Best North Carolina Sports Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Our 60-acre campus includes 4 bunkhouses, a comfortable dining hall, outdoor pool, gym, campfire circle, athletic fields, infirmary, and a canoe pond.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Talisman offers a variety of camp programs for kids with ADHD or on the autism spectrum, divided by age. Younger campers join one of our campus-based programs and join in traditional camp activities, from rock-climbing and hiking, to swimming, archery, and arts and crafts. Older campers choose from a number of expedition-based programs, including backpacking, canoeing, climbing and caving.

All staff receive over 2 weeks of training in both hard skills (First Aid, Lifeguarding, camping skills, bus driving) and soft skills (building relationships, problem-solving, understanding of our population, etc.). All staff receive a background check and drug screen, and go through a thorough interview and reference check process.

Talisman Programs has been ACA-accredited since 1988. We operate in the National Forests under permit. Staff leading more involved activities (e.g., rock climbing) hold certifications in facilitation and safety in those areas.

Talisman has been providing programs for special needs populations since 1980, refining our focus over the years to ADHD and autism. We believe every child wants to do well, and that each child has unique strengths, struggles, and outlooks on life. We use a variety of tools and approaches to meet each child where he or she is and help them meet their objectives in socially appropriate and fulfilling ways.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teens ages 14-17 and young adults 18-22 can take our Leadership course to develop more advanced skills. Successful completion can lead to acceptance to our Krewe program, an on-campus job-skill-building session. This is an invitation-only program for returning campers who qualify.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We established the Talisman Scholarship fund through the American Camp Association, allowing for tax-deductible contributions. Scholarships are limited and partial, based on need. For more information on both donating and applying, please contact our office.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Talisman offers Teen Adevnture Programs each year. This year offer a Caves and Mining session, exploring caves and rocks of the southeast and into Kentucky.

We also offer programs for young adults 18-22 who are looking to improve their independent living and social skills. The session combines the best of campus activities with an introduction to aspects of adult life and the social world.

And we top off the summer with a 7-day session just for beginners, including 6-7-year-olds! Great introduction to the camp experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 11- June 17
Session 2: June 20- July 2
Session 3: July 5 - July 17
Session 4: July 20 - August 1
Session 5: August 4- August 10

Please visit our website for complete session and fee information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Talisman seeks counselors with a background in psychology, education, social work, and similar fields, who are motivated to work with our camper population. Counselors live on-campus, in cabins with the campers, and lead activities and social coaching for their group. Two weeks of intensive training is provided, along with consistent support from a strong administrative team.

For more information on employment opportunities, please visit our website.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a rustic wilderness camp that uses the natural world as our classroom. We have 4 rustic, screened in cabins, a timber framed lodge and kitchen, a bath house and several log barns / teaching areas. We have a beautiful mountain creek flowing through the valley and a small pond for swimming and activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We value the teachings of our ancestors and the ways of our contemporaries. Our goal is to utilize the best lessons and teaching styles within a broad range of outdoor subjects while maintaining an extremely high level of program quality. We seek meaningful relationships with the Earth and our community. Creating a small community in a “back to the basics” setting helps us to explore what it means to be human. Earth skills, woods-lore, woodworking, trail-craft and river adventures are some of our specialties.

We are committed to a high quality, experiential education camp program. We believe in creating and maintaining a safe space to really get into our lessons and learn through doing!!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Buffalo Cove 2019 Summer Programs

EARTH Camp June 30 – July 14 (15 days). Ages 12-17. Enrollment limit 20.
Tuition $1650.
EARTH Camp is an experience of exceptional outdoor experiential learning. Our focus is on individual growth through community support and accountability, developing tools to navigate the dynamic teenage world. We dive into all types of skills and lessons: survival skills, nature crafts, woodslore, fundamental earth skills, plant knowledge, etc. We also incorporate an adventure aspect into EARTH Camp where we leave base camp for several days on an “expedition” experience to apply our knowledge in the field and learn more about backpacking and canoeing.

Woods Runners July 19-26 (8 days). Ages 11-14.
Enrollment limit 20.
Tuition $900.
Have you been to Explorers Camp (or another similar experience), but aren’t quite sure you are ready for seventeen days of EARTH Camp? Then this is for you! This is an intermediate step for those “bridging” the gap. We will increase our learning experiences, building upon the basics that were introduced to in Explorers Camp. These subjects will include intermediate fire and knife use, wilderness survival, wildcrafting, nature awareness, and much more! We will incorporate an overnight adventure to introduce some trail-craft and backcountry basics. We will also introduce the wonders of canoeing down our mountain waterways!

Explorers Camp July 30 – August 4 (6 days). Ages 8-12. Enrollment limit 20.
Tuition $650

During Explorers Camp, we build a foundation for a life of self-awareness, nature appreciation and outdoor adventure. We focus on building community and the wonderful aspects of friendships and fun! A solid skill set is introduced around the foundational earth skills: Fire, Fiber and Flint (the use of sharp edges). We also dive into “earthy” arts and crafts, traditional archery, wood working and lots more!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
As a counselor at Buffalo Cove you will be part of a 10 person “core-staff” that insures physical, emotional and spiritual safety of participants at all times during our summer programming. You will be responsible for one shelter, which sleeps 5-7 participants, while camp is in session. Shelters are single sex. You will also help monitor and support all camp participants while camp is in session. You will be required to help support skills and crafts activities and on some occasions may be asked to offer a class. You will be safety support on all backcountry expeditions and help with facilitation of group games and initiatives. Some of our sessions work with underprivileged youth while others are open to public registration. Sessions range from 6 – 16 days long with an average of 18 campers per session.
Populations served:
We work with all types of children in our programs. Some of our sessions are designed for underserved youth while other sessions are open to public registration. Our youngest campers are 8 years old and our oldest are 17. The vast majority of our campers are 11 – 15 years of age.
Compensation:
DOE. Usually ranges from $50 to $90 per program day plus room and board. Our wonderful cooks prepare food that is as local, natural and organic as we can provide. At least one full day and night off for every seven days worked (usually 2-3 days off between sessions) as well as breaks during camp sessions.
Basic Staff Criteria:
• All staff must exhibit passion for life, teaching and positive community interactions.
• All staff will undergo extensive background checks and a drug test.
• All staff must be at least 20 years of age (internships are offered to 19 year olds)
• All must undergo a personal interview
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Experienced in working with youth
Preferred staff criteria:
• Wilderness First Aid (WFR, WEMT)
• 1 year of experience involved in outdoor education or other relevant experience.
• Well versed in fire, shelter and knife use.
• 20 accumulated days in the backcountry in multi-day stints on personal adventures.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to programs[AT]buffalocove.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 modern cabins, outdoor pool, beautiful lake for swimming and canoeing, 2 recreation/dining halls, outdoor basketball courts, 2 covered pavilions, a massive covered play area, amphitheater, equestrian center, high and low ropes course for teambuilding. See our facilities at: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YMCA Camp Weaver is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The mission of the YMCA of Greensboro is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Camp Weaver focuses on Youth Development, nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor in Training (CIT) and Leader in Training (LIT) programs are designed for teens that want to build leadership skills while learning what it takes to be a great camp counselor. These programs will help teens explore their talents as individuals and in groups. More information here: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please call for more information on financial assistance.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Available for corporate conferences and retreats and outdoor education field trips year-round. More info here: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for availability.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We start hiring in January for the following summer. More info here: Our Camp Website Link: campweaver.org

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our camps are held at private luxurious hotels and resorts with classrooms, gaming suites, pools, basketball courts, and huge 2 bedroom suites for overnight guests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harness your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, improve self-confidence, and socialize.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world.

Hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Leadership programs for campers ages 16 - 19.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer no-fee payment plans. Also, see Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$699 (Day Camp)
$1,399 (Overnight Camp)

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for all the details.

2023 Camp Dates + Locations

Alpharetta, GA
May 29 - June 16, 2023

Charlotte, NC
June 18 - 30, 2023

Herndon, VA
July 2 - 14, 2023

Morristown, NJ
July 16 - 28, 2023

Saddle River, NJ
July 30 - August 11, 2023

Waltham, MA
August 13 - 25, 2023

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 16 cabins, two lakes, and lots of activity areas to have fun! Come check out our Camp Map for more details at: Our Camp Website Link: keystonecamp.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1916, Keystone Camp has encouraged and supported girls to become strong individuals. Teaching Keystone campers life-long skills and values in a fun and nurturing environment is the hallmark of the Keystone Camp experience. Keystone camp for girls strives to develop the total girl on an individual basis, offering excellent programs in horsemanship, daily horseback riding, tennis, land sports, water sports on two lakes, gymnastics, arts and crafts, dramatics, rock climbing and hiking in Pisgah National Forest.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Once our campers have finished 9th grade they start in our leadership program. In 10th grade grade they become Aides and in 11th grade they are in a cabin with younger campers as a CIT.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We hold a Mother Daughter weekend May 15th-17th. You can find more information as well as the application here:
Our Camp Website Link: keystonecamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: keystonecamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Being a counselor is no ordinary job and we are not looking to employ just ordinary people. When we hire staff for the summer we look for people that will form the foundation that we base our entire community on. We look for people that we believe would make strong, positive role models in the lives of our campers and be leaders and mentors within our small community.

The residential setting means that every choice you make will be observed and potentially replicated by the girls in your care. Do you feel that your behavior is role model worthy? We want counselors who are role models, but also not afraid to be silly and have fun! By applying to camp you are expressing an interest in helping children to develop in a caring, nurturing, and fun environment.

You will be giving up a great deal of privacy and comfort, working long and demanding hours, adhering to camp policies which you may find very limiting (curfews, time on, time off, lack of privacy, no smoking, no drinking alcohol, etc). We look for people who will not see this as a "setback" but rather as a "set up" for a great working environment.

If you believe that you have what it takes to lead and help shape the next generation of young women, then drop us a line or apply today.

