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Many of our North Carolina Family Camps offer Winter Family Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in February, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Family Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter dates, times and availability.
Many of our Family Camps will be hosting Winter Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter 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 February, 2025.
Many of our Best North Carolina Summer Family Camps also offer Year Round Family Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Family Programs, too.
Searching for North Carolina Family Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Family Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter 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 "Winter Employment Opportunities" pages.
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Visit Our Camp Highlander Website
828-891-7721
email[AT]camphighlander.com
42 Dalton Road
Horse Shoe, North Carolina 28742
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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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:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Wilderness/Nature, 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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Camp Highlander
Please note that our list of 2025 North Carolina Family Camps also includes information on North Carolina Family 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 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:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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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GROWGirls Leadership Training
Some North Carolina Family 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.
Visit Our Ken Chertow Wrestling Website
814-466-3466
camps[AT]kenchertow.com
1450 S Atherton St
State College, Pennsylvania 16801
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Texas
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 120
Boalsburg, PA 16827
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: All ages and skill levels
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. We will condcut camp in Allentown, PA July 27-August 8
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wrestling, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Please visit the website for complete information on ALL locations.
Pennsylvania: The Ramada Inn Convention Center is centrally located in State College, PA. It is just 15 minutes from I-80 and easily accessible from the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg areas.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit the website for complete information on ALL locations.
Pennsylvania: We train, eat, and sleep all at the Ramada Inn Convention Center Hotel. It provides an ideal learning experience and air conditioned wrestling area.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: USA Olympian - Ken Chertow
OLYMPIC AND ALL-AMERICAN COMPETITOR
•3x Academic All American
•3x NCAA All American
•2x Junior National Champion and OW
•2x Junior World Champion
•Olympic Festival Champion
•Midlands Champion & OW
Owner and Coach of the Gold Medal Training Camp system for 20+ years. Our campers have won 500+ State Championships in the last decade.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: GROUP DISCOUNTS: We offer substantial group discounts and enable coaches and group leaders to attend camp at no charge. We allow all the wrestlers in the community to combine for the group total.See below for details.
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FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son Camp Options
Parents, you are welcome to attend either the Kids Training Camp or the Future Champions Camp with your son. This is a unique opportunity to learn and bond together in a world class wrestling environment that also stresses fun, fitness, and fundamentals. We encourage you to attend sessions, take notes, video tape the instructional presentations, and/or assist your son. We offer a variety of housing and meal options to meet the needs and budget of your family. We look forward to providing you and your child with a memorable learning experience.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.KenChertow.com for camp options, pricing and more info!
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Ken Chertow Wrestling
Visit Our Immersion Island Website
(984) 215 – 8908
info[AT]immersionisland.org
4805 NC-86
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Immersion Island PO BOX 9332 Chapel Hill, NC 27515
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 3-18 years old
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day, Overnight, and Hybrid Week long camps available
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A full language immersion camp for ages 3 to 18 years old. New Hope Camp and Conference center offers a beautiful unique setting. Day and overnight week long camps available. Come take part of the full immersion experience with food, language, fun, and new friendships!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Soccer, Swimming, Academics, and more. Full Spanish & French Immersion: Various Activities Including Sports & Physical Activities To Language Games To Skits To Dance To Cultural Crafts---all The Fun Of A Summer Camp In A Foreign Language!
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps truly are all the fun of camp while totally immersed in the language and culture: Days filled with activities including cultural presentations, engaging conversation activities, craft, good food, sports, games, swimming, song, dance, friends and much more! Campers of all proficiency levels are welcome and all leave with more than they came with - and they especially grow in their love for the language and want to continue to learn.
Please let me know what questions you have and I hope you will join us at Immersion Island!
Gracias! Merci!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in training program are available throughout the summer.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Be sure to tell friends about this wonderful opportunity and receive a credit if they mention you in their registration!
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Adult sessions are available, too.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Spring, Summer, and Winter Programs available.
OTHER CAMP INFO: We use engaging immersion techniques so that all campers leave with more than they came with. We especially want that they leave with a new love of the language and culture so that they want to continue learning! This will be our 9th year of providing immersion camps and have many many a happy camper and parents.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: immersionisland.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselor in training positions available:
Our Camp Website Link: immersionisland.org
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Immersion Island
Visit Our Exposure Basketball Camp Website
828-578-2929
athletics[AT]ridgeviewpsa.com
100 Beatties Ford Rd,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 3854
Hickory NC 28603
CAMPER AGES: 16 & Up
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 7 Day Camp Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: High intensity training on the fundamentals of the game of basketball. This exposure camp will be bringing together great coaches and athletes from all over the world. There will be H.S. , Prep Schools and college coaches present looking to sign new talent and place students in schools via scholarship.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Academics, Travel, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the beautiful city of Charlotte, NC , on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have college dormitories to house our campers, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, college regulation gymnasium with the two basketball courts. Olympic sized track and access to swimming and other water activities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The camp is designed to train the entire person, mind and body. It is patterned after the NBA Mini Camp philosophy of increasing work ethic and the talent will follow. Our athletes will train for 3-5 hours daily and play in two showcase style games every day in front of college coaches and scouts that are looking to scholarship players. There will be a representation of coaches from private high schools, prep schools and colleges . The Coaching/training stuff consists of current and former high school, college and professional coaches all coming together to create a unique 7 day camp experience. There will be several mentor sessions and special guest speakers ranging from HS/College coaches to former NBA Coaches and professional players.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There are discounts for parents signing up multiple campers.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents are encouraged to visit and sit in on the college seminars about recruiting, admissions and NCAA lectures.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer individual and team sports training year round.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp dates are June 26 - July 2, 2015.
