BOYS’ OVERNIGHT Continued from Page 23 Ages 6-16. Camp Rockmont’s focus is male development in an intentional Christian community. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmithing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, Bible study, and more! Campers live in a cabin of 8-12 boys their age, select four skills to learn and develop, and participate in large-group activities with their age group. Established in 1956, Camp Rockmont offers a big dose of naturebased challenge, inspiration, and rejuvenation. $1,250-$4,950.
Camp Timberlake, Black Mountain
» www.camptimberlake.com; email@camptimberlake.com; 669-8766 » June 2-Aug. 7; 6-day to 5-week sessions Ages 7-16. Christian camp offers riding, backpacking, tennis, rock climbing, wrestling, paintball, archery, spelunking, riflery, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, guitar, soccer, ropes course, fencing and more. Tribal system gives boys a sense of belonging and helps develop healthy sense of competition. Sister camp is Camp Merri-Mac. $1,400-$5,000.
Christ School Lacrosse Camp, Arden
» www.revolutionlaxcamp.com; 684-6232, ext. 107; laxcamp@christschool.org » June 29-July 3; 1-week session with day and overnight campers Ages 9-17. Designed for all skill levels and known throughout the Southeast as the premier instructional lacrosse camp. Staff includes professional players, Division I college coaches and top-level high school coaches. $395 for day campers, $465 for boarding campers.
Deep Woods Camp or Boys, Brevard
» www.deepwoodscamp.com; deepwoods@citcom.net; 885-2268 » June 8-Aug. 16; 4-, 5-, 9- and 10-week sessions Ages 9-14. Hiking, backpacking, whitewater canoeing and rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing. $2,000-$5,000.
Falling Creek Camp, Tuxedo
» www.fallingcreek.com; 692-0262; mail@fallingcreek.com » June 1-Aug. 8; 6-, 13-, 20- and 27-day sessions Completed grades 1-10. Mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing and whitewater kayaking, water activities, sports, horseback riding, more on 525 acres. Adventure trip offered during two-, three- and four-week sessions. Camp’s mission is to give boys an opportunity for personal growth and fun as they develop an understanding of their relationships with nature, their fellow man, and God. Founded in 1969. $1,350-$5,375.
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2014 CAMP GUIDE / GIRLS’ OVERNIGHT Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Summer Intensive
» www.balletconservatoryofasheville.com/ summer; 255-5777 » June 23-July 19 Ages 10 and older, with serious interest in ballet. Daily classes with concentrated, professional instruction in ballet, pointe, variations, partnering, men’s class, modern, jazz, hip-hop, Pilates, acting for dancers, nutrition, injury prevention, and ballet history. Classes meet 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Housing available for out-of-town residents. Admission by audition or video. Audition is Feb. 16 at 5 Points Studios, 6 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. See website for audition details. $1,700-$1,800 tuition; $1,600 room and board.
Blue Ridge Dance Camp
» www.ashevilleballet.com; Ann Dunn, 252-4761 » Aug. 3-8 Ages 10-18. Asheville Ballet’s summer intensive with daily classes in ballet, pointe, repertoire, modern, jazz, choreography and dance history. Limited to 15 students, who stay at home of director Ann Dunn. $650.
Blue Star Camps, Hendersonville
» www.bluestarcamps.com; 692-3591; fun@bluestarcamps.com; @bluestarcamps » June 15-Aug. 3, 4- to 8-week sessions Rising 1st- to 12th-graders. Jewish coed (first- to third-graders and 10th- and 11th-graders) and separate boys and girls camps (fourth- to ninthgraders) on 500-acre campus. Riding, swimming, land and water sports, trips, dramatic arts, kayaking, ropes course, rock climbing, tennis, more. Founded in 1948. Starts at $2,600.
Camp Carysbrook, Riner, Va.
» www.campcarysbrook.com; info@campcarysbrook.com; 540-382-1670 » June 22-Aug. 10 1- to 7-week sessions Ages 6-16. Horseback riding, outdoor living skills, sports, nature study, caving, rock climbing, more. Founded in 1923. $950-$5,355 with sister discount.
Camp Cheerio, Glade Valley
» www.campcheerio.org; 800-226-7496; director@campcheerio.org » June 8-July 5 (girls only) and July 6-Aug. 15 (coed); 6-day to 2-week sessions Ages 7-15. YMCA camp with aquatics, kayaking, climbing, fishing, cheerleading, horseback riding, arts and crafts, rocketry, sports, high ropes, canoeing, tumbling, hiking, basketball and more. $930-$1,860.
Camp Crestridge, Ridgecrest
» www.ridgecrestcamps.com; 800-968-1630; rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com
» June 8-Aug. 8; 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-week sessions with a 1-week starter camp Ages 7-16. Christian camp with archery, mountain biking, Bible study, horseback riding, riflery, swimming, canoeing, tennis, volleyball, off-campus trips and more. Sister camp to Ridgecrest. $650-$6,200 with sibling discounts.
Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir
» www.camplikeagirl.org » June 15-July 11; weeklong sessions Rising grades 1-12. Open to registered and nonregistered Girl Scouts alike. Activities include rock climbing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, arts and crafts, rafting, adventure trips and more. Discount before March 17.
Camp Glen Arden, Tuxedo
» www.campglenarden.com; 692-8362; tajarden@aol.com » June 9-Aug. 5; 2- to 4-week sessions Rising 1st- to 11th-graders. Archery, horseback riding, canoeing, gymnastics, sailing, rock climbing, pottery, photography, kayaking, sports, performing arts, more. “Progression system” allows girls to set their own pace within activity schedules. Founded in 1951. $2,900-$4,950.
Camp Green Cove, Tuxedo
» www.greencove.com; 800-688-5789; greencove@greencove.com » May 28-Aug. 17; 5-day to 5-week sessions Ages 6-17. Noncompetitive camp with swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, horseback riding, overnight camping trips and more. Founded in 1945. Brother camp is Mondamin. $1,100-$6,050.
Camp Greystone, Tuxedo
» www.campgreystone.com; office@campgreystone.com; 693-3182 » May 26-Aug. 8; 5-day to 4-week sessions Rising 1st- to 12th-graders. A 150-acre camp on Lake Summit founded in 1920. Horseback riding, gymnastics, rope course, water skiing, sailing, tennis, softball, archery, ceramics, jewelry making, knitting, painting, Bible classes and more. $1,150-$6,300.
Camp Hollymont, Asheville
» www.hollymont.com; 4info@hollymont.com; 686-5343; » June 15-July 25; 7-, 13-, 20 and 27-day sessions Ages 6-15. Activities and skills include archery, arts and crafts, basketball, cooking, dance, digital photography, drama, horseback riding, sewing, swimming, volleyball, tennis, and more. Large group evening activities include talent show, counselor hunt, Navajo race, Big Sis/Lil Sis nights, country fair night, more. High adventure trips include ziplining, whitewater rafting and more. $1,645$6,290.
Camp Illahee, Brevard
» www.campillahee.com; mail@campillahee.com; 883-2181 » June 1-Aug. 8; 1-week to 4-week sessions Rising grades 2-11. Traditional camp on 110 acres that
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