CAMP FACILITIES: Spring water, beautiful camp spots, tents provided, outdoor kitchen

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Vision
At Earth Path Education we encourage the experience of being at home in nature and within oneself. We empower girls, boys, young women and men, adults and elders to claim the path to earth connection that is within each of us. We begin to see how bio-mimicry, being like the stream, being like the deer, can help us to live harmoniously, reducing stress and enhancing the ease of our existence. Through learning Earth skills, nature awareness, and ancestral wisdom we remember our place in an interconnected web; we remember who we are.

When we commune with our unity; we naturally develop compassionate communication skills with all beings. These skills aid us throughout life by allowing us to feel how our thoughts, words, and actions affect the whole of our community, the whole of life. We then begin to understand how we want to show up for ourselves, our communities, and our world.

With an understanding of our inter-connectedness to Earth and each other, we grow the roots to support a life of balanced giving and recieving. We naturally develop the inner wisdom that allows each of us to live our lives with confidence in ourselves and our visions, integrity within our relationships and actions, and humble gratitude for all that we experience everyday.

We help grow a culture of listening to mother earth as our wisest mentor.

Our Approach
Nature Awareness:
Through focusing on nature awareness we encourage our students to experience what is happening around them, awakening curiosity and inspiration. When students are empowered to root in processes like making fire, foraging wild foods, making rope, and learning bird songs; they begin to feel capable of relaxing and deepening in the wilderness. We believe that learning skills of how to source our human lives from the abundant life around us grows respect; respect for the plants that heal our wounds, the sticks that give us warmth, and the creek that cools us. We develop a deepening gratitude to the elements that offer us life.

Regenerative Presence:
We use a variety of tools to inspire a regenerative presence on the planet. At Earth Path Education, we believe that the concept of regeneration is the key to a harmonious future here on Earth. We believe that as humans we can do more than not harm, we can actually feed all of creation with our beauty, our rituals, our songs, and our deep listening.

Village Building:
We hold necessary the role of the village in our Wilderness Rites of Passage ceremonies. It is the village that sends the initaites into their journeys, and the village that catches the initaites and witnesses the transformations. The rites of passage is also a key part to the health of the village, pumping all members with health, inspirations and vitality, bringing to the village the vision seeds that are to sprout us into a more harmonious way of relating.

Ceremonial Arts:
At Earth Path Education we are committed to the beauty way. We make earth offerings, and leave equsitie altars in the forest. We sings and dance, at each spring, we feed the fire with our stories and we compost our grief and our burdens, so that life can grow corn with it to feed the people. We pray for our lives, we pray for the earth. Our dreams bring us messages, and as we tune into our rhythms, and synch up with the rythms of the land. The earth starts to dream up through us, clarifying our purpose, calling us forward, and illuminating our gifts. Our ceremonies are an art of listening, to that wisdom which has been held in the earth and is just waiting to be danced up through us.

Permaculture:
Permaculture creates systems that provide for Human needs and the Earth’ s needs through mutually beneficial relationships. The health of our human community is linked to our local bioregion, which in turn is linked to the wellbeing of all ecosystems. We instill the ethics of Elemental Linking and Holistic Thinking. As every element becomes an integral part of the whole system, the whole community becomes more dynamic, harmonious, and energy efficient. These enhanced relationships reduce maintenance and stress, while increasing yields and happiness. These permaculture principles apply to our ecological relationship and our social relationships.

Play:
We instill the idea that work and play can be one in the same. We inspire youth and adults to follow the things that they are truly passionate about. We help guide each other to feel confident in achieving our dreams, and manifesting a life that we are happy to be living each day. We believe that the most harmonious accomplishments come from a people who love what they were doing, feeling that their calling, is a place where ones passion is meeting the thrist of the world and bringing sweet water to the driest of places. We support our participants in finding this inspiration, passion, and motivation within themselves and taking action on their calling.

Meet Our Instructors
We offer instruction from connected, knowledgeable Ecologists, Naturalists, Primitive Skills Enthusiasts, and Crafts Teachers, and other Earth-loving individuals. We invite special Guest Teachers and Inspirational Elders to join us throughout our programs. Please check out our instructor bios. All of our instructors will share with your children and teens the wisdom they have been so committed to incorporating into their lives and the world. The great thing is we will learn as much if not more from them!

- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Moon Mystics for ages 15-18
Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com for financial need scholarship information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families are invited to our send off ceremonies, and welcome home celebrations. The first and last day of our sessions.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: www.earthpatheducation.com for year round program opportunities

OTHER CAMP INFO: Growing Goddess is much more than your average camp. Here at Earth Path Education, we are truly passionate about supporting youth as they grow and mature. We think of these young women as a part of our family, and strive to support them in all aspects of their lives. We provide a safe space for these girls to freely share their joys and their sorrows. We thrive together through honoring our sisterhood. As we see the benefits of connecting together within a supportive network, all competitive energy melts away. With the guidance of mentors and a close connection to the earth, a culture is created that marks this powerful transition with intentional ceremony.

The Rites of Passage allows each young woman to connect to her inner guidance. This clarity inspires self-confidence, empowered decision-making, compassionate communication, and goal motivation. We come together to find the beauty inherent in each of us, so we fully believe in ourselves and each other. We sing, we dance, we celebrate! We learn about who we are and how we want to show up for our communities, this earth and our lives.

We learn about how to care for our amazing bodies, and discuss how to maintain a positive body-image. We learn about the traditional Moon Lodge, a sacred space established to honor a woman’s moontime. Through implementing these ceremonial practices, we learn how we can create space to deeply explore the blessings of being a woman.

We experience ourselves through ceremony and through play! We learn ancestral crafts, games, stories, and songs as we root into our bio-region! As we camp and hike our amazing landscapes, we explore the ways in which we can sustain ourselves through our understanding of the natural world. We learn a variety of earth skills including how to make fire, wild edibles, permaculture, plant medicines, and much more.

We call upon elders in our community to share their wisdom; we bring in strong role models to teach a variety of skills, crafts, and classes. Together we form a web that nourishes the fertile soil that feeds our growth and expansion throughout life. This quest is a powerful and fun-filled experience for all, helping to create the beautiful, heart-centered women of our future!

- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 22-26, 2015: 5 day overnight Rites of Passage Camp
$650 if paid by March 15th
$675 if paid by June 21st
$1,000 for two sessions: June and July, 2015 (10 days)

July 6-10, 2015: 5 day overnight Rites of Passage Camp
$650 if paid by March 15th
$675 if paid by June 21st
$1,000 for two sessions: June and July, 2015 (10 days)

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Don Lee has 12 cabins, a dining hall, fellowship hall, arts and crafts building, brand new Sailing Center, river front rustic amphitheater, large indoor recreation space called the Community Life Center, chlorinated pool/pond, outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball court, creek that is used for canoeing and kayaking, archery range, low-element challenge course, 2 screened-in pavilions, 2 large bath houses, waterfront beach access for sailing, and 30 foot pier.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Don Lee offers a wide variety of programs for all ages from our half-week younger elementary camp for first and second graders to our three-week advanced sailing camp for high school students.

We offer one week of our all-inclusive Camp Don Lee experience every week for campers who have completed 3rd-12th grades. This is the one week sailing-swimming-kayaking-canoeing-archery-drama-arts & crafts-music- hayride-campfire-game playing- best week of your summer-camp!

We also offer Marine Science camps, adventure camps, and advanced sailing camps!

Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.donleecenter.org for more details!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We also have a phenomenal FAMILY CAMP!

From August 10- 14, join us at Camp Don Lee for the best, hassle-free family vacation you've ever been on.

We open activities and provide the staff and instructors and you just get to spend time having fun with your family. Grandparents, friends, and cousins welcome! Stay in our cabins or bring your RV or Tent!

And the best part is... We cook and clean up! We are famous for our delicious food and it is sure to be the highlight of your experience.

Swim in the pool, take a sailboat ride, do a family craft, and end each day relaxing by the river plus so much more!

Register today!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Fees for one week programs start at $685 and half week programs are $345. More pricing for other specialty camps are online at Our Camp Website Link: www.donleecenter.org

Most Sessions are 1 Week Long. For more specific information on dates please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.donleecenter.org:

Week 1: June 9-15, 2013
Week 2: June 16-22, 2013
Week 3: June 23- 29, 2013
Week 4: June 30- July 6, 2013
Week 5: July 7-13, 2013
Week 6: July 14- 20, 2013
Week 7: July 21-27, 2013
Week 8: July 28- August 3, 2013
Week 9: August 4-10, 2013

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Pinnacle, our small, personal size and carefully designed program means that in just two weeks your child can accomplish more than you ever expected! But first, Camp Pinnacle is all about fun and friends. Kids have an absolute blast here, but while they are having the time of their life, something else is happening. We are helping you raise a caring, confident, and independent child equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.

We begin by escaping the digital age and replacing it with a stunning mountain campus where a child finds adventure and new friends around every corner. At camp, children can try over 30 exciting activities. Then we add our age-appropriate Venture Programs where every camper gets out of camp and explores the incredible mountain scenery of western North Carolina. There is so much to see and do and so much fun to have, that kids rarely even miss home... or their electronics.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 June 11th-June 23th
Session 2 July 25th-July 7th
Session 3 July 9th-July 28nd
Session 4 July 30th-August 11th

4 Week Camp-
Combine our first and second sessions to optimize your summer schedule.
5 Week Camp-
Combine our third and fourth sessions for a great summer experience.

CAMP FACILITIES: Crews Recreation Center offers a beautiful indoor facility with access to the outdoors. Has full size courts with 6 basketball goals, 3 multipurpose rooms, restrooms, and waiting/seating area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Conroy's All-Sports Camp is designed to instill quality learning with enthusiastic instruction to help your child develop sports skills and a love of sports and sports activities. Each day, two different sports will be introduced. You might ask yourself, "What makes your camps different"? I would proudly say, "My coaches". All of our coaches are local athletes that genuinely care about your child. They are great athletes and mentors!

