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» June 3-Aug. 2 » Rising 3rd- to 12th-graders. Christian camp on 902 acres at Presbyterian Church in America’s conference center. Ropes courses, climbing tower, archery, swimming, games, whitewater rafting, more. Starts at $315. Discounts before Feb. 15, March 15, April 15.
to 10 campers per week. Forms at http://yamabushi.us/scoutcamp.htm. $350.
Landry Summer Camps
» landrysummercamps.com; 265-4101 » Rising 8th-12th grades. College-prep academic camp on the campus of Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk. Study art, ballet, biology, Latin, pre-law theater, biology, chemistry, music and more. $1,600.
South Mountain Christian Camp, Bostic
» southmountainchristiancamp.org; 245-3322; smcc@blueridge.net » June 23-Aug. 2, 1-week sessions » Ages 7-15. Operates on the premise that summer camp should be available to every child, regardless of their financial situation. Christian programing at a minimal cost. With ropes course, climbing wall, giant swing, crafts, swimming, hiking, boating, small group Bible devotionals, nightly chapel services. Financial assistance is available.
Lutheridge, Arden
» llmi.net; facebook.com/lutheridge; info@llmi.org » June 2-Aug. 3; 1-week sessions » Ages 5-19, completed grades 1-12. Half-week sessions for younger campers. Crafts, games, swimming, singing, worship, and Bible study with an emphasis on creativity and Christian community. Specialized programs can include music or outdoor specialization. Middle and high school programs can feature “night owl” schedule. Half week starts at $277; full week starts at $417. Discounts before May 12.
MAHEC Health Careers Camp
» Jacquelyn Hallum, 257-4479 or jacquelyn.hallum@mahec.net » June 16-22 » Rising 7th- and 8th-graders. Targets economically and educationally disadvantaged and underrepresented minority middle school students, but open to all. Campers will participate in tours of regional hospitals, visit The Health Adventure, earn CPR certification, whitewater rafting, personal growth activities, cultural diversity discussions, work session with the College Foundation of N.C., as well as opportunities to interact with health care professionals. $100 with scholarships available. $10 nonrefundable application fee. Students live on WCU campus.
Missions Camp, Fletcher
Trout Unlimited offers a weeklong camp that emphasizes the conservation of cold water fisheries, with fly fishing, fly tying and more. SPECIAL TO WNC PARENT climbing and/or whitewater canoeing. Some include a formal service project; all include learning to use a map and compass for navigation and leadership and outdoor skill development. Starting at $795.
N.C. Trout Unlimited, Canton
» rivercourse.org; nctu.rivercourse@gmail.com » Rivercourse Coldwater Conservation and FlyFishing camp, June 16-21 » Ages 13-15. Emphasizes Trout Unlimited’s mission, the conservation of cold water fisheries, with fly fishing, fly tying, field trip to Fish Hatchery in Pisgah National Forest, swimming. At Lake Logan. $595.
O’Connor Method Camp Charleston, Charleston, S.C.
Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Science, N.C. State
» http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/academic/ index.cfm?pageID=1975 » July 8-Aug. 2 » Rising juniors and seniors with 3.5 GPA and recommendation. Students interested in a career in science participate in a college-level program in state-ofthe-art labs at N.C. State. Coursework includes introductory courses in biology for college credit. $1,713 (estimated, includes program fee, tuition and housing but not food).
Swannanoa 4-H Camp
» nc4h.org/centers/swannanoa-4-h-camp/; 686-3196
True Nature
» truenaturecamp.org; truenaturecamp@gmail.com
Western Carolina University
» hollerministries.com; 651-9827; info@hollerministries.com » June 23-28 » Ages 13-19. Holler Ministries hosts a camp where experienced missionaries share their experiences and train Missions Camp participants for international missions work in an authentically simulated African village. See website for financial details.
» oconnormethodcampcharleston.com; oconnorcharleston@gmail.com » July 28-Aug. 2 » Ages 618. Strings Camp. Classical, fiddle, blues, jazz. For Violin, viola, cello, bass. In Historic Downtown Charleston. For all playing levels. Accredited teacher training in The O’Connor Method, a New American method of string playing. Basic tuition $350.
» Camps hosted on campus in Cullowhee. Contact learn@wcu.edu or 828-227-7397 » Dulcimer U: July 14-19. All ages. Learn all about the mountain dulcimer. Skill building is the core of the programs. Classes include music theory, techniques, history and even technology applications for the dulcimer. Visit dulcimer.wcu.edu. » Health Careers Camp: June 16-22. Rising 7thand 8th-graders. See MAHEC listing above.
Mountain Adventure Guides, Pisgah National Forest
Quaker Lake Camp, Climax
YMCA Camp Greenville, Cedar Mountain
» mtnadventureguides.com; 866-813-5210
North Carolina Outward Bound
» ncoutwardbound.org; 888-756-2627; info@ncobs.org » June-August; 4-, 9- and 14-day sessions » Parent-child course is for ages 12 and older; other sessions ages 14-16 and 16-18. Wilderness-based programs that may include backpacking, rock
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» quakerlakecamp.org; 336-674-2321 » June 8-Aug. 3 » Ages 5-17. Christian camp near Greensboro. Bible study, crafts, swimming, theater, climbing tower, hayrides, boating and organized recreation. Oneday camp for 5- and 6-year-olds.
Ridge Haven, Brevard
» ridgehaven.org/camps; 877-862-3916
» campgreenville.org; 864-242-1111, ext. 34 » June 9-Aug. 10; 1- and 2-week sessions » Ages 7-17, with specialty camps for 5- and 6-yearolds with parents. Traditional has arts and crafts, horseback riding, target sports, swimming and boating, field sports and more. Adventure programs include backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, whitewater, caving, fly-fishing and more. Starts at $660.
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