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 canoeing and kayaking, sailing, hiking, rock climbing, and 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

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 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.

YMCA Camp Cheerio
Glade Valley, NC
Other

Join Camp Cheerio for a fun filled summer atop the mountians of North Carolina. For ages 7-15 this Co-ed camp has it all. 1 & 2 week sessions. More fun and friendship than one can think of.

Charlotte Music & Art Camps!
Matthews, NC

Whether you are a beginner or advanced music student, you'll find exciting camps and classes at Charlotte Acadmey of Music. Now enrolling!

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 16-19, July 7-10, July 21-24

WB Surf Camp Teen Costa Rica Surf Adventure
Wilmington, NC

Come join our Teen Costa Rica Surf & Adventure Camp for the two week surf experience of a lifetime!

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 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!

QORDS
Lenoir, NC

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

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!

Turtle Island Preserve
Boone, NC

Turtle Island Preserve camps offer an up close and personal connection with our natural world. We teach traditional earth skills to instill personal growth in our campers. Our campers learn to thrive in nature, not survive.

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.

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.

WB Surf Camp
North Topsail Beach, NC

Marine science & learn to surf summer camps for kids ages 11-17 backed by 18 years of proven surf instruction and aquatic safety. Concierge-level service, safety, ocean stewardship, fun!

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!

Falling Creek Camp
Tuxedo, NC

We are a traditional boys summer camp founded on Christian values. Falling Creek is a community of 262 campers and over 90 dedicated staff, located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Sessions range from 1 week to 4 weeks, for boys 6 to 16 years old.

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.





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.