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).
Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-17
Cloudland, Georgia
Established in 1981
Camp Woodmont has been welcoming campers from 1st grade through 12th grade for over 45 years. Today, it’s led by former Woodmont parents and a three-generation camping family. Our co-ed community lets campers choose from over 40 activities with new programs added each summer. From the kid who loves horseback riding to the one trying archery for the very first time, there is something for every kind of camper. Flexible one- and two-week sessions ...read morecan be combined for longer stays to fit your family’s schedule. Camp Woodmont is an essential part of childhood where growth is built into every day through a balance of independence, guidance, and community. It’s everything you love about traditional camp, with fresh ideas and more room for kids to make it their own. It’s Summer, Reimagined!
Coed residential camp, ages 8-17
Idyllwild, CA
Established in 1990
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 moreaddition to science programming, AstroCamp offers a wide range of outdoor and recreational activities. Campers can climb, mountain bike, zipline, swim, and participate in classic camp traditions that help them build confidence and friendships. Programs are structured to provide opportunities for trying new things while also allowing campers to focus on activities that interest them most.
AstroCamp welcomes campers from across the country and around the world. Its staff includes instructors with backgrounds in science education, outdoor leadership, and youth development. The camp experience emphasizes personal growth, community living, and discovery through hands-on learning. Many campers return year after year to continue exploring new activities, reconnect with friends, and enjoy time in the mountains.
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).