Camp Ridgecrest

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1929

Boys of all ages are looking for two things. They're looking for adventure and for someone to follow into that adventure. For over 90 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 moreour desire to meet campers where they are and show them what it looks like to follow Jesus through the highs and lows of life's journey. Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters friendship, encouragement and the adventure of a lifetime! Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Asheville, North Carolina, our camp is designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering an overnight Christian camp program. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys offers numerous activities taught by Christian role models who are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a heart for children.

Gwynn Valley Camp

Coed Sleepaway Camp, ages 6-15

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1935

Gwynn Valley has been a summer camp for children since 1935 and is situated on 400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Brevard, NC. We offer a farm, wilderness, and traditional program where we foster community building, lifelong friendships, and a connection with the land. Our founder, Mary Gwynn created a camp based on the values of simplicity, acceptance, a non-competitive program, and an appreciation of the natural world; these values are ...read morewoven into every aspect of camp. We give campers the opportunity and responsibility of choosing their activities where they have over 25 options ranging from picking vegetables at the Farm, mountain biking, or working on a project at our blacksmithing forge. At Gwynn Valley, we encourage our campers to embrace the simple joys of childhood so by creating a nurturing and child-centered environment under the guidance of a mature and caring staff.

Green River Preserve

Residential, coed environmental summer camp, ages 6-18

Cedar Mountain, NC

Established in 1988

Green River Preserve is a non-competitive, coed summer camp connecting children with nature. Located on a 3,400 acre private wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, this extraordinary natural setting inspires campers to have a greater understanding of themselves, their environment, and each other. Designed for bright, curious, and creative children, our program nurtures character development and fosters skills ...read morelike perseverance, curiosity, communication, optimism, creativity, and grit.

Purposefully small, our enrollment is limited to 112 campers per session. Green River Preserve offers 1,2, and 3 week summer camp sessions for campers in the rising 1st through 9th grades and high school expedition programs for rising 9th graders through college freshmen.

The mission of Green River Preserve is to inspire environmental stewards through a joyful connection to nature.

Camp Illahee

Residential girls' summer camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1921

Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Illahee abounds with natural beauty. The individual care given to each camper and the quality of leadership are important factors in making Illahee unique. Together the beauty, focus on the individual, and top-notch leadership contribute to the overall excellence of the camp and create an ideal atmosphere for growth, learning and FUN!

Enduring friendships begin at Illahee. Girls ...read morereturn year after year; many are following the traditions of their mothers and grandmothers. Illahee is indeed an extraordinary place. We invite you to share that experience with us.

Camp Carolina

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 5-17

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1924

Camp Carolina is a residential high adventure and sports camp in Western North Carolina surrounded by some of the South East's best lakes, river, mountains and trails to explore. At Carolina for 100 summers, boys learn to feel with their hearts, do with their hands, and live together in the spirit of brotherhood.

Our campers are offered a huge variety of Outdoor Adventure Sports (mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain ...read moreboarding, white water kayaking etc), Sports, Arts and traditional camp activities (archery, riflery etc). Check out our videos to see us in action! https://www.campcarolina.com/Video

Summer Camp at SOAR

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22

North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California

Established in 1977

SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes making friends, increasing self-confidence, and developing life skills. Created in 1977 by an adult with learning disabilities, SOAR provides fun and successful experiences so that participants may gain greater awareness of their own strengths and improve self-esteem ...read moreand confidence. Our camps offer adventure activities, for beginners and beyond, located across the country's most scenic places. These incredible locations include the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the sunny Florida Keys, wild and wonderful Wyoming, the California Coast, and the Adirondacks region of New York.

Camp High Rocks

Residential boys' summer camp, ages 7-16

Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

Established in 1958

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 ...read morethat 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.

Keystone Camp for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1916

At Keystone Camp, our girls can be heard laughing, singing, talking, splashing, jumping, and dancing throughout the summer. For 100 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, ...read morerock 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. To receive our fun and informative camp catalog and DVD, call (828) 884-9125 or go to www.keystonecamp.com

Camp Kahdalea

Residential Girls' Summer Camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1962

For more than 50 years Camp Kahdalea and our brother camp, Chosatonga, have offered traditional and unplugged wilderness experiences in the heart of North Carolina's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Christian faith and values, rich community, incredible staff, and excellent outdoor programs set us apart. Friendships formed here can last a lifetime. Our campus includes rustic open-air cabins, a dining hall, fields, lakes, a gym, equestrian ...read morefacilities, and more. We are surrounded on 3 sides by Pisgah National Forest, whose forests, rivers, rocks, and trails we often take trips to explore.

Activities include backpacking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, horsebackriding, fieldsports, arts and crafts, archery, guitar, and much more!

Your child will be challenged, have fun, and make rich lifelong friendships along the way!

