Ridgecrest Conference Center

Christian Conference Center

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1907

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 moregodly relationships have been formed.

At Ridgecrest Conference Center we offer comfortable lodging in everything from deluxe hotels to family and youth housing. You can relax in your room, stroll around the campus or stake out your spot on Rocking Chair Ridge and let your mind wander as you look across the mountains. Ridgecrest is where people come to look into the mountains - and listen to God.

Capitol Debate Summer Camps

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

15 locations nationwide

Established in 2001

Discover Capitol Debate Summer Camps, the premier destination for kids aged 11-17 to excel in public speaking and debate. Established in 2006, we've been transforming young speakers into confident leaders. Hosted on prestigious college campuses, our camps give your child a glimpse of college life, whether they're residential or commuting. Our expert instructors tailor their coaching to each student, ensuring personalized growth at every ...read moreskill level. Utilizing cutting-edge AI technology, we provide real-time feedback that's both precise and insightful, complete with video analysis. But it's not all serious—we mix in plenty of fun activities to keep learning engaging. Don't miss the chance to empower your child as a confident communicator and emerging leader this summer. Sign up today for an unforgettable experience

WB Surf Camp - Teen Costa Rica Surf & Adventure

Residential coed surfing camp, ages 14-18

Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Established in 2001

Surf, Explore, and Thrive: The Ultimate Costa Rica Adventure!
Embark on an unforgettable summer of surf, sun, and discovery with WB Surf Camp! Our Costa Rica Teen Adventure Camp offers a two-week surfing immersion in the warm, pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean along the breathtaking Guanacaste coast.

This tropical paradise is perfect for surfers of all skill levels, with world-class waves, incredible cuisine, and top-rated ...read morelodging in a tourist-friendly region. Campers will not only refine their surfing skills but also create lifelong memories in a vibrant, supportive environment.

With certified instructors, concierge-level service, and a focus on safety and fun, WB Surf Camp is your destination for growth, adventure, and endless excitement in the waves.

Online Teen Academies from iD Tech

Pre-college, intensive, two-week programming camps for ages 13-18

Held in CA, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, WA.

Established in 1999

Live, online classes powered by top universities and tech leaders. Kids and teens can earn a portfolio-building tech certification and have a blast while learning! Join us for serious fun!

Upon successful completion of each summer/spring break camp and class, a certificate or transcript will be granted to participants. Certifications and transcripts are ideal for future high school, college, and internship applications. With stackable ...read morecurriculum, students can return for additional courses to level up their skills and earn additional certificates to round out their portfolios.

6 Points Sports Academy

Coed residential camp

Asheville, NC

Established in 2009

6 Points Sports Academy is a Jewish Sports Specialty Camp located in beautiful Asheville, NC. It is housed on the 300-acre, state-of-the-art athletic and camp facilities of the Asheville School. At 6 Points, young Jewish athletes from rising 4th—12th grade participate in a unique camping experience that offers top-level sports training and all the beloved traditions of Reform Jewish camping.

KidCycle Club

Coed Day Camp, ages 5-12

Asheville, NC

Established in 2021

KidCycle Club Summer Biking Day Camps offer kids aged 5 to 12 in North and South Carolina a way to get immersed into biking fun for a whole week at a time – allowing them to build confidence in new skills and make connections with new friends.

From learning to ride a pedal bike for the first time, to riding a mountain bike on trails for the hundredth time, KidCycle Club Coaches support Riders wherever they are coming from and ...read morehelp them get to their next level in both skills and confidence.

Locations in the Western North Carolina area include: Asheville, Canton, Black Mountain, Old Fort, Hendersonville, Brevard and Dupont.

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).

Breakthrough Basketball Skill Development Camp

Coed Day Camp

Locations Across the US & Canada

Established in 2006

Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill based camps that focus on not only bettering a players skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athletes mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Our camps will provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivalled. Our coaches passion is reflected ...read morewith an average rating of 9.1 on a 10 point scale from satisfaction surveys. You can see what people are saying about us here on our testimonial page. You'll find a variety of different camps for all age levels, skill levels, and positions that will help players improve shooting, ball handling, decision making, aggressiveness, footwork, leadership, and more.

Revolution Volleyball Camps

Residential Coed Camp

Locations Nationwide

Established in 2001

Revolution Volleyball Camps' intensive, but fun, training is designed offers intensive and fun volleyball training for players of all skill levels. Our highly trained, award-winning staff brings their passion for the sport and shares their expertise to make you a better volleyball player.

Whether you are a brand new player just learning the game or an advanced athlete, you will get a personalized volleyball experience that ...read morewill improve your game. We emphasize a culture of fun and safety here at Revolution Volleyball Camps. Campers are supervised for the duration of their stay, and staff is available to deal with campers' specific needs.

Our volleyball camps are designed to meet the needs of boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18. We have Boys Volleyball Camps and Girls Volleyball Camps all throughout the country.

