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Many of our North Carolina Adventure Camps are still adding to their info on their 2025 Summer Camps, Programs, Activities & Classes.
You can contact each camp you are interested in to get the latest info on all their 2025 Summer Adventure Programs for Teens and Kids.
Some of the Best 2025 Adventure Camps in North Carolina offer "Early Bird" and/or Multiple Camper Discounts if you enroll in camp before a certain date, or if you are enrolling more than one camper -- check each camp's listing & website for more info, and for info on any available Adventure Camp Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Many of our North Carolina Adventure Camps offer Summer Adventure Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in May, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Adventure Camp you're interested in a call to check on Summer dates, times and availability.
Many of our Adventure Camps will be hosting Summer Reunions for their previous campers, and Summer Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for May, 2025.
Looking for a Great North Carolina Adventure Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best North Carolina Day Adventure Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best North Carolina Summer Adventure Camps also offer Year Round Adventure Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Adventure Programs, too.
Searching for North Carolina Adventure Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Adventure Camps are now listing their 2025 Summer Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Summer Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL NC Camps with Summer Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our One Step Programs Website
312-924-4220
312-235-6838
dperkins[AT]onestepcamp.org
300 Conference Point Road
Williams Bay, Wisconsin 53191
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Park City, Utah
Springfield, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Washington DC
Walworth, Wisconsin
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mauston, Wisconsin
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
213 W. Institute Pl. Suite 511
Chicago, Illinois 60610
CAMPER AGES: 5 - 19
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. 3-day, up to two-week long programs
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We are an organization that provides programs to help campers with the special medical needs that they may have as a result of treatment for cancer.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are an organization that provides programs to help campers with the special medical needs that they may have as a result of treatment for cancer.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Sailing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Swimming, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Our main program is located on the the beachfront of Lake Geneva, approximately 1 hour from Milwaukee, and 1 1/2 hours Northwest of Chicago, Ill.
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CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: While we only ask parents for 10% of the cost, for a camper to attend a program, we offer partial or full camperships for families who may not be able to afford the tuition for a program.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a Brain Tumor Family Camp that is specifically designed for families with a child with a Brain Tumor diagnosis, and/or a Brain Tumor Survivor.
In addition, we have out "general" Family Camp for families with a child that has a cancer diagnosis, and/or are a survivor.
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One Step Programs
Please note that our list of 2025 North Carolina Adventure Camps also includes information on North Carolina Adventure Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
Visit Our Camp Trinity Website
(252) 247-5600
(888) 874-6287 (toll free)
camptrinity[AT]trinityctr.com
618 Salter Path Road
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina 28512
CAMPER AGES: Rising 3rd-12th grades
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Camp Trinity is a residential summer camp sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina at Trinity Center.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Trinity offers young people rising 3-12 grades an opportunity to experience camping in an enjoyable and beautiful setting along Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Campers share in a Christian program that helps them grow spiritually and emotionally while giving them opportunities to develop new interests, skills, and friendships.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Trinity is located at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Camp Trinity is located on Hwy 58 on Bogue Banks Island seven miles from Atlantic Beach, NC.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Trinity has four dormitories, with two cabins in each dorm. Each cabin houses eleven campers and one counselor. Other program facilities include a covered recreation building, an outdoor recreation field, a challenge course, a Youth Assembly building, and a Pavilion on the ocean side.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Trinity offers traditional camping programs that offer a balance of supervised group activities and individual free time.
Some of the daily activities include: swimming instruction, sailing and canoeing, Christian Education, a variety of sports, evening programs (singing, skits, dances, games, etc.), worship, arts and crafts, elective shareshops, and challenge course/group initiatives.
Each day ends with the sharing of the day's events, stories, and singing on the oceanside Pavilion or around the campfire.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2015 Camp Trinity Schedule
SESSION DATES DAYS/NIGHTS GRADES RATES
Discoverers I: June 6 - 12
7 / 6
4th-6th $435
Explorers I: June 14 - 20
7 / 6
7th-9th $435
Senior High: June 22 - 27
6 / 5
10th-12th $400
Explorers II: June 29 - July 6
8 / 7
7th-9th $470
Adventurers: July 10 - 14
5 / 4
All Ages $450
Discoverers II: Jul 16 - 22
7 / 6
3rd-5th $435
Explorers III: July 24 - 30
7 / 6
7th-9th $435
Discoverers III: August 2 - 8
7 / 6
4th-6th $435
Discoverers IV: August 10 - 16
7 / 6
4th-6th $435
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Camp Trinity
Some North Carolina Adventure Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some North Carolina Adventure Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Turtle Island Preserve Website
(828) 265 - 2267 (CAMP)
mail[AT]turtleislandpreserve.com
2683 Little Laurel Rd
Boone, North Carolina 28607
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Turtle Island Preserve Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): All are welcome.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nestled in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains, Turtle Island is an outdoor experience like no other. Boys and girls spend one or two weeks outside as they learn, play, and explore our pristine mountain valley. Campers have the opportunity to connect to nature, learn a variety of skills and crafts from our seasoned and caring staff, and experience a real Appalachian farm and homestead. Every scrumptious meal is cooked over wood fire, our clean creeks are prime for play, and our woods full of lessons for those looking for adventure. Most importantly, the fun and friendships made here will last a lifetime.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Swimming, Science, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 8 miles east of Boone, in the northwest corner of NC. Less than 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap exit. Please visit our website, or like us on facebook, or visit our youtube channel for more information.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Turtle Island is nestled in a hidden mountain hollow at the confluence of pristine mountain streams. Endless trails and a preserved wilderness are home to our rustic cabins and primitive shelters. We use an outhouse for our bathroom and our nutritious home grown meals are prepared in our outdoor wood-fired kitchen. We'll teach you that there's no such thing as 'roughing it' when you reconnect with your natural roots.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: National Geographic chose Turtle Island as one of the top most enriching destinations for a family vacation. Our co founders are featured on the history channel's Mountain Men series and our founder Eustace Conway has been the subject of thousands of articles, books, documentary and media publications. Our philosophy is simple, child centered and firmly rooted in getting visitors in touch with the source of all things... We provide context, comfort and awareness in the natural world.
Activities Include: Hiking, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Morning Watch Ceremony, Traditional Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Spinning, Weaving, Felting, Bark Craft, Solo Vigil, Cooking Over Fire, Edible Plants, Tracking, Natural Dyes, Storytelling, Blowgun Making, Bow & Arrow Making, Spoon & Spatula Carving, Burning Out A Bowl, Stone Working, Making Containers, Responsibility Awareness, Journal Writing, One Match & No Match Fires, Basket Weaving, Communication Exercises, Pottery, Gardening, Preserving Food, Campfire Programs, Group Initiatives, Swimming Hole Dips, Night Walking, Bird Study, Natural Material Gathering, Gourd Crafts, Making Music, Making Musical Instruments, Harnessing A Horse, Leather Work, First Aid & Safety, Heightened Consciousness Games, Building Primitive Shelters, Medicinal Plants, Sled Rides, Visiting Elders, Reptile Study, Gathering Safe Water, Log House Construction, Hiking, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, and lots more!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT programs available for past campers that have aged out of youth camp, but are too young to attend adult programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available on a case-by-case basis.Information on camp scholarship and to download the scholarship application here: Our Camp Website Link: turtleislandpreserve.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son camp happens over father's Day weekend each year. You can learn more about it here:
Our Camp Website Link: turtleislandpreserve.org
Family Camp - In today's modern world, there are very few opportunities for families to really spend quality time with one another...REAL quality time together in the outdoors - minus phone, internet, and the many modern day distractions of our fast-paced digital world. All ages and family sizes accepted
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: School Field Trips, College Service Learning and Alternative Spring Break projects, Homeschool, Scout and Special Interest Educational day and weekend trips available.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Turtle Island hosts an annual outdoor expo Family Day each spring which is a perfect behind-the-scenes experience for interested camp families.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: turtleislandpreserve.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Kitchen, Nursing and Counseling Staff as well as Volunteer positions now available, please send an email for more information. mail[AT]turtleislandpreserve.com
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Turtle Island Preserve
Visit Our Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center Website
336-359-2951
888-831-5922
info[AT]laurelridge.org
124 Pendry Drive
Laurel Springs, North Carolina 28644
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center Video
CAMPER AGES: 8 to 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Summer Camp, Mission Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Owned and operated by the Moravian Church in America, Southern Province. http://mcsp.org/
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Laurel Ridge offers week-long residential summer camps for youth age 8 to 18 and who have completed grade 3 up to grade 12 within the same calendar year. Each week campers are able to explore and strengthen their faith in a community that is supportive and nurturing. They are also able to connect with their environment as they participate in outdoor activities such as hands-on environmental education, swimming, hiking, caving, and canoeing.
An introductory 3 day camp is offered to youth who have completed grades 1 and 2
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Science, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, only two minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway; Laurel Ridge is located about 30 minutes North of North Wilkesboro, West of Sparta, and East of West Jefferson, NC. We are situated on over 600 acres of beautiful wilderness at the apex of a mountain ridge with spectacular vistas from overviews in every direction! It's a sight you must see to believe!
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CAMP FACILITIES: Laurel Ridge Summer Camp has 4 Lodge units, each with 4 sleeping cabins. The Lodges house a meeting space with a fireplace, a small kitchen, and bathroom facilities including showers. The sleeping cabins have bunk beds and single beds and can sleep 12 people in each unit. There is a commercial kitchen with a Dining Hall, an Activity Center for basketball and other games, a 3 acre lake for swimming and canoeing, and miles of hiking trails with breathtaking views. We also have a sports slab for outdoor games like basketball, dodge-ball, volleyball, and square dancing! There is a Group Interactive Course that is excellent for team building and confidence boosting exercises. For adult groups or business organizations, Laurel Ridge has a 48 room hotel and conference center with small to large meeting spaces and a full service kitchen and staff to host your next leadership conference or retreat! Visit our website for more information!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Laurel Ridge is associated with the PCCCA (pccca.net) and ACA (acacamps.org) and complies with all safety regulations to ensure that every parent can rest assured their camper will have the best possible camping experience! All of our volunteer counselors and paid staff undergo background and drug testing before they can be accepted as part of summer staff. Our kitchen staff is led by ServSafe certified cooks and food handlers. We are a Moravian Christian Camp and our mission is to be"...a mountain place set apart for forming disciples of Jesus Christ who live and learn in community to serve in the world."
