Summer kids’ camp offerings

Traditional

Asheville Parks and Recreation Playground Program

34 Pearson Drive, 121 Shiloh Road, 30 George Washington Carver and 75 Rumbough Place • 251-4081 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • adains@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA

A supervised recreation program for youth. Activities include games, crafts, cultural arts and field trips. Camp will be located at Montford, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee and Malvern Hills recreation sites, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fee: $50/week for first child, $40/week for siblings. $10 discount for city of Asheville residents.

Coed • Ages 6-12 • Weekly • Full-day • June 15-Aug. 13

Asheville Parks and Recreation Vance Summer Day Camp

 98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville • 350-6611 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • dblack@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA

An N.C.-licensed child care program offering a fun-packed summer full of creative adventures and group play, along with special activities and field trips. Camp will be at Vance Elementary School gym. Lunch and afternoon snack provided. Registration fee: $25/child, $40/family; $115/week. $10 discount for city of Asheville residents. Call for more information or to register.

Coed • Ages 5-12 • Weekly • Full-day • June 15-Aug. 14

Asheville Parks and Recreation Summer Teen Program

121 Shiloh Road, 134 Burton St., Asheville • 251-4081 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • adains@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA

Looking for a cool and enriching alternative to regular teen summer camps? This program offers creative activities, diverse projects, field trips and more. Camp will be at Shiloh and Burton recreation sites. Fee: $50/week for first child, $40/week for siblings. $10 discount for city of Asheville residents.

Coed • Ages 11-14 • Weekly • Full-day • June 15-Aug. 13

Camp Cedar Cliff

P.O. box 9036, Asheville 28815 • 450-3331 • campcedarcliff.org • camp@campcedarcliff.org • facebook.com/CampCC • @CampCedarCliff

We offer seven weeks of outdoor adventure — zip line, climbing wall, swimming, archery, ropes courses, overnight camping, whitewater rafting, trail rides on horseback and more. Our counselors are positive role models who invest in the well-being and growth of each camper. We have day camp for K-fifth grade, and one-, two- and half-week overnight camps for second-10th grade.

Coed • Ages 5-15 • Weekly • Overnight/Full-day • June 13-July 31

Camp Chosatonga for Boys

2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard • 884-6834 • twofuncamps.com • office@kahdelea.com • facebook.com/KahdaleaChosatonga

Chosatonga is a traditional summer camp nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a rustic and tranquil environment untouched by the busy life of urban America. We value Christian ideals while offering wonderful in-camp and mountain adventure programs such as rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater paddling, backpacking, hiking, climbing wall, marksmanship, guitar, swimming, horseback riding, crafts, fun and much more.

Boys • Ages 8-18 • Other • Overnight/Full-day • Mini introductory: June 6-11 (ages 7-9); Main: July 3-Aug. 4; Full: June 6-Aug. 4; Junior 1: June 16-29 (ages 8-12); Junior 2: July 3-16 (ages 8-12); Junior 3: July 22-Aug. 4 (ages 8-12)

Camp Kahdalea for Girls

2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard • 884-6834 • twofuncamps.com • office@kahdelea.com • facebook.com/KahdaleaChosatonga

Kahdalea is a traditional summer camp nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a rustic and tranquil environment untouched by the busy life of urban America. We value Christian ideals while offering wonderful in-camp and mountain adventure programs such as rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater paddling, horseback riding, crafts, drama, guitar, marksmanship, swimming, camping, backpacking, hiking, fun and much more.

Girls • Ages 7-18 • Monthly • Overnight/Full-day • Mini introductory: June 6-11 (ages 7-9); Main: July 3-Aug. 4; Full: June 6-Aug. 4; Junior 1: June 16-29 (ages 7-12); Junior 2: July 3-16 (ages 7-12); Junior 3: July 22-Aug. 4 (ages 7-12)

Camp Kanuga

130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville • 692-9136 • campkanuga.org • campkanuga@kanuga.org • facebook.com/CampKanuga • @kanuga

Established in 1931, Camp Kanuga is a traditional coed summer camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Our programs are designed to build independence and self-confidence in youth while teaching the importance of respect toward one another and the world around them. As a result, campers form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in a welcoming Christian community. Accredited by the American Camp Association.

