2024 Overnight Camps

50+ overnight camps to turn summer into an adventure

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6 Points Sports Academy- a URJ Summer Camp, 360 Asheville School Road,Asheville, NC, 561-208-1650, 6pointssports.org/summer.

Adventure Treks, P.O. Box 1321, Flat Rock, NC, 888-954-5555, [email protected], adventuretreks.com.

American Dance Training Camp, Western Carolina University, 1 University Way, Cullowhee, 866-383-2382, [email protected], americandancetrainingcamp.com/locations/nc-dance-camp. Session 1: June 16 - 22; Session 2: June 23 – 29, girls ages 8 – 17 . Spend an action-packed week (or two) American Dance Training Camps. ADTC is an overnight dance camp for girls ages 8 - 17 with beautiful locations nationwide. The NC dance camp "home" is Western Carolina University. Core dance disciplines include contemporary, hip-hop and jazz (styles of jazz vary and may include Broadway, lyrical or modern). Elective classes include ballet, tap and world dance. Camps include other activities like tubing, trampolines, rafting, horseback riding, zip lining and more.

Asbury Hills Camp & Retreat Center, 150 Asbury Drive, Cleveland, SC, 864-836-3711, [email protected], asburyhills.org/summer-camp.

Blue Star Camps, P.O. Box 1029, Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-3591, [email protected], bluestarcamps.com. Founded in 1948, Blue Star is a privately owned and operated Jewish residential camp in Hendersonville. Campers are encouraged to venture outside of their “comfort zones,” to be open to new experiences, and to participate wholeheartedly in the camp activities that genuinely interest and excite them. Varied session offerings are based on the camper's age. Details are online.

Camp Arrowhead for Boys, 1415 Cabin Creek Road, Zirconia, NC, camparrowhead.com, 828-435-5091. Boys ages 6 – 16, rising grades 1 – 11. Session 1 (1-2 weeks): June 9-21. Session 2 (3-4 weeks): June 23-July 19. Arrowhead is located in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the border of North and South Carolina. On a campus of 200 acres including beautiful woodlands, waterfalls, streams, and meadows, boys can grow, lead, explore and create. Campers live in rustic open-air cabins (each with their own bathroom including hot water) with 4-6 other boys of a similar grade level, and a trained cabin counselor. Activities include blacksmithing, archery, bushcraft (outdoor skills), and riflery. In addition, campers are able to choose two ‘choice blocks’ each afternoon, which will change depending on the day and camper interest.

Camp Burnt Gin, 1980 Burnt Gin Road, Wedgefield, SC, 803-898-0784, [email protected], scdhec.gov/campburntgin. June and July, ages 7 – 15, 16 – 20, 21 – 25. Camp Burnt Gin is a residential camp for children, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. Activities include swimming, boating, arts and crafts, nature activities, fine arts and sports and games. Emphasis is placed on adapting activities so every child can participate. Operated by Operated by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, Camp Burnt Gin is offered at no cost to the camper's family.

Camp Cedar Cliff, 5 Porters Cove Road, Asheville, 828-450-3331, [email protected], campcedarcliff.org. Ages 5 – 16. Day camps (rising grades K – 5) and overnight camps (rising grades 2 – 10) are offered beginning the week of June 9. Camp Cedar Cliff is an outdoor adventure camp in western North Carolina that offers both day and overnight camps in the summer and a series of retreats throughout the year. Both programs are led by two counselors for every cabin, with activities, games and programs every day. The camp’s mission is to spread the Gospel with campers but also give an experience campers will continue to want to come back to year after year.

Chestnut Ridge Camp & Retreat Center, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Road, Efland, NC, 919-304-2178, [email protected], campchestnutridge.org. June 9 –Aug. 23, ages 7 – 17. Chestnut Ridge Camp & Retreat Center is a non-profit, co-ed Christian summer camp located between Greensboro and Durham, NC. It offers day and overnight camps for campers in grades K – 12 on 365 acres of hardwood forests.

Camps Chosatonga and Kahdalea, 2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard, NC, 828-884-6834, TwoFunCamps.com. Camp Chosatonga for boys and Camp Kahdalea for girls – Ages 7 – 9 (mini camp), ages 7 – 12 (junior camp), and junior counselors (leadership) programs are available. Details and registration are online.

Camp Glen Arden, 1261 Cabin Creek Road, Zirconia, NC, 828-692-8362,

campglenarden.com. Camp Glen Arden welcomes girls from grades 1 – 11 for 2, 3, and 4 week sessions. Dates and rates are online.