In 2018 we offer 4 Mission Camp opportunities - a chance to reach into the community with a caring touch and help families in need with physical labor and repair on homes and landscaping. We also offer an Arts Camp that will explore various media of art such as drawing/painting, audio/video, music, poetry, dance, etc. Every Summer Camp offers an ecological education piece to help connect campers to the nature surrounding them. Laurel Ridge is the place to be in 2018!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Many Moravian Churches offer partial financial assistance to campers interested in attending Laurel Ridge. We also have funds available to help families have the opportunity to send one or multiple students to a week of Summer Camp at Laurel Ridge! Visit our website for contact information.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2018 Family Camp
April 27-29 and September 21-23, 2018
So many families are finding Family Camp a rewarding experience every year at Laurel Ridge! Don't miss out on the fun-filled weekend that may prove to be life changing for you, your kids, and your family! Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Laurel Ridge hosts many church and business retreats and conferences throughout the year. We can accommodate almost any size event from school leadership retreats, church group getaways, non-profit board retreats, and business conferences. Visit our website for events and planning details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Laurel Ridge, offers campers a chance to explore & strengthen their faith in a setting that allows them to connect with the outdoors through activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, & environmental education.There is only ONE Laurel Ridge Experience!!
Week long camps for Junior age to Adults are $450 per camper and weekend camp for Pre-Junior is $225 per camper. Visit Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org for all the details!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Have you dreamed about serving God in the most beautiful place in the world? Now is your chance! Laurel Ridge is currently accepting applications for the Laurel Ridge 2018 M-Staff through March 2, 2018. M-Staff are summer maintenance staff that help keep Laurel Ridge in operating order while interacting with campers and counselors to enhance their summer camp experience. Interested applicants can find out more by contacting the camp office and watching the website for details -Â Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org
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Laurel Ridge Camp Conference and Retreat Center
Visit Our SOAR Website
828-456-3435
admissions[AT]soarnc.org
226 SOAR Lane
Balsam, NC 28707
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Wyoming, North Carolina, Florida, New York, California
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: SOAR offers high adventure summer camps for youth with ADHD and other Learning disabilities. Campers participate in exciting adventure activities such as rock climbing, horseback riding, SCUBA diving, llama treks, whitewater rafting, surfing, and much more!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: SOAR serves youth and young adults diagnosed with ADHD and other Learning Disabilities
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Sailing, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: SOAR has 5 main programming locations: North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, Northern New York and California as well as several International options.
CAMP FACILITIES: SOAR has two major Base Camp facilities: one in Balsam North Carolina where we have rustic cabins, a dining pavilion, on site showers/bathrooms, high and low ropes course, as well as several gathering campfire locations. The other is in Dubois Wyoming, where we have similar amenities as above except, this base camp is a working horse ranch!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Philosophy: SOAR believes all individuals identified with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorder (ADHD) possess inherent talents and gifts. These abilities can mean incredible success in adulthood once these students negotiate the challenging obstacles of childhood, adolescence, and a traditional education system, usually unable to respond to individual learning styles.
SOAR's programs are designed to allow students the opportunity to increase their independence while away from home. Independence is gained through self-motivation and life skills instruction. With this in mind, we involve our students in many decision making processes, such as setting individual goals, developing group guidelines, as well as trip and meal planning. Please view our website for further information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.soarnc.org or call our Admissions Office at 828-456-3435! Thanks, SOAR Admissions Team
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We begin our summer in early June and run through late August Please see our website for program dates at Our Camp Website Link: www.soarnc.org
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SOAR
Visit Our Carolina Adventure Day Camp Website
(704)323-7046
CarolinaAdventureCamp[AT]gmail.com
1900 East Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Carolina Adventure Day Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: Ages 3 - 11
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Carolina Adventure offers kids ages 7 - 11 a daytime adventure camp filled with exploration, learning and discovery.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, and more. Daily Activities Include Adventure Challenges, Team Games, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Education, & More!
CAMP LOCATION: In the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina at the gorgeous 98-acre Freedom Park.
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CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact camp regarding any available camperships.
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Carolina Adventure Day Camp
Visit Our Adventure Treks Website
888-954-5555
info[AT]adventuretreks.com
PO Box 1321
Flat Rock, NC 28731
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, British Columbia
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Adventure Treks Video
CAMPER AGES: 12–18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Teen Summer Adventure Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Adventure Treks’ summer camps for teens are all about making memories, fostering lifelong friendships, and creating more confident and capable young men and women. We want each of our students to discover their best selves, and we believe that the great outdoors is just the way to do it. Our commitment to creating a close-knit community is what sets us apart. Plus, our trips are technology-free, so students learn to “survive” (and even thrive!) without electronics.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Swimming, Weightloss, Team Sports, and more. Hiking, Camping, Whitewater Rafting, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Caving, Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Kayaking, Mountaineering, Canoeing, Ziplining, Inflatable Kayaking, Ice Climbing
CAMP LOCATION: We operate 8- to 30-day fun adventure camps in WA, OR, CA, CO, ID, WY, AK, and BC!
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CAMP FACILITIES: All trips begin at a designated airport. Students explore the most scenic and beautiful places in a particular region, and travel between activity sites in brand-new, 15-passenger vans. We spend each night in a tent, and students learn how to cook in the backcountry—with plenty of guidance from our instructors! They go backpacking, camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, ziplining, ice climbing, canoeing, sea kayaking, inflatable kayaking, mountaineering, and mountain biking.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Physical and emotional safety is our top priority.
Fun and exciting outdoor activities help teens grow and gain life skills and a greater sense of self. Our exceptional instructor role models take a sincere interest in the growth and development of young people. We inspire young people to develop a lifetime love of the outdoors and with a corresponding conservation ethic. We empower students to create an inclusive and reflective community that maintains a culture of kindness, sense of humor, and spirit of cooperation and volunteerism. We strive to be a sustainable and responsive business, with a focus on our families and the quality of our programs. We form long-term relationships with our students, their families, instructors, staff, and outfitters.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Summit (for 11th and 12th graders) is the perfect opportunity to strengthen leadership skills for roles in the outdoor industry starting in college.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available to several students a year, based on need and merit. Email info[AT]adventuretreks.com for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See all dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.adventuretreks.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our instructor role models:
- Average age is 27 (minimum age is 21)
- All college graduates
- At minimum, all are medically trained as wilderness first responders. However, many more have additional certifications.
- Significant experience working with teenagers in the outdoors
- Clean driving record
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Adventure Treks
Visit Our Eagle's Nest Camp Website
(828) 877-4349
register[AT]enf.org
43 Hart Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Eagle's Nest Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Eagle’s Nest Camp encourages young people to live and grow simply, rooted by intentional experiences and connection to community. We place emphasis on developing the whole child in a compassionate, encouraging environment filled with activities that promote self-expression, personal growth, skill building, and fun. Eagle’s Nest provides campers with the opportunity to slow down and reconnect with the core values of nature, friendship, and joyful living. At Eagle’s Nest, children form meaningful friendships and learn what it means to truly belong.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Academics, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Team Sports, and more. Rock Climbing, Whitewater Paddling, Backpacking, Ceramics, Batik, Gardening, Blacksmithing, Leadership.
CAMP LOCATION: Eagle's Nest Camp is located about 35 minutes southwest of Asheville, NC, nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by lush rhododendron and towering pines. Our 180-acre river valley campus serves as home to a diverse community of campers from across the country and the world. Please visit our website for pictures and videos of our campus.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our 180-acre campus is home to 12 cabins (all include electricity and bathrooms), a number of beautiful buildings used for programming, a whole foods kitchen and dining hall, several lakes and ponds, a 40-foot climbing tower, riding ring, large garden, and miles of trails and campsites.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Eagle's Nest Camp (fully accredited by the American Camp Association) encourages young people to live and grow simply, rooted by intentional experiences and connection to community. We place emphasis on developing the whole child in a compassionate, encouraging environment filled with activities that promote self-expression, personal growth, skill building, and fun. Eagle's Nest provides campers the opportunity to slow down and reconnect with the core values of nature, friendship, and joyful living. At Eagle's Nest, children form meaningful friendships and learn what it means to truly belong.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Junior Counselor Leadership program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Eagle's Nest offers significant financial aid ("Camperships"). Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.enf.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Outdoor Academy semester school for 10th and 11th grade students
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: 6/13 - 6/26
Session 2: 6/28 - 7/17
Session 3: 7/19 - 8/7
Session 3B: 7/19-8/1
Session 4: 8/9 - 8/16
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.enf.org for more information.
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Eagles Nest Camp
Visit Our Xtreme Park Adventures Website
919 646 4119
info[AT]xtremeparkadventures.com
7460 Highway 98 / Wake Forest Rd.
Durham, North Carolina 27703
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Xtreme Park Adventures Video
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Week 1: June 13 to 17 Week 2: June 20 to 24 Week 3: June 27 to July 1 Week 4: July 5 to 8 Week 5: July 11 to 15 Week 6: July 18 to 22 Week 7: July 25 to 29 Week 8: August 1 to 5
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The summer camp involves an array of activities that challenge kids mentally and physically. Your child will be in constant contact with nature breathing pure air and enjoying outdoors. Best of all they will have a blast guaranteed!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Science, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located strategically in Durham minutes from Cary, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Xtreme Adventures Camp is the perfect place for your kids this summer.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Reptile & Science Center
We are proud to announce an add on camp learning experience for your child to spark some curiosity and learning while they are at our camp.
Our new state of the art Reptile and Science Center at Xtreme Park will be your child’s home to wonder with curiosity, get inspired and problem solve. At our camp add on your child will:
1 – Interact and learn about our friendly exotic animals.
