Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps: Hiking and Backpacking camps and summer camps with Hiking and Backpacking as a major activity.

Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps in the South Central US Region

Camp Crestridge

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1955

Camp Crestridge

Girls of all ages are looking for two things. They're looking for adventure and for someone to follow into that adventure. For over 75 summers, Camp Crestridge for Girls has been a place where campers follow role models into the adventure of following Jesus and stepping outside of what is ordinary and familiar to grow in every way. Our mission of "impacting lives for God's glory through discipleship and adventure" emphasizes ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

Girls Residential Camp, ages 8-18

Ojai, CA

Established in 2012

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

$250 off with Promo Code: Camppage

Experience a fun-filled summer of sleep away or day camp with Amplify—an award-winning and American Camp Association Accredited music and arts program for girls! Nestled in the Topa Topa Mountains of Ojai, CA, just 1.5 hours from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Amplify beckons campers from across the U.S. and around the world.

Our affordable 2-week sessions, extendable up ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16

Lake Wales, Florida

Established in 1952

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp

Give Your Child a Summer of Adventure, Growth, and Friendship!
Looking for a place where your child can build confidence, gain independence, and make lifelong friends—all while having the time of their life? Circle F Dude Ranch Camp in Lake Wales, Florida is the perfect summer destination!

We offer one-, two-, and three-week overnight camp sessions, packed with exciting activities like horseback riding, climbing, water ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Woodmont

Residential coed summer camp

Cloudland, Georgia

Established in 1981

Camp Woodmont

Camp Woodmont is a smaller-sized, traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls. Founded by college teachers' Jane and Jim Bennett in 1981, Camp Woodmont is now in its 2nd generation of operation. Our family-type atmosphere means we can get to know every camper; giving younger campers a feeling of reassurance and belonging and older campers a chance to grow and contribute.

We are traditional in every sense of the word. ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Highlander

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16

Horse Shoe, North Carolina

Established in 1957

Camp Highlander

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 been deeply committed to our families and our mission. We work hard to ensure the safest, most meaningful, and most exciting summer camp experience through our personal attention to every camper, our love for each camper and through ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Ridgecrest

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1929

Camp Ridgecrest

Boys of all ages are looking for two things. They're looking for adventure and for someone to follow into that adventure. For over 95 summers, Camp Ridgecrest for Boys has been a place where campers follow role models into the adventure of following Jesus and stepping outside of what is ordinary and familiar to grow in every way. Our mission of "impacting lives for God's glory through discipleship and adventure" emphasizes ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Squad STX

Wilderness Adventure

Austin - Dallas - Houston

Squad STX

Squad STX is an overnight primitive camping, hiking, orienteering, and lasertag course for boys designed by U.S. Army infantry officers as an alternative to Boy Scouts and traditional summer camp. We develop strong leadership skills through squad competitions, time-tested military training methodologies and situational training exercises (STX).

Astrocamp

Coed residential camp, ages 8-17

Idyllwild, CA

Established in 1990

Astrocamp

AstroCamp is an overnight summer camp located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. Designed for kids and teens ages 8–17, the program combines hands-on science exploration with outdoor adventure in a supportive, community-focused environment. Campers spend their days discovering physics, astronomy, and space science through interactive lab experiences, telescope observations, and activities that encourage curiosity and teamwork.

In ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Dovewood

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-17

O'Brien, Florida

Established in 1977

Camp Dovewood

Camp Dovewood is a dynamic interdenominational residential Christian camp for girls in North Florida with over 25 traditional activities as well as a full equestrian program and countless activities designed to build leadership, self-confidence , self-esteem. and help each girl find their niche as well as polish their talents with the activities they enjoy.

Activities: Horseback riding instruction, cheerleading, strategy games, ...read more

Accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Balcones Springs

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-18

Marble Falls, Texas

Established in 1993

Camp Balcones Springs

At Camp Balcones Springs, we want our campers to thrive and grow to reach their full potential. At CBS, we know the needs of today's youth, and we understand the culture in which they live. Therefore, we aim to create a place where heroes of character and faith abound, where hugs and laughs and good times are constant, where self-confidence grows with each new experience, where friendships flourish and where campers are safe to be themselves.

Camp ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association