Fees : $ 1,000 USD
More info is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ridgeviewpsa.com
1. Click on the the Basketball Flyer tab
2. Click on Sports Academy tab and scroll down for payment options.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Openings for qualified coaches and counselors. Please send resume or letters of interest to athletics[AT]ridgeviewpsa.com.
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Exposure Basketball Camp
Visit Our American Dance Training Camps Website
866-383-ADTC (2382)
info[AT]danceadtc.com
8 Locations Across the US & Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
California
Colorado
North Carolina
Maryland
Texas
Wisconsin
Vermont
BC Canada
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1631 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX
78704
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: American Dance Training Camp (ADTC) is the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp for girls ages 8 - 17 with eight beautiful locations. Spend a week or two (or more) learning the latest jazz, hip hop & contemporary dance moves with celebrity choreographers. No dance experience necessary - absolute beginners through advanced performers are welcome.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: ULTIMATE Rocky Mountains Colorado:
Session 1: June 5 - 11, 2022
Session 2: June 12 - 18, 2022
ULTIMATE Smoky Mountains North Carolina:
Session 1: June 12 - 18, 2022
Session 2: June 19 - 25, 2022
ULTIMATE Sierra Tahoe California:
Session 1: June 19 - 25, 2022
Session 2: June 26 - July 2, 2022
ULTIMATE Green Mountains Vermont:
Session 1: July 3 - 9, 2022
Session 2: July 10 - 16, 2022
Session 3: July 17 - 23, 2022
ULTIMATE Central Lakes Wisconsin:
Session 1: July 10 - 16, 2022
Session 2: July 17 - 23, 2022
Session 3: July 24 - 30, 2022
ULTIMATE Hill Country Texas:
Session 1: July 10 - 16, 2022
Session 2: July 17 - 23, 2022
ULTIMATE Mid Atlantic Maryland:
Session 1: July 24 - 30, 2022
Session 2: July 31 - Aug 6, 2022
ULTIMATE Coast Mountains BC Canada:
Session 1: July 24 - 30, 2022
Session 2: July 31 - Aug 6, 2022
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CAMP FACILITIES: We offer overnight/sleepaway dance camps in beautiful locations where the pace of life is slower. At ADTC, mountains, forests and lakes will surround you. You'll raise your serotonin, boost your immune system, and do what you love all day long.
Our dance camps are near renowned destination resorts & famous cities. At ADTC, you'll have access to all of the activities you'd want to enjoy at camp, as well as all of the amenities you'd expect to find at a resort. And we have just as much fun outside the dance studio as we do in class!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our top-notch dance choreographers bring the freshest dance combinations to our dance camps! They hail from the best dance studios, schools and performance groups.
ADTC choreographers have the most impressive dance resumes: they are Radio City Rockettes; Broadway & MTV performers; celebrities from your favorite dance TV shows; and collegiate dance team competitors.
No matter what level dancer you are, we’ve got fun & challenging dance classes that’ll fit you just right.
You’ll take four dance classes daily and at week’s end you get to show off your new moves in a big Friday night performance for family, friends and fellow campers.
In addition to core dance classes in contemporary, hip hop & jazz (styles of jazz vary and may include lyrical, modern or Broadway), you’ll choose between ballet, tap or world dance for your core elective dance class.
And we believe girls in our perfectionist culture need to get out and have more authentic fun! At ADTC you can enjoy awesome activities & extras like horseback riding, kayaking, paintball, trampolines, swimming, hiking, rock wall climbing, alpine slides, water rides, and so much more!
