt, make thank-you cards, and practice mindfulness with partner breathing and gentle team games. This week is all about celebrating friendship, community, and the many ways children can make a positive impact on the world around them. -
Storybook Worlds & Pretend Play
Campers will step into the magical world of Storybook Worlds & Pretend Play. Children will build fairy gardens, create puppets and characters, and enter rotating dramatic-play worlds such as forests, space, and underwater adventures. They’ll also enjoy dress-up parades that bring stories to life. Mindfulness activities like “bubble breaths” help children imagine worries floating away as they dive into a week full of creativity, imagination, and storytelling magic!
Age Groups
Red Robins (Younger 2s)
Our Red Robins group is for our younger 2-year-olds. Children in this age group are not required to be potty trained. Children must be two by the time of attendance, not at the time of registration.
Yellow Butterflies (Older 2s and Younger 3s)
Our Yellow Butterflies group is for older 2-year-olds and our younger 3s. Children in this age group are not required to be potty trained.
Green Frogs (Older 3s and Younger 4s)
Our Green Frogs group is for our older 3-year-olds and our younger 4s. Children must be potty-trained for this age group.
Blue Bears (Ages 4-6)
Our Blue Bears group is for our older fours as well as children ages 5 and 6. This group is best for children with older siblings or for children comfortable in mixed age groups. Children must be potty-trained for this age group.
refund policy
Before May 8, 2026 refunds will be issued if requested. A $75.00 administrative fee for each week canceled is non-refundable. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment. No refunds will be issued after May 8, 2026. The Mothership is not able to prorate camp fees if your child will miss days of a week that they have registered for. We do not offer discounts for siblings.
transfers
Please note we are not able to make transfers between age groups after registration. If you would like your child to be in the same group as a friend please coordinate with that family in advance of registration.
Potty-Training
Please note that sending your child to camp within the first week of potty training is not allowed. If your child is in the process of potty training please make note that we will allow one accident per day. If more than one accident occurs we will put your child in a pull-up to be able to continue with the flow of the day for the entire group and we will continue to take your child to the bathroom. It is common that in a new space with new faces, children may have more accidents if they are in the process of learning to use the potty.