2 – Learn new exciting experiments and activities like DNA extractions, cellular visualizations under the microscope, grow bacteria, and much more.
3 – Interact and play and identify natures plants, insects and wildlife.
4 – Grow their own plants and learn how to care for them.
5 – Have fun with like minded kids!
Cost: $99 for the week (Monday -Thursday)
Length: 1 hour per day
ATV Adventure
8-12 only
Add on this exciting adventure where your child will have the opportunity to traverse our ATV trails on our ATVs specifically designed for them!
Experience the fun of offroading in a controlled environment that will have them begging for more.
Cost: $149 for the week (Monday -Thursday)
Length: 1 hour per day
OTHER CAMP INFO:
Includes
All the rental play gear for paintball, laser tag, and airsoft.
200 paintballs per day of paintball play
1000 bb’s per day of airsoft play
FREE Camp T-shirt
Lunch
Bring your own lunch or $8 per person.
Lunch includes a drink and chips.
Monday: 4 Pizza rolls
Tuesday: 1 Hamburger
Wednesday: 2 Hot dogs
Thursday: 5 chicken wings
Friday: 2 Pizza slices
What to Bring
Backpack
Airsoft/paintball gear if you have it
Water Bottle
Bag of lunch or $$
2 snacks or $$ (we have snacks available for purchase)
Hat
Bug spray
Sun protecting lotion
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June – August 2022
Week 1: June 13 to 17 ALMOST FULL
Week 2: June 20 to 24 HALF FULL
Week 3: June 27 to July 1 ALMOST FULL
Week 4: July 5 to 8 WIDE OPEN
Week 5: July 11 to 15 HALF FULL
Week 6: July 18 to 22 WIDE OPEN
Week 7: July 25 to 29 HALF FULL
Week 8: August 1 to 5 HALF FULL
Times
Half Day Camp:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day Camp:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Early Drop Off:
8:30 am
Regular Pricing (May 1 – Jul 31)
Half Day: $279 / Full Day: $379
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Xtreme Park Adventures
Visit Our Camp Wayfarer Summer Camp for Boys and Girls Website
828-696-9000 Main Line
828-696-2900 Fax
828-290-7212 Cell
info[AT]campwayfarer.com
One Red Bird Song Road
Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 850
Flat Rock, NC 28731
CAMPER AGES: 5k-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Weightloss, Basketball, Football, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Wayfarer, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, is a camp for boys and girls ages 6-16.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Wayfarer is a traditional summer camp, but it is more. It is a family consisting of campers, counselors, alumni, and parents that are building new traditions in a young and growing camp! Wayfarer offers a unique opportunity for campers to grow based on a firm foundation of spiritual, physical, mental, and social development.
Campers learn to make good decisions and become independent leaders by living in a supportive camp family.
Activities include archery, arts and crafts, backpacking, badminton, basketball, Bible study, canoeing, cheerleading, chorus, dance, drama, fencing, field hockey, fly fishing, guitar, horseback riding, kayaking, lacrosse, landsports, mountain biking, pioneering, puppetry, rafting, riflery, rock climbing, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, X-treme, volleyball, waterskiing and waybo.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT program for young people who have finished the 11th grade. They are paid a small salary and taught leadership, responsibilities within the cabin and as well as in all program areas and meal times.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship monies are available during the fall. They are on an as needed basis.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp for all ages during the Labor Day Holiday each year. Wonderful long weekend for your family filled with great food, fellowship and fun! Limited space available so early sign up is recommended!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer many school programs for all grades. We try to cater to each school's programs and find the perfect match for your group!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for all our great programming and other information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwayfarer.com
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Visit Our South Mountain Christian Camp Website
828-245-3322
smcc[AT]southmountainchristiancamp.org
1129 South Mountain Road
PO Box 9
Bostic, North Carolina 28018
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CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
Christian Camp & Conference Association
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Finally, a summer camp you CAN afford! South Mountain Christian Camp offers six days and five nights of residential summer camp for just $210 per week. In addition, we have a financial assistance program for anyone who cannot pay the full cost. Visit SouthMountainChristianCamp.org for details.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Swimming, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 260 acres of land in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have lodging for up to 180 people, a full-service cafeteria, swimming pool, lake for boating, fishing pond, hiking trails, full-size gym, game room, and multiple indoor and outdoor meeting spaces.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Summer Camp programs are designed as one-week residential camps for boys and girls ages 7-15. We offer six different weeks of camp, but it’s the same program, and all ages can come each week. The campers come to camp on Sunday afternoon and stay until Friday evening. They are assigned to a cabin group based on their age. Each cabin group will have 6-8 campers and one summer staff member called a Cabin Director. The Cabin Director stays in the cabin with the campers and provides leadership and supervision for that cabin group throughout the week.
Activities offered at our camp include hiking, swimming, boating, sports, crafts, games, teambuilding activities, rock climbing wall, and more. Additionally, older campers will have the opportunity to do our high ropes course, and younger campers will have a chance to visit a petting farm neighboring the camp.
Safety of our campers is top priority. We have trained lifeguards on duty for all waterfront activities, and all campers are required to wear life jackets while boating. During swim times, campers must remain in the shallow end of the pool unless they can demonstrate swimming proficiency by passing a swim test administered by the lifeguards.
Our Cabin Directors are hired through a diligent screening process. All Cabin Directors must complete a thorough job application and interview. We check several references and run a national criminal background history check on each applicant. Once hired, they undergo extensive, week-long training including certification in First Aid and CPR before they are put in charge of a group of campers.
It is our aim at South Mountain Christian Camp to nurture the faith of each of our campers. We do this through nightly chapel services which use creative teaching methods like skits, object lessons, and activities to teach campers what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Additionally, each cabin group will have a short Bible devotional time each morning while they are at camp.
At the end of the week, we have a baptism service for any camper who has accepted Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives and wishes to participate in the baptism service here. We never try to talk a camper into being baptized, and we make every effort to check with parents before allowing a camper to do so. However, when we are unable to reach parents by phone, we allow campers to use their best discretion when considering how their parents would feel about them being baptized at camp. For this reason, parents are encouraged to discuss this topic with campers prior to their week of camp so that they can understand and respect the parents' wishes.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance program available for any in need.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: S.E.E.D.S.-Nature programs for school groups
Low Ropes-Team-building programs for all ages
High Ropes-Character-building programs for youth & adults
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 28-July 3 $210
Session 2: July 5-July 10 $210
Session 3: July 12-July 17 $210
Session 4: July 19-July 24 $210
Session 5: July 26-July 31 $210
Session 6: Aug 2-Aug 7 $210
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently looking to fill 16 Cabin Director (typically Camp Counselor) positions. Employment is for 7 weeks. We will have one week of staff training followed by six, one-week camping sessions.
The Cabin Director’s job is to provide leadership and supervision for their cabin group (6-8 campers) and to lead them in games and activities. The Cabin Director position is a ministry opportunity. Cabin Directors build relationships with their campers and provide spiritual guidance for them. They lead cabin devotionals each morning and are available after chapel each night to pray with campers.
All Cabin Directors will have 1 ½ days off each week (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon). During time off, they are free to leave Camp or stay on the grounds if they so choose.
This year, employment will begin on June 18th. The last day of work will be August 8th.
If you would like more details about employment or our summer program, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.southmountainchristiancamp.org.
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Visit Our YMCA Camp Hanes Website
336-983-3131
l.causby[AT]ymcanwnc.org
1225 CAMP HANES RD
King, North Carolina 27021
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CAMPER AGES: 6 - 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Overnight Camp/ Day Camp/ Adventure Camp/ Conferences & Adventure/ Outdoor Education/ Adventure Guides
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Hanes sits at the base of beautiful Sauratown Mountain. We offer a traditional summer camp in which we help campers unplug and explore while they participate in activities to become their best selves.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Basketball, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30-40 minutes North of Winston-Salem, NC at the base of Sauratown Mountain. Directions on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our wonderful facilities include 18 air conditioned cabins with bathrooms attached. dining hall, lake, basketball court, barn, 5 stand shooting range, various high ropes activities, pool and gymnasium. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For more than 85 years, YMCA Camp Hanes has operated a safe, fun overnight camp located at the base of Sauratown Mountain in King, N.C. Campers live and play within our "400 Acre Memory Maker" and learn the ABC's of camping: growing as a leader through Accomplishment, building a sense of Belonging and developing Character Traits of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.
We offer week-long sessions for 6-15 year olds, Day Camp and Teen Leadership programs beginning in June. Camp Hanes is proud to be accredited by the American Camping Association. Camp Hanes lives out its mission by providing the opportunity for all campers to have the best week through our finical assistance program. Please contact us at 336-983-3131 or Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Call for information on Leadership Programs and visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial assistance to help our mission to serve all. Our Camp Website Link: camphanes.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp available in May and September. Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Outdoor Education and Conference Camp Programs. Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: We offer financial assistance to help our mission to serve all. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer week long overnight and adventure sessions June 21st through July 31st. Day Camp runs week long sessions June 15th- August 14th. Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Job information at Our Camp Website Link: camphanes.campbrainstaff.com
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Visit Our Camp Harrison Website
(800) 514-1417 phone
(336) 921-7069 fax
campharrison[AT]ymcacharlotte.org
7901 S NC Hwy 18
Boomer, North Carolina 28606
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CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. YMCA.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Harrison is a co-ed overnight camp for kids 6 - 16 located just 90 miles from Charlotte in the mountains of North Carolina. Whether they are digging in the creek, mountain boarding or water trampoline-ing on the lake, kids here discover their competence, make friends and grow in the majesty of God's nature and presence.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Sailing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Football, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: YMCA Camp Harrison at Herring Ridge is located on a spectacular tract of land in the Brushy Mountains of North Carolina located between Lenoir and North Wilkesboro just 90 minutes from Charlotte, N.C. There are more than 2,000 acres of woods, streams, and trails centered around private, 140-acre Lake Broyhill.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our 12 log cabins sleep people bunk style. All have air conditioning, heat, showers, restrooms, ceiling fans and water fountains for your comfort.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Harrison's stunning wooded campus provides all the wide open space and clean mountain air kids need to clear their minds and relax their bodies. Over half their waking hours are spent outdoors, enjoying land activities in the mornings and lakefront and water activities in the afternoons. Outside activities exert the body and the mind so campers go to bed tired and happy - but not before a few giggles break out next to the glow of campfire!