Kids will receive sports-specific instructions and play with and compete against our energetic staff. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, gatorball, kickball, flag football, track, dodgeball and many other sports will be taught, played and supervised over the course of 4 afternoons.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All volunteers/coaches go through Coach Conroy's leadership program before and while coaching at Coach Conroy's All Sports Camps.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: "At-risk" and financial scholarships are available. Send emails to 2coachconroy[AT]gmail.com with a brief back story and why you are in need of assistance. Coach Conroy will contact you directly. Additional information may be required.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Coach Conroy also offers speed and agility training throughout the year. For more information, please send him an email at 2coachconroy[AT]gmail.com with speed and agility training as the subject.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: July 29 – August 1

Half Day: Full Day:
9am-12pm 9am-3pm
1pm-3pm

Price: for Resident: $139.00
for Non-Resident $149.00

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Student-athlete volunteers are welcomed.

CAMP FACILITIES: The training facilities at Duke University are among the best in the nation. Morris Williams Track and Field Stadium is located on the west side of Kennedy Tower, sharing the press box with Koskinen Stadium, and is the new home to Duke Track and Field.

The track features a BSS 1000 track surface, constructed by Beynon Sports. Encompassing the track is a walkway, allowing spectators to view any event in the stadium, and bleachers are located next to the finish line. For field events, two long/triple jump runways are located inside the home straight with sand pits on both sides to accommodate changes in wind. Inside the back straight are two pole vault runways, with two additional runways located in the D-area. The D-area will also hold dual high jump pits. The infield also accommodates all throwing events, boasting two shot put areas, a javelin runway and a combined hammer and discus cage. Protective nets have been placed along the long/triple jump and pole runways for added safety.

Campers will be able to experience campus life on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation. They will get to stay in double dorm rooms on Duke's gothic style west campus. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the main cafeteria (Great Hall). All meals will be buffet style.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 10:1 Camper to staff ratio

Camp Director Shawn Wilbourn is currently in his eighth season as a member of the Duke Track & Field coaching staff after joining the Blue Devils following the Olympic Trials in July of 2008. Wilbourn works with Duke’s combined-event, pole vault and sprints and hurdles student-athletes.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the camp webpage for additional information
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP FACILITIES: 25 screened in cabins some with bathrooms and some without, outdoor pool, lake for boating and swimming, climbing wall, real rock wall, ropes course, mountain biking and hiking trails, Lodge, dining room, zip line, just minutes from Pisgah National Forest.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 3 programs for various ages:

Main Camp for ages 5-12 all activities available

Mountainside Adventure Program for those finishing 5th and 6th grade focusing on Mountain Biking, Whitewater Canoeing, Rock Climbing & Backpacking

Riverside Adventure Program for those finishing 7th & 8th grade focusing on Whitewater Canoeing, Rock Climbing and Backpacking

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
follow link to: Our Camp Website Link: www.gwynnvalley.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our 12 log cabins sleep people bunk style. All have air conditioning, heat, showers, restrooms, ceiling fans and water fountains for your comfort.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Harrison's stunning wooded campus provides all the wide open space and clean mountain air kids need to clear their minds and relax their bodies. Over half their waking hours are spent outdoors, enjoying land activities in the mornings and lakefront and water activities in the afternoons. Outside activities exert the body and the mind so campers go to bed tired and happy - but not before a few giggles break out next to the glow of campfire!

YMCA Camp Harrison provides a variety of adrenaline-pumping activities like the ropes course, mountain boarding and archery. Sometimes these activities require multiple tries to master, prompting campers to face fears head-on. The satisfied grins, exuberant fist pumps and cheers of teammates at the finish line encourage kids to try their luck at something else, face new situations with confidence, and configure solutions based on past experiences. Kids discover their competence and character when faced with adversity, and there are few feelings more satisfying than getting better at something. If you can get "big air" on the zip line, then maybe introducing yourself to a new person isn't so scary!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For rising sophomores, the LIT experience is designed to teach leadership skills including communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution. These skills are taught through many activities from discussions and team building challenges, to speakers and hands-on leadership opportunities; all the while emphasizing the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

Our CIT program is geared towards learning the leadership and supervisory skills it takes to be a future part of the Camp Harrison Counselor Staff. Through interaction in our cabins, leading devotions, team building projects, and teaching activities, these rising juniors get hands on experience on what it means to be a leader at Camp.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance is offered to those who qualify and can subsidize 20-80% of the cost of camp for someone in need. If you are in need of a camp scholarship, please complete the forms on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campharrison.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Harrison operates from September to June as a retreat center and is an ideal site for groups to meet and enjoy the atmosphere of our lakeside property. We offer a wide range of facilities and program options to best serve you. Whether your goal is to use our accommodations to conduct your own programming or to call on our staff to lead selected activities for your group, our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for more information on dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campharrison.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information about summer camp jobs at YMCA Camp Harrison, check our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campharrison.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: All trips begin at a designated airport. Students explore the most scenic and beautiful places in a particular region, and travel between activity sites in brand-new, 15-passenger vans. We spend each night in a tent, and students learn how to cook in the backcountry—with plenty of guidance from our instructors! They go backpacking, camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, ziplining, ice climbing, canoeing, sea kayaking, inflatable kayaking, mountaineering, and mountain biking.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Physical and emotional safety is our top priority.
Fun and exciting outdoor activities help teens grow and gain life skills and a greater sense of self. Our exceptional instructor role models take a sincere interest in the growth and development of young people. We inspire young people to develop a lifetime love of the outdoors and with a corresponding conservation ethic. We empower students to create an inclusive and reflective community that maintains a culture of kindness, sense of humor, and spirit of cooperation and volunteerism. We strive to be a sustainable and responsive business, with a focus on our families and the quality of our programs. We form long-term relationships with our students, their families, instructors, staff, and outfitters.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Summit (for 11th and 12th graders) is the perfect opportunity to strengthen leadership skills for roles in the outdoor industry starting in college.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available to several students a year, based on need and merit. Email info[AT]adventuretreks.com for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See all dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.adventuretreks.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our instructor role models:
- Average age is 27 (minimum age is 21)
- All college graduates
- At minimum, all are medically trained as wilderness first responders. However, many more have additional certifications.
- Significant experience working with teenagers in the outdoors
- Clean driving record

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps truly are all the fun of camp while totally immersed in the language and culture: Days filled with activities including cultural presentations, engaging conversation activities, craft, good food, sports, games, swimming, song, dance, friends and much more! Campers of all proficiency levels are welcome and all leave with more than they came with - and they especially grow in their love for the language and want to continue to learn.
Please let me know what questions you have and I hope you will join us at Immersion Island!
Gracias! Merci!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in training program are available throughout the summer.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Be sure to tell friends about this wonderful opportunity and receive a credit if they mention you in their registration!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Adult sessions are available, too.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Spring, Summer, and Winter Programs available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We use engaging immersion techniques so that all campers leave with more than they came with. We especially want that they leave with a new love of the language and culture so that they want to continue learning! This will be our 9th year of providing immersion camps and have many many a happy camper and parents.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: immersionisland.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselor in training positions available:
Our Camp Website Link: immersionisland.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Laurel Ridge Summer Camp has 4 Lodge units, each with 4 sleeping cabins. The Lodges house a meeting space with a fireplace, a small kitchen, and bathroom facilities including showers. The sleeping cabins have bunk beds and single beds and can sleep 12 people in each unit. There is a commercial kitchen with a Dining Hall, an Activity Center for basketball and other games, a 3 acre lake for swimming and canoeing, and miles of hiking trails with breathtaking views. We also have a sports slab for outdoor games like basketball, dodge-ball, volleyball, and square dancing! There is a Group Interactive Course that is excellent for team building and confidence boosting exercises. For adult groups or business organizations, Laurel Ridge has a 48 room hotel and conference center with small to large meeting spaces and a full service kitchen and staff to host your next leadership conference or retreat! Visit our website for more information!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Laurel Ridge is associated with the PCCCA (pccca.net) and ACA (acacamps.org) and complies with all safety regulations to ensure that every parent can rest assured their camper will have the best possible camping experience! All of our volunteer counselors and paid staff undergo background and drug testing before they can be accepted as part of summer staff. Our kitchen staff is led by ServSafe certified cooks and food handlers. We are a Moravian Christian Camp and our mission is to be"...a mountain place set apart for forming disciples of Jesus Christ who live and learn in community to serve in the world."

In 2018 we offer 4 Mission Camp opportunities - a chance to reach into the community with a caring touch and help families in need with physical labor and repair on homes and landscaping. We also offer an Arts Camp that will explore various media of art such as drawing/painting, audio/video, music, poetry, dance, etc. Every Summer Camp offers an ecological education piece to help connect campers to the nature surrounding them. Laurel Ridge is the place to be in 2018!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Many Moravian Churches offer partial financial assistance to campers interested in attending Laurel Ridge. We also have funds available to help families have the opportunity to send one or multiple students to a week of Summer Camp at Laurel Ridge! Visit our website for contact information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2018 Family Camp
April 27-29 and September 21-23, 2018

So many families are finding Family Camp a rewarding experience every year at Laurel Ridge! Don't miss out on the fun-filled weekend that may prove to be life changing for you, your kids, and your family! Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Laurel Ridge hosts many church and business retreats and conferences throughout the year. We can accommodate almost any size event from school leadership retreats, church group getaways, non-profit board retreats, and business conferences. Visit our website for events and planning details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Laurel Ridge, offers campers a chance to explore & strengthen their faith in a setting that allows them to connect with the outdoors through activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, & environmental education.There is only ONE Laurel Ridge Experience!!

