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Adventure Camps

ADVENTURE TREKS
P.O. Box 1321
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(888) 954-5555
Web: www.adventuretreks.com
E-mail: info@advtreks.com
Dates: June – August
Ages: Coed, 13 – 18
Cost: $2,295 – $4,095

Adventure Treks offers 15 – 29 day wilderness adventure trips in North America. The program stresses teamwork, self-responsibility, community living and outdoor skills while building self-confidence. An instructor to student ratio of 1-to-4 offers individual attention.

CAMP ARROWHEAD FOR BOYS
P.O. Box 248
Tuxedo, NC 28784
(828) 692-1123
Web: www.camparrowhead.org
E-mail: info@camparrowhead.org
Dates: June 6 – Aug. 5
Ages: Boys, 6 – 16
Cost: Varies with session

Camp Arrowhead is a Christian camp with the only camp stock car racing team in the country. Other activities include kayaking, fly fishing, horseback riding, blacksmithing, archery, riflery, waterskiing, woodworking, ceramics, paintball, rocketry, model airplanes and more.

ASBURY HILLS
150 Asbury Drive
Cleveland, SC 29635
(864) 836-3711 or (877) CAMP 4 ME
Web: www.asburyhills.org
E-mail: program@asburyhills.org
Dates: June 5 – Aug. 12
Ages: Coed, grades 1 – 12
Cost: $95 – $625

Asbury Hills features Christian coed camping structured around small-group, experiential learning. Activities include outdoor living skills, creek hiking, tree climbing, archery, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, caving, creative arts and singing.

ATHENS Y CAMPS
P.O. Box 8
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-6912
Web: www.athensycamps.org
E-mail: info@athensycamps.org
Dates: June 4 – July 30
Ages: Boys and girls in separate camps, 7 – 16
Cost: $550

Athens YMCA Camps are nondenominational Christian camps offering traditional, adventure and leadership programs. The camps are located in the northeast Georgia mountains.

ATHENS YWCO CAMP
445 Athens Y Camp Road
Clarksville, GA 30523
(706) 754-8528
Web: www.athensywcocamp.com
E-mail: ycamp@alltel.net
Dates: June 5 – July 29
Ages: Girls, 7 – 16
Cost: TBA

Athens YWCO Camp is an all-girl, nondenominational Christian camp in northeast Georgia. ACA accredited traditional, horseback, performing arts and adventure specialty camps offer activities such as swimming, canoeing, camping, photography, archery, crafts and more.

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CAMP
750 Boy Scout Road
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 926-5511
Web: www.bethelchristiancamp.org
E-mail: info@bethelchristiancamp.org
Dates: June 19 – Aug. 4
Ages: Coed, 7 – 15
Cost: $185 – $200

Bethel Christian Camp activities include archery, riflery, climbing, canoeing, swimming, crafts, and much more. Camp sessions include junior, middler, teen adventure and science camps.

BLUE STAR CAMPS
P.O. Box 1029, Blue Star Way
Hendersonville, NC 28793
(828) 692-3591
Winter: 3595 Sheridan St., Suite 107
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 963-4494
Web: www.bluestarcamps.com
E-mail: info@bluestarcamps.com
Dates: June 4 – July 28
Ages: Coed, 6 – 17
Cost: $4,000 – $7,000

Blue Star Camps are traditional camp programs that promote Jewish values. Activities include arts and crafts, water and land sports, horseback riding and more. An outdoor adventure program features kayaking and canoeing.

CAMP CARYSBROOK
3500 Camp Carysbrook Road
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-1670
Web: www.campcarysbrook.com
E-mail: info@campcarysbrook.com
Dates: June 18 – Aug. 13
Ages: Girls, 6 – 16
Cost: $800 – $4,325

Camp Carysbrook, Virginia’s oldest camp for girls, is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This ACAaccredited traditional camp program offers horseback riding, individual and team sports, aquatics, arts and crafts, and more. Sessions vary from one to eight weeks.

CAMP CHATUGA
291 Camp Chatuga Road
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-3728
Web: www.campchatuga.com
E-mail: mail@campchatuga.com
Dates: June 12 – Aug. 5
Ages: Coed, 6 – 16
Cost: $495 – $1,055

Camp Chatuga is a small, independent camp with 50 years’ experience. The program is accredited. Campers choose from a variety of activities and learn from an international staff.

CHEERIO ADVENTURES
754 Fox Knob Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(336) 363-2604
Web: www.campcheerio.org
E-mail: info@cheerioadventures.com
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 12
Ages: Coed, 10 – 17 and families
Cost: $260 – $1,655

Located on the New River in the mountains of southwest Virginia, Cheerio Adventures is a Christian adventure program with age groups divided with no more than a 3-year span. The camp is ACA-accredited and YMCA-owned.

CAMP CHERITH IN THE CAROLINAS
4221 Golden Oaks Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 875-8371
Web: www.carolinacherith.com
E-mail: jdoux@mail.tsbdc.org
Dates: July 23 – July 29
Ages: Coed, rising grade 3 – age 17
Cost: $350

Camp Cherith is located at Clemson University’s Outdoor Laboratory. Camp activities include morning and evening devotions, nightly programs, water skiing, ropes, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, marksmanship, drama, crafts, games, and overnight campouts.