Join us this summer for your chance to take dance classes with the best choreographers in the world!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a Counselor-In-Training program for girls ages 16 & 17 (application required; 2 week minimum commitment):
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer need-based scholarships for up to 1/2 off tuition:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer discounted "family vacation packages" for parents looking to stay nearby while their daughter attends ADTC.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: FREE weekend virtual dance camps:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
Custom choreography:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
On-demand dance classes & choreography:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates & rates, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff Application: Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com
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American Dance Training Camps
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:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Volleyball, Adventure, 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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Camp Hobbit Hill
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:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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
Visit Our Growing Goddess Camp Website
(502)396-6408
lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com
96 Rocky Cove Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Sebastopol, CA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
10 Weaver Smith Dr. Candler, NC 28715
CAMPER AGES: 11-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Growing Goddess is a Nature Based Rites of Passage Camp (ages 11-14) that celebrates the sacred time when a girl is becoming a woman. Through nature connection, supportive sisterhood, ritual, play and mentorship our true gifts emerge.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Soccer, Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Camping • Hiking • Arts & Crafts • Wild Edibles • Body-Awareness • Wilderness Safety • Song Sharing • Self-Care Medicine-Making • Fire Skills • Build A Moon Lodge • Council Circles
CAMP LOCATION: 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Sacred Mountain Sanctuary is nestled on hundreds of acres of pristine mountain land, surrounded by Pisgah National Forest. The property encompasses 2 mountain coves and neighbors a 3600ft elevated mountain bald with breathtaking views of Mount Pisgah and the surrounding areas. The coves are abundant with pristine water and important native plant species. Much of the property is blessed with a century-old mixed deciduous forest, making it an important species repository of the Southern Appalachian biome. - See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com
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CAMP FACILITIES: Spring water, beautiful camp spots, tents provided, outdoor kitchen
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Vision
At Earth Path Education we encourage the experience of being at home in nature and within oneself. We empower girls, boys, young women and men, adults and elders to claim the path to earth connection that is within each of us. We begin to see how bio-mimicry, being like the stream, being like the deer, can help us to live harmoniously, reducing stress and enhancing the ease of our existence. Through learning Earth skills, nature awareness, and ancestral wisdom we remember our place in an interconnected web; we remember who we are.
When we commune with our unity; we naturally develop compassionate communication skills with all beings. These skills aid us throughout life by allowing us to feel how our thoughts, words, and actions affect the whole of our community, the whole of life. We then begin to understand how we want to show up for ourselves, our communities, and our world.
With an understanding of our inter-connectedness to Earth and each other, we grow the roots to support a life of balanced giving and recieving. We naturally develop the inner wisdom that allows each of us to live our lives with confidence in ourselves and our visions, integrity within our relationships and actions, and humble gratitude for all that we experience everyday.
We help grow a culture of listening to mother earth as our wisest mentor.
Our Approach
Nature Awareness:
Through focusing on nature awareness we encourage our students to experience what is happening around them, awakening curiosity and inspiration. When students are empowered to root in processes like making fire, foraging wild foods, making rope, and learning bird songs; they begin to feel capable of relaxing and deepening in the wilderness. We believe that learning skills of how to source our human lives from the abundant life around us grows respect; respect for the plants that heal our wounds, the sticks that give us warmth, and the creek that cools us. We develop a deepening gratitude to the elements that offer us life.
Regenerative Presence:
We use a variety of tools to inspire a regenerative presence on the planet. At Earth Path Education, we believe that the concept of regeneration is the key to a harmonious future here on Earth. We believe that as humans we can do more than not harm, we can actually feed all of creation with our beauty, our rituals, our songs, and our deep listening.
Village Building:
We hold necessary the role of the village in our Wilderness Rites of Passage ceremonies. It is the village that sends the initaites into their journeys, and the village that catches the initaites and witnesses the transformations. The rites of passage is also a key part to the health of the village, pumping all members with health, inspirations and vitality, bringing to the village the vision seeds that are to sprout us into a more harmonious way of relating.
Ceremonial Arts:
At Earth Path Education we are committed to the beauty way. We make earth offerings, and leave equsitie altars in the forest. We sings and dance, at each spring, we feed the fire with our stories and we compost our grief and our burdens, so that life can grow corn with it to feed the people. We pray for our lives, we pray for the earth. Our dreams bring us messages, and as we tune into our rhythms, and synch up with the rythms of the land. The earth starts to dream up through us, clarifying our purpose, calling us forward, and illuminating our gifts. Our ceremonies are an art of listening, to that wisdom which has been held in the earth and is just waiting to be danced up through us.
Permaculture:
Permaculture creates systems that provide for Human needs and the Earth’ s needs through mutually beneficial relationships. The health of our human community is linked to our local bioregion, which in turn is linked to the wellbeing of all ecosystems. We instill the ethics of Elemental Linking and Holistic Thinking. As every element becomes an integral part of the whole system, the whole community becomes more dynamic, harmonious, and energy efficient. These enhanced relationships reduce maintenance and stress, while increasing yields and happiness. These permaculture principles apply to our ecological relationship and our social relationships.
Play:
We instill the idea that work and play can be one in the same. We inspire youth and adults to follow the things that they are truly passionate about. We help guide each other to feel confident in achieving our dreams, and manifesting a life that we are happy to be living each day. We believe that the most harmonious accomplishments come from a people who love what they were doing, feeling that their calling, is a place where ones passion is meeting the thrist of the world and bringing sweet water to the driest of places. We support our participants in finding this inspiration, passion, and motivation within themselves and taking action on their calling.
