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Sea Turtle Camp
Residential coed camp
Sea Turtle Camp is the ultimate marine biology program for teenagers. Come to beautiful Topsail Island, North Carolina or travel to tropical Costa Rica and become immersed in the incredible world of sea turtles.
During this camp you'll become an important part of the conservation effort, working alongside staff to rehabilitate sea turtles at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital or patrolling vital nesting beaches in the Caribbean. We'll also embark on a hands-on, feet-wet exploration of various coastal habitats by foot, by paddle, by surfboard, and by boat. You can even dive beneath the waves in our scuba classes.
Conservation is a compelling mission of this camp, so we'll spend up to 25 hours working on eco-service projects that directly improve the health of the ocean. If you're between the ages of 13-17 and seeking the marine biology adventure of a lifetime, Sea Turtle Camp is for you!
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Gwynn Valley Camp
Coed Residential and Day Summer Camp
Since 1935, a summer camp for Boys and Girls, ages 5-14 which offers a farm, wilderness and traditional program that nurtures the child while fostering a connection with the land and the simple joys of childhood. The strength of Gwynn Valley is its nurturing environment in a child centered world where each camper will learn and grow under the guideance of a mature and caring staff. We are committed to each individual becoming a vital part of the community. Simplicity, acceptance, a non-competitive program, and an appreciation of the natural world are our core values. We maintain a camper/staff ratio of 3:1. Our residential camp offers sessions of 1, 2, and 3 weeks in length. We grow 70% of our food on our farm and operate an 1890's Grist Mill as an extension of that program. We also have a small Day Camp for children K-4th grade.
Primary activities at our coed camp include: Horseback Riding, Outdoor Living Skills, Farm, Mountain Biking, Texture Crafts, Rock Climbing, Grist Mill, Waterfront, Whitewater Kayaking and Canoeing, Pioneer Crafts, Sports, Fine Arts, Web of Life, and Backpacking and much more.
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Triple C Bible Camp
Residential Coed Bible Camp
"We believe it is better to build children than to repair men." Camping is one of the most effective means of reaching children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We provide an environment free from outside distractions of this world such as cell phones, internet, and i-pods. The Word of God is emphasized throughout our daily activities. "Even so it is not the will of our father that one of these little ones should perish."
Seacamp
Residential Coed Camp
Since 1966, Seacamp is the first program dedicated to the education of youth in marine sciences.
Seacamp's location in the Florida Keys allows for a truly unique marine science program, providing an array of activities under the guidance of academically-trained instructors. Students work at their own level of interest, choosing from 24 different areas of study.
Seacamp's SCUBA diving program is open to qualified campers. Courses are designed to give the diver training in SCUBA techniques enabling them to use SCUBA as a tool for underwater research. Satisfactory completion of Basic or Master Diver certification course earns certification through NAUI. Already certified campers choose from our combined marine science/SCUBA courses.
Seacamp aquatics programs include sailing and windsurfing. US Sail certification is offered to beginners in sailing. Seacamp offers the American Red Cross course in lifeguarding.
Green River Preserve
Residential, coed environmental summer camp
Play under waterfalls, track wild animals, explore mountain forests with naturalists. Green River Preserve is a 3400 acre wildlife preserve and summer camp for bright, curious, and creative children. Serving rising 2nd through 9th graders, our camp is nurturing, noncompetitive and purposefully small with enrollment limited to 104. After morning hikes, campers choose from over 20 elective activities including rock climbing, pottery, archery, fly fishing, music, art and drama. 1, 2 and 3 week sessions are available.
For rising 9th through 12 graders, we offer Green River Expeditions- two-week canoeing, backpacking and kayaking adventures which follow the Green River tradition of combining learning with exploration.
Camp Arrowhead for Boys
Residential Summer Camp for Boys
Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Camp Arrowhead is a Christian, high-adventure summer camp for boys ages 6-16. Sessions range from one to seven weeks, and since 1937, generations of campers have experienced life-changing summers at Arrowhead.