CAMP CHEROKEE
1299 Camp Cherokee Road
Kings Mountain State Park
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Mailing address: 402 Charlotte Ave.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 329-9622
Web: www.campcherokee.org
E-mail: ctucker@upymca.org
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 5
Ages: Coed, 6 – 14
Cost: $225 – $650

Camp Cherokee is the Rock Hill Area YMCA’s summer camp. Campers select daily activities and gain self-confidence while their social skills and independence are developed.

CAMP CHESTNUT RIDGE
4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Road
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 304-3900
Web: www.campchestnutridge.org
E-mail: info@campchestnutridge.org
Dates: June 12 – Aug. 18
Ages: Coed, grades K - 12
Cost: $410

Chestnut Ridge is a Christian camp with an emphasis on outdoor activities — including swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, challenge course, high ropes, zip line, hayrides and a camp farm.

CAMP CHOSATONGA FOR BOYS
2500 Morgan Mill Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6834
Web: www.chosatonga.com
E-mail: office@kahdalea.com
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 2
Ages: Boys, 8 – 17
Cost: $2,885 – $5,785

Kahdalea for Girls and Chosatonga for Boys provide a wilderness setting bordered by the Pisgah National Forest with activities that emphasize Christian development. Activities include backpacking, swimming, rock climbing, a high ropes course, white-water canoeing and kayaking, riflery, archery, caving, tennis, riding and more. A junior camp is available for young campers.

EAGLE’S NEST CAMP
43 Hart Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(336) 761-1040
Web: www.enf.org
E-mail: info@enf.org
Dates: June 10 – Aug. 13
Ages: Coed, 6 – 17
Cost: Varies by session

Eagle’s Nest is a small, community-based summer camp program located in western North Carolina. Campers from all backgrounds are welcome. Campers select their daily activity schedule and also participate in camp-wide activities with their cabins, tribes and other communities.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY’S YOUTH LEARNING INSTITUTE
The EDGE
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-1041
Web: www.ylicamps.com
E-mail: lfrager@clemson.edu
Dates: TBA
Ages: Coed, 10 – 14
Cost: $495

The EDGE is a unique adventure program that features interactive tools to test campers’ performance potential through intellectual, physical, and group-based challenges.

FALLING CREEK CAMP
P.O. Box 98
Tuxedo, NC 28784
(828) 692-0262
Web: www.fallingcreek.com
E-mail: mail@fallingcreek.com
Dates: June – Aug.
Ages: Boys, 6 – 16
Cost: $750 – $3,875

Falling Creek Camp provides traditional camp and adventure activities with a broad range of choices. The camp is located in western North Carolina.

CAMP GINGER CASCADES
Girl Scouts of the Catawba Valley Area
530 Fourth St. S.W.
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2444
Web: www.cvgirlscouts.org
E-mail: camp@cvgirlscouts.org
Dates: June 25 – Aug. 1
Ages: Girls, rising grades 2 – 12
Cost: $115 – $300

Girls live in cabins, tree houses or tents and participate in canoeing, climbing, Harry Potter science, crafts, ARC swimming lessons, horseback riding, biking on rail trails, white-water rafting, creative chef, sewing, nature study and more. Non Scouts are welcome.

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE CONGAREE AREA
P.O. Box 23889
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 782-5133, ext. 3044
Web: www.congaree.org
E-mail: leighh@congaree.org
Dates: June 5 – July 24
Ages: Girls, grades 1 – 12
Cost: $180 – $300
Camps feature girl-focused activities and programs that are customized to engage girls at every age level.

CAMP GLISSON
865 Camp Glisson Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6181
Web: www.campglisson.org
E-mail: glisson@alltel.net
Dates: May 28 – July 28
Ages: Coed, rising grades 3 – 12
Cost: $175 – $495

Camp Glisson is an ACA-accredited, United Methodist Conference camp. Camp sessions offer traditional camp activities accompanied by spiritual study and fellowship. Adventure and pioneer activities are available. A mini-camp is available for first-time campers.

CAMP GOLDEN VALLEY
164 Girl Scout Camp Road
Bostic, NC 28018
(704) 864-3245, ext. 125
E-mail: karenprine@girlscoutspc.org
Dates: June 18 – Aug. 4
Ages: Girls, grades 1 – 12
Cost: $205 for most sessions

Camp Golden Valley is located in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains. The program offers sports, swimming, western horseback riding, nature, arts and crafts, and Girl Scout badge work. Non Scouts are welcome.

CAMP GRAHAM
Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council
P.O. Box 52294
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 782-3021
Web: www.pinesofcarolina.org
E-mail: pallen@pinesofcarolina.org
Dates: June 25 – Aug. 4
Ages: Girls, 6 – 17
Cost: $200
Activities at Camp Graham include swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and arts and crafts.