Meet Our Instructors
We offer instruction from connected, knowledgeable Ecologists, Naturalists, Primitive Skills Enthusiasts, and Crafts Teachers, and other Earth-loving individuals. We invite special Guest Teachers and Inspirational Elders to join us throughout our programs. Please check out our instructor bios. All of our instructors will share with your children and teens the wisdom they have been so committed to incorporating into their lives and the world. The great thing is we will learn as much if not more from them!
- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Moon Mystics for ages 15-18
Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com for financial need scholarship information.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families are invited to our send off ceremonies, and welcome home celebrations. The first and last day of our sessions.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: www.earthpatheducation.com for year round program opportunities
OTHER CAMP INFO: Growing Goddess is much more than your average camp. Here at Earth Path Education, we are truly passionate about supporting youth as they grow and mature. We think of these young women as a part of our family, and strive to support them in all aspects of their lives. We provide a safe space for these girls to freely share their joys and their sorrows. We thrive together through honoring our sisterhood. As we see the benefits of connecting together within a supportive network, all competitive energy melts away. With the guidance of mentors and a close connection to the earth, a culture is created that marks this powerful transition with intentional ceremony.
The Rites of Passage allows each young woman to connect to her inner guidance. This clarity inspires self-confidence, empowered decision-making, compassionate communication, and goal motivation. We come together to find the beauty inherent in each of us, so we fully believe in ourselves and each other. We sing, we dance, we celebrate! We learn about who we are and how we want to show up for our communities, this earth and our lives.
We learn about how to care for our amazing bodies, and discuss how to maintain a positive body-image. We learn about the traditional Moon Lodge, a sacred space established to honor a woman’s moontime. Through implementing these ceremonial practices, we learn how we can create space to deeply explore the blessings of being a woman.
We experience ourselves through ceremony and through play! We learn ancestral crafts, games, stories, and songs as we root into our bio-region! As we camp and hike our amazing landscapes, we explore the ways in which we can sustain ourselves through our understanding of the natural world. We learn a variety of earth skills including how to make fire, wild edibles, permaculture, plant medicines, and much more.
We call upon elders in our community to share their wisdom; we bring in strong role models to teach a variety of skills, crafts, and classes. Together we form a web that nourishes the fertile soil that feeds our growth and expansion throughout life. This quest is a powerful and fun-filled experience for all, helping to create the beautiful, heart-centered women of our future!
- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 22-26, 2015: 5 day overnight Rites of Passage Camp
$650 if paid by March 15th
$675 if paid by June 21st
$1,000 for two sessions: June and July, 2015 (10 days)
July 6-10, 2015: 5 day overnight Rites of Passage Camp
$650 if paid by March 15th
$675 if paid by June 21st
$1,000 for two sessions: June and July, 2015 (10 days)
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Growing Goddess Camp
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:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Science, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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 American Volleyball Alliance-Italy Website
336-461-3008
volleyalliance[AT]gmail.com
Viale Carso, Italy
Cesenatico, Italy, NC 47042
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
North Carolina
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
124 Hazzards Cove New London, NC 28127
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our American Volleyball Alliance-Italy Video
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): U.S. Olympians
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This is a volleyball camp, both indoor and beach for girls under the age of 18. The camp is run by NCAA Coaches, Former Olympians and Olympic Coaches. The camp is run in Cesenatico, Italy; a charming and idyllic seaside town near Bologna.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Volleyball, and more. Volleyball Training Camp
CAMP LOCATION: Near Bologna, Italy in the seaside town of Cesenatico. Players and parents fly into Bologna Airport.
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CAMP FACILITIES: World class beach volleyball facility was the site of the 2014 U20 European World Beach Championships. Gym facilities for indoor are great also.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are committed to the training aspect of Volleyball providing the best coaches in the world. We have American and Italian Olympians and Olympic coaches in a world class setting. Lot's of one on one time, positional training and competitions.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents are WELCOME and encouraged to join us, we will schedule outings such as wine tasting and cooking so that the parents can enjoy the beautiful region.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 2016 is our next camp, Our Camp Website Link: www.volleyalliance.com has most of the details. Camp cost is $1900 plus airfare which includes and food, lodging, coaching and uniforms.
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American Volleyball AllianceItaly
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:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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 - Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org
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Laurel Ridge Camp Conference and Retreat Center
Visit Our Summer Clay Camp Website
800.392.6870
clay[AT]artoflivingretreatcenter.org
The Clay Studio at The Art of Living Retreat Center
639 Whispering Hills Rd.
Boone, North Carolina 28607
CAMPER AGES: 9-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. June 24-28 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: During the Summer Clay Camp the student will gain hands-on experience in hand-building, decorating and glazing handmade pots. Creative play is encouraged and no experience is necessary!
