Best North Carolina Performing Arts Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships may be available. Contact us at music[AT]greensboro-nc.gov for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Music Center offers a comprehensive music education program for ages 4 to adult. Suzuki and Traditional instruction on violin, cello, voice, clarinet, flute, piano, percussion and guitar; Kindermusik — early childhood music education; music therapy classes; and youth and adult ensembles including concert bands, jazz ensembles, a full orchestra, choirs and small ensembles. Our Camp Website Link: www.gsomusiccenter.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Greensboro Guitar Camp at The Music Center
June 20-24, 2016
Ages 8-11, 12 noon - 2 pm, $80
Ages 12-18, 9 am - 2 pm, $180

CAMP FACILITIES: City Ballet has 3 studios. All studios are mirrored and equipped with sprung wood or Marley flooring. For student convenience, we have a carpeted dressing room with cubbies for belongings and two large ladies’ rooms and a men’s room. We also offer a quiet, brightly lit homework area for our students with demanding school responsibilities. Seating for waiting parents and siblings is available in our lobby and throughout the space.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: City Ballet was founded in 1991 with the philosophy of encouraging musicality, fostering creative expression, and teaching an appreciation of dance’s form and aesthetic. Its goal is to enable all students to experience the joy of dance and performance while attaining professional technique and style. Since its inception, City Ballet has been dedicated to training students in the Cecchetti Syllabus of classical ballet and remains the singular facility offering this method in the Triangle.

Classes are offered in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. Additionally, numerous workshops are presented to expose students to different dance genres beyond the classical curriculum. City Ballet offers students the opportunity to perform in two full-length productions each year - The Nutcracker by audition and a spring recital.

The school also participates in festivals and workshops. Some of the most recent stage appearances include those at The American Heart Association’s Triangle Heart Ball, Festival of North Carolina Dance, AT&T’s Winterfest and Lafayette Village's Tree Lighting.

Preschool Dance is the beginning of a lifetime of dance appreciation. It is the essence of using imagination and exploration as building blocks for a dance foundation. Students focus on gross motor skills (skipping, hopping and jumping) through musicality and movement. City Ballet pays special attention to the needs and abilities of preschoolers by using theme-based lesson plans full of meaningful play. For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: city-ballet.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: City Ballet offers dance classes and instruction during the school year with a year-end recital in May.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June, July and August Sessions are $190 for one week, 9:30am-12:30pm. Each additional camp purchased is $165. In addition to camps, City Ballet offers workshops for dancers interested in learning new techniques or improving their skills. We also offers dance cards for students to try different forms of dance classes or come as often as they like.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 44 cabins, lake with waterfront, dining hall, gym, tennis courts, rock wall, meeting spaces, challenge course, and hiking trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Rockmont for Boys, residential/day, is an interdenominational Christian summer in Western North Carolina with a focus on male development. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmithing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, and more! Campers live in a cabin of 8-12 boys their age, select 4 skills to learn and develop, and participate in large-group activities with their age group. Rockmont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and others; an appreciation and concern for the environment; greater self-reliance, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-esteem; stronger Christian values; and a greater understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Catalyst Leadership program welcomes 16 year old young men into a larger world. We focus on skills and responsibilities that young men need to master as they transition into adulthood.

The Service & Leadership Corps is a volunteer program specifically designed for 16-18 year olds as a bridge between the camper and staff experiences. Corps members serve in the dining hall and kitchen and assist with program activities throughout camp. The Corps also enjoys its own adventures which can include mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and more!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are able to work on an individual basis with families that require a financial partnership. Contact us for more info.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son weekend is a great way for young men to experience camp for the first time, or to let Dad join in on the fun! In addition to activities and skills, we facilitate discussion with the fathers around male development.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Facilities are available for rent during the off-season. (non-summer)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Head on over to our website and check out the Dates&Rates page for the most up to date info!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors, Work Crew, Adventure Staff, Program Staff, and Life-guarding positions available.

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: 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: 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: We have modern cabin with air conditioning for those hot summer nights. In our community kitchen, we pride on healthy meals everyday. Hobbit Hill has an indoor/outdoor area for horseback riding. This way camper can ride in most weather situations. Along with riding, we offer arts and crafts, sports, zip lining, rafting, night trail rides, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our goal is to make sure young campers will leave Camp Hobbit Hill with friendships that they can build on for a lifetime, a better sense of who they are, and more confidence that they can successfully meet the challenges they face in the coming year.

Campers will get 4 1/2 hours of riding time 6 days a week. After first day of camp, each rider will get paired up with a horse based on ability and experience. During riding time, you will have lessons in fundamentals, hunter-jumping techniques, and trail riding. Our riding facility has an indoor riding arena for rainy days. One bonus feature about Hobbit Hill will be a horse show for campers only every two weeks. Families are more than welcome to visit.

For more information, please look at our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camphobbithill.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT program for girls ages 16-18 years old. Those enrolled in CIT will become remodel to younger campers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: None at this time. Possibility next year.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families can visit once per session. We also offer a horse show every two weeks for campers only, families are more than welcome to attend.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Hobbit Hill offers year-round horseback riding lessons, boarding, and shows. If you would like more information please email or call Hobbit Hill farms and stables.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2 Weeks Sessions
*June 25th - July 8th
*July 9th - July 22nd
*July 23rd - August 5th
*August 6th - August 19th

4 Weeks Sessions
*June 18th - July 15th
*July 9th - August 5th
*July 30th - August 26th

6 Weeks Sessions
*June 18th - July 29th
*July 2nd - August 12th
*July 16th - August 26th

8 Weeks Sessions
*June 18th - August 12th
*June 25th - August 19th
*July 2nd - August 26th

10 Weeks Session
*June 18th - August 26

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our total camp experience includes a Chess camp, Academic Camp, Enrichment Camp, Art Camp and Sports Camp. We also teach a full day for Pre Kindergarten children with a program that includes Head Start English, Math and Chinese as well as Art, Crafts and Music.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Chinese students a chance to spend two months here in the summer, working with the students at the camps. This offers them a valuable and uniquely American experience that stays with them long after they have returned to China.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the school year, we offer an after school program as well as electives taught on the weekends.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.cier-cla.com.