CAMP GRAVATT
1006 Camp Gravatt Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(800) 597-1764 or (803) 648-1817
Web: www.bishopgravatt.org
E-mail: gravattguest@mindspring.com
Dates: June 4 – July 29
Ages: Coed, grades 2 – 12
Cost: $380 – $550

Camp Gravatt is a Christian camp with traditional activities including canoeing, ropes courses, arts and crafts, archery, and waterfront fun.

CAMP GREEN COVE
P.O. Box 38
Tuxedo, NC 28784
(828) 693-7446
Web: www.greencove.com
E-mail: greencove@greencove.com
Dates: May 31 – Aug. 17
Ages: Girls, 7 – 17
Cost: $700 – $4,925

Camp Green Cove seeks to educate children through adventure. The non-competitive traditional camp program encourages independence and self-discipline to enhance self-esteem and initiative. Activities include horseback riding, kayaking, sailing, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking and tennis. Short sessions are also available.

CAMP GREENVILLE
P.O. Box 390
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
(864) 836-3291
Web: www.campgreenville.org
E-mail: dsullivan@ymcagreenville.org
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 4
Ages: Coed, 7 – 15
Cost: Begins at $495 per week, depending on program

Camp Greenville features a variety of programs including traditional mountaineer, adventure, outback and trailblazer camps. Facilities include two lakes, three high ropes courses, climbing/ bouldering gym, gymnasium, airnasium, target sports, equestrian facilities, tennis courts and many miles of trails.

CAMP GWYNN VALLEY
1080 Island Ford Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 885-2900
Web: www.gwynnvalley.com
E-mail: mail@gwynnvalley.com
Dates: June 9 – Aug. 13
Ages: Coed, 5 – 14
Cost: $1,075 – $2,550

Gwynn Valley has ACA-accredited farm, wilderness and traditional camp programs, featuring canoeing, arts and crafts, sports, fine arts, outdoor living skills, horseback riding, and a full-working farm. Sessions range from 8 – 20 days.

CAMP HANES
1225 Camp Hanes Road
King, NC 27021
Jude Dooley
(336) 983-3131
Web: www.camphanes.org
E-mail: jude@camphanes.org
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 4
Ages: Coed, 6 – 16
Cost: $299 – $1,250

Camp Hanes is located on 400 acres with a private lake, a new water park, a gymnasium, high and low ropes courses, and a horse barn and riding arena.

CAMP HARRISON
P.O. Box 256
Boomer, NC 28606
(800) 514-1417
Web: www.campharrison.org
E-mail: camperinfo@campharrison.org
Dates: June 18 – Aug. 13
Ages: Coed, 7 – 17
Cost: $570

Camp Harrison is located in the mountains of western North Carolina. A large range of traditional camp activities are offered, including arts and crafts, outdoor living skills, kayaking, mountain biking, teen leadership and more.

CAMP HIGHLAND
4305 State Bridge Road
Suite 103-223
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(678) 393-0300
Web: www.camphighland.com
E-mail: info@camphighland.com
Dates: June – July
Ages: Coed, 10 – 17
Cost: TBA

Camp Highland is a Christian retreat with traditional camp sessions including rock climbing, a ropes course, white-water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and water sports.

CAMP HIGHLANDER
42 Dalton Road
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
(866) 891-7721
Web: www.camphighlander.com
E-mail: email@camphighlander.com
Dates: May 29 – Aug. 5
Ages: Coed, ages 6 – 15
Cost: $2,855

Camp Highlander activities include wilderness, arts and crafts, horseback riding, water skiing, and more. Camp is in three-week sessions.

CAMP HOLLYMONT FOR GIRLS
Winter Address: 475 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Winter:(828) 686-5343
Summer Address: 360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Web: www.hollymont.com
E-mail: camp@hollymont.com
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 5
Ages: Girls, 6 – 15
Cost: $990 – $4,675

Hollymont is a Christian summer camp located in Asheville, N.C. Activities include dance, drama, gymnastics, tennis, sewing, cooking, basketball, softball, archery, horseback riding, white-water rafting, talent shows, and more. Camp is in sessions of 1 – 4 weeks.

YMCA CAMP INDIAN SPRINGS
2387 Bloxham Cut-Off Road
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(877) 635-2601 or (850) 926-3361
Web: www.campindiansprings.com
E-mail: camp@tallahasseeymca.org
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 3
Ages: Coed, 7 – 16
Cost: $375 – $550
YMCA Camp Indian Springs is a Christian camp, valuing honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

CAMP KAHDALEA FOR GIRLS
2500 Morgan Mill Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6834
Web: www.kahdalea.com
E-mail: office@kahdalea.com
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 2
Ages: Girls, 7 – 17
Cost: $2,885 – $5,785

Kahdalea for Girls and Chosatonga for Boys provide a wilderness setting bordered by the Pisgah National Forest with activities that emphasize Christian development. Activities include backpacking, swimming, rock climbing, athletics, a high ropes course, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, riflery, archery, caving, tennis, riding and other traditional camp endeavors. A junior camp is available for young campers.