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, creative, ...read moreand 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 9-15 (coed only)

PGC Basketball Camps

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 10-18

Over 155 camps. 30 states. 2 countries

Established in 1992

PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls from 4th through 12th grade and college. PGC teaches players to become leaders both on and off the court, and to think the game at a college and pro level. Each summer, over 15,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball 5-day/4-night camp or Point Guard Prep day camp. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions ...read moreare welcome!

Beyond the Game. At PGC, players develop a winning mindset and leadership skills on and off the court. There is no other place like a PGC camp to develop a player's basketball IQ, mindset, leadership, playmaking, and confidence - all at the same time. Open to male and female players from 4th grade to college, over 125,000 players and 10,000 coaches have attended a PGC camp over the past 30 years.

"The thing I love about PGC is they teach players to think the game. They teach leadership, how to communicate, how to stretch yourself, take on risk - life lessons. It's a different level of understanding of the game."
-Jeremy Lin | NBA Point Guard, Toronto Raptors

Camp Woodmont

Residential coed summer camp

Cloudland, Georgia

Established in 1981

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 moreCabin living. Cool evenings around the campfire. Funny skit nights. Camp songs. Waking up to the trombone. These are just a few of the traditions that make Camp Woodmont special. Our activities feature hiking, archery, a climbing wall and zip line, horseback riding, sports, arts & crafts and much more. Campers choose activities they want.

Unlike other camps with hundreds of campers, Camp Woodmont has a limited enrollment. We average 85 campers per week. But because we're small, we provide personal attention and a comfortable home-like feeling. Counselors are college-aged, which provides a much more mature level of supervision.

We are located on 170 acres of beautiful North Georgia woodlands on top of Lookout Mountain (approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta and 30 minutes South of Chattanooga, Tennessee). Come visit during our Open House the 3rd Sunday in May.

Cheerio on the New River

Wilderness adventure program, ages 9-16

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, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Cooking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fly Fishing/Fishing, Raft/Boat Building, Camping, and Hiking/ Backpacking. Your adventure awaits!

WB Surf Camp Wrightsville Beach

Residential coed surfing camp, ages 14-18

Wrightsville Beach & Topsail Island, NC

Established in 2001

Catch the Wave at North Carolina's Premier Surf Camp!
Join us for our 24th unforgettable summer of surf, sun, and adventure! Based in stunning Topsail Island, NC, our campers ride the waves at some of the best surfing spots along the coast. Beyond mastering their surfing skills, teens dive into the wonders of our unique marine ecosystems, gaining hands-on knowledge about the region's coastal treasures.

Campers enjoy ...read morecomfortable, air-conditioned accommodations just steps from the beach, with 24-hour same-gender supervision to ensure a safe and secure environment. Our certified and experienced instructors, combined with personalized, concierge-level service, create an exhilarating and supportive summer experience that teens will remember for years. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring pro, WB Surf Camp is the ultimate destination for fun, growth, and adventure!

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps

Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls, ages 5-18

Locations Nationwide, United States

Established in 2000

The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.

The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection ...read moreof the best coaches and players in the world today, skilled in all aspects of the game. Each coach is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, from beginners to top high school players. GameBreaker campers will develop better individual skills - from stick handling to shooting to defending - and have a great time in the process. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were designed to give young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in a fun, positive atmosphere - WE GUARANTEE IT!

This is the GameBreaker Advantage, one which over 100,000 campers have come to experience!

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!

iD Tech Camps

Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs, ages 6-18

Held at 75+ campuses nationwide

Established in 1999

Register today for camps held at 75 inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that's made us the world's #1 tech camp for 25 years!

At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-18 unleash their creativity with the hottest courses in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. Find the program that fits ...read moreyour child's interest, skill level, goals, and schedule.

1-on-1 Online Private Lessons

Coed Day Camp, ages 7-19

Held Online

Established in 1999

Kids and teens teens unlock their brilliance with personalized 1-on-1 tutoring. Guided by elite Tech Rockstars from universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU, students gain confidence, have fun, and advance their skills fast.

Live, one-on-one remote instruction customized to students' interests, skill levels, and goals. Sessions are led by subject-matter experts - who serve as mentors as much as they do teachers - and are ...read morebeing rolled out to meet the growing need for new and dynamic learning experiences that are also relevant and personal in nature.

With the same energy and personalized approach they've always been known for, iD Tech is out to disrupt the traditional definition of tutoring, giving students what they need in order to get help with math, or to push themselves further ahead in its many subjects—from algebra to advanced areas of calculus, trigonometry, and more.

iD Tech has spent over 20 years crafting life-changing learning experiences for kids and teens, with virtual and in-person programs designed for long-term mastery.

adidas Tennis Camps

Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 5-18

Locations Nationwide, United States

Established in 2001

The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!

Our Camp Directors are among the best coaches and pros in ...read morethe world today. Our pros are dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each player. They will provide all campers with an unmatched opportunity to improve and have fun. Each director will fill out their staff with other top coaches, professionals, and college players who are all friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make each camper's experience a memorable one!

Campers will be placed in groups by age at the start of camp and will then be adjusted accordingly based on ability so that each every camper is with a group that will allow them to improve and get the most out of the week.
Our camps are for boys and girls ages 9-18 and all ability levels are welcome.