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: 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 SESSION DATES & FEES:
Classes are offered weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:45 and on Thursdays from 5:45-6:30pm. No classes July 4-12 and Aug 1-9.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Center for Dance contains six dance studios, three overlooking North Tryon Street, and a 200-seat performance venue.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Charlotte Ballet Academy is the only dance academy in the state affiliated with a nationally recognized professional ballet company. The Academy offers a nurturing and structured environment that encourages individuality, creative expression and an appreciation for the art of dance. The Academy provides expert instruction to students who are training for professional careers in dance, as well as those who are interested in simply experiencing the joy and benefit of dancing.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summer camps are a great way to keep dance training fresh from school-year programs or to try something new. More information about school-year programs at Our Camp Website Link: charlotteballet.org.

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: 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: We have a full band setup in an open space to record and produce original music

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is taught by two passionate music engineers with years of experience in song production.

We believe that good music is not limited by the equipment you own, and anyone can create a great song.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$500 per Week

06/26/2017 - 06/30/2017
07/03/2017 - 07/07/2017
07/24/2017 - 07/28/2017

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 SESSION DATES & FEES:
2018 Dates for High School Students:
June 18-22, 9am – 2pm
July 16-20, 9am – 2pm
Option for more weeks!

2018 Dates for Middle School Students:
June 25-29, 9am – 2pm

Cost: $550 per student BYO lunch, or $600 for lunch provided

CAMP FACILITIES: Our musical activities and accommodations are in beautiful Bed & Breakfast Inns. Each participant has a private room and bathroom, with gourmet breakfasts served every morning.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Celebrating our tenth season, Asheville Flute Vacation was created for the dedicated adult amateur flutist. Instructors and hosts are Lea Kibler and Deborah Heller, each with many years playing and teaching experience. AFV provides a supportive environment for flutists seeking individual and group playing experience.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Flute chamber music (trios and quartets), private lessons, "Open Mic." sessions, instruction in flute maintenance and repair, flute choir reading sessions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 26 - June 1, 2014.
All information at Our Camp Website Link: www.ashevilleflute.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 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: 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 FACILITIES: Camp Carolina is nestled in Lambs Creek Valley on 240 Acres backing up to Pisgah National Forest. We have a three athletic fields a 4 acre private lake, 5 tennis courts, an outdoor riding ring, and indoor and outdoor skate park and 40 camper cabins housing between 6-7 campers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is a balanced mixture of individual and team sports, nature, music, arts and crafts, high adventure and extreme sports. We value safety, respect and selflessness toward others. We work hard to maintain a well- rounded experience of health, fun and growth. Our camp leaders are guided to focus on the “teachable moment” – that time when a boy is enthusiastic, interested, searching for answers and having fun. We believe, and many educators agree, that more teachable moments arise during the long- term camping experience than during comparable stays at other types of educational institutions.

Camp Carolina is about adventure and meeting challenges head- on. It’s about the simple faith that anything can be accomplished through determination and enthusiasm. It’s about living fully, setting personal goals, making friends and enjoying accomplishments. Its mostly about fun – on the rivers, lakes, rocks, trails, courts, parks and fields, Our program is so diverse that boys can be successful here as long as they are willing to try.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor Assistant leadership training for boys who have completed the 9-12 grade.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father Son weekends available in May.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Sessions vary from 1-2 week intro sessions to 3-10 week sessions. To view our current dates and rates please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcarolina.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We believe the key to a great camp is the staff. Therefore, we are looking for qualified, responsible men and women with patience, understanding and an interest in working with young people in an outdoor setting. Neat appearance, motivation and skills in finding solutions are essential in maintaining the reputation of our quality program with both the parents and the campers.

To watch a video about working at CCB click here Our Camp Website Link: vimeo.com

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 46 cabins, a Dining Hall, Chapel, Swimming Pool, lake for swimming and other water activities (blob, slide, zipline), amphitheater for campfire, gym, pavilion, fields, equestrian center, crafts centers, infirmary, administration building, camp store, museum, tennis courts, Climbing Tower with additional elements and more.

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 Crestridge for Girls. 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 14 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 Crestridge and beyond. The SALT positions are typically filled by Christmas.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have limited scholarships available. Please e-mail rscamps[AT]ridgecrestcamps.com to receive a Scholarship Application.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 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 is held over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 3.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to do with your daughter? What does valuable time with your daughter look like? We have a great option! We are excited to provide you with an opportunity to join your daughter at camp and share life changing experiences and fun memories.

You can act like a kid again by going off the Blob or down the zipline and slide at the lake, sneaking through the woods playing Sockwar, sitting around the campfire on a cool fall evening, having a paint war on the green, challenging yourself on the climbing wall, painting pottery in the ceramics studio, learning to shoot a bow and arrow or rifle and so much more. The best part about this…you can do it all with your daughter!

Aside from the activities, you’ll be able to experience God’s love through His creation, hear from God’s Word, and have devotional times with your daughter. Camp Crestridge is not simply a place where your girls can grow as individuals; it’s a place where you can grow together as a family! Our Mother & Daughter Camp will be 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:
Counselors
Horseback Director
Horseback Assistants
Rock Climbing Instructor
Laundry
Receptionist

Please refer to Our Camp Website Link: www.ridgecrestcamps.com for job descriptions.

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

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:
July 8-12, 9 am-5 pm

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 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