Week long camps for Junior age to Adults are $450 per camper and weekend camp for Pre-Junior is $225 per camper. Visit Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org for all the details!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Have you dreamed about serving God in the most beautiful place in the world? Now is your chance! Laurel Ridge is currently accepting applications for the Laurel Ridge 2018 M-Staff through March 2, 2018. M-Staff are summer maintenance staff that help keep Laurel Ridge in operating order while interacting with campers and counselors to enhance their summer camp experience. Interested applicants can find out more by contacting the camp office and watching the website for details - Our Camp Website Link: laurelridge.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We use an Olympic-sized pool with a beach entry. It is heated year round.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SASP is a unique SCUBA Program which offers Adaptive SCUBA Programs and SCUBA Therapy Programs for all Special Needs, like Autism, CP, DS, Spina Bifida, Paraplegics, Quadriplegics, Hypotonia and all others that have the desire to learn to SCUBA Dive or just use it as therapy. Check out our Facebook page, The SCUBA Gym for pictures and testimonies.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We do offer year round Adaptive SCUBA Programs for Special Needs and Weekly SCUBA Therapy Programs in Clermont, Florida and Murphy, North Carolina.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Clermont, Florida, March 18, 19, 20 - $99
Lakeland, Florida, March 25, 26, 27
Clermont, Florida, June 9, 10, 11, 12 - $150
Murphy, North Carolina, June 23,24, 25, 26 - $199
Daytona Area, Florida, July 15, 16, 17 - $125
THESE DATES are for 2020

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer join us for Deep Nature Connection in the wilds of Cherokee Park. Our nature based summer camp earth skills adventures will root us into the earth, our community and ourselves. We will tune into our bio-region by remembering ways to communicate with what is around us, the birds, the plants and trees, the animals, the human ecology and how we can deepen our relationship to this living web.

Our program inspires skills of awareness and listening, teamwork, and empowerment as we learn Ancestral Crafts such as basketry, water vessels, clay cookware, and making natural pigments. Primitive Skills include building debris shelters, flint-napping, cordage, and friction fires. Plant Wisdom- Identifying edible and medicinal plants, medicine making. Nature Awareness- tracking, bird language, camouflage, stalking, mapping. Community Connection- Storytelling, team building, games, songs. See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Fire Tenders Program for 13-16 yr olds interested in mentoring and nature connection.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please email lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com for financial need scholarship requests.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$250 for the week, $225 sibling discount

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for an experienced support faciliator: teacher, wilderness guide, primitive skills enthusiast. Male, fun, great with kids, references, experienced.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have seventeen single-person "Opti" sailboats for younger sailors and twelve two-person "420" sailboats for sailors 12 to 16 years old. We will have at least four instructors on the water, each in their own coach boat.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Carolina Sailing Foundation is a non-profit corporation with the single purpose to promote the sport of sailing, and has been teaching people how to sail for almost two decades. Summer camp is led by sailors who are US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat Certified instructors. More than 170 kids learned how to sail and had a great time at our 2022 Summer Sailing Camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See Our Camp Website Link: www.carolinasailingfoundation.org for session dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: At ILC we consider the quality of the accommodations to be an essential condition for the well being of our campers and therefore our programs are organized solely in top quality hotels.

The children appreciate their stay in one of the rooms decorated in the alpine style synonymous with calm, comfort and relaxation. This hotel, very close to the center of Megève and the school, combines tradition and comfort.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are delighted that our programs interest you. We are convinced that our camps are the best place to enjoy summer and winter vacations. ILC offers your child an unforgettable summer full of action at the foot of Mont Blanc.
• Study a foreign language by total immersion in an international setting with a multi-lingual team and with campers from all over the world.
• Become an international citizen by living in a multicultural context with continuous interaction among peers, which naturally leads to the respect of others.
• Learn about themselves and blossom by exploring all their talents. Exceed their limits to achieve significant accomplishments through sports and discovery activities, and the creative workshops which comprise much of the daily activities of the camp.

All of this takes place in an environment which is friendly and secure, the essential building blocks of constructive and stimulating learning.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Participate to LEADERSHIP Program:
The ILC Leadership program is designed for young teens age 13-15 who are enrolled in the language camps.
Leadership participants enjoy the language camp, at the same time they are given extra responsibilities to practice, develop and demonstrate their leadership skills.
Participants will meet together each day to discuss leadership and their personal skills development
What are the leadership skills?
. Demonstrates organisational skills
. Demonstrates an ability to work with others
. Demonstrates an ability to motivate others
. Demonstrates a willingness to help others
. Able to complete assigned tasks
. Shows initiative and a willingness to learn

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: -10% discount for enrollment before Dec 31st
-5% discount for enrollment before March 31st

OTHER CAMP INFO: How we make the difference:
• Intensive daily language courses with qualified and experienced teachers
• Smaller groups (maximum 8 per class) for language learning for better progression
• The use of multimedia equipment for more fun and interactive lessons
• The quality of the staff who are permanently present with the children with a ratio of 1 qualified counselor to 6 campers
• Sporting activities run by professionals
• The quality of the accommodations in a prestigious hotel ((bathroom in each room) and meals served at the table
• Megève, an authentic Alpine ski resort with exceptional views in an environment which is friendly and secure
• An international clientele, a real cultural mix
• A 20 year experience of organizing camps
• A camp which adapts to each child and looks after their individual needs in a family atmosphere
• Individual care and attention for each child
• The number of campers is limited to 50 to ensure individual attention
• Cultural international between the children from different origins (minimum of 8 nationalities per session)
• Arrive and depart at your convenience : possibility of transfers to and from the airport at any time and the possibility of flexibility with arrival and departure dates
• Available to discuss with parents
• Special diets catered for (for whatever reason: medical, religious, allergies, weight…)
• Will take into account any issues raised beforehand (medical or emotional)
• Camp Director available by telephone 24 hours a day
• Children can be contacted by cellphone
• Laundry service included

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website to have all the dates and prices.
Summer Camp; From June 28th to August 8th, 2020
Winter camp: From Dec 26 to March 8th, 2020

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities are always first class. Most of the No.1 Soccer Camps are held on renown college campuses or private schools throughout the United States.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: No. 1 Soccer Camps offers a camp for all levels of players.

1) Youth Academy - Designed for boys and girls ages 6-10. Fun, exciting and engaging activities are all part of the week. We do this with individual and small group activities with the introduction of fun technical exercises and games that are engaging and pertinent for the age group and ability level. With our unique curriculum youth players will be exposed to the proper technique such as shooting, dribbling, 1v1, crossing and much more.

2) Junior Academy - Designed for boys & girls, goalkeepers and field players ages 10-13. The program has been designed to build a foundation that will help the participant’s progress to the next level. This will be accomplished in a fun, entertaining and positive environment. Each session will be progressive in nature and will conclude with a relative small-sided game that will highlight the topic of the session. Competitive tournaments will be played throughout the week, and be the highlight of our evening sessions.

3) Senior Academy - Designed for High School players, including incoming freshmen, who are ready to play and be trained at the next level. . Throughout the week, players will be put in a competitive environment that will bring out their very best. Players will be exposed to the four dimensions of training, Physical, Technical, Tactical and Psychological. In our unique evening competitions, players will have the opportunity to compete against other teams, other players and themselves.

4) College Prep Academy - Our goal is to provide an incredible environment where serious soccer players will be exposed to the highest level of instruction in anticipation of playing at the highest level possible. High Performance Seminars will be led by trusted experts in their field and will include: Sports Nutrition, Soccer Specific Conditioning, ACT/SAT Preparation and Sport Psychology. Goalkeepers and field players will be exposed to an intensive training environment for those who are serious about fulfilling their potential.

5) College Showcase Camps - Now available for the serious soccer player at select No.1 Soccer Camp sites throughout the country. The directors of our College ID Showcase Camps are all currently active college coaches. In addition, the College Showcase ID Camps allow you to be seen by, and to work directly with college coaches and their assistants from programs all over the US. The philosophy of the College Showcase ID Camps is to provide you with a more intimate environment from which to experience what College coaches expect from their players.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for a site and date that will work for you at: Our Camp Website Link: www.no1soccercamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The No.1 Soccer Camps hires well qualified staff coaches. Please visit our website to fill out an application and to learn more about our programs.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Highlander first opened its gates in 1957 and we’ve never looked back. That’s over six decades worth of life-changing summers! We have 34 beautiful cabins sprinkled out across Old Forge Mountain. The cabins are located in defined girls camp and boys camp areas of camp. Each cabin is equipped with two sinks, two toilets and two showers.

From opening day to final farewells, our campers enjoy so many exciting activities with their cabin unit that it’s hard for them to choose a favorite. Whether they are playing soccer on the land sports field, conquering the climbing wall, tubing down the Mills River, trying their hand at flint-knapping, or performing on stage during Highlander’s famous Evening Programs, our campers learn to accomplish their goals, discover new talents and, perhaps most importantly, work as a team – all while exploring the spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.

As a cabin unit, campers participate in many adventures together both on and off-camp. Our cabin unit structure helps each camper feel comfortable enough to step outside their comfort zone and try new things. With their cabin mates and counselors by their side every step of the way, campers meet each challenge and triumph with unbridled encouragement, support and love. Our goal is that each camper would discover just how courageous they can be while enjoying a journey filled with personal achievements and unforgettable memories.

Activities Include:

Day Hikes
Backpacking
Climbing
High Ropes Course
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rafting
Low Ropes & Team Building
Wilderness Education
Archery
Basketball
Camp FIT
Land Sports
Riflery
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Yoga
Mountain Biking
Lifeguards
Art Department
Arts & Crafts
Drama
Cooking
Flint Knapping
Sculpture (ceramics & more)
Studio (paint, draw & more)
Woodworking

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Highlander, we believe God has instilled in each one of us a desire to love and be loved. This is the motivation behind our mission — we love because God first loved us.

Through this love, we seek to build boys and girls of courage, honesty, integrity and faith, and to help them become all that God intends them to be. In all we do, from the social structure of camp to our programming, from opening day to closing day, we seek to uphold, promote, teach and exemplify these four core values.