Camp Green Cove, 617 Green Cove Road, Zirconia, NC, 828-692-6355, greencove.com. Founded in 1945, Camp Green Cove is a traditional and unique summer camp for girls ages 6-17. Registration and session details are online.

Camp Greystone, 21 Camp Greystone Lane, Zirconia, NC, 828-693-3182, campgreystone.com. Camp Greystone is a Christian camp for girls located in the mountains of North Carolina. Details and registration information are online.

Camp Grier, 985 Camp Grier Road, Old Fort, NC, 828-668-7793, campgrier.org. Camp descriptions and registration links are online.

Camp Henry, 25 Wormy Chestnut Lane, Canton, NC, 828-646-0095, lakelogan.org/camphenry. Camp Henry is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and located in Haywood County at Lake Logan, 40 minutes west of Asheville.

Camp High Rocks, 1234 High Rocks Road, Brevard, NC, 828-885-2153, [email protected], highrocks.com. Ages 7 – 16. Camp is offered in sessions from one – four weeks. Camp High Rocks is a family-owned, traditional boys summer camp located in the mountains of North Carolina. Founded in 1958, the camp creates long-term partnerships with parents by providing opportunities for boys to develop friendships, independence, and even resilience in a supportive, nurturing community. The camp focuses on adventure activities with emphasis on skill progression.

Camp Highlander, 42 Dalton Road, Mills River, NC, 828-891-7721, camphighlander.com. Camp promotes the core values of courage, honesty, integrity and faith. Camps for girls and boys ages 6 – 16 are offered. Details are online.

Camp Hollymont for Girls, 339 Nacoochee Drive, Rabun Gap, GA, 828-686-5343, hollymont.com. Camp Hollymont is a privately owned, Christian camp for girls ages 7–15. Classic Sessions ($4,990: June 9-21, June 23-July 5, July 7-19), Starter Camp Sessions ($2,750: June 9-15, June 23 - 29, July 7-13), Mother-Daughter Camp (June 26-29). Details are online.

Camps Chosatonga and Kahdalea, 2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard, NC, 828-884-6834, TwoFunCamps.com. Camp Chosatonga for boys and Camp Kahdalea for girls – Ages 7 – 9 (mini camp), ages 7 – 12 (junior camp), and junior counselors (leadership) programs are available. Details and registration are online.

Camp Judaea, 48 Camp Judaea Lane, Hendersonville, NC, 404-634-7883, campjudaea.org. Ages 7 – 15. Established in 1961, Camp Judaea is a small, Jewish, Israel-centered summer camp community for children ages 7 – 15 located in Hendersonville.

Camp Kanuga, 130 Kanuga Chapel Road, Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-9136, campkanuga.org. Camp Kanuga offers overnight camps for rising grades 2 –11, expeditions for rising grades 7 – 12, and leadership academy for rising grades 11 – 12. Registration and session details are online.

Camp Merri-Mac, 1123 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 828-669-8766, merri-mac.com. Merri-Mac is a Christian summer camp for girls that helps campers grow through friends and adventure. Details are online.

Camp Mondamin, 413 Mondamin Road, Zirconia, NC, 828-693-7446, mondamin.com. Founded in 1922, Mondamin is a traditional and unique summer camp for boys, ages 6-17. Registration and session details are online.

Camp Pinewood, 300 Orrs Camp Road, Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-6239, camppinewood.net. Camp Pinewood is an independent, private camp located in Western North Carolina. Details and session information are online.

Camp Pinnacle, P.O. Box 1339, Flat Rock, NC, 855-378-1928, camppinnacle.com. View dates and rates, as well as camp details and adventure options online.

Camp Rockmont for Boys, 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC, 828-686-3885, rockmont.com. Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, located in the mountains of North Carolina that focuses on growth in self-confidence, independence, leadership ability and character. Details are online.

Camp Saint Christopher, stchristopher.org, 843-768-1337, 2810 Seabrook Island Road, Johns Island, SC. Grades K – 12. During the day, campers participate in activities such as hiking through a pristine maritime forest, sailing and kayaking in the estuary, team building, seining, rock climbing, games, archery and more, along with daily chapel and small-group Bible study.

Camp Tekoa, 211 Thomas Road, Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-6516, [email protected], camptekoa.org. Tekoa is a summer camp and conference center located in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, near Hendersonville. Tekoa is owned and operated by the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. Tekoa offers three main programs during the summer camp season. One-week sessions are designed for many different population groups, including age, gender, ability, and camper interests. Options include day, overnight, and adventure camps.

