Challenge Course Programs: Ropes Course Programs and summer camps with a Challenge Course as a major activity

Challenge Course Summer Camps in the Southeast US

Camp Woodmont

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-15

Cloudland, Georgia

Established in 1981

Camp Woodmont

Camp Woodmont is a traditional co-ed summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-15. Located on 170 acres on Lookout Mountain in North Georgia, campers receive a traditional sleepaway summer camp experience with the option of 1 or 2 week sessions. Campers enjoy a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, ball sports, archery, canoeing, high and low ropes courses, a climbing wall, dance, arts and crafts, hiking, drama, ultimate frisbee, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Kahdalea

Residential Girls' Summer Camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1962

Camp Kahdalea

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 more

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

Camp Juliette Low

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 8-15

Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, Georgia

Established in 1922

Camp Juliette Low

Outdoor living, traditional camping, fun and friendship!

Located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, Camp Juliette Low (CJL) is a private, residential summer camp for girls that fosters self-confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership. CJL campers sleep in platform tents and enjoy a rustic, natural setting where girls can be themselves, experience the outdoors, and make lifelong friends.

Activities emphasize ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Cheerio YMCA

Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions, ages 7-15

High Point, North Carolina

Established in 1960

Camp Cheerio YMCA

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 is a Summer Resident Camp for children ages 7 - 15. However, Cheerio does also offer Senior Adult Camps in the Fall Season for 55 years and older adults. With over 35 activities to choose from there is something for everyone. Founded in 1960 by the YMCA of High ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

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

Ridgecrest Conference Center

Christian Conference Center

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1907

Ridgecrest Conference Center

In the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina you can discover Ridgecrest, a 1,300-acre Christian conference center where you can leave your cares at the gate. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Ridgecrest has welcomed over one million guests. Thru the years, God has continued to work in the lives of those visiting Ridgecrest Conference Center. Ministers and missionaries have been called, thousands have been saved and ...read more

Camp High Rocks

Residential boys' summer camp, ages 7-16

Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

Established in 1958

Camp High Rocks

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 more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Hidden Meadows

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-16

Bartow, West Virginia

Established in 1992

Camp Hidden Meadows

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, rocketry, cooking, horseback riding, zip lining, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, rock climbing, basketball, soccer, and more! ...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

Keystone Camp for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1916

Keystone Camp for Girls

At Keystone Camp, our girls can be heard laughing, singing, talking, splashing, jumping, and dancing throughout the summer. For over 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 swimming, rock ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Chosatonga

Residential Boys' Summer Camp

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1977

Camp Chosatonga

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 more

Camp Kanuga

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-15

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Established in 1931

Camp Kanuga

Camp Kanuga is a co-ed residential camp located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, our camp provides an outdoor living experience where campers grow in their relationships with others, nature, and their faith. The camp operates within a community-focused environment, emphasizing personal growth and social development through shared experiences in a natural setting.

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Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Pinnacle

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Hendersonville

Established in 1928

Camp Pinnacle

Since 1928, Camp Pinnacle has been a coed summer camp built on the belief that kids grow most when they're challenged, unplugged, and surrounded by nature. Located on 126 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, with a private lake at its center, our program has been building confidence and character for nearly a century. Every trail, activity, and cabin moment is designed with one goal in mind: helping your child discover ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Rockbrook Camp for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-15

Brevard, North Carolina

Established in 1921

Rockbrook Camp for  Girls

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, rock ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association