Courage: Dare to be Brave
Courage is found within you and is realized through the support and love of those around you. Dare to be brave. Try new things. Stand by your friends.

Honesty: Speak Truth in Love
Be yourself. Honesty builds trust. Trust is the foundation of our family. Be kind to others; honesty is shown in our actions, not just our words. Speak truth in love to your neighbor.

Integrity: Respect Yourself, Others and Nature
Be strong. Integrity builds confidence. Lead by example. Win with integrity. Lose with integrity. Live a life of moral conviction, worthy of modeling.

Faith: Seek Truth and Believe
Never stop dreaming. Faith is the ability to receive, find and make meaning in our lives. Faith is being certain of what is not seen and sure of what we hope for.

Parents can choose an 8 day experience (Kick Off Camp), 13 days (Sessions A or B) or 16 days (Session C). We also have Family Camp options to help children acclimate to the idea of camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The purpose of the Camp Highlander’s Counselor in Training and Leadership Program is to provide an enriching experience for teens, while enabling them to maximize their individual potential to transform into dynamic leaders, capable of making a positive difference in the world!

Camp Highlander’s Counselor in Training and Leadership Program instills the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful servant-leaders, adults, and model citizens.

At Camp Highlander our staff lead, love and serve. Our CIT and Leadership Program is designed to facilitate the transition from camper to staff while equipping the CITS to join the incredible Highlander team one day. This leadership program will not only prepare them for the counselor role, but give them valuable life skills and leadership techniques for college, careers and future workforce. These skills include:

Communication
Creativity
Motivation
Positivity
Feedback
Our goal is for graduates of this program to be committed, hard-working, servant-hearted individuals. We accomplish this by guiding teens through a program filled with service, training, team building and FUN.

B SESSION
CIT’s will have leadership training, participate in service opportunities while also enjoying on and off-camp activities.

C SESSION
The CIT class will continue their leadership training and service while shadowing the Camp Highlander Staff. CIT’s will join our cabins and learn the in’s and out’s of CH staff roles and responsibilities and enjoy playing with campers at all our amazing activities. In addition, CITs will have the opportunity to participate in Color War competitions and coaching.

Why Apply for the CIT & Leadership Program?
Personal growth
Leadership development
Life Skill Building
Unforgettable Memories
Life-long Friendships
150 Community Service Hours and FUN!

ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is based on grade and previous enrollment as a camper at Camp Highlander. All candidates must have completed their junior year of high school.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Highlander wants every child to have the opportunity to attend summer camp. The Highlander Scholarship program seeks to provide partial tuition assistance to a select number of campers based on family financial need and camper qualifications.

If you would like to apply for a Camp Highlander scholarship, please complete the following application. A copy of the family tax return and a recent picture of your camper must also be included with the application form to be considered. The applicant must also submit a short essay on “how I will embrace this opportunity and the Camp Highlander community".

Our Camp Website Link: docs.google.com

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp - Our Camp Website Link: www.camphighlander.com
Leave your cell phone behind, take a break from the rush and responsibilities of life, and discover the joys of a fun-filled family getaway in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina!

Family Camp is an opportunity for you and your family to experience the magic and wonder of Camp Highlander. Your family will enjoy a private cabin with a private bathroom, three meals served daily at your family table in the dining hall, exciting activities each day and a variety of evening programs to create memories for a lifetime. Your children will have a blast, you will feel like a kid again, and your entire family will enjoy a unique and relaxing vacation!

Father–Son Weekend
The relationship between a father and a son is unlike any other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, and to teach their sons the life skills necessary to grow into honorable men.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share a fun, action-packed weekend with your son in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. With incredible activities like riflery, kayaking and rock climbing you will share teachable, bonding moments with your son that will positively impact his life and forever strengthen your relationship.

Mother–Daughter Weekend
Every daughter needs quality time with her mother; time to talk, time to listen, time to bond. Leave behind the busyness of life, the pile of to-do lists and the various obligations that never seem to end, and invest in your relationship with your daughter.

Retreat to the mountains and show your little girl that she is the most important thing in your world. Enjoy amazing activities like canoeing, pottery and cooking. Grow closer together as you conquer the high ropes course, zip line and climbing wall. Witness your relationship blossom into something beautiful as you soak up every single minute of a memorable weekend spent together!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Highlander is open for weddings for certain weekends during the spring and fall. All summer months are dedicated to our overnight summer sessions.

To learn more about Camp Highlander Weddings, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: www.campweddings.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Highlander Dates & Rates
Our Camp Website Link: www.camphighlander.com

Kickoff Camp and Sessions A and B are limited to 130 boys and 130 girls, and Session C is limited to 140 boys and 140 girls. Additionally, Session C is only available for campers ages 8-16 (all other sessions are 6-16.) All 6 year old campers must have completed kindergarten. We suggest registering as soon as you make your final decision, as our sessions tend to fill quickly. Please call the camp office if we can help you in your decision process.

Kick Off Camp (8 Days)
GRADES K-8TH
Kick Off Camp is the perfect session for boys and girls who want to experience all that Highlander has to offer on camp our beautiful property! Our Kick Off Campers are immersed in camp life with the best of Camp Highlander activities, evening programs and traditions. And of course, Highlander Mudslide!

Session A (13 Days)
GRADES K through 16 years old
Session A is the first two-week session at Camp Highlander. This robust session allows boys and girls to participate in all of our on-camp activities, various off-camp trips, a cabin overnight and some of our most exciting evening programs!

Session B (13 Days)
GRADES K through 16 years old
Session B is identical to Session A in its programming and scheduling, but it also features our biggest party of the year … the Fourth of July! From our Stars & Stripes competition to our cookout on the field, we pull out all the stops to celebrate our nation’s birthday in spectacular fashion! We even conclude the festivities each year with our highly-anticipated annual fireworks show!

While off-camp activities such as whitewater rafting are limited during these mid-length sessions, A and B still provide the most incredible experiences for new campers and returning campers alike. Whether it’s your first taste of a multi-week session or you’re a seasoned veteran, our two-week sessions provide lifelong memories and friendships that will have you counting down the days until next summer!

Session C - (16 days)
8 years to 16 years old
Session C is our longest and most intense session of the summer. It offers two and one half weeks of activities including various off-camp adventures, cabin overnights and our most electrifying evening programs! The most exciting highlight of Session C for Boys and Girls Camp, however, is one of our oldest Camp Highlander traditions … Color War!

During the four-day, camp-wide competition that is Color War, all of camp (campers and counselors alike) is split between two teams to compete in a variety of events – from board games and dance routines to relay races and rope burning! With sporting events, educational events, arts events and more, every camper has a chance to participate, contribute and enjoy the fun!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Female and Male Cabin Counselors
At Camp Highlander, we pride ourselves on our family culture environment. The foundation of our family culture is our cabin unit in which 10 campers and two cabin counselors journey through each day at Highlander as a unit. Our cabin counselors foster this family environment by genuinely loving our campers, making personal sacrifices for them daily & ensuring that each camper feels they belong to the Highlander family.

We are looking for selfless, understanding and energetic individuals who are 18 years or older and have complete their senior year in High School and are interested in being a positive role model for our campers.

Activity Counselors
Our Activity Counselors are uniquely trained, certified and/or educated staff members in a particular activity area or discipline who have a passion for teaching & working with children. They enjoy sharing their knowledge & skills with our campers while helping them grow and develop their skills. Our activity counselors must show the same unconditional love & acceptance to our campers while allowing them to discover more about who they are through the various programs at camp. Activity Counselors must be 18 years or older, having completed their freshman year of college.

For more information please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camphighlander.com or send an email to email[AT]camphighlander.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.jibtopiawakepark.com for more information!

CAMP FACILITIES: Chestnut Park amenities: Large playground area, pavilions/shelters, 4 sand volleyball courts, walking trails, 3 tennis courts, turf football field, and plenty of room to play sports at our camps.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Conroy's All-Sports Camp features fun-filled days with friends and new experiences. This is a co-ed camp. Campers are grouped by age for sports-specific instruction and play with our energetic staff. Soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, 4 square, kickball, flag football, track, dodgeball, and many other sports will be taught, played and supervised over the course of each week. Coach Conroy's All-Sports Camp is designed to instill quality learning with enthusiastic instruction to help your child develop sports skills and a love of sports and sports activities. Each day, two different sports will be introduced. You might ask yourself, "What makes your camps different"? I would proudly say, "My coaches". All of our coaches are local athletes that genuinely care about your child. They are great athletes and mentors!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All volunteers/coaches go through Coach Conroy's leadership program before and while coaching at Coach Conroy's All Sports Camps.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: "At-risk" and financial scholarships are available. Send emails to Recreation[AT]IndianTrail.org with a brief back story and why you are in need of assistance. Coach Conroy will contact you directly. Additional information may be required.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Voted Indian Trail's biggest and best camp 5 years running.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates:
June 22 - June 25
July 06 - July 09
July 20 - July 23
July 27 - July 30

Time: 9am-12:00pm

Price: $129

Click here for more info: Our Camp Website Link: linktr.ee

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Student-athlete volunteers are welcomed.

CAMP FACILITIES: Turtle Island is nestled in a hidden mountain hollow at the confluence of pristine mountain streams. Endless trails and a preserved wilderness are home to our rustic cabins and primitive shelters. We use an outhouse for our bathroom and our nutritious home grown meals are prepared in our outdoor wood-fired kitchen. We'll teach you that there's no such thing as 'roughing it' when you reconnect with your natural roots.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: National Geographic chose Turtle Island as one of the top most enriching destinations for a family vacation. Our co founders are featured on the history channel's Mountain Men series and our founder Eustace Conway has been the subject of thousands of articles, books, documentary and media publications. Our philosophy is simple, child centered and firmly rooted in getting visitors in touch with the source of all things... We provide context, comfort and awareness in the natural world.