Camp Timberlake, 707 Dink Cannon Road, Marion, NC, 828-669-8766, [email protected], camptimberlake.com. June 3 – Aug. 8, ages 6 – 16. Camp Timberlake is a traditional Christian boys summer camp. Its mission is for every camper to grow through friendship and adventure. Two-week sessions ($4,960) and four-week sessions ($8,360) are available between June 3 and Aug. 8. Campers chose from a variety of activities including airsoft, paintball, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, pottery, pickleball, disc golf, swimming fencing, guitar, fishing and more.

Camp Ton-A-Wandah, 300 W. Ton-A-Wandah Road, Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-4251, [email protected], camptonawandah.com. Starter Session: Aug. 11 – 16, 1st Session: June 9 – 22 or 28, 2nd Session: June 30 – July 13 or 19, 3rd Session: July 21 – Aug. 3 or 9. Ages 6 – 16. Camp Ton-A-Wandah is a residential summer camp for girls on 365 acres of mountainous terrain including streams, trails and a cascading waterfall. Details and registration are online. Camp Ton-A-Wandah has become a place of childhood memories for young girls since 1933.

Camp WaBak, 36 Camp WaBak Road, Marietta. SC, 864-770-7701, [email protected], gssc-mm.org/en/get-involved/camps-and-properties/summer-camp/camp-wabak.html. June 1 – July 26, grades 1 – 12. Campers don't have to be a Girl Scout to stay at this camp in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since 1948, Camp WaBak has offered girls opportunities for unique outdoor experiences. Whether swimming in the pool, paddling in a canoe, building a fire, or hiking to new heights, there are plenty of activities and adventures at Camp WaBak.

Camp Wayfarer for Boys and Girls, One Red Bird Song Road, Flat Rock, NC,  [email protected], campwayfarer.com. Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina near Asheville, Camp Wayfarer is a family-owned and operated overnight camp for boys and girls ages 5 – 16.

YMCA Camp Weaver, campweaver.org, 336-854-8410, 4924 Tapawingo Trail, Greensboro. Day and overnight camps are offered, along with parent-child weekends, leaders and counselors in training, and more.

Camp Woodie, 8444 Old River Road, Pinewood, SC, wildlifeedcenter.org/camp-woodie. Ages 7 – 11 and 12 – 16. Camp Woodie was established by the South Carolina Waterfowl Association in 1995. Details are online.

Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, 1705 College St., Suite 591, Columbia, SC, 803-777-9444, [email protected], sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/continuing_education/youth_and_teen_pre-university_programs/carolina_master_scholars_adventure_series/index.php. Rising grades 6 – 9 and 9 – 12. Camp sessions are June 9-14 (rising grades 9-12), June 16-21 (rising grades 6-9), June 23-28 (rising grades 9-12), July 7-12 (rising grades 6-9), July 14-19 (rising grades 9-12). Join academically talented middle and high school students from across the country for some summer fun. Meet new friends and continue your quest for knowledge as you take part in a nationally recognized, award-winning academic adventure. The CMS Adventure Series hosts classes that range from Vex Robotics and App Creation to Marine Biology, Creative Writing, Marketing, Nursing, and more. Each Adventure Series camp runs Sunday-Friday and is full of hands-on learning, fun camp activities, and more. Residential and day camper options are available, as well as an early bird discount.

Clemson University Sports Camps, Clemson, clemson.edu/summer/camps. A wide variety of athletics camps are offered. Details will be available online.

Converse College Athletic Camps, 580 E Main St., Spartanburg, SC, 864-596-9000, govalkyries.com. A variety of Valkyries Athletics Camps are held at Converse College.

Eagle’s Nest Camp, 33 Hart Road, Pisgah Forest, NC, 828-877-4349, [email protected], enf.org. Sessions are June 8 – 21 (grades K – 9), June 8 – 15 (grades K – 5), June 23 – July 12 (grades K – 9), June 23 – July 6, (grades K – 5), July 14 – Aug. 2 (grades K – 9), July 14 – 27 (grades K – 5), Aug. 4 – 11 (grades K – 9). Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, Eagle’s Nest Camp encourages the development of the whole child in a compassionate, encouraging community. Activities promote curiosity, creativity, independence and growth. In an inclusive community, campers are treated with respect and kindness.

Falling Creek Camp, Zirconia, NC, 828-692-0262, fallingcreek.com. Several camp options are available, including summer camp for boys in grades 1 – 11, father/son and family options. Details are online.

