Summer 2027 in Apex: Fun Days camp for ages 6 to 11, registration from March, Splashlantis splash pad hours, Jordan Lake swim beaches and outdoor movies.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Town of Apex camps page and Splashlantis page, and from N.C. State Parks. 2027 dates are added as they are published; dates below marked 2026 are last year’s.
Summer in Apex means Fun Days camp at the John M. Brown Community Center, a free splash pad at Pleasant Park and lake days at Jordan Lake just west of town. The town publishes summer camp details each March, so the 2027 schedule was not out as of Oct. 11, 2026; here is how 2026 worked. Questions: Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, 919-249-3402.
Summer planner
- Camp registration: opens in March; in 2026 residents could sign up from March 16, nonresidents two weeks later
- Register: PeakConnect or in person at 53 Hunter St.
- Splash pad: Splashlantis, Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road; free
- Last day of school: Tuesday, June 8, 2027, on the WCPSS traditional calendar
Fun Days Summer Camp
From the town’s camp page:
- Who: ages 6 to 11. The town cannot make age exceptions for summer camp because of demand.
- Where: John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter St.
- When: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- What: games, arts and crafts, sports, science projects, music and drama, and an off-site field trip at least once a week on the town’s buses
- Cost: a full five-day week is $220 for Apex residents and $235 for nonresidents; shorter weeks cost less
- Medical forms are required for most camps.
2026 camp weeks: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 and Aug. 10-14. There was no Fun Days camp the week of June 29 to July 3. Year-round families used the summer camp during those weeks, because Track-Out camp merged into it.
Registration opened for Apex residents on March 16, 2026, and for nonresidents two weeks later. The town warns that spots fill quickly and suggests backup options from its program guides, which list other camp options.
Splashlantis splash pad
Splashlantis is the free splash pad inside Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, open to all ages and abilities. The 2026 season, from the town’s page:
| 2026 dates | Open |
|---|---|
| May 23 to June 14 | Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day |
| June 15 to Labor Day | Daily |
| After Labor Day to the last Sunday in September | Saturdays and Sundays |
Hours were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pad is gated with a capacity limit. When it is full, users leave after each water cycle so others can enter; when it is not, play time is unlimited. There are staff attendants but no lifeguards, and parents must supervise. Bring a towel, sunscreen and water shoes. Children not toilet trained wear swim diapers. No food, glass, strollers, pets or pool toys inside the fence. Park by turning left after you enter Pleasant Park, then right onto Recreation Drive.
Swimming
The Town of Apex’s parks pages list no town swimming pool. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, west of Apex in Chatham County, has lake swimming beaches at several of its access areas, according to N.C. State Parks. Day-use areas are open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in June, July and August. Entrance fees are charged per vehicle daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check the park’s page for which beaches are open and for swim advisories.
Outdoor movies and music
In June 2026 the town’s Rhythm and Reels series at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, included a concert on June 6 and a movie on June 13 (town calendar). The town’s Paws and Rec series lists a Summer Social for dogs and owners in June 2027, with water activities, treats and vendors (Paws and Rec).
The Fourth and the rest of summer
- Fourth of July: see our Fourth of July fireworks guide.
- Parks, lakes and trails: our parks and trails guide and kids’ activities guide.
- Back to school: check the WCPSS calendar for the 2027-28 first day.
Related: Memorial Day in Apex, spring break in Apex and Labor Day in Apex.
Frequently asked questions
When does summer camp registration open in Apex?
The town publishes summer camp information each March. In 2026, registration for Apex residents opened March 16, and nonresidents could register two weeks later. Spots fill quickly.
How much is Fun Days summer camp in Apex?
A full five-day week costs $220 for Apex residents and $235 for nonresidents, with lower fees for shorter weeks. Camp runs 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 6 to 11.
Does Apex have a public pool?
The Town of Apex parks pages list no town pool. The town’s water play spot is Splashlantis, a free splash pad at Pleasant Park, and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area west of town has swimming beaches.
When is the Apex splash pad open?
In 2026 Splashlantis opened weekends from May 23 and on Memorial Day, daily from June 15 through Labor Day, then weekends through September, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is free.
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