B.E.A.R. Bunch Summer Camp @ WNBRC (Session 1)

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Get ready for a summer packed with fun, friends, and adventure! New Bern Parks & Recreation is excited to offer Bear Bunch Summer Camp at the West New Bern Recreation Center, located at 1225 Pinetree Drive.

Designed for kids ages 5–12, Bear Bunch Summer Camp is full of fun and creative outdoor activities that keep campers active, engaged, and smiling all summer long. Each day brings something new, including field trips, outdoor games, drawing and painting, swimming, and so much more!

Bear Bunch Summer Camp is offered in five two-week sessions, giving families flexibility while providing campers with a full summer experience.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 30 campers per session, so early registration is highly encouraged.

CAMP SESSIONS 2026
Session 1: June 8 – June 19
Session 2: June 22–July 3
Session 3: July 6 – July 17
Session 4: July 20 – July 31
Session 5: August 3-August 14

CAMP HOURS
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

COST (All Activities Included!):
Residents: $75 per session
Non-Residents: $150 per session

LOCATION:
West New Bern Recreation Center
1225 Pinetree Drive
New Bern, NC 28562

Note:

All summer camp activities run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
For the convenience of working parents, early drop-off and late pick-up are available.

Early Drop-Off: Begins at 7:45 a.m.
Late Pick-Up: Available until 5:30 p.m.

This extended care option helps make summer camp work with your family’s schedule while ensuring campers are supervised and ready for a full day of fun!

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Youth Summer Day Camp
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 4/6/2026 8:00 AM
Enrollment End Date -
Instructor(s)
Shelley Collins
Shelley Collins
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum -
Maximum 29
Grade Minimum K Enforced - As of date 8/25/2025
Maximum 5th Enforced - As of date 6/8/2026
Age Minimum 5 years Enforced - As of date 8/25/2025
Maximum 12 years Enforced - As of date 6/8/2026
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Individual Resident Only
-None-
$75.00
Individual NonResident Only
-None-
$150.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
06/08/2026 Monday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/09/2026 Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/10/2026 Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/11/2026 Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/12/2026 Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/15/2026 Monday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/16/2026 Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/17/2026 Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/18/2026 Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center
06/19/2026 Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM West New Bern Recreation Center