Riverview Camp for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-16

Mentone, Alabama

Established in 1997

We've put together everything you're looking for in a perfect camp setting! On-top of Lookout Mountain and on Little River, Camp Riverview is 45 minutes S. of Chattanooga and 2 hours from Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville. Recognized as one of the South's premier all-around Summer Camps for girls, Riverview's Christian emphasis is appreciated by both parents and campers! One- and two-week programs! Traditional camp activities ...read moreinclude Riding (English and Western), swimming (heated pool), tennis, ropes course, climbing tower, canoeing, archery, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, sports, outdoor living skills class and more!

Camp Hidden Meadows

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-17

Bartow, West Virginia

Established in 1992

Amazing staff, welcoming community, lifelong friends, & endless fun! Camp Hidden Meadows offers 1 & 2-week sessions for children of all genders ages 6-17.

Our four core values are Confidence, Community, Adventure & Respect. Activities include archery, arts & crafts, pottery, organic farming, robotics, cooking, horseback riding, ziplining, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, rock climbing, basketball, soccer, and more! ...read moreReach out to learn why thousands of kids choose to spend their summer in Wild & Wonderful West Virginia.

Rockbrook Camp for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-15

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1921

Rockbrook Camp is an overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of North Carolina. Rockbrook was established in 1921 and currently is welcoming fourth-generation campers. It offers 2, 3 and 4 week sessions to girls, ages 6 to 16.

Campers choose from a wide variety of activities including horseback riding, arts and crafts, sports and outdoor adventure. Activities include: pottery, weaving, painting and drawing, sewing, ...read morerock climbing, archery, canoeing, rafting, basketry, jewelry making, backpacking, riflery, and more!

Camp Chosatonga

Residential Boys' Summer Camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1977

For more than 50 years Camp Chosatonga and our sister camp, Kahdalea, have offered traditional and unplugged wilderness experiences in the heart of North Carolina's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Christian faith and values, rich community, incredible staff, and excellent outdoor programs set us apart. Friendships formed here can last a lifetime. Our campus includes rustic open-air cabins, a dining hall, fields, lakes, a gym, equestrian ...read morefacilities, and more. We are surrounded on 3 sides by Pisgah National Forest, whose forests, rivers, rocks, and trails we often take trips to explore.

Activities include backpacking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, horsebackriding, fieldsports, arts and crafts, archery, guitar, and much more!

Your child will be challenged, have fun, and make rich lifelong friendships along the way!

Camp Muddy Sneakers

Brevard, NC

Established in 2012

Camp Muddy Sneakers is based on a philosophy that the best way for children to develop a connection to the natural world is through meaningful and fun outdoor experiences. Our day camp encourages kids to follow their imagination and curiosity as they actively engage with the world around them. Campers get to learn about various ecosystems through experiential activities while exploring the forests and streams of Western North Carolina. We offer ...read morea unique opportunity for kids to be immersed in the outdoors and to experience exciting adventures led by trained naturalists. We have a new stunning location in the Blue Ridge Mountains and a wide array of activities for ages 4-14. Camp starts in the beginning of June and runs through into August, Check out our website for more information on our weekly themes and exceptional adventures!

Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read moreareas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership, outdoor skills and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from Classic week-long courses to Gap Year Semester courses. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.

Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.

Camp Rockmont

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 6-16

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Established in 1956

At Rockmont, campers get to experience the wildness of being a boy outdoors, the welcoming embrace of a loving community, and the wonder of being alive.

Rockmont is a space for boys to come alive, and it's a family experience - you will be able to take part in your son's camp adventure from home through daily blog posts, hundreds of daily photos (with facial recognition, so you'll get photos of your son right to your ...read morephone), resources to follow along in daily devotions, session videos, a counselor letter home, and directors who are available to speak with you anytime during your son's session.

What makes Rockmont different is Age Progressive Programming. As your son grows, so will his camp experience. Skills become more advanced, activities grow to be more expansive, campouts add elements of wildness - and our phenomenal counselors and staff are along the journey with him every step of the way!

Check out our camp video and begin your family's Rockmont journey!

Camp Green Cove

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Tuxedo, North Carolina

Established in 1945

A traditional summer camp for girls on a mountain lake in NC, with a non-competitive wilderness focus. The emphasis is on water (canoeing and kayaking, sailing, and swimming), woods (hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking), tennis, and horses, and includes the opportunity for lots of wilderness trips.

Activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and lots of ...read moretrips.

Camp Crestridge

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1955

Girls of all ages are looking for two things. They're looking for adventure and for someone to follow into that adventure. For over 65 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 moreour desire to meet campers where they are and show them what it looks like to follow Jesus through the highs and lows of life's journey. Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters friendship, encouragement and the adventure of a lifetime! Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Asheville, North Carolina, our camp is designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering an overnight Christian camp program. Camp Crestridge for Girls offers numerous activities taught by Christian role models who are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a heart for children.