YMCA Camp Harrison provides a variety of adrenaline-pumping activities like the ropes course, mountain boarding and archery. Sometimes these activities require multiple tries to master, prompting campers to face fears head-on. The satisfied grins, exuberant fist pumps and cheers of teammates at the finish line encourage kids to try their luck at something else, face new situations with confidence, and configure solutions based on past experiences. Kids discover their competence and character when faced with adversity, and there are few feelings more satisfying than getting better at something. If you can get "big air" on the zip line, then maybe introducing yourself to a new person isn't so scary!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For rising sophomores, the LIT experience is designed to teach leadership skills including communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution. These skills are taught through many activities from discussions and team building challenges, to speakers and hands-on leadership opportunities; all the while emphasizing the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
Our CIT program is geared towards learning the leadership and supervisory skills it takes to be a future part of the Camp Harrison Counselor Staff. Through interaction in our cabins, leading devotions, team building projects, and teaching activities, these rising juniors get hands on experience on what it means to be a leader at Camp.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance is offered to those who qualify and can subsidize 20-80% of the cost of camp for someone in need. If you are in need of a camp scholarship, please complete the forms on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campharrison.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Harrison operates from September to June as a retreat center and is an ideal site for groups to meet and enjoy the atmosphere of our lakeside property. We offer a wide range of facilities and program options to best serve you. Whether your goal is to use our accommodations to conduct your own programming or to call on our staff to lead selected activities for your group, our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for more information on dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campharrison.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information about summer camp jobs at YMCA Camp Harrison, check our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campharrison.org.
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Visit Our Talisman Programs Website
828-697-6313
64 Gap Creek Rd.
Zirconia, NC 28790
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CAMPER AGES: 6-22
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Talisman Programs provide exceptional summer camp opportunities for young people ages 6-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and other learning differences. Since 1980 our ACA-accredited programs have been offering unique alternatives to ordinary summer camps. We provide a structured, nurturing environment within an exciting adventure program in which our campers can have a successful summer while increasing social skills, a sense of personal responsibility and a more positive self-image.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: All of our programs are specifically designed for young people with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and similar learning differences. We combine a traditional camp environment with structured programming and a highly-trained staff to help campers increase responsibility, problem-solving, and social skills while having a great time.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Science, and more. Backpacking, Canoeing, Caving, Tree-climbing, Rock-climbing, Archery, Slingshots, Ziplining, Tubing & Inflatable Kayaking
CAMP LOCATION: Talisman is located in the small town of Zirconia, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, just south of Asheville. We're surrounded by woodlands, close to the Pisgah National Forest, and easy to reach from Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville, SC.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our 60-acre campus includes 4 bunkhouses, a comfortable dining hall, outdoor pool, gym, campfire circle, athletic fields, infirmary, and a canoe pond.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Talisman offers a variety of camp programs for kids with ADHD or on the autism spectrum, divided by age. Younger campers join one of our campus-based programs and join in traditional camp activities, from rock-climbing and hiking, to swimming, archery, and arts and crafts. Older campers choose from a number of expedition-based programs, including backpacking, canoeing, climbing and caving.
All staff receive over 2 weeks of training in both hard skills (First Aid, Lifeguarding, camping skills, bus driving) and soft skills (building relationships, problem-solving, understanding of our population, etc.). All staff receive a background check and drug screen, and go through a thorough interview and reference check process.
Talisman Programs has been ACA-accredited since 1988. We operate in the National Forests under permit. Staff leading more involved activities (e.g., rock climbing) hold certifications in facilitation and safety in those areas.
Talisman has been providing programs for special needs populations since 1980, refining our focus over the years to ADHD and autism. We believe every child wants to do well, and that each child has unique strengths, struggles, and outlooks on life. We use a variety of tools and approaches to meet each child where he or she is and help them meet their objectives in socially appropriate and fulfilling ways.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teens ages 14-17 and young adults 18-22 can take our Leadership course to develop more advanced skills. Successful completion can lead to acceptance to our Krewe program, an on-campus job-skill-building session. This is an invitation-only program for returning campers who qualify.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We established the Talisman Scholarship fund through the American Camp Association, allowing for tax-deductible contributions. Scholarships are limited and partial, based on need. For more information on both donating and applying, please contact our office.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Talisman offers Teen Adevnture Programs each year. This year offer a Caves and Mining session, exploring caves and rocks of the southeast and into Kentucky.
We also offer programs for young adults 18-22 who are looking to improve their independent living and social skills. The session combines the best of campus activities with an introduction to aspects of adult life and the social world.
And we top off the summer with a 7-day session just for beginners, including 6-7-year-olds! Great introduction to the camp experience.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 11- June 17
Session 2: June 20- July 2
Session 3: July 5 - July 17
Session 4: July 20 - August 1
Session 5: August 4- August 10
Please visit our website for complete session and fee information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Talisman seeks counselors with a background in psychology, education, social work, and similar fields, who are motivated to work with our camper population. Counselors live on-campus, in cabins with the campers, and lead activities and social coaching for their group. Two weeks of intensive training is provided, along with consistent support from a strong administrative team.
For more information on employment opportunities, please visit our website.
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Visit Our Camp Hobbit Hill Website
828-808-2729
hobbithillnc[AT]gmail.com
223 Cody Embler Road
Alexander, North Carolina 28701
CAMPER AGES: 7-17 years old
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Volleyball, and more. Arts & Crafts, Sports, Zip Line, Rafting, Health Living, & Horse Shows.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Hobbit Hill is located 15 minutes northwest from Asheville, NC on 48 acres of breathtaking mountain views.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have modern cabin with air conditioning for those hot summer nights. In our community kitchen, we pride on healthy meals everyday. Hobbit Hill has an indoor/outdoor area for horseback riding. This way camper can ride in most weather situations. Along with riding, we offer arts and crafts, sports, zip lining, rafting, night trail rides, and more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our goal is to make sure young campers will leave Camp Hobbit Hill with friendships that they can build on for a lifetime, a better sense of who they are, and more confidence that they can successfully meet the challenges they face in the coming year.
Campers will get 4 1/2 hours of riding time 6 days a week. After first day of camp, each rider will get paired up with a horse based on ability and experience. During riding time, you will have lessons in fundamentals, hunter-jumping techniques, and trail riding. Our riding facility has an indoor riding arena for rainy days. One bonus feature about Hobbit Hill will be a horse show for campers only every two weeks. Families are more than welcome to visit.
For more information, please look at our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camphobbithill.com.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT program for girls ages 16-18 years old. Those enrolled in CIT will become remodel to younger campers.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: None at this time. Possibility next year.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families can visit once per session. We also offer a horse show every two weeks for campers only, families are more than welcome to attend.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Hobbit Hill offers year-round horseback riding lessons, boarding, and shows. If you would like more information please email or call Hobbit Hill farms and stables.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2 Weeks Sessions
*June 25th - July 8th
*July 9th - July 22nd
*July 23rd - August 5th
*August 6th - August 19th
4 Weeks Sessions
*June 18th - July 15th
*July 9th - August 5th
*July 30th - August 26th
6 Weeks Sessions
*June 18th - July 29th
*July 2nd - August 12th
*July 16th - August 26th
8 Weeks Sessions
*June 18th - August 12th
*June 25th - August 19th
*July 2nd - August 26th
10 Weeks Session
*June 18th - August 26
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Visit Our Keystone Camp Website
828-884-9125
office[AT]keystonecamp.com
101 Keystone Camp Road
Brevard, NC 28712
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CAMPER AGES: 5 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential All-Girl Summer Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Keystone Camp, our girls can be heard laughing, singing, talking, splashing, jumping, and dancing throughout the summer. For over 98 years we've been offering campers the opportunity to explore new interests and forge long-term friendships in a safe, fun, nurturing environment.
We offer a celebrated horseback riding program and a wide variety of other outdoor activities that empower young women, including hiking, swimming, rock climbing, canoeing, camping and various team sports.
We also encourage your daughter's creative self-expression through drama, dance, gymnastics and various arts and crafts. In short, we give girls the confidence to be exactly who they are and the freedom to imagine the extraordinary women they will become.
We invite your daughter to become one of our "Girls of Summer," this year and for many unforgettable years to come, in our beautiful Western North Carolina mountains.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Weightloss, Basketball, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains we are 30 minutes from the Asheville, NC airport and 50 minutes from downtown.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 16 cabins, two lakes, and lots of activity areas to have fun! Come check out our Camp Map for more details at: Our Camp Website Link: keystonecamp.com.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1916, Keystone Camp has encouraged and supported girls to become strong individuals. Teaching Keystone campers life-long skills and values in a fun and nurturing environment is the hallmark of the Keystone Camp experience. Keystone camp for girls strives to develop the total girl on an individual basis, offering excellent programs in horsemanship, daily horseback riding, tennis, land sports, water sports on two lakes, gymnastics, arts and crafts, dramatics, rock climbing and hiking in Pisgah National Forest.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Once our campers have finished 9th grade they start in our leadership program. In 10th grade grade they become Aides and in 11th grade they are in a cabin with younger campers as a CIT.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We hold a Mother Daughter weekend May 15th-17th. You can find more information as well as the application here:
Our Camp Website Link: keystonecamp.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: keystonecamp.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Being a counselor is no ordinary job and we are not looking to employ just ordinary people. When we hire staff for the summer we look for people that will form the foundation that we base our entire community on. We look for people that we believe would make strong, positive role models in the lives of our campers and be leaders and mentors within our small community.
