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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Camp Pinewood
Hendersonville, NC

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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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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Precision Instruction Summer Camps
Greensboro, NC

Precision Instruction is offering summer camps for all ages looking to play sports, we have camps that are Sport Specific (Golf and Tennis) as well as an all- around sports camp

Dream Big Basketball
Charlotte , NC

Our basketball camps offer a great opportunity to improve your skills with an awesome staff! Our players will be divided up into smaller groups based on skill level, age, gender, and friends.

iLIVE Fitness Boot Camp for Kids
Winston Salem, NC

iLIVE Fitness Sports for youth athletes is a highly-energized program that will motivate and teach participants how to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. Athletic program includes Body Diagnostics Tests, Performance Evaluation, Fitness Education, C.A.R.S. Training and a Weekly Fitness Routine.

PineCone Youth Bluegrass Camps
Cary, NC

bluegrass music camp

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 Zoo
Asheboro, NC

North Carolina Zoo is excited to offer Online and In-Person Summer Camps as a way for kids to learn about animals and their natural environment.

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.

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.

Precision Instruction Summer Camps at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek, NC

Precision Instruction is offering summer camps for all ages looking to play sports, we have camps that are Sport Specific (Golf and Tennis) as well as an all- around sports camp

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.

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

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!!

YMCA Camp Kanata
Wake Forest, NC

Camp Kanata is a co-ed YMCA resident camp located on 150 wooded acres just outside Raleigh, NC.

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.

Bold Earth Adventures
Hendersonville, NC

Are you ready to take your summer adventure up a notch? Tired of doing the same old thing every year? Adventure with Bold Earth around the world! Everywhere from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Europe, Fiji, Iceland, Thailand, Africa, South America and more. More locations. More adventures; trips of a lifetime.





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.