Camp Pinewood
Hendersonville, NC

We emphasize personal growth and confidence building through a non-competitive, self-directed program that centers on outdoor skill development and wilderness trips.

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Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina for 78 years, we emphasize canoeing and kayaking, sailing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wilderness trips. The program is non-competitive, to reduce pressure and encourage experimentation with new ideas and skills.

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SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes friendships, increase self-confidence, and develop life skills.

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Willie Parker Football Camp - North Carolina (Wake Forest University, June 13-15, 2027)
Winston-Salem, NC

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 110,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 44th successful year of football instruction.

Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center
Parkton, NC

Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center is a full service camp and retreat center located in Parkton, NC we have day, resident, and family camp options available.

Sea Turtle Camp
North Topsail Beach, NC

Explore the Ocean and the unique world of Sea Turtles, through our hands-on marine science summer camps! Join us this summer for Sea Turtle Camp! We offer summer camp programs in North Carolina, Hawaii, and Costa Rica, which immerse youth, ages 12 — 17, in the field of marine biology. Explore the Ocean and the unique world of Sea Turtles, through our hands-on marine science summer camps!

Camp Illahee
Brevard, NC

Camp Illahee strives to develop self-esteem, friendships, strength of character, and a love for nature. A strong, enthusiastic staff and a top notch facility offer campers the chance of a lifetime!

Camp Purpose - "Where Innovation & Adventure Awaits"
Durham, NC

Ready to Push your child to think outside the box???? Well look no further Camp Purposeis ready to blow your child’s mind with S.T.E.M & innovation projects paired with a summer filled with adventure.

Precision Instruction Summer Camps at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek, NC

Precision Instruction is offering summer camps for all ages looking to play sports, we have camps that are Sport Specific (Golf and Tennis) as well as an all- around sports camp

Sacred Grove Retreat Center
Gold Hill, NC , NC

Sacred Grove is the premiere retreat center in the Piedmont of North Carolina for local, national, and international gatherings.

North Carolina Outward Bound
Asheville, NC

Take on real challenges, have real adventures and relate to real life with North Carolina Outward Bound. Navigate the wilderness, build technical outdoor skills, make new friends, challenge yourself and gain valuable leadership skills. Rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking and more. Scholarships available.

Holston Camp and Retreat Center
Banner Elk, NC

Adventure, Rustic, and Traditional programs, ages 8—17 in NC! Choose cabin or campsite. Eat in our dining hall, or prepare meals over a fire. Bring a friend with you! Enjoy cool weather and mountains with caring staff, and new adventures!

Antawn Jamison's All-Star Camp
Chapel Hill, NC

Antawn Jamison's Annual Basketball Camp at the Dean E. Smith Center at UNC-Chapel Hill

Robotic Camp
Cary, NC

Robotic Camp using Lego robotics, microbits and video game creation programs allowing your child hands-on experience in design, construction and programming of robot and other programming tools.. Ignite your child's love of STEM: Science Technology, Engineering and Math.

Cheerio Adventures
Mouth of Wilson, VA
Other

Located in the mountains of SW Virginia along the New River, Cheerio Adventures is an adventure camp for boys and girls ages 9-16. Offering 1 week and 2 week sessions. Choose a session that does a little bit of everything. Beginners and experienced campers are welcome.

Hickory Cove Bible Camp
Taylorsville, NC

Hickory Cove Bible Camp is a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to discipleship for children and young adults.

Broadreach
Raleigh, NC

Broadreach offers educational summer adventures for teenagers with scuba, sailing, marine biology, language immersion, service and wilderness programs in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Iceland, Canada, South Africa, France, Fiji and India.

North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, NC

North Carolina Zoo is excited to offer Online and In-Person Summer Camps as a way for kids to learn about animals and their natural environment.

QORDS
Lenoir, NC

QORDS: Queer Oriented Rock/Rap Day School for LGBTQI Youth




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NC Directory Overview

North Carolina camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic North Carolina % of Dir.
Total Listings863.9%
Day Camps473.3%
Resident Camps514.4%
Family Camps154.1%
Travel Camps145.4%
Coed Camps653.4%
All-Girls Camps196.2%
All-Boys Camps84.4%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $5516 - 15100%
Resident$251 - $2,0007 - 1641%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for North Carolina within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program4451.2%4.0%
Adventure Camps2124.4%7.4%
Family Camps1517.4%4.1%
Travel Camps1416.3%5.9%
Academic Camps1112.8%4.2%


General Notes About Camps in the State of North Carolina

North Carolina’s warm summer climate is perfect for outdoor activities, with sunny days that are ideal for hiking, swimming, and team sports. The mild evenings offer a comfortable environment for campfires, stargazing, and group activities, ensuring a balanced experience between exciting daytime adventures and relaxing nights. The climate is well-suited for a variety of camps, from sports programs to outdoor exploration, making it an ideal state for enjoying summer to the fullest.

North Carolina’s geography offers an incredible variety of environments that make it an ideal location for a wide range of summer camps. In urban centers like Charlotte and Raleigh, day camps thrive, focusing on arts, education, and sports, with easy access to local parks, museums, and cultural attractions. As you move toward the rural and natural areas of the state, the landscape shifts dramatically, providing ideal settings for outdoor adventure camps. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer breathtaking vistas, perfect for hiking, rock climbing, and wilderness exploration. Campers can immerse themselves in nature through outdoor programs that focus on conservation, environmental studies, and sustainable living. Further east, the Outer Banks provide stunning coastal landscapes, offering opportunities for water-based activities like kayaking, fishing, and environmental education focused on coastal ecosystems. North Carolina’s diverse landscapes—from mountains and forests to beaches and wetlands—ensure that every camper can find an ideal environment for exploration and learning.

The state’s diverse ecosystems, ranging from coastal wetlands to mountain forests, offer abundant opportunities for environmental education. Whether exploring the marine life of the Outer Banks or studying the flora and fauna of the Appalachian Mountains, New Carolina’s camps focus on ecological education, wildlife conservation, and sustainability. Campers engage in hands-on activities like habitat restoration, wildlife tracking, and water quality testing, all designed to help them understand the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems. North Carolina’s natural environments provide the perfect learning experiences for campers who want to connect with nature and gain a deeper understanding of environmental stewardship.