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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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

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 Cheval at MacNairs Country Acres
Raleigh, NC

Camp Cheval is for those who love horses and want to ride (or ride better) and learn horsemanship skills.

Holston Camp and Retreat Center
Banner Elk, NC

Adventure, Rustic, and Traditional programs, ages 8—17 in NC! Choose cabin or campsite. Eat in our dining hall, or prepare meals over a fire. Bring a friend with you! Enjoy cool weather and mountains with caring staff, and new adventures!

Camp Lakey Gap, for children with autism
Black Mountain, NC

We offer a unique program for individuals with autism using visually structured programming, 1:1 and 1:2 positive support from well trained college and graduate students, development of independent living skills, and opportunities for engaging in social interaction with peers.

Camp Mary Atkinson
Selma, NC
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).

Dead Broke Farm Horse Camp
Raleigh, NC

Horseback Riding Lessons, Guided Trail Rides, Horse Care

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 Invention - North Carolina
Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, Clayton, NC

A week long summer enrichment day camp offered in your local elementary schools for children in second through sixth grades.

LKN Gym Academy & Dance Commotion Summer Camps
Denver, NC

Gymnastics, Dance & Cheerleading Camps! All levels can join in the FUN! Boys & Girls, Ages 3-15 Even if you've never tried these sports before, these camps are for you!

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.

Camp Kanuga
Hendersonville, NC

Since 1931, Camp Kanuga campers have been forming lifelong friendships, experiencing new adventures and exploring their faith in our welcoming Christian Community. As one of the nation's longest running programs accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), we exceed the industry leader in setting standards for camp program quality and youth development education.

Camp Pisgah
Brevard, NC
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 22-25, July 6-9, July 20-23, July 27-30

Camp Pinnacle
Flat Rock , NC

Established in 1928, Camp Pinnacle is a boys and girls summer camp for children ages 7-15. At Camp Pinnacle we partner with parents to help campers become their "best selves!" Here, your child will have the most memorable summer of their life, and you as a parent will reap the benefits of the growth opportunities of camp.

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!

North Carolina Outward Bound
Asheville, NC

Take on real challenges, have real adventures and relate to real life with North Carolina Outward Bound. Navigate the wilderness, build technical outdoor skills, make new friends, challenge yourself and gain valuable leadership skills. Rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking and more. Scholarships available.




North Carolina Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

NC Directory Overview

North Carolina camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic North Carolina % of Dir.
Total Listings883.9%
Day Camps483.3%
Resident Camps524.3%
Family Camps154.0%
Travel Camps155.7%
Coed Camps673.4%
All-Girls Camps206.4%
All-Boys Camps94.9%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $5516 - 15100%
Resident$251 - $2,0006 - 1641%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for North Carolina within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program4551.1%4.0%
Adventure Camps2123.9%7.2%
Travel Camps1517.0%6.3%
Family Camps1517.0%4.0%
Academic Camps1213.6%4.4%


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.