Classes will include technical demonstrations, group lessons on basic techniques and design and individual attention and direction.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 15 minutes outside of the city of Boone, North Carolina on a beautiful mountaintop. Please visit our website for photos of our campus.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The majority of the day will take place in our clay studio, a safe creative environment focused on fun & learning!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The teacher has experience working with & teaching children as well as adults.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We are open to special requests for parents to join the class.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Starts: June 24, 2015
Ends: June 28, 2015
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Other sessions this summer are to be announced
Visit Our Camp Website Link: artoflivingretreatcenter.org for more information on our upcoming events
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Summer Clay Camp
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:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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 IT Girl Summer Series Website
317-429-0564
info[AT]thenextitgirl.org
Virtual
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
South Carolina
Indiana
Georgia
California
New York
Florida
Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Illinois
Virginia
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1786
Summerville, SC 29483
CAMPER AGES: 8-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekends
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The ‘IT Girl’ Summer Series is a four week digital and hands on exposure learning camp for girls ages 8-16 to learn in-demand technology concepts. Additionally, our workshops and programs focus on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Students do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided. We ask all students at least have a strong desire to learn more about technology.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Virtual, Online
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead
www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers
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IT Girl Summer Series
Visit Our Dead Broke Farm Website
919-596-8975
ride[AT]deadbrokefarm.com
6921 Wildlife Trail
Raleigh, North Carolina 27613
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1215 Kintail Dr
Raleigh, NC 27613
CAMPER AGES: Ages 5 & up
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Full Days: 7:45am-6pm, Half Days: 7:45am-2pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Dead Broke Farm offers riding lessons and daily trails rides at our riding camp. Our trail rides are shaded, 1-hour rides through our 110-acre farm. Children under the age of 6 will ride double with an experienced guide. Six year olds have the option of choosing to ride with a guide or on their own. Ages 7 and up will ride on their own. We provide riding instruction, helmets, and guides at a 1:5 ratio.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are able to accommodate special needs campers provided they can understand and follow directions and are balanced enough to ride a bicycle on their own. We rely upon parents to be honest in their assessment of their child's abilities so that we can provide them with a fun and safe experience.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 110 acres right between Raleigh and Durham and are just 20 minutes from RTP. We are just minutes (4 miles) off of I-540 at the Leesville Rd exit, Exit 7. Convenient to Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale, and Cary.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Dead Broke Farm has beautiful, wooded trails and is home to more than 35 horses and lots of other farm animals. Campers have access to an air conditioned clubhouse, jungle gym, and the shaded horse hitching area.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Dead Broke Farm has been offering horseback riding camp since 2006 and have subsequently hired mature teenage guides who attended our camp as 5 year-olds! We strive to nurture kids' love of animals and the outdoors and welcome their continued patronage in our riding lessons and trail riding programs till they are old enough to become a volunteer or paid staff member.
We have lots of farm animals to see and enjoy including horses, ponies, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, and more. The list varies but there are always lots of animals to enjoy and learn about.
Our core focus is on the horseback riding. But when they aren't riding, they can watch videos in the air conditioned club house, play foosball, play on the jungle gym, or help the guides as they go about caring for our horses and other animals. On given days, we will also take them to: 1) visit the cows, alpacas, donkeys, and other animals, 2) see the puppies available at that time, 3) see the pond and the horses in the more remote pastures, or 4) to pick blackberries or blueberries (dependent upon their availability during the week your child attends camp).
And if parents want to join their kids out on the trails, we offer a $10 discount to parents while their kids are attending camp. It's a fun family experience, and it allows the kids to show off how much they've leaned during their week at camp.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Any age can attend our camp provided you are at least 5 years old or older. We've had mothers and grandmothers attend camp with their kids - not because they had to - but because they wanted to experience the horse camp together. This is a great option for out-of-state situations or instances where the Mom or Grandmother enjoy riding as much as the kids.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Dead Broke Farm offers guided trail rides, birthday parties, pony rides, and lessons year-round for all ages. Kids and adults are welcome to ride with us.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Spring Breaks:
March 25 - April 26, 2024
Summer Camp:
Jun 3 - Aug 30, 2024
May, Sept, Oct:
Upon request for 2 or more kids
Full Day - $550/wk
Dropoff: 7:45am-9am
Pickup: 5pm-6pm
Half Day - $450/wk
Dropoff: 7:45am-9am
Pickup: 1:30pm-2pm
Daily Sessions
Full Day: $135/day per child
Half Day: $110/day per child
Discounts are available for early registration, siblings, and repeat campers. See our website for complete details.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Dead Broke Farm is always in search of seasoned guides year-round as well as summer camp counselors with riding experience. If interested, contact Carla Carlough at 919-596-8975 or visit our website for more information regarding requirements for consideration and to schedule a working interview.
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Dead Broke Farm
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:
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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:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Technology, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, 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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Visit Our Keystone Camp Website
828-884-9125
office[AT]keystonecamp.com
101 Keystone Camp Road
Brevard, NC 28712
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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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:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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 YMCA Camp Hanes Website
336-983-3131
l.causby[AT]ymcanwnc.org
1225 CAMP HANES RD
King, North Carolina 27021
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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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:
Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, 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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YMCA Camp Hanes
Visit Our Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning Website
828-782-3299
camp[AT]appalachianinstitute.org
Mars Hill, North Carolina
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Nashville, TN 37206
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning Video
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Saturday Sessions during off season
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We celebrate the life of the mind. We call our campers “motivated learners,” figuring anyone who shows up to take biology, math, or art in July is motivated. AICL creates an environment in which it is safe to laugh and learn, to risk and fail, and to experiment with something outside of one’s competence. This year's theme is AICL Presents: A Field Guide to Other Worlds and is geared for rising third to rising twelfth graders.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 20 miles from Asheville, NC at Mars Hill University. However, our 2021 summer camp will be online in a virtual setting.
