Summer Enrichment Program
A blend of fun, academics, and character-building activities for K-12 students, including field trips, crafts, math and reading exercises, yoga, and anti-bullying programs.
Have fun, make friends, go on adventures, and sharpen your academic skills through the PCMDC’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP).
Our summer camp has been a cherished tradition in our community for the past two decades, offering nine weeks of enriching experiences for children aged 5 and up. Our program is meticulously crafted to promote holistic health and well-being while providing engaging activities in reading, math, art, music, emotional wellness, and more.
Activities are centered on an overarching theme such as science, math, music, character education (how to be my best me), and global discovery. Participants play outside and help grow vegetables and flowers in the PCMDC’s garden as well as garden plots at Grace Episcopal Church and Francis Cove Church. Students enjoy crafts, music, and games as well as reading and math activities. Special programs vary from year to year but range from yoga to anti-bullying.
Annual activities include a soccer match and flag football game with the Waynesville Police Department and Haywood County Sheriff’s Department.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are served each day. In addition, PCMDC hosts two family dinners where camp families share a pot-luck dinner and receive updated program information and enjoy performances by the campers.
Here's what you can expect from our summer camp:
- **Nine-Week Duration**: Operating Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, our program ensures full-day care and enrichment for your child throughout the summer.
- **Age-Appropriate Classes**: We tailor our classes to meet the developmental needs of children aged 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 13, and 14 and up, guaranteeing personalized attention and instruction for each child.
- **Exciting Excursions**: Every week, we organize fun and educational outings to destinations such as swimming pools, zoos, local family farms, and civil rights sites, offering a diverse range of experiences beyond the classroom.
- **Nutritious Meals**: Our dedicated kitchen staff prepares daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks specifically for the children in our program, ensuring they receive nourishing meals to fuel their bodies and minds.
- **Affordable Pricing**: The cost of our nine-week program is $550 per child. Additionally, we are pleased to offer limited scholarship opportunities as they become available, as well as multi-child discounts for families with more than one child enrolled in our program.
- **Application Period**: We begin accepting applications for our summer camp program on May 1. We encourage you to submit your application early to secure your child's spot!
We understand that selecting the right summer camp is an important decision for your family, and we're here to address any further questions or concerns you may have. Whether it's regarding our curriculum, staff qualifications, safety protocols, or anything else, please feel free to reach out.
If you would like to learn more or schedule a visit to our facility, please don't hesitate to contact us at 828-452-PCDC or pcmdchaywood@gmail.com or pigeoncommunityd@bellsouth.net. We're eager to share more about what makes our summer camp program unique and how it can benefit your child.
Field trips include a range of experiences.
Miller Farm to swim, ride horses and enjoy other activities;
Martin Luther King Jr. Museum in Atlanta or the Greensboro Civil Rights Museum, or the International Human Civil Rights Museum in Atlanta;
Green McAdoo Cultural Center, Clinton, Tennessee;
Schiele Museum, Gastonia, North Carolina;
Carowinds theme park;
Cherokee Indian Reservation for fun and educational activities;
Local venues, such as indoor and outdoor pools.
Here’s the Facts
Who: Students who have completed kindergarten through high school.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on summer weekdays. Program generally begins the first full week after Haywood County school year ends and continues through the last full week before schools begin.
Cost: Begins at $550 per child and is a sliding scale. Scholarships may be available. Payment in full is due mid-way through the summer program. Parents or caregivers also are required to commit to 10 hours of volunteer service for PCMDC per child.
How to enroll: Call 828-452-7232 or visit the Pigeon Center to complete our application.
How to help: Counselors and interns assist with the SEP. PCMDC relies on volunteers to help with many things such as reading with the students, food preparation, cleaning, building, materials prep, organizing, setting up classrooms, and preparing the kitchen and pantry areas. Financial gifts very much welcome and can go to support scholarships for students whose family many not be able to cover the cost of enrollment.
Check out our How to Help page!