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 Pinnacle

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 7-16

Hendersonville

Established in 1928

Build life-long friendships and experience an impactful and adventure filled program! Established in 1928, Camp Pinnacle is a non-religious, boys and girls summer camp for children ages 7-17. 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 one or two weeks, your child will have the most fun and ...read morememorable summer of their life, and you as a parent will see your child grow in powerful ways. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it should not be missed. Reach out today, space is limited.

WB Surf Camp - Carolina Ocean Odyssey

Residential coed surfing camp, ages 10-13

Topsail Island, NC

Established in 2001

WB Surf Camp is proud to offer our Carolina Ocean Odyssey program. This is a residential co-ed summer camp for rising 5th – 8th graders interested in ocean exploration. The primary focus of this program is to introduce campers to a variety of ocean activities while exploring the wonders of our amazing North Carolina coastal environment. Our goal is for campers to gain confidence, independence, and an appreciation for enjoying and protecting ...read moreour earth’s oceans while having the time of their life!

Coastal North Carolina offers a unique setting for a hands-on, marine adventure program. Campers will build confidence as they experience a different aquatic activity each day. Our marine educators lead the exploration of local habitats including salt marshes, sand dunes, and turtle-nesting beaches. You’ll also enjoy a kayak eco-tour, two days of surfing lessons, boogie boarding, and more!

Summer Camp at SOAR

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22

North Carolina, Wyoming and Florida

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 and wild and wonderful Wyoming.

Laurel Ridge Camp Conference and Retreat Center

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-18

Laurel Springs, North Carolina

Established in 1960

For more than sixty years, Laurel Ridge has served as the camp, conference and retreat center of the Moravian Church, Southern Province. Our 688 acres of woods, wildflowers, waterfalls, hiking trails, and spectacular mountain views create the perfect setting for recreation, relaxation, and spiritual growth in a natural setting. Laurel Ridge offers a full schedule of year-round programming for all ages. Our facilities are available for reservation ...read moreby individuals, churches and groups of all faiths and other non-profit organizations for conferences, retreats and educational events.

PARI Summer Space Exploration Camps

Coed Sleepaway Camp, ages 11-17

Rosman, NC

Established in 1998

Unleash your curiosity of the unknown when you retreat to a dark sky oasis where
the stars are innumerable and beckon overhead. Let the magnificence of space
overwhelm you as you discover the mysteries that still confound scientists, it just
might drive you to become tomorrow's astronauts, physicists, and engineers. Come
learn how different telescopes work and use them and real data to explore space
just ...read morelike professional scientists do.
PARI is a unique site, rich in space science history, and is located in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where an abundance of adventures awaits.
From Space and Science to tubing, waterfall swimming and roller skating, there
are fun, refreshing activities for everyone.
Space is a frontier that sparks imagination and curiosity to discover and
understand. It invokes the same spirit that drove ancient peoples to sail into
the unknown and pioneers to set out across continents. To reach into space
requires tenacity and grit, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds
who've studied, experimented, and pushed humanity's abilities forward again
and again.

The summer of 2024 will begin PARI's twenty- third summer camp season
and our third year partnering will Clemson University. This collaboration
expands our ability to inspire with new topics and resources and will reach
even more campers who will become the next generation of scientists and
explorers.

Do you have what it takes to conquer STEM and Space?

Your next adventure awaits you at PARI!!

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.

Game Camp Nation

Residential and day coed summer computer camp, ages 9-19

Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Herndon, VA; Morristown, NJ; Saddle River, NJ; Billerica, MA

Established in 2006

Turn video game ideas into reality at Game Camp Nation, an educational game studio for kids and teens. Through summer camps and year-round online lessons, Game Camp Nation delivers engaging courses to aspiring game designers, programmers, and artists of all skill levels. Offerings include:

Game Design (ages 9-19)
Learn to design game mechanics. Game designers invent how a game functions and flows from beginning to end.

Pixel ...read moreArt (ages 9-19)
Learn to draw and animate two-dimensional sprites with visual effects. 2-D artists produce coherent artwork for games.

Programming (ages 9-19)
Learn to write game code. Game programmers implement a design and import assets to develop a playable game.

3D Graphics (ages 13-19)
Learn to build and animate three-dimensional models with visual effects. 3-D artists produce artwork for games and movies.

Leadership (ages 1-19)
Learn to work effectively with children, peers, and supervisors. Trainees develop skills to succeed as a camp counselor.

Please visit the website for camp dates, locations, and more info.

Revolution Soccer Camps

Residential Coed Camp, ages 5-18

Locations Nationwide

Established in 2001

Revolution Soccer Camps provide a camp environment which is appropriate for any age and ability level. We design our curriculum in order to give campers the opportunity to play the sport they love, improve their skill set and engage with their peers and coaches. Our staff is comprised of coaches and players from top programs throughout the country who are passionate and committed to their craft. The goal of our camps is to help campers enhance ...read morethe technical skills and tactical knowledge needed to succeed while competing in a fun, energetic environment.