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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Camp Pinewood
Hendersonville, NC

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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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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URJ 6 Points Sports Academy
Asheville, NC

Got Game? So do we! This Union for Reform Judaism camp, located in Asheville, NC, offers intensive high quality sports instruction while providing individualized attention to each athlete. We are the premiere Jewish Sports Camp in North America.

Camp Crestridge for Girls
Ridgecrest, NC

Christian camping at its finest. ACA accredited. Overall staff to camper ratio of 1: 3. Our staff are strong Christian role models.

Keystone Camp
Brevard, NC

Steeped in a long family tradition, Keystone Camp encourages girls to learn life-long skills and values in a fun and nurturing environment. Best known for our daily program of horseback riding and wide variety of activities that appeal to all interests.

Bold Earth Adventures
Hendersonville, NC

Are you ready to take your summer adventure up a notch? Tired of doing the same old thing every year? Adventure with Bold Earth around the world! Everywhere from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Europe, Fiji, Iceland, Thailand, Africa, South America and more. More locations. More adventures; trips of a lifetime.

IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp
Plantation, FL
Other

IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp offers exciting academic programs in Computer Programming, Virtual Robotics, Electronics, Logic Puzzles and Mathematics for bright and talented campers in grades 1-12. South Florida: Plantation, Weston, Boca Raton; North Carolina: Cary, Chapel Hill, Raleigh! Full-day and partial-day programs are available.

2026 - Willie Parker Youth & High School Football Camp - North Carolina (Wake Forest University, June 12-14, 2026)
Winston-Salem, NC

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 107,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 43rd successful year of football instruction.

Farm Life 101 - SonRidge Farm
Kings Mountain, NC

Come experience life down on the farm! Through character building & team work activities, forge memories & friendships that last a lifetime.

Rockbrook Summer Camp for Girls
Brevard, NC

Rockbrook is a residential summer camp for girls in the mountains of North Carolina offering horseback riding, pottery, outdoor adventure activities, and more.

Camp Hardee
Blounts Creek, NC

Campers spend their days boating on the Pamlico River, or on shore learning new skills.

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.

Camp Glen Arden for Girls
Tuxedo, NC

Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, Glen Arden is a place where girls are celebrated as individuals, encouraged to try new things, and develop lifelong friendships in a safe, fun, supportive environment.

Camp Chosatonga for Boys
Brevard, NC

An awesome experience in a traditional North Carolina camp with Christian Ideals. In the Blue Ridge Mountains we offer lifetime friendships, adventure and quality teaching. Incredible Quality Staff & 3:1 ratio. Sister camp, Camp Kahdalea for Girls, is a mile away. Email us for info & we'll email back. Video on request by phone or letter.

Camp Cheval at MacNairs Country Acres
Raleigh, NC

Camp Cheval is for those who love horses and want to ride (or ride better) and learn horsemanship skills.

Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
Cosby, TN
Other

Our Camp is a relatively small-group camp situated next to the Great Smoky Mountains and National Forests. Our programs are tailored to the individual skills & ability levels of the campers so all can enjoy the high-adventure activities.

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




North Carolina Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

NC Directory Overview

North Carolina camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic North Carolina % of Dir.
Total Listings883.9%
Day Camps483.3%
Resident Camps524.3%
Family Camps154.0%
Travel Camps155.8%
Coed Camps673.4%
All-Girls Camps206.4%
All-Boys Camps94.9%

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 - $2,0006 - 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 Program4551.1%4.0%
Adventure Camps2123.9%7.2%
Family Camps1517.0%4.0%
Travel Camps1517.0%6.3%
Academic Camps1213.6%4.4%


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.