KEYAUWEE PROGRAM CENTER
2574 Sweetbriar Road
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 861-1198
Web: www.keyauwee.com
E-mail: keyauwee@northstate.net
Dates: June 14 – Aug. 13
Ages: Girls, 7 – 17
Cost: $105 – $500

Keyauwee Program Center is owned and operated by the Tarheel Triad Girl Scout Council. Campers are not required to be Girl Scouts. Keyauwee offers swimming, kayaking, rock climbing, high and low ropes courses, backpacking, SCUBA diving, whitewater rafting, and more.

KEYSTONE CAMP
P.O. Box 829
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9125
Web: www.keystonecamp.com
E-mail: Info@keystonecamp.com
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 11
Ages: Girls, grades 1 – 9
Cost: $995 – $3,800

Keystone Camp offers programs in horseback riding, tennis, land sports, water sports on two lakes, gymnastics, art, dramatics, rock climbing and hiking in the Pisgah National Forest.

CAMP LOW COUNTRY
7257 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-9910, ext. 224
Web: www.girlscoutsclc.org
E-mail: lrobinson@girlscoutsclc.org
Dates: June 11 – July 28
Ages: Girls, rising grades 1 – 12
Cost: $100 – $485

Camp Low Country, owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of the Carolina Low Country, offers traditional, adventure and equestrian programs. Non Scouts are welcome.

CAMP MARY ATKINSON
Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council
P.O. Box 52294
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 782-3021
Web: www.pinesofcarolina.org
E-mail: pallen@pinesofcarolina.org
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 4
Ages: Girls, 6 – 17
Cost: $200

Activities at Camp Mary Atkinson include swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, Alpine climbing tower, environmental education activities, white-water rafting trip, and llama trek trip.

CAMP MERRI-MAC
1123 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8766
Web: www.merri-mac.com
E-mail: Info@merri-mac.com
Dates: June 5 – Aug. 6
Ages: Girls, 6 – 16
Cost: $2,050 – $4,350

Camp Merri-Mac for girls is an ACA-accredited camping program that offers traditional camping with a Christian staff. Activities include riding, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, gymnastics, riflery, archery, fencing, soccer and more.

MILLSTONE 4-H CAMP
1296 Mallard Drive
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 652-5905
Web: www.nc4h.org/centers/index.php
E-mail: rshutt@etinternet.net
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 5
Ages: Coed, 6 – 17
Cost: $260 – $325

Millstone activities include nature study, canoeing, swimming, riflery, archery, horseback riding, crafts, team building, campfires, talent show, night swims and more.

CAMP MONDAMIN
P.O. Box 8
Tuxedo, NC 28784
(828) 693-7446
Web: www.mondamin.com
E-mail: mondamin@mondamin.com
Dates: May 31 – Aug. 17
Ages: Boys, 7 – 17
Cost: $700 – $4,925

Camp Mondamin seeks to educate children through adventure. The non-competitive, traditional camp program encourages independence and selfdiscipline to enhance self-esteem and initiative. Activities include horseback riding, kayaking, sailing, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking and tennis. Short sessions are also available.

NIGHT EAGLE WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
P.O. Box 374
Cuttingsville, VT 05738
(802) 773-7866
Web: www.nighteaglewilderness.com
E-mail: nightegl@sover.net
Dates: July 2 – Aug. 12
Ages: Boys, 10 – 14
Cost: $1,475 – $3,150

Night Eagle is a unique primitive summer camp for boys featuring tipi living, wilderness skills, nature crafts, canoeing, swimming and more. Cooperation, rather than competition, is stressed. The camp is ACA-accredited.

CAMP ODYSSEY
Clemson University Outdoor Lab
Lehotsky Hall, Box 340735
Clemson, SC 29863-0735
(864) 646-7502
Web: www.clemson.edu/outdoorlab/ody.htm
E-mail: cuolcamps-L@clemson.edu
Dates: June 25 – July 1
Ages: Coed, 6 – 12
Cost: $435 (Discounts for siblings)

Camp Odyssey is an ACA-accredited program offering challenging and traditional camp activities led by a trained staff. Activities include lakefront, crafts, campouts and more.

CAMP OLD INDIAN
P.O. Box 6628
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 233-8363
Dates: Call for schedule
Ages: Open to registered Boy Scouts
Cost: Call for information

Camp Old Indian offers a rustic, back-to-nature camping experience near the historic Poinsett Bridge. Activities include lake swimming, merit badge programs, a shooting range, archery, campfires, and a Scout craft area. A high adventure program for Scouts ages 14 and up features white-water rafting, rappelling, spelunking and more.

ROCKBROOK CAMP
P. O. Box 792
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6151
Web: www.rockbrookcamp.com
E-mail: office@rockbrookcamp.com
Dates: June 3 – Aug. 12
Ages: Girls, 6 – 16
Cost: $1,000 – $3,400

Founded in 1921, this ACA-accredited program is located in the mountains of North Carolina and offers opportunities for outdoor adventure, horseback riding and creative activities in a noncompetitive environment.

CAMP ROCKMONT FOR BOYS
375 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3885
Web: www.rockmont.com
E-mail: info@rockmont.com
Dates: TBA
Ages: Boys, 6 – 16
Cost: TBA

Camp Rockmont is a private Christian camp for boys in the mountains of North Carolina near Asheville. The camp offers a wide variety of program options.