Locations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Kentucky, West Virginia, California
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Through outreach and scholarships, we foster a racially and economically diverse community. At AICL, we see everyone as both a learner and a teacher. We encourage social and intellectual interactions that will enable our students to fulfill their personal, professional, and academic potential. Because we build curricula based on the idea that learning is fun and should be on-going, we prepare our students to engage our complex world with insight, empathy, and confidence. When a camper comes to AICL, they have an opportunity to join a community of educators and students who are passionate about learning and creating.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer both full and part scholarships. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: appalachianinstitute.org for more information.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): During the off-season, we have adult Saturday sessions that run for four Saturdays a month. Please visit appalachianinstitute.org for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During our off-season, each month we offer a different, exciting session for our campers. You can find more information at Our Camp Website Link: appalachianinstitute.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit appalachianinstitute.org for more information. Our sessions begin at $250/session and we do offer package discounts and scholarships.
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Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning
Visit Our Camp Carolina Website
office:828.884.2414
fax:828.884.2454
Toll Free:1.800.551.9136
info[AT]campcarolina.com
Camp Carolina Lambs Creek Rd
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address:
PO box 919
Brevard NC 28712
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. We offer 5 day through 10 week Summer sessions.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Carolina is a camp which boys learn to feel with their hearts, do with their hands and live together in the spirit of brotherhood. Our boys are taught to appreciate the simplicity of life, values of human relations, wonders of nature, importance of self reliance, respect for each other and our natural environment and the thrill of high adventure. A special effort is made to send every boy back home stronger in body, keener in mind, more appreciative of nature, nobler in character and more confident in themselves.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Fly Fishing, Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Whitewater Kayaking, Wake Boarding, Surfing, Archery, Riflery, Fencing, Yoga, Disc Golf, Rugby, Aussie Rules Football, Zip Lining
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a small mountain town called Brevard in Western North Carolina. We are 30 minutes south west of Asheville NC.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Carolina is nestled in Lambs Creek Valley on 240 Acres backing up to Pisgah National Forest. We have a three athletic fields a 4 acre private lake, 5 tennis courts, an outdoor riding ring, and indoor and outdoor skate park and 40 camper cabins housing between 6-7 campers.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is a balanced mixture of individual and team sports, nature, music, arts and crafts, high adventure and extreme sports. We value safety, respect and selflessness toward others. We work hard to maintain a well- rounded experience of health, fun and growth. Our camp leaders are guided to focus on the “teachable moment” – that time when a boy is enthusiastic, interested, searching for answers and having fun. We believe, and many educators agree, that more teachable moments arise during the long- term camping experience than during comparable stays at other types of educational institutions.
Camp Carolina is about adventure and meeting challenges head- on. It’s about the simple faith that anything can be accomplished through determination and enthusiasm. It’s about living fully, setting personal goals, making friends and enjoying accomplishments. Its mostly about fun – on the rivers, lakes, rocks, trails, courts, parks and fields, Our program is so diverse that boys can be successful here as long as they are willing to try.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor Assistant leadership training for boys who have completed the 9-12 grade.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father Son weekends available in May.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Sessions vary from 1-2 week intro sessions to 3-10 week sessions. To view our current dates and rates please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcarolina.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We believe the key to a great camp is the staff. Therefore, we are looking for qualified, responsible men and women with patience, understanding and an interest in working with young people in an outdoor setting. Neat appearance, motivation and skills in finding solutions are essential in maintaining the reputation of our quality program with both the parents and the campers.
To watch a video about working at CCB click here Our Camp Website Link: vimeo.com
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Camp Carolina
Visit Our Camp Rockmont for Boys Website
828-686-3885
info[AT]rockmont.com
375 Lake Eden Rd
Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, ages 6-16, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont's mission of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities, and challenges that help campers to know themselves better and discover God's love for them.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Weightloss, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Blacksmithing
Fly Fishing
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Lacrosse
CAMP LOCATION: 20 Minutes east of Asheville, NC on 580 acres of beautiful mountains, streams, forests and lakes.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 44 cabins, lake with waterfront, dining hall, gym, tennis courts, rock wall, meeting spaces, challenge course, and hiking trails.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Rockmont for Boys, residential/day, is an interdenominational Christian summer in Western North Carolina with a focus on male development. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmithing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, and more! Campers live in a cabin of 8-12 boys their age, select 4 skills to learn and develop, and participate in large-group activities with their age group. Rockmont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and others; an appreciation and concern for the environment; greater self-reliance, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-esteem; stronger Christian values; and a greater understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Catalyst Leadership program welcomes 16 year old young men into a larger world. We focus on skills and responsibilities that young men need to master as they transition into adulthood.
