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

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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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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Keyauwee Program Center
Sophia, NC
Camp Hardee
Blounts Creek, NC

Campers spend their days boating on the Pamlico River, or on shore learning new skills.

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.

Robotic Camp
Cary, NC

Robotic Camp using Lego robotics, microbits and video game creation programs allowing your child hands-on experience in design, construction and programming of robot and other programming tools.. Ignite your child's love of STEM: Science Technology, Engineering and Math.

Acting Camp
Charlotte, NC

1 Week Acting & Scene Study Camp Intensive, 3 hour daily sessions for Ages 10-16. Offered in Charlotte.

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.

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!!

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 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.

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

Keystone Camp
Brevard, NC

Steeped in a long family tradition, Keystone Camp encourages girls to learn life-long skills and values in a fun and nurturing environment. Best known for our daily program of horseback riding and wide variety of activities that appeal to all interests.

Green River Preserve
Cedar Mountain, NC

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-four week expeditions for campers in the rising 9th grade through college freshmen.

QORDS
Lenoir, NC

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

Charlotte Eagles Soccer Camp
Matthews, NC

We look forward to and would consider it a privilege to invest in your child through effective technical and tactical soccer instruction, challenging character development lessons and daily times sharing Biblical Truth.

Camp Merrie-Woode
Sapphire, NC

Founded in 1919, located in the mountains 1 1/2 hour SW of Asheville NC. Listed in Family Life as 1 of ten best camps in nation.

After School Brilliance
Summerfield, NC

More Science - More Technology - More FUN!




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.