Forest Floor Wilderness Programs –Shadow Scouts: Advanced Forest Ninja, 315 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville, 828-338-9787, forestfloorasheville.com. July 22 – 26, ages 13 – 16. The Craft of the Scout is about Awareness and Knowledge – awareness of your surroundings, natural patterns that rise and fall, how to blend and flow, plus awareness of yourself – how you feel, how you react, and awareness of your neighbors: bird, plant or animal. This camp dives into tracking, teamwork, survival, trail craft, tool creation, stealth, sneaking, stalking, and epic night games

Furman University Sports Camps, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, furman.edu/summer-programs/youth-programs/athletic-programs. A wide variety of summer athletics camps are offered. Details will be available online.

Furman Volleyball Elite Camp, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 864-420-8993, [email protected], furmanvolleyballcamp.com. July 12 – 13, ages 14 – 18. Furman Volleyball's Elite Camp is an overnight camp designed for high schoolers that have expectations to compete at the collegiate level. A higher level high school or club level playing experience is preferred for athletes in Elite Camp. Campers will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with the Furman Volleyball coaching staff in small group scenarios, train with the current FUVB players, and compete with and against other athletes in their age group. Campers will have the chance to sharpen their skillset in an elite college environment and will gain insight into the life of a college athlete on campus. A commuter option is also available. Rising 9th graders that are newer to volleyball, don't compete for a high level high school or club team, or are not ready for Elite overnight camp have the option to register for All Skills Full Day Camp instead of Elite Camp.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, gsmit.org/smokiescamp. Summer in the Smokies overnight camp is for ages 4-17. Discovery Camp, Girls in Science, Family Camp, Teen Adventure Camps and more are available. Details are online.

Green River Preserve, 301 Green River Road, Cedar Mountain, NC, greenriverpreserve.org. Green River Preserve is a non-competitive, coed summer camp connecting children with nature. Green River Preserve offers 1, 2, and 3 week summer camp sessions for campers in rising grades 1 – 9 and high school expedition programs for rising 9th graders through college freshmen. Details and session information are online.

Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp, 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC, 844-465-7866, HolstonCenter.org/Summer-Camp. A wide variety of day (grades 1 – 8) and overnight camps, including counselors in training, are offered. See website for details.

Nantahala Outdoor Center – Youth Summer Camps, noc.com/youth-summer-camps, 704-648-3796, 51 NOC Way, Bryson City, NC.

• NOC offers several paddling, adventure, and mountain biking camps for ages 10 and older. Camps depart from multiple outposts located on the Chattahoochee River in North Atlanta.

• Bryson City Whitewater Kayak Camps – NOC’s renowned Paddling School provides two unique experiences for kids and teens to kayak on rivers throughout the Southeast. Summer Kayak Day Camp is for ages 9-17 with any skill level. Advanced Teen Paddlers can hit the road and experience multiple rivers in a travel camp.

Skyland Camp, P.O. Box 128, Clyde, NC, 828-627-2470, skylandcamp.com. Skyland Camp for girls offers summer sessions, as well as mother-daughter camps and more. Details are online

SOAR ADHD Summer Camp, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC. 828-456-3435, [email protected], soarnc.org. Ages 8 – 25. Each camp course has different age ranges. SOAR summer camps are specifically designed for youth and young adults with ADHD and learning differences. Camps offer a supportive environment where campers are encouraged to be themselves, be challenged, and be celebrated for their strengths. Camps focus on many different outdoor adventures like backpacking, rock climbing, horseback riding, surfing and canoeing. Locations include North Carolina and Wyoming base camps, and satellite programs in the Florida Keys, California and Belize.

Talisman Summer Camp, 64 Gap Creek Road, Zirconia, NC, 828-697-6313, [email protected], talismancamps.com. June 11 – 23, June 26 – July 2, July 6 – 18, July 21 – Aug. 2, Aug. 5 – 11. Talisman is a residential summer camp for campers ages 6 –22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and similar neurodevelopmental disorders. The program is designed to increase confidence, promote responsibility, and enhance communication and social skills. Staff teaches problem-solving and conflict resolution through group discussions, modeling, and practice. The highly structured schedule and supportive staff provide a safe environment in which to build friendships and independence. See website for more information on groups and programming.

