Black Mountain Summer Camps

Located high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Camp Timberlake for Boys has a long history of offering youngsters the most memorable summers of their lives. We strive not only to provide a summer of fun and recreation but, in a larger sense, to develop a camper's character so that they will be stronger spiritually, mentally and physically.

An outstanding boys summer camp experience can be one of the most important influences in a young person's life. Because of this, we encourage parents to choose a camp with the utmost care.

Our location in Black Mountain, North Carolina, just fifteen miles east of Asheville, gives our campers many unique recreational opportunities. We run an extensive in-camp activity program and an extensive out-of-camp trip program. Both are made easier because Black Mountain is surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, and much of the nearby land is protected within the Pisgah National Forest. Our North Carolina summer camp benefits from its ideal location and we'd love to share it with you.

Summer at Merri-Mac is packed with new opportunities - fun activities, new skills, and great trips. Even more important, a summer with us is filled with meaningful friendships, personal growth, and individual attention. It is impossible to put into words all that Merri-Mac says or does each summer for its campers. Finally, Merri-Mac is a Christian girls summer camp. We begin each day with a short non-denominational service in our Chapel by the lake. This is a fun time with loud singing and a short message from the Bible. Girls come to camp to have fun. We believe the happiest environment is one in which Jesus Christ's closeness and love for them are demonstrated by the staff and felt by all.

Campers with autism grow emotionally and socially at camp by experiencing social success, being empowered to take leadership roles, successfully trying new things, and being supported in a positive and loving environment. With the support of your camper's counselor they are encouraged to explore the camp environment and try activities like arts and crafts, hiking, outdoor games, swimming, canoeing, music, and much more.

Camp Lakey Gap recognizes that each camper brings their unique point of view to camp. At all of our activities we strive to cater to your camper's individual needs and interests. Whether it is insects, reptiles, outer space, Pokemon, Thomas the Tank Engine, or Star Wars, we find a way to help your camper enjoy camp in their way.

Camper Requirements:
1) A diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or a related communication disorder
2) Manageable behaviors and health care needs, to the level of the staffs training
3) Guardians must either live, be vacationing, or have an emergency contact within an 8 hour driving distance of Black Mountain, North Carolina.