The Service & Leadership Corps is a volunteer program specifically designed for 16-18 year olds as a bridge between the camper and staff experiences. Corps members serve in the dining hall and kitchen and assist with program activities throughout camp. The Corps also enjoys its own adventures which can include mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and more!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are able to work on an individual basis with families that require a financial partnership. Contact us for more info.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son weekend is a great way for young men to experience camp for the first time, or to let Dad join in on the fun! In addition to activities and skills, we facilitate discussion with the fathers around male development.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Facilities are available for rent during the off-season. (non-summer)
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Head on over to our website and check out the Dates&Rates page for the most up to date info!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors, Work Crew, Adventure Staff, Program Staff, and Life-guarding positions available.
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Visit Our Elite Sports Camp Website
919-275-2731
ashley[AT]elitesportscamp.org
2100 Country Club Dr
Sanford, North Carolina 27332
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2100 Country Club Dr. Sanford, NC 27332
CAMPER AGES: 6-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Two Week Day Camp 8-5:30pm - Extended Care, Lunch, & Payment Plans Included at no additional charge
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Open to the public, you do not have to live in Carolina Trace or be a member at the country club to attend the sports camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Elite Sports Camp is an exciting 2 week day camp offered from 8am-5:30pm for ages 6-14! Campers gain foundations in Golf, Tennis, Swimming, and Yoga from top coaches in the country!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. Yoga
CAMP LOCATION: We are located off of highway 87 in Sanford, North Carolina inside of the Carolina Trace Community on 2 18-hole golf courses!
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CAMP FACILITIES: Outdoor pool, tenis, and golf facilities with an indoor yoga studio inside the beautiful Carolina Trace Country Club surrounded by Lake Trace!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Andre P. Panet-Raymond - PGA Master Professional & Ranked A Top 50 Teacher in the United States by US Kids Golf!
Coach Ashley Graves - USA Swimming Coach - Founder & CEO of Streamline Teams, The Swim Coach Network, an internationally recognized swim coach organization!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: $200 off for Military Families - Military2023
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): June - 1 Session
July - 2 Sessions
August - 2 Sessions
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Carolina Trace Country Club offers youth golf lessons year round for those with continued interest in working with Coach Andre!
OTHER CAMP INFO: Payment Plans, Lunch, and Extended Care are offered at no additional charge.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Head to our website to see a detailed camper schedule and available sessions.
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Visit Our Asheville Equine Therapy Riding Camps Website
828-630-7551
director[AT]asheville-equinetherapy.org
344 Merrill Farm Rd.
Leicester, North Carolina 28748
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: During AET's summer riding camps participants learn horsemanship and riding skills in the mornings and afternoons are filled with equine related activities, crafts and games.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: AET's programs are for everyone including those with disabilities and special needs. Participants learn to connect and bond with their equine partners and new friends.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, and more. Equine Care & Riding Camp June 17-21, 2024
Reading Rodeo & Riding Camp July 8-12, 2024 (afternoons Are Filled With Horse Powered Reading Activities To Help Emergent & Struggling Readers Continue To Connect With Books During The Summer)
Creative Art & Riding Camp July 30- Aug 1, 2024
CAMP LOCATION: We are located just 25 minutes outside of downtown Asheville, North Carolina on 24 beautiful acres.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Asheville Equine Therapy's facilities boast a 6 stall barn with a full classroom for equine assisted learning and a 125' x 175' arena and onsite trails.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps are facilitated by a PATH International CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor) and ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning) with over 40 years of equine experience.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available upon request. While the scholarship does not cover the entire cost, it does cover $200.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family and Friends 2 hour equine experiences available as well.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A multitude of all year programs are offered at AET. Please refer to our website for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Equine Care & Riding Camp June 17-21, 9am to 2pm-$625
Reading Rodeo & Riding Camp July 8-12, 9am to 2pm-$675
Creative Art & Riding Camp July 30 - Aug 1, 9am to 2pm-$375
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Asheville Equine Therapy Riding Camps
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:
Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, 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
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.
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 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
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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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:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, 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 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp Website
215-972-2054
215-972-2105
artcamp[AT]pafa.org
118 North Broad Street
Youth and Family Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
CAMPER AGES: 6-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Mon-Fri: 9am - 3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Every day, campers engage in live, interactive art making with their instructors and friends on the video platform Zoom. We also use Canvas for sharing daily schedules, online artwork and discussions between campers and instructors. And as always, every camp week will culminate with a virtual exhibition and opening reception for family and friends live streamed on Zoom.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Center City, Philadelphia, PA. one block from historic City Hall.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out
Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.
Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs
An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.
Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs
An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.
Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator
An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..
Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator
Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.
Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks
Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)
Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).