CAMP SKY-WA-MO
1166 Sky-Wa-Mo Road
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 929-8185
Web: www.girlscoutsappalachian.org
E-mail: info@girlscoutsappalachian.org
Dates: begins June 11
Ages: Girls, rising grades 1 – 12
Cost: $185– $350

Girls participate in 3-, 6-, or 13-day sessions learning teamwork and outdoor skills, while gaining an understanding for the natural world. Activities include swimming, canoeing, hiking, crafts, outdoor cooking and campfire fun.

STRONG ROCK CAMP
P.O. Box 3409
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 348-1533
Web: www.strongrockcamp.com
E-mail: info@strongrockcamp.com
Dates: June 4 – July 7
Ages: Coed, 7 – 15
Cost: $650 – $1,100

Strong Rock Camp provides Christian leadership, horseback riding, climbing, shooting sports, swimming, art, drama and more.

CAMP TEKOA
P.O. Box 160
Hendersonville, NC 28793
(828) 692-6516
Web: www.camptekoa.org
E-mail: kphillips@camptekoa.org
Dates: June 7 – Aug. 16
Ages: Coed, rising grades 1 – 12
Cost: $200 (minicamp) – $375

Camp Tekoa offers traditional camp activities including boating, a bouldering wall, water games, zip line, hiking, outdoor cooking, challenge course, arts and crafts, and more. Adventure camps are available for middle and senior high students. A special camp week is offered for mentally challenged adults.

CAMP TIMBERLAKE
1123 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8766
Web: www.camptimberlake.com
E-mail: info@camptimberlake.com
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 5
Ages: Boys, 7 – 16
Cost: $2,050 – $4,350

Camp Timberlake for boys is an ACA-accredited camping program that offers traditional camping with a Christian staff. Activities include riding, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, gymnastics, riflery, archery, fencing, soccer and more. Multiweek sessions are available.

CAMP THUNDERBIRD
One Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
(800) 732-3855
Web: www.campthunderbird.org
E-mail: staff@campthunderbird.org
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 18
Ages: Coed, 7 – 16
Cost: $675 – $1,350

Located just south of Charlotte, N.C., YMCA Camp Thunderbird is an ACA-accredited program. Activities include skiing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, blobbing, horseback riding, sports, crafts and more. A 4-to-1 camper to staff ratio provides for safety and growth. Call for a brochure or DVD.

CAMP TOCCOA
Route 3, Box 3026
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2457
Web: www.campfireusaga.org/toccoa.htm
E-mail: camptoccoa@alltel.net
Dates: June 11 – July 30
Ages: Coed, 7 – 17
Cost: TBA

Camp Toccoa is an ACA accredited, traditional camp program owned and operated by Camp Fire USA Georgia Council. Programs focus on outdoor living, equestrian skills, swimming, high and low ropes courses, canoeing, and environmental education.

CAMP TREASURE ISLAND
Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America
715 Betsy Drive
Columbia, SC, 29210
803-750-9868
Web: www.indianwaters.org
E-mail: iwcbsa553@yahoo.com
Dates: June 1 – 4
Ages: Boys, 7 – 9
Cost: $70 for Scouts; $80 for non-Scouts; $20 for Adults

Camp Treasure Island provides a “pirate” camping adventure on Lake Murray at Camp Barstow. Campers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Deadline for registration is Feb. 3.

CAMP WABAK
P.O. Box 1227
Mauldin, SC 29662
Summer: (864) 836-3932
Winter: (864) 675-1608
Web: www.old96girlscouts.org
E-mail: cbettens@old96girlscouts.org
Dates: June 11 – July 28
Ages: Girls, grades 1 – 11
Cost: $185 – $365

Camp WaBak is an ACA-accredited Girl Scout camp located in Marietta, SC. Girls participate in traditional camp activities including swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, and other activities.

CAMP WAYFARER
P.O. Box 850
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 696-9000
Web: www.campwayfarer.com
E-mail: info@campwayfarer.com
Dates: June 4 – Aug. 13
Ages: Coed, 6 – 16
Cost: $800 – $3,800

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Wayfarer offers over 30 activities including horseback riding, kayaking, drama, climbing, archery, riflery, tennis, dance, waterskiing, fencing, fly-fishing, guitar, cheerleading, and more.

CAMP WESTMINSTER
2412 Lake Rockaway Road
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-2225
Web: www.campwestminster.org
E-mail: director@campwestminster.org
Dates: June 4 – July 29
Ages: Coed, 8 – 16
Cost: $450 – $500

Camp Westminster is a Christian camp with activities including high and low ropes courses, paintball, horseback riding, Bible studies, swimming, sports, canoeing, fishing, hiking and nature studies, dance and drama, arts and crafts, and more. A short session is available for younger campers.

YMCA CAMP WEWA
221 S. Binion Road
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1240
Web: www.ymcawewa.org
E-mail: jherting@cfymca.org
Dates: May 28 – July 28
Ages: Co-ed, 7 – 16
Cost: $535

Camp Wewa activities include high and low ropes courses, climbing wall, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, arts and crafts, archery, riflery, dance, tumbling, cheerleading, cooking, fishing, canoeing and more.

