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Southeast Traditional Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Southeast traditional summer camps, also known as overnight camps or sleep-away camps, include programs in destinations like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky. As one of America's most popular summer camp regions, families are sure to find a traditional summer camp with a great balance of sports, arts, enrichment, and special events activities in the Southeast.
Every camp in the Southeast has something unique to offer, and subtle differences give each program a distinct feel and philosophy. Some Southeast traditional camps focus more on sports, while others have a greater emphasis on the arts or enrichment. Some programs encourage healthy competition, while others are distinctly non-competitive. Regardless of the traditional summer camp that your family chooses, any boy, girl, or teen camper will have an amazing opportunity to make friends, build confidence, and enjoy an incredible summer experience at a Southeastern traditional summer camp!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at Southeast Traditional Summer Camps
Overnight traditional summer camps in the Southeast typically accommodate campers between the ages of 7 and 17 (elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3 through 12). Most programs group campers by age and grade to maximize learning and social opportunities.
Most Southeast traditional sleep-away camps run 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, 4 week, and 7 week sessions. The cost of traditional summer camps can vary considerably, but most programs fall between $300 and $1,100 per week.
Choosing the Best Southeast Traditional Summer Camp
There are important questions to consider when choosing a traditional summer camp in the Southeast. Does the program offer a variety of activities, or do they concentrate on just a few specialties? Does the camp encourage competition, and if so, at what level? Do campers choose their own schedule, or does the camp select one for them? Does the camp offer off-site trips and activities? What is the camp's staff and camper annual return rate? What values does the camp look to instill by the end of the summer? Does the camp have a religious affiliation? Knowing which program elements will suite your children best is essential to choosing a Southeast traditional camp.
To help match your family with the perfect traditional summer camp in the Southeast (or anywhere else in the United States or Canada), Choice Camps offers free camp placement advice - just call our office at 617-264-0939 and we'll recommend great programs that should be a perfect fit for your kid or teen.
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Recommended Southeast Traditional Summer Camps
Rockbrook Camp for Girls - Brevard, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: Horseback Riding
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,400
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

Camp Ridgecrest for Boys - Ridgecrest, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $924
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

Camp Crestridge for Girls - Ridgecrest, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 7-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $845
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

Camp Friendship - Palmyra, VA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $911
Camp Friendship’s programs are designed with each individual camper in mind. Campers choose the activities they want to participate in during their session and essentially design their own schedule ... Read More

Blue Star Camps - Hendersonville, NC
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $949
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


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