For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org
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Visit Our Camp Glen Arden Website
(828) 692-8362
office[AT]campglenarden.com
1261 Cabin Creek Road
Zirconia, North Carolina 28790
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 7
Tuxedo, NC 28784
CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Glen Arden is an experience like no other. Our program is designed to give your daughter the opportunity to experience growth physically, mentally and spiritually in a safe, fun, nurturing and supportive environment.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Woodcarving, Archery, Riflery, Kayaking, Canoeing, Pottery, Weaving
CAMP LOCATION: We are conveniently located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina; 40 minutes from Asheville, NC, 40 minutes from Greenville, SC, three hours from Atlanta, GA.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 23 rustic cabins, outdoor pool, recreation hall/basketball court, dining hall, our own natural rock slide, and a beautiful lake for swimming and boating.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We teach each camper to appreciate those things in life that have enduring value - the beauties of nature, the value of health and physical strength, the fellowship of true friends, and the essential worth of high ideals and sound character. We succeed in our purpose: guiding campers to become emotionally, physically, and spiritually strong so they can meet the needs of this rapidly changing world.
It is a place where character counts and girls are celebrated for their individuality. It is a place where young women can gather without labels and challenge themselves to experience new and different things without the worry of judgment or ridicule from peers.
It is a place where character is demonstrated through healthy competition, hard-work and determination. It is a place where defeat is met with dignity and victory with grace.
It is a place where every girl has a voice and every voice is heard. It is a place where love exists unconditionally and encouragement is second-nature.
It is THE PLACE where your daughter will find her true self and will cherish forever.
"This is where it all begins..."
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother/Daughter Weekend, August 6-8, 2021 $300/adult, $250/child
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Complete session information can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.campglenarden.com.
June Session, 3 weeks, June 6-25, 2021 $5250
July Session, 4 weeks, June 27-July 23, 2021 $6550
Mini Session I, 2 weeks, June 6-18, 2021 $3950
Mini Session II, 2 weeks, June 27-July 9, 2021 $3950
Mini Session III, 2 weeks, July 25-August 6, 2021 $3950
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested counselors should visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campglenarden.com for more information and to apply.
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Visit Our Gwynn Valley Camp Website
828-885-2900
mail[AT]gwynnvalley.com
301 Gwynn Valley Trail
Brevard , NC 28712
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2025 camp info.
CAMPER AGES: 5 - 14
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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 Don Lee Website
(252) 249-1106 ext 22
info[AT]donleecenter.org
315 Camp Don Lee Rd
Arapahoe, NC 28510
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2025 camp info.
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 22 miles East of New Bern, North Carolina. We are located on the Neuse River and are a waterfront location with river views from every cabin. We are located about 2.5 hours East from Raleigh, North Carolina down US 70, and are about an hour drive from Morehead City, Beaufort, and Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Don Lee has 12 cabins, a dining hall, fellowship hall, arts and crafts building, brand new Sailing Center, river front rustic amphitheater, large indoor recreation space called the Community Life Center, chlorinated pool/pond, outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball court, creek that is used for canoeing and kayaking, archery range, low-element challenge course, 2 screened-in pavilions, 2 large bath houses, waterfront beach access for sailing, and 30 foot pier.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Don Lee offers a wide variety of programs for all ages from our half-week younger elementary camp for first and second graders to our three-week advanced sailing camp for high school students.
We offer one week of our all-inclusive Camp Don Lee experience every week for campers who have completed 3rd-12th grades. This is the one week sailing-swimming-kayaking-canoeing-archery-drama-arts & crafts-music- hayride-campfire-game playing- best week of your summer-camp!
We also offer Marine Science camps, adventure camps, and advanced sailing camps!
Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.donleecenter.org for more details!
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We also have a phenomenal FAMILY CAMP!
From August 10- 14, join us at Camp Don Lee for the best, hassle-free family vacation you've ever been on.
We open activities and provide the staff and instructors and you just get to spend time having fun with your family. Grandparents, friends, and cousins welcome! Stay in our cabins or bring your RV or Tent!
And the best part is... We cook and clean up! We are famous for our delicious food and it is sure to be the highlight of your experience.
Swim in the pool, take a sailboat ride, do a family craft, and end each day relaxing by the river plus so much more!
Register today!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Fees for one week programs start at $685 and half week programs are $345. More pricing for other specialty camps are online at Our Camp Website Link: www.donleecenter.org
Most Sessions are 1 Week Long. For more specific information on dates please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.donleecenter.org:
Week 1: June 9-15, 2013
Week 2: June 16-22, 2013
Week 3: June 23- 29, 2013
Week 4: June 30- July 6, 2013
Week 5: July 7-13, 2013
Week 6: July 14- 20, 2013
Week 7: July 21-27, 2013
Week 8: July 28- August 3, 2013
Week 9: August 4-10, 2013
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NORTH CAROLINA FAMILY CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2025 Best North Carolina Summer Family Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
NORTH CAROLINA FAMILY CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2025 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER FAMILY CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2025 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2025 North Carolina Summer Family Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2025 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2025 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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