durham county
Schoolhouse of Wonder offers year-round outdoor camps, field trips, leadership training, and family activities. Through an innovative and mutually-beneficial partnership with Durham Parks and Recreation, Schoolhouse of Wonder has called West Point on the Eno Park home since 1989.
Locations
West Point on the Eno City Park – Important Summer Update!
West Point holds a special place in the hearts of many as the original Schoolhouse location. An incredible 400-acre park located in north Durham, it combines the amazing Eno River, miles of hiking trails, cherished base camps and secret spots, and an incredible history.
Mid – Late Summer 2026: Environmental Education Pavilion
5253 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27712
With some significant construction projects on the south side of the park, our mid to late summer 2026 camp programs will run out of the Environmental Education Pavilion parking lot, located just north of the main entrance.
Early Summer 2026: Main Entrance
5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Our early summer 2026 camps will run out of our traditional location, using the main entrance parking lot for drop off and pick up.
Sandy Creek Park
3510 Sandy Creek Dr, Durham, NC 27707
Sandy Creek Park camps begin near the main parking lot.
This 100-acre location offers a brand new backdrop for adventure and exploration of mixed forest and unique wetlands ecosystems. Sandy Creek Park is conveniently located off of 15-501, around 10 minutes from downtown Durham and 20 minutes from Southpoint Mall.
Slocum Camp at Hill Forest
918 State Forest Rd, Bahama, NC 27503
Slocum Camp programs are located less than 10 minutes north of Bahama and 20 minutes north of West Point on the Eno.
Our new location at Slocum Camp is a truly outstanding backdrop for unforgettable summer adventures. From upland woodlands to stream banks, campers can explore a wide range of ecosystems, observe wildlife and habitats across very different conditions, and of course get dirty, tired, and happy in this 2,690-acre landscape.
Camps
Every Schoolhouse camp provides a unique environment of kindness, respect, and learning. Our outdoor day camps have different themes each season, but they are all inspired by our underlying values. Our award-winning camps offer a low camper to staff ratio that allows a sense of freedom while providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Field Trips
Our Field Trips allow students to develop their sense of wonder through active learning in the outdoors. Each Field Trip is a day-long experience designed to offer elementary and middle school teachers and students hands on experiences that build interest and exciting reference points to the curriculum being taught in the classroom. Schoolhouse of Wonder instructors use stories, sensory experiences, and investigative techniques to facilitate learning adventures in science, social studies, math, music, folklore, and more.
- Ecosystems & Living Organisms – Forest
- Ecosystems & Living Organisms – River
- Plant Walk
- Insect Adventures
- Early American Life
- Native Ways
We’re on a mission to shape kind, curious, & confident kids through nature-based outdoor adventures.
Find our camp handbook, details about what to bring, when to drop off and pick up, and more.
Leadership Training
Schoolhouse of Wonder offers 13-17 year olds meaningful opportunities to discover their own leadership style and practice needed skills in the caring and respectful environment of our award-winning outdoor day camps.
Family Fun
We offer activities for the young and the young-at-heart. Our Preschool Explorers programs have a theme to guide our nature-based exploration for 3-5 year olds and their adult(s). Our Weekend Family Adventures also have varying themes ranging from Prehistoric Projectiles to Creek Critters. These activities are for children ages 5 and older and are designed to be shared with the entire family. We absolutely adore spending time outdoors with kids. Sharing that experience with the adults they love the most takes it to another level of awesome!
- Preschool Explorers
- Weekend Family Adventures
Durham programs are located at West Point on the Eno and are made possible through our partnership with Durham Parks & Rec.