Our passion is to help every boy become the man God created him to be. Because we are small, and because we actively create a partnership with parents, we will know the specific hopes and needs of your son. Because we are passionate, your son will benefit from the tremendous excitement, experience and energy of our summer camp staff. And because our team has a boy's heart for fun, your son will find comradary and know that he is loved.
Set along our very own sparkling clear trout stream, Arrowhead has 217 acres of beautiful woodlands, waterfalls, streams, meadows and trails for boys to explore, camp and ride. We also take advantage of over 2 million acres of nearby mountain forests and rivers of National Forest lands.
Boys live in cabins with others their age and our exceptional counselors.
Campers ride horses, Blacksmith, hike, bike, paddle, water-ski, sail and climb the premiere areas within Western NC. Come join our family!
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Camp Caraway
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Caraway is a camp for boys, sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Boys do not need to be Baptist to attend. We also have a Christian backpacking program called Christian High Adventure, featuring male-only and coed trips.
Our camp is located in the beautiful Uwharrie Mountains, seven miles west of Asheboro, North Carolina. Since 1963 more than 50,000 boys have been challenged toward strengthening their Christian walk at Caraway.
Camp Cheerio YMCA
Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions
Located high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina, YMCA Camp Cheerio is the ideal place for persons of all ages to enjoy a camping or retreat experience. Camp Cheerio offers many challenging programs, from summer resident (sleepover) and coed adventure camps. With over 20 activities to choose from there is something for everyone.
Founded in 1960 by the YMCA of High Point, North Carolina, Camp Cheerio seeks to provide campers with a sustained, creative, and educational experience in the out-of-doors. Through the use of natural surroundings, and under the Christian guidance of trained leadership, YMCA camping seeks to help campers achieve their fullest potential in terms of mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and spiritual awareness.
Traditional Camp: ages 7-15 (girls' and coed sessions); Adventure Camp: ages 10-17 (coed only)
Camp Carolina
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Carolina is a traditional summer camp for boys in Brevard NC. At this residential high adventure and sports camp, boys learn to feel with their heart, do with their hands and live together in the spirit of brotherhood. While under the guidance and care of our dedicated staff from all around the world. Activities include Soccer, Caving, Wakeboarding, Music, Tennis, Golf, Surfing, Skating, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Yoga, Fencing and so much more!
Camp Chosatonga
Residential boys' summer camp
An awesome experience for boys at our traditional North Carolina summer camp. Surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest our wholesome, trained and dedicated staff help in developing lifetime friendships and skills in many activities! Chosatonga maintains a 3:1 staff to camper ratio with some of the most wholesome and awesome staff on the face of the earth!
Activities include: Rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, archery, arts & crafts, guitar, fishing & more. We have fun, adventures, and teach rich and wonderful skills
Camp High Rocks
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp High Rocks is a small camp for boys in the mountains of Western North Carolina. High Rocks is a place for fun and learning, for challenge and adventure, and for living in an environment that is geared to a camper's needs and interests.
Aided by a well-trained staff we seek to teach and inspire lasting skills and values. We offer ongoing opportunities for success, a freedom from inhibiting competitive pressure, and an environment that promotes increased self-esteem and a close sense of community. High Rocks offers the opportunity to grow with one, two, three and four week sessions, each with a higher skill and trip progression.
Activities include: rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, arts & crafts, fishing and many more traditional camp activities. Our 1,000 acre facility adjoins a 10,000 acre state forest and Pisgah National Forest.
Doe River Gorge Christian Camp
Residential Coed Camp
Doe River Gorge was created for kids and teenagers to have a phenomenal experience that we hope will leave them with that "I-can't-believe-it's-real" feeling. Located in the beautiful mountains and Cherokee National Forest in Northeast Tennessee, Doe River Gorge offers summer camp options for 8-18 year old students. By engaging in amazing adventure, making lifelong friends, learning from qualified and passionate counselors, enjoying quiet time, sleeping in state-of-the-art lodges, experiencing awesome music and teaching, developing various skills, and eating delicious meals, Doe River Gorge is a place where young people can grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially. Most of the students who attend camp at Doe River Gorge continue to come back year after year because they experience a healthy balance of fun, adventure, acceptance, and love. They also develop life skills that will help them in school and prepare them for the future.