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE AT EAGLE LANDING
P.O. Box 760
New Castle, VA 24127
(800) 782-0779
Web: www.wilderness-adventure.com
E-mail: info@wilderness-adventure.com
Dates: July 2 – Aug. 12
Ages: Coed, 8 – 18
Cost: Varies by session

Wilderness Adventures is an ACA-accredited adventure camp with locations in Virginia, West Virginia, Alaska, Minnesota, Puerto Rico, Panama and Vietnam. No experience is necessary.

CAMP WINDING GAP
500 Winding Gap Road
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 966-4520
Web: www.campwindinggap.com
E-mail: campwgap@citcom.net
Dates: June – August
Ages: Coed, 6 – 17
Cost: Call for information

Activities at this family owned and operated camp include western riding, canoeing, crafts, hiking, camping, archery, woodworking and animal care. The camp hosts a maximum of 85 campers per session and is ACA-accredited.

YMCA CAMP WINONA
898 Camp Winona Road
DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
(386) 985-4544
Web: www.campwinona.org
E-mail: ycwinona@bellsouth.net
Dates: May 31 – July 14
Ages: Coed, 6 – 16
Cost: $395

YMCA Camp Winona is ACA accredited. The camp has rustic lakefront cabins and activities including swimming, canoeing, sailing, blobbing, horseback riding, archery, riflery, crafts, nature and newspaper. Specialty programs are also offered.

CAMP WOODMONT ATOP LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
381 Moonlight Drive
Cloudland, GA 30731
(706) 398-0833
Web: www.campwoodmont.com
Dates: June 4 – July 28
Ages: Coed, 6 – 14; Counselor-in-Training program
for ages 15 – 16.
Cost: $497.50

Camp Woodmont is a traditional, ACA-accredited, private summer camp program. Activities include horseback riding, high and low ropes courses, climbing tower, zip line, cheerleading, drama, canoeing, hiking, heated swimming pool, and more. Specialty Camps

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY’S YOUTH LEARNING INSTITUTE
4-H Summer Camp
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-1041
Web: www.ylicamps.com
E-mail: lfrager@clemson.edu
Dates: June 4 – July 28
Ages: Coed, 8 – 16
Cost: $295 – $575

4-H Summer Camp is located at Camp Bob Cooper near Summerton. The camp offers opportunities for outdoor learning and activities, including swimming, tubing and archery in a traditional camp environment.

BALLET SPARTANBURG’S SUMMER INTENSIVE
385 South Spring St.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 574-7349
Web: www.sparklenet.com/balletspartanburg
E-mail: lgomez@spartanarts.org
Dates: July 10 – Aug. 4
Ages: Coed, 12 – 18
Cost: $1,000 (includes lunch), plus housing

Ballet Spartanburg offers a four-week summer intensive with renowned guest instructors from the most prestigious American schools. The main focus will be ballet, pointe and variations. Housing will be made available for nonlocal students.

CAMP BOB AT KANUGA
P.O. Box 250
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 692-9135
Web: www.kanuga.org
E-mail: dgriffin@kanuga.org
Dates: May – August
Ages: Coed, 8 – 15
Cost: Call for information

Camp Bob serves approximately 900 underresourced campers each year at the Bob Campbell Youth Campus on Kanuga property. The program is provided at no cost to campers and their families. Campers apply with local sponsoring agencies to come to Camp Bob. Campers are recruited by sponsors from church outreach programs, underresourced public schools, low socioeconomic areas, group homes, transitional housing units, afterschool programs and homeless shelters.

CAMP BROADSTONE
Appalachian State University’s Summer Enrichment
for Academically Gifted Children
P.O. Box 32042
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608-2042
(828) 963-4640
Web: www.campbroadstone.com
E-mail: bevanjk@appstate.edu
Dates: June 18 – July 21
Ages: Coed, grades 4 – 9
Cost: $800 – $1,200

Camp Broadstone features enrichment classes and adventure activities designed to encourage intellectual, social, and physical growth through interactive and individual involvement. Enrichment classes may include science, environmental studies, music, creative writing and more. Adventure activities include canoeing, rappelling, a high ropes course, an Alpine Tower and more.

CAMP BURNT GIN
DHEC Box 101106
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 898-0455
Web: www.scdhec.gov/campburntgin
E-mail: aimonemi@dhec.sc.gov
Dates: June – July
Ages: Coed, 7 – 19
Cost: No charge

Camp Burnt Gin is a summer camp for children and teenagers who have a physical disability and/or chronic illness.

CAROLINA JOURNALISM INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-6284
Web: www.sc.edu/cmcis/so/sipa/cji
E-mail: schopress@gwm.sc.edu
Dates: June 14 – 18
Ages: Coed, middle and high school students and
their advisers
Cost: $205 (additional residential costs of $80 –$160)

This intensive five-day regional workshop focuses on publication, production, interviewing, writing, editing, design and leadership for broadcast, literary magazines, newspapers and yearbooks.

