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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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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Camp Hardee
Blounts Creek, NC

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

Gwynn Valley Camp
Brevard, NC

A traditional, farm and wilderness program for younger boys and girls that nurtures the child while fostering a connection with land and the simple joys of childhood. Established in 1935.

Talisman Programs
Zirconia, NC

Our programs specifically address the needs of children with Aspergers, high functioning Autism, and ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and other behavior related issues. Our activities are designed to build confidence, promote responsibility, and provide a fun and successful summer camp experience.

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.

NBC Camps
Auburn, Missoula, Spokane, Anchorage, Billings, Portland, Olds, Red Deer, Redding, Napa, and More, WA

NBC Camps offers residential basketball, volleyball, and soccer camps for kids age 9-18. NBC Camps encourages athletes to achieve excellence on and off the court.

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.

Eagle's Nest Camp
Pisgah Forest, NC

Eagle’s Nest is a co-ed camp for young people in Kindergarten through 11th grade. We offer a wide variety of traditional summer camp activities (such as visual and performing arts, swimming, horseback riding, and athletics) as well as wilderness adventures (backpacking, whitewater canoeing, and rock climbing).

Camp Merrie-Woode
Sapphire, NC

Founded in 1919, located in the mountains 1 1/2 hour SW of Asheville NC. Listed in Family Life as 1 of ten best camps in nation.

Engineering Camp Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Engineering Camp Charlotte gives campers fun and exciting engineering design challenges - allowing kids to work hands on every day to learn the engineering disciplines

Wolfpack Golf Schools
Raleigh, NC

Wolfpack Golf Schools are currently accepting students for 2017.

Archaeology Adventurers Summer Camps
Morganton, NC

Archaeology Adventurers campers work with professional archaeologists to uncover the buried remains of a 16th-century Spanish colony that mysteriously disappeared more than 400 years ago.

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.

The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc.
Highlands, NC

A unique center located in the southernmost section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with spectacular views, nearby rivers, low and high challenge course and hiking trails galore!!

Camp Kahdalea for Girls
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. Brother camp, Chosatonga for boys, is a mile away. Email us for info & we'll e-mail back. Video on request by phone or letter.

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.

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.





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.