Activities Include: Hiking, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Morning Watch Ceremony, Traditional Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Spinning, Weaving, Felting, Bark Craft, Solo Vigil, Cooking Over Fire, Edible Plants, Tracking, Natural Dyes, Storytelling, Blowgun Making, Bow & Arrow Making, Spoon & Spatula Carving, Burning Out A Bowl, Stone Working, Making Containers, Responsibility Awareness, Journal Writing, One Match & No Match Fires, Basket Weaving, Communication Exercises, Pottery, Gardening, Preserving Food, Campfire Programs, Group Initiatives, Swimming Hole Dips, Night Walking, Bird Study, Natural Material Gathering, Gourd Crafts, Making Music, Making Musical Instruments, Harnessing A Horse, Leather Work, First Aid & Safety, Heightened Consciousness Games, Building Primitive Shelters, Medicinal Plants, Sled Rides, Visiting Elders, Reptile Study, Gathering Safe Water, Log House Construction, Hiking, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, and lots more!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT programs available for past campers that have aged out of youth camp, but are too young to attend adult programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available on a case-by-case basis.Information on camp scholarship and to download the scholarship application here: Our Camp Website Link: turtleislandpreserve.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son camp happens over father's Day weekend each year. You can learn more about it here:
Our Camp Website Link: turtleislandpreserve.org

Family Camp - In today's modern world, there are very few opportunities for families to really spend quality time with one another...REAL quality time together in the outdoors - minus phone, internet, and the many modern day distractions of our fast-paced digital world. All ages and family sizes accepted

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: School Field Trips, College Service Learning and Alternative Spring Break projects, Homeschool, Scout and Special Interest Educational day and weekend trips available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Turtle Island hosts an annual outdoor expo Family Day each spring which is a perfect behind-the-scenes experience for interested camp families.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: turtleislandpreserve.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Kitchen, Nursing and Counseling Staff as well as Volunteer positions now available, please send an email for more information. mail[AT]turtleislandpreserve.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director Mark VanAlstyne is in his third year as the head cross country and distance coach for the University of North Carolina track and field and cross country programs. Prior to Carolina, he served 21 seasons at the helm of North Florida's track and field program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the camp webpage for additional information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: OUR PHILOSOPHY
• Every camper has the ability to reach his/her full potential.
• Sportsmanship is an integral part of competition.
• Each person is unique and should be treated with respect and kindness.
• Counselors and instructors serve as role models for campers. Positive relationships between counselors and campers build confidence and self-esteem.

Camp should be fun and engaging!

OUR GOALS
• To build each camper’s self-esteem, sportsmanship, leadership skills, and athletic abilities.
• To promote a healthy, wholesome lifestyle.
• To create a positive and safe environment for campers to learn.

OTHER CAMP INFO: iSG Camps is a division of the International Sporting Group based in Columbus, Ohio. The management of iSG Camps has been operating youth sports camps for over 19 years with a high rate of customer satisfaction. Camps are well organized and designed so that the designated professional athlete can easily come in and interact with youth participants.

We recognize the benefits of sports participation for youth. We work with athletes of all levels. Our priority is to get children involved in physical activity and to help alleviate the ‘couch potato’ mentality that many young people are faced with. For more athletic students, our goal is to help elevate them to the next level. Being involved in our program gives children a sense of belonging, achievement and success that they can then take with them and use in their everyday lives.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
MORE INFO: Our Camp Website Link: isgcamps.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
To be considered for a coaching position at our events please complete the form at: Our Camp Website Link: isgcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Once you drive up through the front gate, you know immediately that you have found a very special place. Camp offers great facilities including:

15 acre lake with 2 blobs, a rope swing, a floating dock, a Zipline, a Glacier, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards
2 Gymnasiums
Dining Hall with fine food preparation facilities
43’ Climbing Wall with 2 climbing faces
Indoor Climbing facility: The Bouldering Bungalow
Low Ropes Course with 15 elements
3 “Greens”: playing fields for every type of game imaginable
Horsemanship facilities with 2 riding areas
A multitude of hiking and biking trails with campsites dotting the camp ridgeline
Sand volleyball court
Baseball diamond with backstop
Soccer field and soccer training board
Archery Range
Riflery Range with short and long distance targeting stations
Arts and Crafts building with multiple programming options
Rocketry Lodge with numerous rocket-building choices
Weight Lifting gym with multiple bench sets, dumbbells, bars, and squatracks
Chapel with complete sound system and AV control
4 Outdoor Chapels
Ping Pong Porch
Outdoor Paintball Course
Wood Working Shop
40 Camper Cabins
6 private bath-houses complete with at least 5 showers and
private changing stalls (with at least 4 toilets, 2 urinals, and 8 sinks)
Health Center, housing 3 full time medical staff

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ridgecrest Summer Camps: Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering a Christian camp program that has been around for 130 combined years. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Crestridge for Girls each offer 25+ activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children/youth ministry. Both camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and Christian Camp and Conference Association. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Available to 17 year olds at Camp Ridgecrest for Boys. The SALT Program is for former campers or those new to camp who wish to be part of camp life, but more importantly seek to develop leadership, service, and discipleship abilities. SALT participants live together under the supervision of a director who is typically upperclassmen in college or a college graduate. Spaces are limited to 7-10 per session. Sessions last 4 weeks. The cost of the program is $800 (a quarter of what it would cost as a camper). This money goes back into the SALT program to pay for their trips, entertainment and basic needs in order to increase the quality of their time and training while at camp. The SALT program has three main components: service, discipleship, and fellowship. The camp administration sees this as a vital part of developing the long-term leadership of Camp Ridgecrest and beyond. SALT positions are typically given by Christmas.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited Scholarships are available. E-mail rscamps[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com to receive a Scholarship Application.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): You have seen the life change in your campers after a 2 or 4 week experience with Ridgecrest Summer Camps. Now imagine spending a long weekend with your entire family at Camp! Stay together in a cabin with your own restrooms, and enjoy a weekend in the mountains. Swim as a family, play one of our famous Camp-Wide games, go hiking together, visit our crafts lodge or ceramics studio, enjoy fantastic food, sit by a campfire, rock in a rocking chair, shoot a rifle, or learn to shoot the bow and arrow. Family Camp will take place over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 3.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are creating a chance for you to share the Camp Ridgecrest experience with your son. Each summer at camp, your boy creates life changing memories and moments that help shape him into a Godly young man. We believe that it is important to provide dads with an opportunity to join your sons in this journey that can’t be replicated anywhere else.

Join us as we let "boys-be-boys" by playing hard, creating relationships, and experiencing God’s love in the middle of His creation. Dads, let us help set you up as the hero in your son’s life. Build your relationship through shared experiences that can only happen here.

Imagine you and your son Blobbing together, going off the zip line, down the slide, through the mud pit, up the climbing wall, around the campfire, down the trail, and in the cabin. Imagine playing Sockwar on the same team, throwing water balloons, going fishing, shooting a rifle or a bow and arrow. Imagine praying together, asking questions and actually getting answers.

Camp Ridgecrest is not simply a place where your boys can grow as individuals; it’s a place where you can grow together as a family. Father & Son Camp will take place August 24-26. Registration is open!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
13 Day Sessions - $2130
6/3/18 - 6/15/18
6/17/18 - 6/29/18
7/1/18 - 7/13/18
7/15/18 - 7/27/18
Starter Camp - 7/29/18 - 8/3/18 - $840 (new campers completed grades 1-5 only)

27 Day Sessions - $4010
6/3/18 - 6/29/18
6/17/18 - 7/13/18
7/1/18 - 7/27/18

41 Day Sessions - $6015
6/3/18 - 7/13/18
6/17/18 - 7/27/18

55 Day Session - $8020
6/3/18 - 7/27/18

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for college students who love Jesus and love kids. This is a full summer commitment from the end of May to the end of July. We have several positions available, all are paid positions:

Jobs include: Counselor, Mountain Biking Instructor, Rock Climbing Instructor, Photographer, Videographer and more.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our wonderful facilities include 18 air conditioned cabins with bathrooms attached. dining hall, lake, basketball court, barn, 5 stand shooting range, various high ropes activities, pool and gymnasium. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For more than 85 years, YMCA Camp Hanes has operated a safe, fun overnight camp located at the base of Sauratown Mountain in King, N.C. Campers live and play within our "400 Acre Memory Maker" and learn the ABC's of camping: growing as a leader through Accomplishment, building a sense of Belonging and developing Character Traits of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.

We offer week-long sessions for 6-15 year olds, Day Camp and Teen Leadership programs beginning in June. Camp Hanes is proud to be accredited by the American Camping Association. Camp Hanes lives out its mission by providing the opportunity for all campers to have the best week through our finical assistance program. Please contact us at 336-983-3131 or Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Call for information on Leadership Programs and visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial assistance to help our mission to serve all. Our Camp Website Link: camphanes.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp available in May and September. Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Outdoor Education and Conference Camp Programs. Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: We offer financial assistance to help our mission to serve all. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer week long overnight and adventure sessions June 21st through July 31st. Day Camp runs week long sessions June 15th- August 14th. Our Camp Website Link: www.camphanes.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Job information at Our Camp Website Link: camphanes.campbrainstaff.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We offer overnight/sleepaway dance camps in beautiful locations where the pace of life is slower. At ADTC, mountains, forests and lakes will surround you. You'll raise your serotonin, boost your immune system, and do what you love all day long.

Our dance camps are near renowned destination resorts & famous cities. At ADTC, you'll have access to all of the activities you'd want to enjoy at camp, as well as all of the amenities you'd expect to find at a resort. And we have just as much fun outside the dance studio as we do in class!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our top-notch dance choreographers bring the freshest dance combinations to our dance camps! They hail from the best dance studios, schools and performance groups.

ADTC choreographers have the most impressive dance resumes: they are Radio City Rockettes; Broadway & MTV performers; celebrities from your favorite dance TV shows; and collegiate dance team competitors.