PARI Summer STEM and Space Exploration Camps, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, 1 PARI Drive Rosman, NC, 828-862-5554, pari.edu/camps/summer-camps. Ages 11 – 17. Learn how different telescopes work and use them and real data to explore space just like professional scientists do. PARI is a unique site, rich in space science history and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where an abundance of adventures awaits. From space and science to tubing, waterfall swimming and roller skating, there are fun, refreshing activities for everyone. Partnering with PARI to host some of these camps is Clemson University, including field trips to the Clemson campus.

3D Planets – Clemson Edition: June 16 – 21, ages 11 – 15

Advanced 3D Planets – Clemson Edition: June 23 – 28, ages 14 – 17

3D Planets – PARI Edition: June 30 – July 5, ages 11 – 15

Above & Beyond: July 7 – 18, grades 9 – 12

Martian Frontier: July 21 – Aug. 1, grades 7 – 12

Scott Halkett Soccer Academy, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC, 864-561-0080, [email protected], scotthalkettsocceracademy.com. July 14 – 17, ages 8 – 18. Residential soccer camp for players of all level is held on the campus of USC Upstate. The campers will stay in the dorms and be coached by the players on the USC Upstate soccer team.

UNC Asheville Summer Pre-College Programs, 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, 828-251-6960, [email protected], unca.edu/precollege. June 16-21 and June 23-28, high school students. UNC Asheville’s Pre-College Programs introduce high school students to college-level study, university life, and career options in a dynamic learning environment. Programs run Sunday – Friday, with topics spanning the arts and sciences. Participants will live on campus to fully experience university life and the surrounding Asheville community. The program cost, which starts at $1,430, includes lodging, meals, course materials, activities and excursions. 2024 topics include

? Ceramics

? Climate, Robotics, Rocketry & Aerospace Engineering

? Film Scoring & Sound Design

? Geology & Adventure

? Great Smokies Young Writers Workshop (Creative Writing)

? Meteorology

? Music Composition & Songwriting

? Pre-Med

? River Ecology & Adventure

? Video Game Design

Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC, 336-498-9055, [email protected], victoryjunction.org. June 9 – 13, June 16 – 20, June 23 – 27, June 30 – July 3, July 7 – 11, July 14 – 18, July 21 – 25, July 28 – Aug. 1, ages 6 – 16. This program provides medically safe, exhilarating camp experiences that challenge children who have a serious medical condition to try things they never imagined possible. As they conquer activities like zip lining and archery or experience bowling, fishing or swimming, children build confidence that will shape how they view the rest of their lives. See website for specific program details.

YMCA Camp Greenville, 4399 YMCA Camp Road, Cleveland, SC, [email protected], campgreenville.org, 864-836-3291

• Family Camps: May 24 – 27 (full), Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 (full)

New for 2024: Oct. 11 – 14, $1,250 per cabin, up to 6 people.

• Spectrum & Stargazers: May 3 – 5 and Sept. 13 – 15, all ages. Spring and fall weekends offer families with members who have Down syndrome and autism a camp with family fun.

• Base Camp: Rising grades 2 – 12, openings available June 9 – 12 and July 28 – Aug. 3, waitlist available for other weeks. Base Camp is a one-week traditional program that is designed to offer a schedule of activities to suit the interests of any camper. Live in cabins, eat meals in the dining hall, campfires, evening programs and more. Great for first-timers or long-timers alike. Base campers are in cabins in grade-group based divisions. Cost is $1,275 per week. Financial assistance is available.

• Adventure Trips: Rising grades 5 – 12, June 9 – 15, June 16 – 22, June 23 – 29, June 30 – July 6, July 7 – 13, July 14 – 20, July 21 – 27, July 28 – Aug. 3. Adventure trips offer onsite or offsite adventure activities and outdoor trips. It is an opportunity to enjoy camp while taking a trip with a specific activity focus. Campers spend their first two nights at camp, then leave for three nights on their trip, and return for the final night back at camp. Campers live, cook, and sleep out in the woods for a portion of the week. Cost is $1,425 per week.

YMCA Camp Watia, 5030 Watia Road, Bryson City, NC, 828-209-9600, [email protected], ymcacampwatia.org. June – August, single and multiple week sessions are available. YMCA Camp Watia offers the chance to unplug from devices and connect with the outdoors, new friends, and caring counselors. Choose from swimming, canoeing, nature studies, outdoor living skills, paddle boarding, mountain biking, hiking, climbing wall, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, counselor-in-training program, and much more. Camp options include traditional camp (one or multiple weeks with stay over weekends between sessions), teen programs, family camps, adventure add-ons and more. Financial assistance is available.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: 2024 Overnight Camps