Camp Pinnacle

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 7-16

Hendersonville

Established in 1928

Experience the benefits of a 4-week session in just 2 or 3 weeks! Established in 1928, Camp Pinnacle is a non-denominational, boys and girls summer camp for children ages 7-16. Camp Pinnacle is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in an idyllic wooded setting just outside of Flat Rock, North Carolina. The forested 126-acre campus surrounds private Wolfe Lake. In just a few weeks, your child will have the most fun and memorable summer ...read moreof his or her life, and you as a parent will see your child grow in powerful ways. Learn about our "Camp Guarantee" and how that makes the decision to attend Camp Pinnacle a simple one! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it should not be missed. Enquire today space is limited.

Camp Cosby YMCA

Residential coed summer camp

Alpine, Alabama

Established in 1922

Since 1922, YMCA Camp Cosby has set the standard of excellence in overnight camping in the Southeast. Located only one hour from Birmingham and two hours from Atlanta, children ages 6-16 have the opportunity to grow, learn, and challenge themselves during week long sessions. Camp staff provide a friendly, safe, diverse, and most of all fun community that includes a mix of cabin life and traditional camp activities. As part of our mission, all ...read morecampers have the opportunity to experience every activity at Camp Cosby for one low tuition cost.

Our sessions include over 20 activities such as horseback riding, mini bikes, archery, tubing, wake boarding, aqua jump, water sports, the blob, Alpine tower, water skiing, Iceberg and specialty camps. Register online or call the office for a brochure.

Cheerio on the New River

Wilderness adventure program, ages 10-16

Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

Established in 1982

Join us for an adventure camp experience like no other! Nestled on 150 acres in Mouth of Wilson, VA, Cheerio on the New River is unique in that we offer a blend of onsite camp activities, which fully utilize the New River and the property, while also continuing to offer off-site trip adventures. Our goal is to expose campers to the natural beauty of the great outdoors in a challenging, fun, and memorable camp experience. We are dedicated to helping ...read moreyour camper build a lifetime of love for the outdoors.

Cheerio on the New River specializes in one week camp sessions of unforgettable adventures. The camp is for boys and girls ages 10-16. The beauty of having 150 acres surrounded by the New River, it gives campers the opportunity to experience as much adventure as possible without having to leave the camp property! This summer we will be bringing some of the off-site trips back home while also offering our traditional activities.

Off-site activities include hiking and backpacking while some of our onsite activities are Mountain Biking, Target Sports, Orienteering/GPS, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Cooking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fly Fishing/Fishing, Raft/Boat Building, Camping, and Hiking/ Backpacking. Your adventure awaits!

Camp Mondamin

Residential Boys' Summer Camp

Tuxedo, North Carolina

Established in 1922

For over 100 years, Mondamin has been a traditional summer camp for boys on a mountain lake in NC, with a non-competitive wilderness focus. The emphasis is on water (canoeing and kayaking, sailing, and swimming), woods (hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking), tennis, and horses, and includes the opportunity for lots of multi-day wilderness trips.

Activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, ...read moremountain biking, horseback riding, and lots of trips.

Camp Highlander

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16

Horse Shoe, North Carolina

Established in 1957

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 moreour caring and competent staff. We believe that the right summer camp experience can be a defining and formative experience in a young life. Camp Highlander is all about making memories, fostering lifelong friendships, and creating more confident and capable children in a kind, nurturing and welcoming community. Our goal is to create a long-term partnership with your family to help you raise a caring and independent young person equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.

An intentional and sound philosophy is behind everything we do at camp. Each 10 person cabin unit is arranged by birth gender, age and grade so everyone is able to maximize friendships and fun. Our campers are treated as unique individuals and we work extremely hard to make sure no one falls between the cracks. Every camper is a valued and important member of our community and we look forward to building a long term relationship with your family. It begins with an emphasis on inclusivity and kindness, parents and campers can feel a unique sense of community the moment they arrive. And because kids learn better when they are relaxed and having fun, we make sure that they are growing in ways and developing new skills more effectively than they could at home, in school, or through organized sports. Using fun and outdoor adventure as our delivery system, we focus on the Camp Highlander Core Values: COURAGE (Dare to Be Brave), HONESTY (Speak Truth in Love), INTEGRITY (Respect Yourself, Others and Nature), and FAITH (Seek Truth and Believe).

Camp Cheerio YMCA

Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions, ages 10-16

High Point, North Carolina

Established in 1960

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, specifically Summer Resident camps. With over 35 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, ...read morecreative, and educational experience in the outdoors. Through the use of natural surroundings, and under the Christian guidance of trained leadership, Camp Cheerio 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); Cheerio on the New River: ages 10-16 (coed only)