CAROLINA MASTER SCHOLAR ADVENTURE SERIES USC ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CONFERENCES
1600 Hampton Street Annex, Suite 208
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-9444
Web: http://ced.sc.edu/adventures
E-mail: confs@gwm.sc.edu
Dates: June 5 – July 30
Ages: Coed, academically gifted and talented rising
grades 6 – 12
Cost: $800 (residential; day camp options are available; early registrations discounts are available by May 5)

CMS is a summer enrichment program taught by USC faculty. Admission criteria apply. Many camps are available including digital filmmaking, marine science, law and criminology, archaeology, bionanotechnology, medicine, robotics and more.

CHUCK KRIESE’S TOTAL TENNIS TRAINING CAMP
P.O. Box 965
Clemson, SC 29633
(864) 888-0940
Web: www.totaltennistraining.com
E-mail: kriesec@clemson.edu
Dates: May 28 – July 21
Ages: Coed, 9 – 17
Cost: $535

At Total Tennis Training Camp, instruction is focused on improving tennis skills while developing character and positive social interaction. Campers are grouped into three ability levels. Sessions offer daily match play, class sessions and fun activities including swimming, movies, talent shows and more. A day camp option is offered for commuters.

CLEMSON LADY TIGER SOCCER CAMP
508 Squire Circle
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-2575
Web: www.ladytigersoccercamp.com
E-mail: info@ladytigersoccercamp.com
Dates: June 10 – July 18
Ages: Girls, 10 – 18
Cost: $395 – $495

Sessions vary by age group and experience and include advanced, elite and high school teams. The camp is directed by Todd Bramble, Clemson University’s women’s soccer head coach.

CLEMSON TIGER TENNIS CAMP
P.O. Box 1251
Clemson, SC 29633
(864) 656-1323
Web: www.clemsontenniscamp.com
E-mail: info@clemsontenniscamp.com
Dates: June 18 – July 13
Ages: Coed, 9 – 17
Cost: $495

Clemson Tiger Tennis Camp offers innovative tennis learning experiences, as well as planned activities such as Olympic night and movie night. The staff has more than 100 years of cumulative experience as tennis instructors for juniors.

CAMP CURTAIN CALL
849 River Road
Dugspur, VA 24325
Winter: 7804 Sagefield Drive
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 573-7002
Web: www.campcurtaincall.com
E-mail: info@campcurtaincall.com
Dates: June 11 – July 30 (full season also
available)
Ages: Coed, 7 – 18
Cost: $995 – $5,795

Camp Curtain Call offers camper-chosen activity options in theatre, dance, music, circus, magic, visual arts, sports and outdoor adventure.

DOUG ALLISON’S SOCCER ACADEMY
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
Coach Doug Allison
(864) 294-2011 or (864) 294-6207
Web: www.soccercamp.com
E-mail: dasainc@aol.com
Dates: June 29 – July 3
Ages: Boys, 9 – 17
Cost: $450

The residential academy helps serious soccer players improve their skills. Day camp options and coed options are also available. The camp is directed by Doug Allison, Furman University’s head soccer coach.

EMAGINATION COMPUTER CAMPS
110 Winn St., Suite 205
Woburn, MA 01801
(877) 248-0206
Web: www.computercamps.com
E-mail: camp@computercamps.com
Dates: begins June 4
Ages: Coed, 8 – 17
Cost: $2175 (day camp option available; multisession discounts available)

Emagination Computer Camps include technology and traditional camp activities. Camps are located in Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Activities include game design, web design, sports and more. Camp is offered in 2-week sessions.

EXPLORER CAMP FOR THE BLIND
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Web: www.scsbd.k12.sc.us
Dates: June 18 – 24
Ages: Coed, 6 – 14
Cost: Free, statewide transportation is available to the camp.

The camp is provided at no cost. However, campers are encouraged to bring $30 for field trips and incidental expenses.

EXPLORER CAMP FOR THE DEAF
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7833 (Voice/TTY)
Web: www.scsbd.k12.sc.us
Dates: June 18 – 24
Ages: Coed, 6 – 14
Cost: Free, statewide transportation is available to the camp.

The camp is provided at no cost. However, campers are encouraged to bring $30 for field trips and incidental expenses.

GREEN RIVER PRESERVE
301 Green River Road
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
(828) 698-8828
Web: www.greenriverpreserve.org
E-mail: grpreserve@citcom.net
Dates: June 10 – Aug. 12
Ages: Coed, rising grades 4 – 9
Cost: TBA

Green River Preserve is an ACA-accredited natural science and wilderness program located near Brevard, N.C., on a 3,400-acre private wildlife preserve. The program offers daily field trips with professional naturalists and activities such as rock climbing, fencing, pottery, fly fishing, archery, canoeing, art, drama, outdoor cooking, camping and creative writing.

ID TECH CAMP
1885 Winchester Blvd., Suite 201
Campbell, CA 95008
(888) 709-8324
Web: www.internaldrive.com
E-mail: info@internaldrive.com
Dates: June – August
Ages: Coed, 7 – 17
Cost: $1,099

ID Tech Camps offer computer camps at universities nationwide including UNC-Chapel Hill. The camps foster involvement with evolving technology. Students create digital movies, 2D and 3D video games, robots and more. Mention code NC34.