No matter what level dancer you are, we’ve got fun & challenging dance classes that’ll fit you just right.

You’ll take four dance classes daily and at week’s end you get to show off your new moves in a big Friday night performance for family, friends and fellow campers.

In addition to core dance classes in contemporary, hip hop & jazz (styles of jazz vary and may include lyrical, modern or Broadway), you’ll choose between ballet, tap or world dance for your core elective dance class.

And we believe girls in our perfectionist culture need to get out and have more authentic fun! At ADTC you can enjoy awesome activities & extras like horseback riding, kayaking, paintball, trampolines, swimming, hiking, rock wall climbing, alpine slides, water rides, and so much more!

Join us this summer for your chance to take dance classes with the best choreographers in the world!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a Counselor-In-Training program for girls ages 16 & 17 (application required; 2 week minimum commitment):
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer need-based scholarships for up to 1/2 off tuition:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer discounted "family vacation packages" for parents looking to stay nearby while their daughter attends ADTC.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: FREE weekend virtual dance camps:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

Custom choreography:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

On-demand dance classes & choreography:
Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates & rates, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff Application: Our Camp Website Link: www.americandancetrainingcamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our 180-acre campus is home to 12 cabins (all include electricity and bathrooms), a number of beautiful buildings used for programming, a whole foods kitchen and dining hall, several lakes and ponds, a 40-foot climbing tower, riding ring, large garden, and miles of trails and campsites.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Eagle's Nest Camp (fully accredited by the American Camp Association) encourages young people to live and grow simply, rooted by intentional experiences and connection to community. We place emphasis on developing the whole child in a compassionate, encouraging environment filled with activities that promote self-expression, personal growth, skill building, and fun. Eagle's Nest provides campers the opportunity to slow down and reconnect with the core values of nature, friendship, and joyful living. At Eagle's Nest, children form meaningful friendships and learn what it means to truly belong.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Junior Counselor Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Eagle's Nest offers significant financial aid ("Camperships"). Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.enf.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Outdoor Academy semester school for 10th and 11th grade students

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: 6/13 - 6/26
Session 2: 6/28 - 7/17
Session 3: 7/19 - 8/7
Session 3B: 7/19-8/1
Session 4: 8/9 - 8/16

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.enf.org for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Wayfarer is a traditional summer camp, but it is more. It is a family consisting of campers, counselors, alumni, and parents that are building new traditions in a young and growing camp! Wayfarer offers a unique opportunity for campers to grow based on a firm foundation of spiritual, physical, mental, and social development.

Campers learn to make good decisions and become independent leaders by living in a supportive camp family.

Activities include archery, arts and crafts, backpacking, badminton, basketball, Bible study, canoeing, cheerleading, chorus, dance, drama, fencing, field hockey, fly fishing, guitar, horseback riding, kayaking, lacrosse, landsports, mountain biking, pioneering, puppetry, rafting, riflery, rock climbing, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, X-treme, volleyball, waterskiing and waybo.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT program for young people who have finished the 11th grade. They are paid a small salary and taught leadership, responsibilities within the cabin and as well as in all program areas and meal times.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship monies are available during the fall. They are on an as needed basis.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp for all ages during the Labor Day Holiday each year. Wonderful long weekend for your family filled with great food, fellowship and fun! Limited space available so early sign up is recommended!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer many school programs for all grades. We try to cater to each school's programs and find the perfect match for your group!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for all our great programming and other information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwayfarer.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Dead Broke Farm has beautiful, wooded trails and is home to more than 35 horses and lots of other farm animals. Campers have access to an air conditioned clubhouse, jungle gym, and the shaded horse hitching area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Dead Broke Farm has been offering horseback riding camp since 2006 and have subsequently hired mature teenage guides who attended our camp as 5 year-olds! We strive to nurture kids' love of animals and the outdoors and welcome their continued patronage in our riding lessons and trail riding programs till they are old enough to become a volunteer or paid staff member.

We have lots of farm animals to see and enjoy including horses, ponies, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, and more. The list varies but there are always lots of animals to enjoy and learn about.

Our core focus is on the horseback riding. But when they aren't riding, they can watch videos in the air conditioned club house, play foosball, play on the jungle gym, or help the guides as they go about caring for our horses and other animals. On given days, we will also take them to: 1) visit the cows, alpacas, donkeys, and other animals, 2) see the puppies available at that time, 3) see the pond and the horses in the more remote pastures, or 4) to pick blackberries or blueberries (dependent upon their availability during the week your child attends camp).

And if parents want to join their kids out on the trails, we offer a $10 discount to parents while their kids are attending camp. It's a fun family experience, and it allows the kids to show off how much they've leaned during their week at camp.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Any age can attend our camp provided you are at least 5 years old or older. We've had mothers and grandmothers attend camp with their kids - not because they had to - but because they wanted to experience the horse camp together. This is a great option for out-of-state situations or instances where the Mom or Grandmother enjoy riding as much as the kids.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Dead Broke Farm offers guided trail rides, birthday parties, pony rides, and lessons year-round for all ages. Kids and adults are welcome to ride with us.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Spring Breaks:
March 25 - April 26, 2024

Summer Camp:
Jun 3 - Aug 30, 2024

May, Sept, Oct:
Upon request for 2 or more kids

Full Day - $550/wk
Dropoff: 7:45am-9am
Pickup: 5pm-6pm

Half Day - $450/wk
Dropoff: 7:45am-9am
Pickup: 1:30pm-2pm

Daily Sessions
Full Day: $135/day per child
Half Day: $110/day per child

Discounts are available for early registration, siblings, and repeat campers. See our website for complete details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Dead Broke Farm is always in search of seasoned guides year-round as well as summer camp counselors with riding experience. If interested, contact Carla Carlough at 919-596-8975 or visit our website for more information regarding requirements for consideration and to schedule a working interview.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Crooked Creek Park amenities: Large playground areas, pavilions/shelters, 4 baseball/softball fields, walking trails, splash pad, dog park, and plenty of room to play all of our sports at our camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Conroy's All-Sports Camp features fun-filled days with friends and new experiences. This is a co-ed camp. Campers will receive age appropriate sports-specific instruction and play with our energetic staff and kids their own age. Soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, 4 square, kickball, flag football, track, dodgeball, and many other sports will be taught, played and supervised over the course of each week. Coach Conroy's JUNIOR All-Sports Camp is designed to instill quality learning with enthusiastic instruction to help your child develop sports skills and a love of sports and sports activities. We put the FUN in FUNdamentals. Each day, two different sports will be introduced. You might ask yourself, "What makes your camps different"? I would proudly say, "My coaches". All of our coaches are local athletes that genuinely care about your child. They are great athletes and mentors!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All volunteers/coaches go through Coach Conroy's leadership program before and while coaching at Coach Conroy's All Sports Camps.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: "At-risk" and financial scholarships are available. Send emails to Recreation[AT]IndianTrail.org with a brief back story and why you are in need of assistance. Coach Conroy will contact you directly. Additional information may be required.

OTHER CAMP INFO: While this is the 1st year for Coach Conroy's JUNIOR All-Sports Camp, Coach Conroy's All-Sports Camp has been voted Indian Trails biggest and best camp 3 years running.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: June 24 - June 27

Time: 8:45am-12:00pm

Price: $129

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Student-athlete volunteers are welcomed.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have college dormitories to house our campers, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, college regulation gymnasium with the two basketball courts. Olympic sized track and access to swimming and other water activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The camp is designed to train the entire person, mind and body. It is patterned after the NBA Mini Camp philosophy of increasing work ethic and the talent will follow. Our athletes will train for 3-5 hours daily and play in two showcase style games every day in front of college coaches and scouts that are looking to scholarship players. There will be a representation of coaches from private high schools, prep schools and colleges . The Coaching/training stuff consists of current and former high school, college and professional coaches all coming together to create a unique 7 day camp experience. There will be several mentor sessions and special guest speakers ranging from HS/College coaches to former NBA Coaches and professional players.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There are discounts for parents signing up multiple campers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents are encouraged to visit and sit in on the college seminars about recruiting, admissions and NCAA lectures.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer individual and team sports training year round.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp dates are June 26 - July 2, 2015.
Fees : $ 1,000 USD
More info is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ridgeviewpsa.com
1. Click on the the Basketball Flyer tab
2. Click on Sports Academy tab and scroll down for payment options.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Openings for qualified coaches and counselors. Please send resume or letters of interest to athletics[AT]ridgeviewpsa.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Asheville Equine Therapy's facilities boast a 6 stall barn with a full classroom for equine assisted learning and a 125' x 175' arena and onsite trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps are facilitated by a PATH International CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor) and ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning) with over 40 years of equine experience.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available upon request. While the scholarship does not cover the entire cost, it does cover $200.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family and Friends 2 hour equine experiences available as well.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A multitude of all year programs are offered at AET. Please refer to our website for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Equine Care & Riding Camp June 17-21, 9am to 2pm-$625
Reading Rodeo & Riding Camp July 8-12, 9am to 2pm-$675
Creative Art & Riding Camp July 30 - Aug 1, 9am to 2pm-$375

CAMP FACILITIES: Pool time in 8 Lanes of 25y, 25m, or 33m with Paddock blocks, the Paddock Evacuator fresh air system, and 10’x12’ video board with video from some of the countries best swimmers.

Climbing 25’ ropes as a challenge !

Access to dozens of Speedo parachutes, buoys, fins, stretch cords, and other new “toys”.

Racing the LED lights of LumaLane’s underwater pacing system; a favorite for teaching paces, fast starts, and fast turns.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Staff wants to offer every opportunity that we can to improve the technical side of a swimmers starts, strokes and turns. As these tips, tricks, and corrections turn into great habit based strokes, you can see an improved distance per stroke and an increase of efficiency per race. Each clinic is dedicated to one stroke at a time so that we can ensure that the technique work will become habits in their daily practices. It is important that each swimmer brings their snorkel so we can focus more on the body line and rotation at the beginning and add progress into the breath.