The residential setting means that every choice you make will be observed and potentially replicated by the girls in your care. Do you feel that your behavior is role model worthy? We want counselors who are role models, but also not afraid to be silly and have fun! By applying to camp you are expressing an interest in helping children to develop in a caring, nurturing, and fun environment.
You will be giving up a great deal of privacy and comfort, working long and demanding hours, adhering to camp policies which you may find very limiting (curfews, time on, time off, lack of privacy, no smoking, no drinking alcohol, etc). We look for people who will not see this as a "setback" but rather as a "set up" for a great working environment.
If you believe that you have what it takes to lead and help shape the next generation of young women, then drop us a line or apply today.
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Visit Our Gwynn Valley Camp Website
828-885-2900
mail[AT]gwynnvalley.com
301 Gwynn Valley Trail
Brevard , NC 28712
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CAMPER AGES: 5 - 14
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Theater, Swimming, Soccer, Team Sports, and more. Working Farm & Water Powered Grist Mill
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 320 acres that borders the French Broad River about 5 miles from Brevard, NC. 45 Minutes from Asheville, NC
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CAMP FACILITIES: 25 screened in cabins some with bathrooms and some without, outdoor pool, lake for boating and swimming, climbing wall, real rock wall, ropes course, mountain biking and hiking trails, Lodge, dining room, zip line, just minutes from Pisgah National Forest.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 3 programs for various ages:
Main Camp for ages 5-12 all activities available
Mountainside Adventure Program for those finishing 5th and 6th grade focusing on Mountain Biking, Whitewater Canoeing, Rock Climbing & Backpacking
Riverside Adventure Program for those finishing 7th & 8th grade focusing on Whitewater Canoeing, Rock Climbing and Backpacking
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
follow link to: Our Camp Website Link: www.gwynnvalley.com
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Visit Our Camp Crestridge for Girls Website
828-669-8051
sharon[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com
rscamps[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com
105 Balsam Rd.
Ridgecrest, North Carolina 28770
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 279
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
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CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Crestridge-Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth, offering 25+ activities at each camp taught by solid Christian role models.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Academics, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Team Sports, and more. We Also Provide Archery, Riflery, Lacrosse, Bible Study, Needlecraft, Sewing, Cooking, Drawing, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Living, Guitar, Djembe, Ceramics, Water Aerobics, Wood Working & Hiking.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Crestridge for Girls is nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This landscape is ideal for an incredible traditional camping experience with creeks, waterfalls, forestland, and hiking/biking trails all waiting for you. Located just 20 minutes east of Asheville, the advantages this area has to offer are astounding.
Within a short drive are some of the best rivers, trails, rock faces, and national forests you’ll ever find. Western North Carolina offers a distinct four seasons and a wonderful summer climate with temperatures typically in the 70’s to mid 80’s. People come from all over the world to see the beauty God has graced this area with. Now it’s your turn…come this summer to see for yourself why Crestridge is such a special place.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 46 cabins, a Dining Hall, Chapel, Swimming Pool, lake for swimming and other water activities (blob, slide, zipline), amphitheater for campfire, gym, pavilion, fields, equestrian center, crafts centers, infirmary, administration building, camp store, museum, tennis courts, Climbing Tower with additional elements and more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ridgecrest Summer Camps: Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering a Christian camp program that has been around for 130 combined years. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Crestridge for Girls each offer 25+ activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children/youth ministry. Both camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and Christian Camp and Conference Association. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Available to 17 year olds at Camp Crestridge for Girls. The SALT Program is for former campers or those new to camp who wish to be part of camp life, but more importantly seek to develop leadership, service, and discipleship abilities. SALT participants live together under the supervision of a director who is typically upperclassmen in college or a college graduate. Spaces are limited to 14 per session. Sessions last 4 weeks. The cost of the program is $800 (a quarter of what it would cost as a camper). This money goes back into the SALT program to pay for their trips, entertainment and basic needs in order to increase the quality of their time and training while at camp. The SALT program has three main components: service, discipleship, and fellowship. The camp administration sees this as a vital part of developing the long-term leadership of Camp Crestridge and beyond. The SALT positions are typically filled by Christmas.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have limited scholarships available. Please e-mail rscamps[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com to receive a Scholarship Application.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Imagine spending a long weekend with your entire family at Camp! Stay together in a cabin with your own restrooms, and enjoy a weekend in the mountains. Swim as a family, play one of our famous Camp-Wide games, go hiking together, visit our crafts lodge or ceramics studio, enjoy fantastic food, sit by a campfire, rock in a rocking chair, shoot a rifle, or learn to shoot the bow and arrow. Family Camp is held over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 3.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to do with your daughter? What does valuable time with your daughter look like? We have a great option! We are excited to provide you with an opportunity to join your daughter at camp and share life changing experiences and fun memories.
You can act like a kid again by going off the Blob or down the zipline and slide at the lake, sneaking through the woods playing Sockwar, sitting around the campfire on a cool fall evening, having a paint war on the green, challenging yourself on the climbing wall, painting pottery in the ceramics studio, learning to shoot a bow and arrow or rifle and so much more. The best part about this…you can do it all with your daughter!
Aside from the activities, you’ll be able to experience God’s love through His creation, hear from God’s Word, and have devotional times with your daughter. Camp Crestridge is not simply a place where your girls can grow as individuals; it’s a place where you can grow together as a family! Our Mother & Daughter Camp will be August 24-26. Registration is open!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
13 Day Sessions - $2130
6/3/18 - 6/15/18
6/17/18 - 6/29/18
7/1/18 - 7/13/18
7/15/18 - 7/27/18
Starter Camp - 7/29/18 - 8/3/18 - $840 (new campers completed grades 1-5 only)
27 Day Sessions - $4010
6/3/18 - 6/29/18
6/17/18 - 7/13/18
7/1/18 - 7/27/18
41 Day Sessions - $6015
6/3/18 - 7/13/18
6/17/18 - 7/27/18
55 Day Session - $8020
6/3/18 - 7/27/18
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors
Horseback Director
Horseback Assistants
Rock Climbing Instructor
Laundry
Receptionist
Please refer to Our Camp Website Link: www.ridgecrestcamps.com for job descriptions.
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Visit Our The Talented Tenth Summer Academy Website
980-939-6272
info[AT]the10th.org
1500 Rocky River Road W
Charlotte, North Carolina 28213
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 7:30am - 6pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: 7:30 am-6 pm
Daily Academics
Devotion
Sports
Meals Provided
S.T.E.A.M.
Culinary Arts
Arts & Craft
Field trips
Carowinds, fishing, skating, bowling, swimming, movies, Laser Quest, etc...
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Science, Academics, Computers, Math, Technology, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Weightloss, Basketball, Football, Team Sports, and more.
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Visit Our Camp Highlander Website
828-891-7721
email[AT]camphighlander.com
42 Dalton Road
Horse Shoe, North Carolina 28742
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CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. Christian.
We are NOT religiously affiliated but encourage each child to embrace and grow in the faith of their home.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Highlander is a residential summer camp in Mills River, North Carolina, devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls, ages 6-16, in a safe, fun-filled, and electronics-free environment. Since 1957, we have partnered with parents and families to build character and confidence in the lives of children as we provide lifelong memories, authentic friendships, and a camp family to come home to year after year.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Weightloss, Basketball, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Highlander is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. We are 10 minutes from the Asheville airport and 25 minutes from downtown Asheville.
Camp Highlander sits on 240 acres of pristine North Carolina wilderness next to the Mills River. Pisgah National Forest joins our campus just over Old Forge Mountain.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Highlander first opened its gates in 1957 and we’ve never looked back. That’s over six decades worth of life-changing summers! We have 34 beautiful cabins sprinkled out across Old Forge Mountain. The cabins are located in defined girls camp and boys camp areas of camp. Each cabin is equipped with two sinks, two toilets and two showers.
From opening day to final farewells, our campers enjoy so many exciting activities with their cabin unit that it’s hard for them to choose a favorite. Whether they are playing soccer on the land sports field, conquering the climbing wall, tubing down the Mills River, trying their hand at flint-knapping, or performing on stage during Highlander’s famous Evening Programs, our campers learn to accomplish their goals, discover new talents and, perhaps most importantly, work as a team – all while exploring the spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.
As a cabin unit, campers participate in many adventures together both on and off-camp. Our cabin unit structure helps each camper feel comfortable enough to step outside their comfort zone and try new things. With their cabin mates and counselors by their side every step of the way, campers meet each challenge and triumph with unbridled encouragement, support and love. Our goal is that each camper would discover just how courageous they can be while enjoying a journey filled with personal achievements and unforgettable memories.
Activities Include:
Day Hikes
Backpacking
Climbing
High Ropes Course
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rafting
Low Ropes & Team Building
Wilderness Education
Archery
Basketball
Camp FIT
Land Sports
Riflery
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Yoga
Mountain Biking
Lifeguards
Art Department
Arts & Crafts
Drama
Cooking
Flint Knapping
Sculpture (ceramics & more)
Studio (paint, draw & more)
Woodworking
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Highlander, we believe God has instilled in each one of us a desire to love and be loved. This is the motivation behind our mission — we love because God first loved us.
Through this love, we seek to build boys and girls of courage, honesty, integrity and faith, and to help them become all that God intends them to be. In all we do, from the social structure of camp to our programming, from opening day to closing day, we seek to uphold, promote, teach and exemplify these four core values.
Courage: Dare to be Brave
Courage is found within you and is realized through the support and love of those around you. Dare to be brave. Try new things. Stand by your friends.
Honesty: Speak Truth in Love
Be yourself. Honesty builds trust. Trust is the foundation of our family. Be kind to others; honesty is shown in our actions, not just our words. Speak truth in love to your neighbor.
Integrity: Respect Yourself, Others and Nature
Be strong. Integrity builds confidence. Lead by example. Win with integrity. Lose with integrity. Live a life of moral conviction, worthy of modeling.