MCCALLIE SPORTS CAMP
500 Dodds Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(800) 672-2267
Web: www.mccallie.org
E-mail: mwood@mccallie.org
Dates: June 12 – July 22
Ages: Boys, 9 – 14
Cost: $1,695

McCallie Sports Camp is a program of McCallie School, a college preparatory school. The camp emphasizes a variety of athletic activities, as well as trips and other events. Over 25 different activities are available, including team and individual sports, tournaments, excursions to Six Flags and Atlanta Braves baseball and more.

OLIVER PURNELL’S BASKETBALL CAMP
P.O. Box 31
Clemson, SC 29633
(864) 656-1954
Web: www.coachpurnell.com
E-mail: sruark@clemson.edu
Dates: June 11 – 15
Ages: Boys, 8 – 18
Cost: TBA

The camp is directed by Clemson University’s head basketball coach, Oliver Purnell. A team camp is also available June 23 – 25.

SEACAMP
1300 Big Pine Ave.
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-2331
Web: www.seacamp.org
E-mail: info@seacamp.org
Dates: June 24 – Aug. 20
Ages: Coed, 12 – 17
Cost: $2,750

Seacamp is an ACA-accredited marine science and scuba camp (additional $375) located in the Florida Keys. Activities include windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, nature and environment studies, arts and crafts, and journalism. Camp is offered in 18-day sessions.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY’S YOUTH LEARNING INSTITUTE CAMP SEWEE
698 Concord Church Road Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-1041
Web: www.ylicamps.com
E-mail: lfrager@clemson.edu
Dates: June 4 – July 28
Ages: Coed, 8 – 16
Cost: $395

Camp Sewee is located at the Sewee Coastal Retreat Center. Campers explore the wonders of marine science and the South Carolina coast. Highlights of the week include island ecology studies, crabbing, kayaking and a water park.

SUMMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
E208 Martin Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 656-1480
Web: www.clemson.edu/summerscience
E-mail: cnell@clemson.edu
Dates: May 28 – Aug. 5
Ages: Coed, grades 7 – 12
Cost: $700 – $1,400

This program offers science, engineering and architecture enrichment for gifted middle and high school students. College credit is available.

CAMP SOAR
226 Soar Lane
P.O. Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Web: www.soarnc.org
E-mail: admissions@soarnc.org
Dates: June – August
Ages: Coed, 8 – 18
Cost: $2,000 – $3,900

SOAR offers a variety of programs for youth diagnosed with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities. Course sites include North Carolina, Florida and more. Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of adventure activities. Academic discovery and academically gifted programs are also available.

SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONER’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE
101 Barre Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-0303
(864) 656-6662
Web: www.clemson.edu/CAFL
E-mail: hulse@clemson.edu
Dates: June 24 – 30
Ages: Coed, rising grades 11 – 12
Cost: $250 for South Carolina residents; $500 outof- state campers

Students spend a week discovering opportunities and careers available in the diverse fields of agriculture and natural resources. Hands-on activities include urban tree care, horticulture and turfgrass, animal science, packaging science and food science. Time is also devoted to the college application process and financial aid assistance.

CAMP TIMBER CREEK HEALTHY KIDS CAMPS
4646 Patterson School Drive
Patterson, NC 27705
(888) 533-9039
Web: www.HealthyKidsCamps.com
E-mail: HealthyKidsCamps@aol.com
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 12
Ages: Coed, 10 – 18
Cost: $750 – $1,000

Camp Timber Creek is a weight loss camp that accepts only 100 campers per week. Lifestyle changes and self-esteem are emphasized.

USC SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
USC Band Office, School of Music
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-4278
E-mail: uscbands@mozart.sc.edu
Dates: June 18 – 23
Ages: Coed, rising grades 7 – 12
Cost: TBA

Drum major and marching percussion camps are offered for rising grades 9 – 12. Symphonic band camp is offered for rising grades 7 – 12.

USC SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
1300 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-3829
Web: http://uscsports.collegesports.com/genrel/
050902aaa.html
Dates: June – July
Ages: Varies by session
Cost: Varies by session

USC coaches offer a variety of sports camps including basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, softball, track and field and more.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY’S YOUTH LEARNING INSTITUTE CAMP WILDLIFE
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-1041
Web: www.ylicamps.com
E-mail: lfrager@clemson.edu
Dates: June 4 – July 28
Ages: Coed, 8 – 16
Cost: $395

Camp Wildlife offers campers outdoor experiences with a focus on shooting sports such as clay shooting and paintball. The camp also teaches high standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY’S YOUTH LEARNING INSTITUTE CAMP VOYAGER
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-1041
Web: www.ylicamps.com
E-mail: lfrager@clemson.edu
Dates: June 25 – July 14
Ages: Coed, 10 – 14
Cost: $495 (Two-week combination with YLI’s The Edge: $975)

Camp Voyager is a high-tech camp where campers accomplish challenging missions using global positioning systems, personal digital assistants, digital cameras and computers.

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