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About North Carolina Summer Camps
North Carolina Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
From the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to 300 miles of sandy coastline in the east, summer camp has been a North Carolina tradition for more than one hundred years. Surrounded by the great outdoors, North Carolina summer camps feature something for everyone - there are hundreds of traditional camps, sports camps, arts camps, academic camps, and special needs camps throughout the state. Whether it's through arts, academics, or athletics, North Carolina summer camps let kids and teens have fun, make new friends, build skills, and grow in self-reliance!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at North Carolina Summer Camps
Overnight North Carolina summer camps are typically for campers between the ages of 7 and 17. For campers in their teens, there are many great teen trip options that explore the North Carolina region.
North Carolina summer camps offer flexible sessions dates and lengths. Popular session lengths are 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 7 weeks. For first-time campers, many North Carolina summer camps offer shorter introductory sessions that range from 1 to 2 weeks.
North Carolina summer camps typically range in tuition from $350 to $1,100 per week. The camp's tuition will vary dramatically based on the camp's specialty, offerings, and affiliations.
Travelling to North Carolina Summer Camps
Campers travel from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States to attend summer camps in North Carolina. Most North Carolina summer camps offer transportation from major cities throughout the region. For campers coming from across the country or around the world, major airports are located in Charlotte and Raleigh.
North Carolina Summer Camp Recommendations
While there are hundreds of great North Carolina summer camps, many subtle differences distinguish each program. To match your family with the perfect program, call Choice Camps at 617-264-0939 and speak to a North Carolina summer camps expert for free!
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Recommended North Carolina Summer Camps
Blue Star Camps - Hendersonville, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,164
Blue Star Camps is comprised of six smaller camps divided by age. Each camp provides an intimate small-camp feeling within the larger Blue Star community. While campers socialize primarily in their ... Read More

Camp Ridgecrest for Boys - Ridgecrest, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $889
Each age group’s programming at Ridgecrest is designed with activities that suit their skills and abilities. Before camp starts, campers and their families receive a sign-up sheet asking them to se... Read More

Rockbrook Camp for Girls - Brevard, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: Horseback Riding
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $992
A day at Camp Rockbrook for Girls begins with two activity periods in the morning followed by another two in the afternoon. Rockbrook propones a free choice program and campers pick all their activities in three day bundles. Read More

Wellspring Adventure Camp - Canton, NC
- Camp Type: Special Needs
- Camp Specialty: Weight Loss
- Camper Ages: 11-18
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,081
Wellspring Camps provide a scientifically-based behavioral change program focused on long-term weight loss. The goal of Wellspring Camps is to expose campers who are more than 20 pounds overweight to... Read More

Wellspring Family Camp - Pinehurst, NC
- Camp Type: Special Needs
- Camp Specialty: Weight Loss
- Camper Ages: 5-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,194
Wellspring Camps provide a scientifically-based behavioral change program focused on long-term weight loss. The goal of Wellspring Camps is to expose campers who are more than 20 pounds overweight to... Read More

Camp Crestridge for Girls - Ridgecrest, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 7-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,098
Each age group’s programming at Crestridge is designed with activities that suit their skills and abilities. Before camp starts, campers and their families receive a sign-up sheet asking them to se... Read More


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