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Free Apple Camp for Kids and Families
in North Carolina
Apple Camp is back from June 21 to August 3rd, offering free, hands-on creative workshops for kids and families at Apple Stores across Charlotte and North Carolina.
Part of the Today at Apple program, these summer sessions are designed for kids ages 6–12 and encourage families to learn and create together. This year’s featured camp invites children and their parents or guardians to step into the world of moviemaking—using iMovie on iPad to produce short films from start to finish.
In addition to filmmaking, Apple Camp locations throughout North Carolina—including Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro—are offering a variety of workshops covering coding, storytelling, emoji design, music production, and more. All equipment is provided, and each class is led by Apple’s in-store Creative Pros.
⚠️ Space is limited and registration fills fast, so be sure to sign up early.
💻 Code Your First App (Ages 10+)
Kids use Swift Playgrounds to design their own “About Me” app on iPad—customizing it with code, emojis, fonts, and more. Register for Code Your First App here
Dates & Locations:
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July 26 – Birkdale Village (11:00 AM)
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July 26 – Augusta (4:00 PM)
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July 29 – Haywood Mall (4:30 PM)
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August 2 – Birkdale Village (11:00 AM)
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August 2 – SouthPark (2:15 PM)
🎬 Direct Your Own Friendship Film (Ages 6–10)
Using iMovie, kids will film, edit, and direct a short friendship movie that celebrates collaboration and creativity. Register for Direct Your Own Friendship Film here
Dates & Locations:
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July 25 – Birkdale Village & Haywood Mall (3:00 PM)
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July 26 – Haywood Mall (10:00 AM), Friendly Center (10:30 AM), Birkdale Village (3:00 PM), SouthPark (3:30 PM)
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July 27 – SouthPark (3:30 PM)
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July 31 – Friendly Center (3:30 PM)
📖 Create an Interactive Story of Kindness (Ages 6–10)
Kids use iPad drawing tools, sounds, and 3D objects to create an interactive storybook about what kindness means to them. Register to Create an Interactive Story of Kindness here
Dates & Locations:
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July 23 – Haywood Mall (4:00 PM)
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July 27 – Birkdale Village (11:30 AM)
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August 2 – Augusta (4:00 PM)
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August 3 – Augusta (11:30 AM)
😀 Make Your Own Emoji (Ages 8–12)
Kids learn to sketch and draw colorful emojis using the Procreate app and Apple Pencil Pro—then take their emoji artwork home. Register to Make Your Own Emoji here
Dates & Locations:
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July 23 – Southpoint (6:30 PM)
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July 25 – Friendly Center (5:00 PM), Crabtree Valley Mall (6:00 PM)
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July 27 – Birkdale Village (4:00 PM)
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July 29 – SouthPark (5:00 PM)
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July 30 – Southpoint (6:30 PM)
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July 31 – Crabtree Valley Mall (5:15 PM)
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August 3 – Birkdale Village (4:00 PM)
🌍 Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth (Family Class)
In this collaborative session, families create a comic strip that tells an eco-themed story with custom characters, photos, and stickers. Register to Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth here
Dates & Locations:
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July 27 – SouthPark (1:00 PM)
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July 28 – Haywood Mall (5:00 PM)
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August 1 – Friendly Center (5:00 PM)
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August 2 – Friendly Center (5:00 PM)
🎵 Make a Theme Song (Ages 8–12)
Using GarageBand on iPad, kids will build their own theme song with drums, loops, and sound effects—perfect for their favorite show or game. Register to Make a Theme Song here
Dates & Locations:
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July 28 – Friendly Center (3:30 PM)
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August 1 – Birkdale Village (3:00 PM), Crabtree Valley Mall (5:15 PM)
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August 2 – Southpoint (2:00 PM), Friendly Center (3:00 PM), SouthPark (3:30 PM)
✅ How to Sign Up
Visit the official Apple Camp Registration to book your spot. Classes are free but fill up quickly!
These sessions are ideal for summer learning, indoor fun, and encouraging kids to explore coding, storytelling, music, and art—all while bonding with family.