Faith: Seek Truth and Believe
Never stop dreaming. Faith is the ability to receive, find and make meaning in our lives. Faith is being certain of what is not seen and sure of what we hope for.
Parents can choose an 8 day experience (Kick Off Camp), 13 days (Sessions A or B) or 16 days (Session C). We also have Family Camp options to help children acclimate to the idea of camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The purpose of the Camp Highlander’s Counselor in Training and Leadership Program is to provide an enriching experience for teens, while enabling them to maximize their individual potential to transform into dynamic leaders, capable of making a positive difference in the world!
Camp Highlander’s Counselor in Training and Leadership Program instills the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful servant-leaders, adults, and model citizens.
At Camp Highlander our staff lead, love and serve. Our CIT and Leadership Program is designed to facilitate the transition from camper to staff while equipping the CITS to join the incredible Highlander team one day. This leadership program will not only prepare them for the counselor role, but give them valuable life skills and leadership techniques for college, careers and future workforce. These skills include:
Communication
Creativity
Motivation
Positivity
Feedback
Our goal is for graduates of this program to be committed, hard-working, servant-hearted individuals. We accomplish this by guiding teens through a program filled with service, training, team building and FUN.
B SESSION
CIT’s will have leadership training, participate in service opportunities while also enjoying on and off-camp activities.
C SESSION
The CIT class will continue their leadership training and service while shadowing the Camp Highlander Staff. CIT’s will join our cabins and learn the in’s and out’s of CH staff roles and responsibilities and enjoy playing with campers at all our amazing activities. In addition, CITs will have the opportunity to participate in Color War competitions and coaching.
Why Apply for the CIT & Leadership Program?
Personal growth
Leadership development
Life Skill Building
Unforgettable Memories
Life-long Friendships
150 Community Service Hours and FUN!
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is based on grade and previous enrollment as a camper at Camp Highlander. All candidates must have completed their junior year of high school.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Highlander wants every child to have the opportunity to attend summer camp. The Highlander Scholarship program seeks to provide partial tuition assistance to a select number of campers based on family financial need and camper qualifications.
If you would like to apply for a Camp Highlander scholarship, please complete the following application. A copy of the family tax return and a recent picture of your camper must also be included with the application form to be considered. The applicant must also submit a short essay on “how I will embrace this opportunity and the Camp Highlander community".
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FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp - Our Camp Website Link: www.camphighlander.com
Leave your cell phone behind, take a break from the rush and responsibilities of life, and discover the joys of a fun-filled family getaway in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina!
Family Camp is an opportunity for you and your family to experience the magic and wonder of Camp Highlander. Your family will enjoy a private cabin with a private bathroom, three meals served daily at your family table in the dining hall, exciting activities each day and a variety of evening programs to create memories for a lifetime. Your children will have a blast, you will feel like a kid again, and your entire family will enjoy a unique and relaxing vacation!
Father–Son Weekend
The relationship between a father and a son is unlike any other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, and to teach their sons the life skills necessary to grow into honorable men.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share a fun, action-packed weekend with your son in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. With incredible activities like riflery, kayaking and rock climbing you will share teachable, bonding moments with your son that will positively impact his life and forever strengthen your relationship.
Mother–Daughter Weekend
Every daughter needs quality time with her mother; time to talk, time to listen, time to bond. Leave behind the busyness of life, the pile of to-do lists and the various obligations that never seem to end, and invest in your relationship with your daughter.
Retreat to the mountains and show your little girl that she is the most important thing in your world. Enjoy amazing activities like canoeing, pottery and cooking. Grow closer together as you conquer the high ropes course, zip line and climbing wall. Witness your relationship blossom into something beautiful as you soak up every single minute of a memorable weekend spent together!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Highlander is open for weddings for certain weekends during the spring and fall. All summer months are dedicated to our overnight summer sessions.
To learn more about Camp Highlander Weddings, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: www.campweddings.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Highlander Dates & Rates
Our Camp Website Link: www.camphighlander.com
Kickoff Camp and Sessions A and B are limited to 130 boys and 130 girls, and Session C is limited to 140 boys and 140 girls. Additionally, Session C is only available for campers ages 8-16 (all other sessions are 6-16.) All 6 year old campers must have completed kindergarten. We suggest registering as soon as you make your final decision, as our sessions tend to fill quickly. Please call the camp office if we can help you in your decision process.
Kick Off Camp (8 Days)
GRADES K-8TH
Kick Off Camp is the perfect session for boys and girls who want to experience all that Highlander has to offer on camp our beautiful property! Our Kick Off Campers are immersed in camp life with the best of Camp Highlander activities, evening programs and traditions. And of course, Highlander Mudslide!
Session A (13 Days)
GRADES K through 16 years old
Session A is the first two-week session at Camp Highlander. This robust session allows boys and girls to participate in all of our on-camp activities, various off-camp trips, a cabin overnight and some of our most exciting evening programs!
Session B (13 Days)
GRADES K through 16 years old
Session B is identical to Session A in its programming and scheduling, but it also features our biggest party of the year … the Fourth of July! From our Stars & Stripes competition to our cookout on the field, we pull out all the stops to celebrate our nation’s birthday in spectacular fashion! We even conclude the festivities each year with our highly-anticipated annual fireworks show!
While off-camp activities such as whitewater rafting are limited during these mid-length sessions, A and B still provide the most incredible experiences for new campers and returning campers alike. Whether it’s your first taste of a multi-week session or you’re a seasoned veteran, our two-week sessions provide lifelong memories and friendships that will have you counting down the days until next summer!
Session C - (16 days)
8 years to 16 years old
Session C is our longest and most intense session of the summer. It offers two and one half weeks of activities including various off-camp adventures, cabin overnights and our most electrifying evening programs! The most exciting highlight of Session C for Boys and Girls Camp, however, is one of our oldest Camp Highlander traditions … Color War!
During the four-day, camp-wide competition that is Color War, all of camp (campers and counselors alike) is split between two teams to compete in a variety of events – from board games and dance routines to relay races and rope burning! With sporting events, educational events, arts events and more, every camper has a chance to participate, contribute and enjoy the fun!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Female and Male Cabin Counselors
At Camp Highlander, we pride ourselves on our family culture environment. The foundation of our family culture is our cabin unit in which 10 campers and two cabin counselors journey through each day at Highlander as a unit. Our cabin counselors foster this family environment by genuinely loving our campers, making personal sacrifices for them daily & ensuring that each camper feels they belong to the Highlander family.
We are looking for selfless, understanding and energetic individuals who are 18 years or older and have complete their senior year in High School and are interested in being a positive role model for our campers.
Activity Counselors
Our Activity Counselors are uniquely trained, certified and/or educated staff members in a particular activity area or discipline who have a passion for teaching & working with children. They enjoy sharing their knowledge & skills with our campers while helping them grow and develop their skills. Our activity counselors must show the same unconditional love & acceptance to our campers while allowing them to discover more about who they are through the various programs at camp. Activity Counselors must be 18 years or older, having completed their freshman year of college.
For more information please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camphighlander.com or send an email to email[AT]camphighlander.com.
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Visit Our Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center Website
336-349-9445
stacy_burns[AT]ncsu.edu
804 Cedar Lane
Reidsville, NC 27320
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Weekly Sunday thru Friday Programs
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): North Carolina State University, 4-H.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer Camp
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Academics, and more.
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CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership programs.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July Camp Available: $485 per week for overnight camp
June-August Day Camp Available: $240 for 2 weeks
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Visit Our GROW - Girls Leadership Training Website
800.392.6870
937.672.7474
brian[AT]artoflivingretreatcenter.org
639 Whispering Hills Rd
Boone, North Carolina 28607
CAMPER AGES: 13-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 6-day Leadership Training Retreat
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Art of Living Retreat Center
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The mission of GROW: is to inspire, empower and educate young girls to live confidently, compassionately, and boldly. GROW Summer Camp offers a safe space where diverse young women (ages 14-16) come together to explore themselves and support one another in developing the courage and tools to become resilient when faced with adversity and life's challenges. Graduates will learn uniquely powerful meditation and breathing techniques, as well as tools to explore a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
Ages 13 - 16. Camp is taught by youth empowerment facilitators who teach a program offered in schools across the country.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Basketball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Boone, NC. The serene Art of Living Retreat Center is an ideal location for youth to learn holistic skills for overcoming obstacles in life. Check out our website for some of our breathtaking views.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Program participants will stay in onsite accommodation with beautiful views of surrounding mountains, in shared retreat rooms. Our facilities are newly renovated, and inspired by the beautifully ornate Vastu architecture. Dining will consist of healthy vegetarian meals offered at regular times.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The mission of GROW: is to inspire, empower and educate young girls to live confidently, compassionately, and boldly.
Find self-confidence and become stronger
Learn tools to manage pressure and expectations
Connect with yourself through yoga and meditation
Explore healthy body image
Uncover hidden secrets of power and responsibility
Develop transformational goal setting
GROW Summer Camp offers a safe space where diverse young women (ages 14-16) come together to explore themselves and support one another in developing the courage and tools to become resilient when faced with adversity and life's challenges. Graduates will learn uniquely powerful meditation and breathing techniques, as well as tools to explore a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
These techniques bring an awareness to their lives, allowing them to manage stress in a healthy way, bringing confidence and self reliance. This will enable the young women to step into a empowered role in their own lives and in their communities.
CURRICULUM:
Our curriculum will focus on holistically nourishing the child and exploring boundaries outside of their comfort zone. In addition to providing participants with the YES! (Youth Empowerment Seminar) powerful breathing techniques and curriculum that uplifts human values and focuses on a healthy body, mind and lifestyle, we will bring awareness and open discussion for young women to explore issues they are currently facing in their own lives around body image, as well as social and societal pressures.
SELF ACTUALIZING ACTIVITIES:
ART: We explore self-expression through artistic mediums; painting and pottery making. We bring attention to the present moment and tap into a creative part of ourselves that allows for healing and a deep learning.
