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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pinewoods Montessori Summer Camps in Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough, NC

Based on the Montessori philosophy, Pinewoods in Hillsborough offers a variety of one week camps to suit toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children.

Precision Golf Premier Camp
Brown Summit, NC

This is a 5-day intensive program for developing and tournament players

Camp High Rocks
Cedar Mountain, NC

Camp High Rocks is a small camp for boys in the mountains of Western North Carolina. High Rocks is a place for fun and learning, for challenge and adventure, and for living in an environment that is geared to a camper's needs and interests.

Falling Creek Camp
Tuxedo, NC

Falling Creek is a traditional summer camp for boys, founded on Christian values. It is located on over 900 private mountaintop acres in western North Carolina, 20 minutes from Hendersonville. Sessions range from one to four weeks for 1st through 11th grade boys, and Father/Son Weekends are offered for K+.

School of Rock Performance Camp
Charlotte, NC

School of Rock Performance Camps are an ideal program for students who want to play in a band and gain professional experiences in the music industry. Camps end with a a LIVE rock concert for friends and family!

Oak Ridge Military Academy Leadership/Adventure Camp and Summer Academic Camp
Oak Ridge, NC

Two separate summer programs offered; 5 week Summer Academic Camp (credit, accleration, enhancement, remediation, repeat), Two--2 week Leadership/Adventure Camp (leadership training, athletics, and recreational/outdoor activities).

Coach Conroy's All-Sports Camp at Chestnut Park
Indian Trail, NC

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. Do not miss the fun!!! Camp Dates: June 22-25, July 6-9, July 20-23, July 27-30

Camp Invention - North Carolina
Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, Clayton, NC

A week long summer enrichment day camp offered in your local elementary schools for children in second through sixth grades.

Wolfpack Golf Schools
Raleigh, NC

Wolfpack Golf Schools are currently accepting students. We offer golf schools that teach the basic fundamentals of golf. These include short game, long game, putting , chipping, bunkers/sand play & course management skills.

iWalk the Eno Science & Nature Camp
Durham, NC

iWalk the Eno Science & Nature Camp helps children learn & grow in nature’s classroom.The camp is in Orange and Durham counties at Eno River State Park, which offers many opportunities to camp, hike, & splash in a natural wonderland.

Carolina Raptor Center Kids for Conservation
Huntersville, NC

We are dedicated to a mission of environmental education, with a goal of engaging and inspiring our campers to make environmentally friendly choices.




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 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.