Hundreds of students have declared that Doe River Gorge is truly a life-changing experience. Activities include: Rappelling, Horseback Riding, The Blob, Lake Time, Ziplines, Tree Climbing, Whitewater Tubing, Ropes Courses, Wakeboarding/Water-skiing, Rifle Shooting/Archery, Paintball, Wilderness Expeditions, Games, Biblical Teaching, Music, Small Group Time, Team-building, Train Rides through the mountains, and much more!
WB Surf Camp
Residential coed surfing camp
We specialize in marine science and ocean safety based surfing adventures for ages 11-17. Campers learn how to surf in any one of our awesome locations including Wrightsville Beach, NC; the Outer Banks, NC; Hawaii; California; Costa Rica; and Barbados. Some programs include earning your PADI Open Water Certification. Surf and explore various parts of the coast while learning about amazing marine ecosystems. Gain self confidence and have an adventure that will change your life forever! No experience is required as we cater to beginners and provide an industry leading student to instructor ratio of 3:1.
In all of our adventures, campers travel the coastline to surf numerous breaks while becoming immersed in the local culture, surf etiquette, and ocean safety that will allow them to grow and increase their skills in the water. Come have the experience of a lifetime with WB Surf Camp!
SOAR, Inc.
Wilderness adventure program
SOAR has provided multi-length, high adventure programs for youth diagnosed with ADHD and/or learning disabilities for over 35 years. Recognizing that the outdoors provides an ideal classroom where relevant learning can occur and life skills can be taught, emphasis is placed on developing self-confidence, social skills, and problem solving techniques. Course are co-ed, and are dveloped for youth ages 8-25 with average to above average intelligence and physical ability. Staff to student ratio is low, and instructors are hired for qualities of maturity, caring and passion for working with our population in the outdoor setting.
Activities vary by location and range from snorkeling and fishing in the Florida keys; backpacking and rafting in the Blue Ridge mountains of NC; surfing and sea kayaking in California; horsepacking and fishing in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming; to canoeing and rock climbing in the Adirondack mountains of New York. Specialty courses include a trip tropical Belize, learning to whitewater kayak in North Carolina, earning SCUBA certifications in Florida, and even participating in a Wyoming Rodeo! Our Postgraduate program serves young adults ages 18-25.
Camp Kahdalea
Residential girls' summer camp
Camp Kahdalea for Girls (ages 8-17) and Camp Chosatonga for Boys are wilderness camps located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, both camps are surrounded on three sides by the Pisgah National Forest, ensuring a wild and natural setting free from encroachment.
Activities include rock climbing, white water canoeing, mountain biking, backpacking, horseback riding, and more! Strong in-camp and wilderness programs in a Christian setting.
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Camp Ridgecrest
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Ridgecrest for Boys: Impacting lives for God's glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, Camp Ridgecrest is 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 thriving since 1929. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys offers over 25 activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children and youth ministry. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
Sea Turtle Camp
Residential coed camp
Sea Turtle Camp is the ultimate marine biology program for teenagers. Come to beautiful Topsail Island, North Carolina or travel to tropical Costa Rica and become immersed in the incredible world of sea turtles.
During this camp you'll become an important part of the conservation effort, working alongside staff to rehabilitate sea turtles at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital or patrolling vital nesting beaches in the Caribbean. We'll also embark on a hands-on, feet-wet exploration of various coastal habitats by foot, by paddle, by surfboard, and by boat. You can even dive beneath the waves in our scuba classes.
Conservation is a compelling mission of this camp, so we'll spend up to 25 hours working on eco-service projects that directly improve the health of the ocean. If you're between the ages of 13-17 and seeking the marine biology adventure of a lifetime, Sea Turtle Camp is for you!