NATURE: We will hike through the woods and down the mountain to a waterfall, connecting with nature and taking in all it has to offer. We will have evening campfires and share stories about life lessons over smores, building camaraderie through deep personal and authentic connection.
MUSIC: The girls will compose lyrics to a camp theme song that portray the vision they have for themselves and the world. They will have an opportunity to perform this song at the end of camp for a live audience.
HEALTH/WELLNESS: We will have a portion of the curriculum dedicated to body awareness and healthy body/mind relationships; exploring healthy eating and how to take responsibility for our own health by preparing organic homemade food. We will take a trip to the garden and explore sustainability, growing our own food and how to cook healthily by harvesting our own vegetables and then preparing the food together with cooking lessons where the girls learn how to be confident and independent in the kitchen maintaining a health conscious awareness.
Program Directors:
Yolanda Kuhn -
Art of Living/YES! instructor based in Austrailia. Expertise in body image, eating disorders and addiction.
Lauren Grieco -
YES! Instructor; certified DVA counselor; expertise in healthy relationships and domestic violence
Angela Hanna -
YES! Instructor; MA in School Counseling; expertise in mental health and behavioral modification.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships may be available on special case-by-case bases. Contact us for more info: brian[AT]artoflivingretreatcenter.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): -10% off one GROW tuition if you are a resident of Watauga County
-10% off your second teen program registration (any combination of GROW, ART Excel Camp, or Rising Son)
Interested in programs for adults? Adult retreats are also offered at the Art of Living Retreat Center. We offer various discounts for signing up for both youth and adult programs:
-10% off one GROW tuition if you also sign up for an Art of Living Happiness Program, Sri Sri Yoga, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation, or Silence Retreat
-15% off one one GROW tuition if you register 2 or more children for summer programs at Art of Living Retreat Center and sign up for one or more adult programs.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27th - July 2nd
Early Bird: $895
After May 1st: $995
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Visit Our Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center Website
910-425-3529
226 Camp Rockfish Rd
Parkton, North Carolina 28371
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 5-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center is an exciting week long camp adventure. We have sessions running every week for resident and day camp. Our camp is facilitated by highly trained individuals with loving hearts for service.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Swimming, Team Sports, and more. Outdoor Education, Nature Exploration, High Adventure Activities, Archery, Handicrafts, Slingshots, Hatchets, Teambuilding, Ziplines
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 486 acres nestled in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. We are located on the intersection of 3 counties Hoke, Cumberland, and Robeson counties.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 modern cabins, a conference center with hotel-style rooms on-site, outdoor pool, lakefront, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, amphitheaters, 2 outdoor adventure playgrounds, high ropes courses, arts and crafts building, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, outdoor pavilion, and much more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA accredited camp
Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ages 15-18 I Cost $560
Dates: July 9-14, 2023
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S.A.L.T. stands for Servant And Leadership Training. S.A.L.T. focuses on teaching valuable leadership skills and putting them to the test through service. Participants will spend the first part of the week developing their leadership skills and enjoying some of the favorite Rockfish activities. In their second part of the week, participants will have opportunities to practice their leadership skills through service experiences both at Rockfish and on the road. This allows our S.A.L.T. participants to grow their faith, challenge their leadership, and cultivate lasting friendships.
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Our Camp Website Link: www.camprockfish.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have camperships available for any camper who may not be able to attend camp due to finances. For information please contact info[AT]camprockfish.org and request a campership application.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp:
All Ages I Cost $90 per person in cabins/ $140 per person in hotel-style rooms
Dates: July 2-4, 2023
Family Camp is for everyone! Join us for family fun and experience a taste of summer camp with your family for the Fourth of July holiday. Many of our best traditional camp activities will be available. Go for a kayak paddle or an afternoon swim, experience our renowned playgrounds or get dirty in our famous mud walk. Experience a Camp Rockfish getaway the whole family can enjoy! Meals provided from dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Tuesday. Lodging available in traditional cabins and hotel-style accommodations. Ages 3 and under are free!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-Round we do after school adventure which is an innovative outdoors based after school program where kids can get outdoors, explore God's world, and get a daily devotion! We have a lot of fun at after school!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info on our camp session please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camprockfish.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center is always hiring for seasonal summer camp counselors, musicians, lifeguards, and more please contact info[AT]camprockfish.org for more information or apply today at Our Camp Website Link: www.camprockfish.org
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Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783
info[AT]campwego.com
Florida Locations
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
CAMPER AGES: 14-65
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.
Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.
We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.
Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Travel, Swimming, Team Sports, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture
CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.
OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up
For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com
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Camp Wego
Visit Our Camp Ridgecrest for Boys Website
828-669-8051
rscamps[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com
290 Yates Ave.
Ridgecrest, North Carolina 28770
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 279
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Ridgecrest for Boys Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Ridgecrest Summer Camps-Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth, offering 25+ activities at each camp taught by solid Christian role models.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Swimming, Volleyball, Technology, Soccer, Tennis, Weightloss, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, and more. We Also Offer Wood Working, Archery, Bible Study, Guitar, Indian Lore, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Living, Airsoft, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Rocketry, Cup Stacking, Disc Sports, Chess, Lacrosse, Man Skill, Volleyball, & Trash Line.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Ridgecrest for Boys is nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This landscape is ideal for an incredible traditional camping experience with creeks, waterfalls, forestland, and hiking/biking trails all waiting for you. Much of our surrounding area is protected land. Located just 20 minutes east of Asheville, the advantages this area has to offer are astounding.
Within a short drive are some of the best rivers, trails, rock faces, and national forests you’ll ever find. Western North Carolina offers a distinct four seasons and a wonderful summer climate with temperatures typically in the 70’s to mid 80’s. People come from all over the world to see the beauty God has graced this area with. Now it’s your turn…come this summer to see for yourself why Ridgecrest is such a special place.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Once you drive up through the front gate, you know immediately that you have found a very special place. Camp offers great facilities including:
15 acre lake with 2 blobs, a rope swing, a floating dock, a Zipline, a Glacier, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards
2 Gymnasiums
Dining Hall with fine food preparation facilities
43’ Climbing Wall with 2 climbing faces
Indoor Climbing facility: The Bouldering Bungalow
Low Ropes Course with 15 elements
3 “Greens”: playing fields for every type of game imaginable
Horsemanship facilities with 2 riding areas
A multitude of hiking and biking trails with campsites dotting the camp ridgeline
Sand volleyball court
Baseball diamond with backstop
Soccer field and soccer training board
Archery Range
Riflery Range with short and long distance targeting stations
Arts and Crafts building with multiple programming options
Rocketry Lodge with numerous rocket-building choices
Weight Lifting gym with multiple bench sets, dumbbells, bars, and squatracks
Chapel with complete sound system and AV control
4 Outdoor Chapels
Ping Pong Porch
Outdoor Paintball Course
Wood Working Shop
40 Camper Cabins
6 private bath-houses complete with at least 5 showers and
private changing stalls (with at least 4 toilets, 2 urinals, and 8 sinks)
Health Center, housing 3 full time medical staff
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ridgecrest Summer Camps: Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering a Christian camp program that has been around for 130 combined years. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Crestridge for Girls each offer 25+ activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children/youth ministry. Both camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and Christian Camp and Conference Association. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Available to 17 year olds at Camp Ridgecrest for Boys. The SALT Program is for former campers or those new to camp who wish to be part of camp life, but more importantly seek to develop leadership, service, and discipleship abilities. SALT participants live together under the supervision of a director who is typically upperclassmen in college or a college graduate. Spaces are limited to 7-10 per session. Sessions last 4 weeks. The cost of the program is $800 (a quarter of what it would cost as a camper). This money goes back into the SALT program to pay for their trips, entertainment and basic needs in order to increase the quality of their time and training while at camp. The SALT program has three main components: service, discipleship, and fellowship. The camp administration sees this as a vital part of developing the long-term leadership of Camp Ridgecrest and beyond. SALT positions are typically given by Christmas.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited Scholarships are available. E-mail rscamps[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com to receive a Scholarship Application.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): You have seen the life change in your campers after a 2 or 4 week experience with Ridgecrest Summer Camps. Now imagine spending a long weekend with your entire family at Camp! Stay together in a cabin with your own restrooms, and enjoy a weekend in the mountains. Swim as a family, play one of our famous Camp-Wide games, go hiking together, visit our crafts lodge or ceramics studio, enjoy fantastic food, sit by a campfire, rock in a rocking chair, shoot a rifle, or learn to shoot the bow and arrow. Family Camp will take place over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 3.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are creating a chance for you to share the Camp Ridgecrest experience with your son. Each summer at camp, your boy creates life changing memories and moments that help shape him into a Godly young man. We believe that it is important to provide dads with an opportunity to join your sons in this journey that can’t be replicated anywhere else.
Join us as we let "boys-be-boys" by playing hard, creating relationships, and experiencing God’s love in the middle of His creation. Dads, let us help set you up as the hero in your son’s life. Build your relationship through shared experiences that can only happen here.
Imagine you and your son Blobbing together, going off the zip line, down the slide, through the mud pit, up the climbing wall, around the campfire, down the trail, and in the cabin. Imagine playing Sockwar on the same team, throwing water balloons, going fishing, shooting a rifle or a bow and arrow. Imagine praying together, asking questions and actually getting answers.
Camp Ridgecrest is not simply a place where your boys can grow as individuals; it’s a place where you can grow together as a family. Father & Son Camp will take place August 24-26. Registration is open!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
13 Day Sessions - $2130
6/3/18 - 6/15/18
6/17/18 - 6/29/18
7/1/18 - 7/13/18
7/15/18 - 7/27/18
Starter Camp - 7/29/18 - 8/3/18 - $840 (new campers completed grades 1-5 only)
27 Day Sessions - $4010
6/3/18 - 6/29/18
6/17/18 - 7/13/18
7/1/18 - 7/27/18
41 Day Sessions - $6015
6/3/18 - 7/13/18
6/17/18 - 7/27/18
55 Day Session - $8020
6/3/18 - 7/27/18
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for college students who love Jesus and love kids. This is a full summer commitment from the end of May to the end of July. We have several positions available, all are paid positions:
Jobs include: Counselor, Mountain Biking Instructor, Rock Climbing Instructor, Photographer, Videographer and more.