We will use underwater cameras with a TIVO delayed replay so that swimmers can see what they are doing. We use video of world class swimmers that train in our facility to compare "side by side" with each swimmer's technique

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to our website to see all of the great opportunities our program has to offer!

OTHER CAMP INFO: The annual NIKE Boys Basketball Camp at Academic Magnet in North Charleston, SC will run July 22-26, 2013 and will be directed by James Lee as well as other staff.

This camp will focus on individual skill development with our morning skill stations and afternoon 3 on 3 Cut Throat League. Each camper will also play in one 5 on 5 game and participate in our Living by Numbers contests each day. This summer camp is a perfect way to prepare for your school, church, rec or AAU season. All NIKE basketball camps maintain a player to coach ratio of 8:1 and is staffed by high school and collegiate coaches as well as college players.

This camp is limited to the first 64 boys that register and is for ages 9-15 (entering grades 4th-9th). The camp fee is $250 per player.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Offering the same resources and activities as the resident camp, the day camp is a less expensive alternative to the resident camp, and a great option for younger campers who are not yet ready for the overnight camp experience.

Our North Carolina basketball camp provides lunch for all of our day campers, beginning with the first day of camp through their final day. Parents are required to drop off and pick up your campers on time every day from the Smith Center.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campscui.active.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July Camp Available: $485 per week for overnight camp
June-August Day Camp Available: $240 for 2 weeks

CAMP FACILITIES: Program participants will stay in onsite accommodation with beautiful views of surrounding mountains, in shared retreat rooms. Our facilities are newly renovated, and inspired by the beautifully ornate Vastu architecture. Dining will consist of healthy vegetarian meals offered at regular times.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The mission of GROW: is to inspire, empower and educate young girls to live confidently, compassionately, and boldly.

Find self-confidence and become stronger
Learn tools to manage pressure and expectations
Connect with yourself through yoga and meditation
Explore healthy body image
Uncover hidden secrets of power and responsibility
Develop transformational goal setting

GROW Summer Camp offers a safe space where diverse young women (ages 14-16) come together to explore themselves and support one another in developing the courage and tools to become resilient when faced with adversity and life's challenges. Graduates will learn uniquely powerful meditation and breathing techniques, as well as tools to explore a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

These techniques bring an awareness to their lives, allowing them to manage stress in a healthy way, bringing confidence and self reliance. This will enable the young women to step into a empowered role in their own lives and in their communities.

CURRICULUM:

Our curriculum will focus on holistically nourishing the child and exploring boundaries outside of their comfort zone. In addition to providing participants with the YES! (Youth Empowerment Seminar) powerful breathing techniques and curriculum that uplifts human values and focuses on a healthy body, mind and lifestyle, we will bring awareness and open discussion for young women to explore issues they are currently facing in their own lives around body image, as well as social and societal pressures.

SELF ACTUALIZING ACTIVITIES:

ART: We explore self-expression through artistic mediums; painting and pottery making. We bring attention to the present moment and tap into a creative part of ourselves that allows for healing and a deep learning.

NATURE: We will hike through the woods and down the mountain to a waterfall, connecting with nature and taking in all it has to offer. We will have evening campfires and share stories about life lessons over smores, building camaraderie through deep personal and authentic connection.

MUSIC: The girls will compose lyrics to a camp theme song that portray the vision they have for themselves and the world. They will have an opportunity to perform this song at the end of camp for a live audience.

HEALTH/WELLNESS: We will have a portion of the curriculum dedicated to body awareness and healthy body/mind relationships; exploring healthy eating and how to take responsibility for our own health by preparing organic homemade food. We will take a trip to the garden and explore sustainability, growing our own food and how to cook healthily by harvesting our own vegetables and then preparing the food together with cooking lessons where the girls learn how to be confident and independent in the kitchen maintaining a health conscious awareness.

Program Directors:

Yolanda Kuhn -
Art of Living/YES! instructor based in Austrailia. Expertise in body image, eating disorders and addiction.

Lauren Grieco -
YES! Instructor; certified DVA counselor; expertise in healthy relationships and domestic violence

Angela Hanna -
YES! Instructor; MA in School Counseling; expertise in mental health and behavioral modification.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships may be available on special case-by-case bases. Contact us for more info: brian[AT]artoflivingretreatcenter.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): -10% off one GROW tuition if you are a resident of Watauga County
-10% off your second teen program registration (any combination of GROW, ART Excel Camp, or Rising Son)

Interested in programs for adults? Adult retreats are also offered at the Art of Living Retreat Center. We offer various discounts for signing up for both youth and adult programs:

-10% off one GROW tuition if you also sign up for an Art of Living Happiness Program, Sri Sri Yoga, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation, or Silence Retreat
-15% off one one GROW tuition if you register 2 or more children for summer programs at Art of Living Retreat Center and sign up for one or more adult programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27th - July 2nd
Early Bird: $895
After May 1st: $995

OTHER CAMP INFO: The 4th annual NIKE Boys Basketball Camp at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, NC (suburb of Charlotte) will run August 5-9, 2013 and will be directed by Lee Miller as well as local high school coaches from the Charlotte metro area.

This camp will focus on individual skill development with our morning skill stations and afternoon 3 on 3 Cut Throat League. Each camper will also play in one 5 on 5 game and participate in our Living by Numbers contests each day. This summer camp is a perfect way to prepare for your school, church, rec or AAU season. All NIKE basketball camps maintain a player to coach ratio of 8:1 and is staffed by high school and collegiate coaches as well as college players.

This camp is limited to the first 96 boys that register and is for ages 9-15 (entering grades 4th-9th). The camp fee is $255 per player.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 5-9, 2013

CAMP FACILITIES: Both courses offer a fully stocked golf pro shop, driving range, putting green, chipping/pitching green, a sand bunker, an video analysis machine and an outdoor pavilion.

Both courses offer a grill/snack bar with a variety of drinks, sandwiches and snacks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Wolfpack Golf Schools offer 3 weeks of exploration into the game of golf.

We offer activities that span all ability levels from the beginning level player all the way up to the advanced level player.

The activities at our schools are taught by a variety of PGA professionals, current and former college golfers, local teaching professionals and local golf professionals.

Spaces fill up fast, so please call/e-mail us today for more information.

New for 2019 are "add-on" hours of playing with a coach and then a 2-day Father/Child golf school June 14-15 (2 full days)

We look forward to seeing you at one of our schools this summer.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Child Camp on June 14-15 (2 full days) A great Fathers Day gift idea!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The Father/Child session is June 14-15 (before Fathers Day). 2 day school for $550 (father and child total fee)

The first full week session is June 17-20.
The second full week session is June 24-27.
The third full week session is July 1-4.

Each session is Monday thru Thursday from 9 am- 1 pm

Each session is $325.00. Special "add-on" hours are $175.00 extra

CAMP FACILITIES: Located at the University of North Carolina- Asheville, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, the camp is one of the oldest in the country. Campers stay in air conditioned dorms, two bedrooms/one shared bath.

The Smoky Mountain Running Camp operates on National Forest System Lands and are authorized under Special Use Permit by the Pisgah Natinal Forest.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Highlights Include

-Celebrating our 44th year!

-Top notch high school and college coaching.

-Comprehensive running camp experience: featuring daily runs in the National Forest, informative breakout sessions and talks given by nationally recognized guest speakers.

-Video taping with personal form analysis.

-Advanced Placement (AP) Cross Country Class is offered during all camp sessions for those elite runners who desire college level instruction about the Art & Science of Running.

-Superior facilities: beautiful campus surroundings, state-of-the-art track facility and new Wellness Center.

-Coaches are encouraged to accompany their cross country teams and attend the Coaches Workshop covering the latest in training and racing techniques. The workshop runs concurrently with the youth camp session.

-Fun evening recreational activities planned.

-Middle school running program with specific youth curriculum.

-The High School Program offers a different curriculum from the

-Middle School Program.

-Round trip bus transportation is available from Atlanta, Peachtree City, Johns Creek, GA; and Pensacola ,FL.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp webpage for further information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Rockbrook consists of 220 acres of wooded land with 2 rock faces, 2 waterfalls, miles of trails, tennis courts, sports fields, climbing tower, and activity cabins.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Rockbrook we believe a summer camp for kids should be both fun and formative, both exciting and supportive, both challenging and rewarding.

We believe young girls thrive best when encouraged to make decisions for themselves, to engage new physical and creative activities, and to develop meaningful friendships.

Rockbrook is a place for girls to explore nature, to learn new skills, and to develop a stronger sense of self.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Rockbrook’s Mission is to provide a haven for girls,
a place of their own, where they can explore the beauty of nature, try new things, enjoy carefree summer living,
and make some of their very best friends.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Session dates and Fees, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.rockbrookcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For information about working at Rockbrook go to the staff section of our Web site: Our Camp Website Link: www.rockbrookcamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Nike Soccer Camps are hosted at best?in?class facilities nationwide, including top collegiate campuses, premier high school venues, and professional soccer complexes. Camp locations are carefully selected to provide high?quality playing environments, utilizing the best available surfaces based on location, natural grass, modern artificial turf, and elite indoor soccer facilities. These environments ensure consistent training conditions, player safety, and an elevated on?field experience, allowing athletes to train and compete at a level that matches the Nike Soccer Camps standard.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Nike Soccer Camps partner with top coaching directors from the collegiate, high school, club, and professional levels to deliver a modern, cutting?edge training experience. Each camp is led by experienced coaches who bring their own established curriculum, designed to reflect the latest trends and best practices in player development, and are recognized for making an impact within their region. Training sessions emphasize individual skill progression, technical confidence, decision?making, and game understanding, while fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and a genuine love for the game. The result is a competitive yet fun environment where players are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow both on and off the field.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Team and Sibling Discounts Available

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camps and Clinics held year round

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Refer to webpage for specfifc camp location, dates and fees