Camp Pinewood
Hendersonville, NC

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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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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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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Zaniac Summer STEAM Camps
Cary, NC

Build confidence and gain an academic advantage at Zaniac with our award-winning programs and Summer STEAM Camps! Weekly themes include: Technology & Design, Science & Engineering, Robotics & Computer Science, and Zane Math Camp.

Camp Sew Couture Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Learn everything it is to know about Fashion from industry professionals. Students will learn: how to develop their own brand, public speaking/presentation skills, sketching, sewing, fashion history, patternmaking, and much much more!

Charlotte Eagles Soccer Camp
Matthews, NC

We look forward to and would consider it a privilege to invest in your child through effective technical and tactical soccer instruction, challenging character development lessons and daily times sharing Biblical Truth.

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.

Keyauwee Program Center
Sophia, NC
Green River Preserve
Cedar Mountain, NC
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Green River Preserve is a co-ed summer camp connecting children with nature. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Green River Preserve has one, two, and three week camp sessions for children in the rising 2nd - 9th grades and two week expeditions for campers in the rising 9th grade through college freshmen.e rising

Victory Junction
Randleman, NC

Victory Junction Mission: To enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses by creating camping experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.

The Walker Family Band Summer Music Camp
Blowing Rock, NC

Want to: Recharge a student musician? Form a band, perform, & jam? Have an enriching family camp experience? Come play, learn, dance, relax, teach, meditate, and meet great people like you at the WFB Summer Music Camp!

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

Antawn Jamison's 10th Annual Basketball Camp at the Dean E. Smith Center at UNC-Chapel Hill

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.

Dead Broke Farm Horse Camp
Raleigh, NC

Horseback Riding Lessons, Guided Trail Rides, Horse Care

Inclusive Summer Horse Camp
Mebane, NC

Children with and without disabilities will enjoy a week of riding, learning about horses, arts and crafts, and playing indoors and out!

Abrakadoodle Mixed Media Art & Drawing Camps at Blessed Sacrament School
Burlington, NC

Mixed media, multicultural art camp for preschool & elementary. Drawing camps for elementary. Curriculum exceeds the National Standards for the Visual Arts.

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.

Camp Pinnacle
Flat Rock , NC

Established in 1928, Camp Pinnacle is a boys and girls summer camp for children ages 7-15. At Camp Pinnacle we partner with parents to help campers become their "best selves!" Here, your child will have the most memorable summer of their life, and you as a parent will reap the benefits of the growth opportunities of camp.

Wolfpack Golf Schools
Raleigh, NC

Wolfpack Golf Schools are currently accepting students for 2017.





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.