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Camp Ridgecrest for Boys
Visit Our YMCA Camp Weaver Website
336-697-0525
jessica.james[AT]ymcagreensboro.org
4924 Tapawingo Trail
Greensboro, North Carolina 27406
CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend options available.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Basketball, Team Sports, and more. Our Activities Include: Canoes/Kayaks, Arts & Crafts, Jewelry Making, Pottery, Outdoor Living Skills, Horse Camp, Skateboarding, High & Low Ropes Course, Radio, Multi-media, Dance, Drama, BB Guns, Archery, Organic Garden
CAMP LOCATION: YMCA Camp Weaver is an exceptional facility located in beautiful Southeast Greensboro, North Carolina. We are just a short drive away, conveniently positioned only 15-20 minutes from downtown Greensboro with easy access to I-85/40. Our Camp consists of 100 Acres of gorgeous rolling hills, wooded areas, fields, hiking trails, lakes, creeks, shaded spaces and modern facilities that provide an ideal setting for our high quality programs.
Our premier programs include summer overnight camp, summer day camp, outdoor education and service learning opportunities for schools as well as group rentals/retreats.
YMCA Camp Weaver is accredited by the American Camp Association.
The mission of the YMCA of Greensboro is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Camp Weaver focuses is on Youth Development, nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
Call us anytime with questions or to schedule a tour at (336) 697-0525.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 modern cabins, outdoor pool, beautiful lake for swimming and canoeing, 2 recreation/dining halls, outdoor basketball courts, 2 covered pavilions, a massive covered play area, amphitheater, equestrian center, high and low ropes course for teambuilding. See our facilities at: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YMCA Camp Weaver is accredited by the American Camp Association.
The mission of the YMCA of Greensboro is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Camp Weaver focuses on Youth Development, nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor in Training (CIT) and Leader in Training (LIT) programs are designed for teens that want to build leadership skills while learning what it takes to be a great camp counselor. These programs will help teens explore their talents as individuals and in groups. More information here: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please call for more information on financial assistance.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Available for corporate conferences and retreats and outdoor education field trips year-round. More info here: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for availability.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We start hiring in January for the following summer. More info here:Â Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org
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YMCA Camp Weaver
Visit Our Carolina Sailing Foundation's Junior Summer Sailing Camp Website
info[AT]carolinasailingfoundation.org
Crosswinds Boating Center
565
Apex, North Carolina 27523
CAMPER AGES: 9 to 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Have fun on the water learning to sail! Beginner and intermediate sailing classes taught by US Sailing Certified Instructors. Week-long sessions, 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Make friends, build confidence, and have fun!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Sailing, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp is at Crosswinds Boating Center on Jordan Lake. We sail in a cove with consistent breeze and friendly sand beaches.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have seventeen single-person "Opti" sailboats for younger sailors and twelve two-person "420" sailboats for sailors 12 to 16 years old. We will have at least four instructors on the water, each in their own coach boat.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Carolina Sailing Foundation is a non-profit corporation with the single purpose to promote the sport of sailing, and has been teaching people how to sail for almost two decades. Summer camp is led by sailors who are US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat Certified instructors. More than 170 kids learned how to sail and had a great time at our 2022 Summer Sailing Camp.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See Our Camp Website Link: www.carolinasailingfoundation.org for session dates and fees.
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Carolina Sailing Foundations Junior Summer Sailing Camp
Visit Our Green River Preserve Website
828-698-8828
301 Green River Road
Cedar Mountain, North Carolina 28718
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Green River Preserve Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The signature of Green River Preserve's program is the mentor hike. Led by mentor naturalists, campers explore forest, streams, and hidden valleys of the Preserve. Filled with adventure, discovery, and a heightened appreciation of the natural world, campers learn to use all of their senses as they play under waterfalls, crawl into caves, explore archaeological sites, track wildlife, and taste edible plants.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Theater, Swimming, Science, Academics, Soccer, Team Sports, and more. Green River Preserve Is A Coed Summer Camp Connecting Children With Nature.
Mountain Biking
Archery
Whitewater Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Hiking
Backpacking
Camping
Farm To Table Program
CAMP LOCATION: Located on a 3,400 acre private wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and adjacent to DuPont State Forest, this extraordinary natural setting has inspired sustainability leadership since 1988. Please visit our website for videos and photos of Green River Preserve.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Green River Preserve base camp is comprised of the main lodge which houses our dining hall, theater and music rooms, pottery studio, artifacts collection, and camp store.
Additional facilities include: the Health Hut, Craft Corner, Cordwood cottage Painting studio, exterior and interior climbing walls and postman's walk, Pioneer Cabin (crafts and cooking), mountain biking shop, woodworking facility, archery range, BB skeet range, yoga gazebo, creative writing gazebo, canoe docking, swimming lake, and spring fed fishing pond. Our farm to table program is supplied by our camp organic farm.
Campers live in cabin groups of up to six, with their respective counselors. Each cabin is a duplex joined by a central bathroom. Campers sleep on bunkbeds.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A wide variety of activities such as nature, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, outdoor skills, environmental science, fly fishing, music, guitar, art, theater, pottery, woodworking, archery, and BB skeet foster life time learning skills.
Unique to our activities is our partnership with the Flat Rock Playhouse, the state theater of North Carolina, for our residential theater camp; an artist-in-residency program with nationally acclaimed artists; access to DuPont State Recreational Forest for mountain biking; and a partnership with Trout Unlimited for a their 'Summer on the Fly' summer camp fly fishing program.
Green River Preserve's program and activities offer quality, intentional, experiential learning opportunities that spark diversity of thought and creativity.
The signature of Green River Preserve's program is the mentor hike. Led by mentor naturalists, campers explore forest, streams, and hidden valleys of the Preserve. Filled with adventure, discovery, and a heightened appreciation of the natural world, campers learn to use all of their senses as they play under waterfalls, crawl into caves, explore archaeological sites, track wildlife, and taste edible plants.
Green River Preserve's high school expedition trips are adventures and community building programs designed to develop outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership opportunities. GRP offers four different expedition trips: Blue Ridge, a two week backpacking and whitewater canoe trip in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina Mountains; Outer Banks, a two week backpacking and sea kayaking rip on the Outer Banks of North Carolina; Trail Blazers, a three week leadership service trip including a backpacking and canoe trip; and Western Expeditions, a three week backpacking and white water rafting trip in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
The hallmark of Green River Preserve is to teach young people to be better stewards of the land. Since 1988, sustainability has been woven into the very fabric of Green River Preserve. Our farm to table program is just one of our many efforts in sustainability leadership. Our partnership with Leave no Trace provides campers with guidelines for low impact camping. A conservation easement with Carolina Mountain Land Trust safeguards the future of the Preserve's land for generations of campers. Green River Preserve is a GREEN AMERICA APPROVED business.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Trail Builders Expedition
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: S.E.E. - School of Environmental Education - residential programs for school groups.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Missy and Sandy Schenck are the Executive Directors of Green River Preserve. Each camp season, staff are interviewed by the directors and carefully selected with regard to maturity, sensitivity, intellectual achievement, and integrity as role models. Our staff is trained to ensure all campers get the rich and rewarding experience they should expect from Green River Preserve. Our camper to staff ratio is 3 to 1.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Green River Preserve is a safe and comfortable place, both physically and emotionally. Purposefully small, our enrollment is limited to 104 campers per session. Green River Preserve offers 1,2, and 3 week summer camp sessions for campers in the rising 2nd through 9th grades and high school expedition programs for rising 9th graders through college freshmen.
Summer camp tuition fees range from $2,250 - $3,500 and high school expedition fees range from $2,700-$3,900.
The 2014 summer camp season opens on June 8th and ends on August 8th.
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Green River Preserve
Visit Our World Scholars Academy Website
+1(877) 680-9775
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1509
Honolulu, HI
96813
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Online.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: World Scholars Academy offers elite summer courses and internships taught by world-leading professional scholars and accompanied by exceptional peers from around the world. Learn advanced study skills and deep conceptual understanding of your subject from the world's most accomplished educators.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Swimming, Volleyball, Science, Academics, Computers, Math, Technology, Soccer, Basketball, Team Sports, and more.
Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, International Relations, Creative Writing
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CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.
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World Scholars Academy
Visit Our MOUNT SHEPHERD RETREAT CENTER Website
336-629-4085
mtsheph[AT]asheboro.com
1045 Mount Shepherd Road Extension
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
CAMPER AGES: AGES 3 TO 14
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp for Differently Abled Adults. Wagon rides, aquatics, crafts, games, etc. Nurse on site. 2:1 ratio.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: In the center of North Carolina near Asheboro on 542 acres of timberland. We are located north of Charlotte and south of Greensboro. Please visit our website for additional information, directions, registration.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 108 beds, outdoor pool, dining/meeting hall, rustic amphitheater, climbing tower, 100' water slide, modern bathhouse at six cabins, firerings, firetower (see all of central NC), and much more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mount Shepherd Retreat Center is very pleased to offer another exciting summer of camps! Whether you are attending for the first time or are a returning camper you will enjoy the uniqueness of a Christian camp where you can play and learn in a safe and enjoyable community of friends under the care and guidance of trained Christian counselors.
At Mount Shepherd Retreat Center we try to integrate activities with lessons on living the Christian faith. As a camp accredited by the American Camping Association, parents have assurance that all we do meets the highest standards of camping.
Mount Shepherd is a charter member of the United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: scholarships available on first come first served basis
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Mount Shepherd is open year-round for retreats, meetings and seminars. Programs for all ages are available.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please contact the camp for complete information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lifeguard, Counselor/mentor, Volunteers. Please contact the camp for more info.
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MOUNT SHEPHERD RETREAT CENTER
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