Coed • Ages 7-17 • Other • Overnight/Full-day • June 11-Aug. 10

Camp Pisgah – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont

570 Girl Scout Camp Road, Brevard • 336-369-7427 • camplikeagirl.org • pisgah@girlscoutsp2p.org • facebook.com/camppisgah • @Camp_Pisgah

At Camp Pisgah you can enjoy a newly built rock climbing wall and low-ropes challenge course, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, a freshwater lake for boating or fishing, lush fields for sports and games, a petting farm and horse stables. Plus, we have acres and acres of nature therapy that’s perfect for trail rides, hiking and natural art projects! In addition, Camp Pisgah is renowned for its spirited weekly themes and innovative program sessions.

Girls • Ages 6-18 • Weekly • Overnight/Full-day • June 16-July 28

Camp Ruach

236 Charlotte St., Asheville • 253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org/youth/camp-ruach • seth@jcc-asheville.org • facebook.com/campruach

Camp Ruach is a unique Jewish day-camp experience open to all first- through eighth-graders. Each one-week session is an adventure, filled with swimming and sports, cooking and crafts, nature and gardening, dance and music — and ending with the celebration of Shabbat. We are a true community, creating unity from diversity while having the time of our lives.

Coed • Ages 6-14 • Weekly • Full-day • June 15-Aug. 7

Eagle’s Nest Camp

43 Hart Road, Pisgah Forest • 877-4349 • enf.org • info@enf.org • avl.mx/0tz • @eaglesnestcamp

Located in Pisgah Forest, N.C., Eagle’s Nest Camp encourages boys and girls to live and grow simply, rooted by intentional experiences and connection to community. We emphasize developing the whole child in a compassionate, encouraging environment filled with activities that promote self-expression, personal growth, skill building and fun. One-, two- and three-week sessions available.

Coed • Ages 6-18 • Other • Overnight/Full-day • June 6-Aug. 9

Emmanuel Lutheran School Summer Rocks 2015

51 Wilburn Place, Asheville • 281-8182 • summerrocks.org • cmarino@elcsmail.org

Emmanuel Lutheran School offers a variety of day camps that include field trips, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, Spanish camp, a talent show and so much more. The camp is held on our beautiful 8-acre campus. Your child will have two camps per week to choose from. There are also various activities for preschoolers, including water day, field day, music and special theme days. In our drama camp production, rising first- through ninth-graders can participate in Seussical Jr. Auditions will be held in our gymnasium May 26 and 27, from 6-8 p.m.

Coed • Ages 1-12 • Weekly • Half-Day/Full-day • June 15-Aug. 7

Hominy Baptist Summer Day Camp

135 Candler School Road, Candler • 667-4542 • kayriddle@bellsouth.net

An active day camp featuring a daily field trip. Pool days, skating, movies, minigolf, nature center, indoor gym play and other activities are included. Children must be able to participate in all activities, be responsible for keeping up with personal belongings, and meet their own care needs such as toileting, applying sunscreen (except to back) and clothes changing (at the pool). Weekday program except for one week of vacation; parents provide lunch or lunch money. Registration fee: $40 per child. Tuition: $110 per week.

Coed • Ages 5-10 • Other • Full-day • June 8-Aug. 15

Keystone Camp

101 Keystone Camp Road, Brevard • 884-9125 • keystonecamp.com • office@keystonecamp.com

Since 1916, Keystone Camp has encouraged and supported girls to become strong individuals. Teaching lifelong skills and values in a fun and nurturing environment is the hallmark of the Keystone Camp experience. We strive to develop the total girl on an individual basis, offering excellent programs in horsemanship, daily horseback riding, tennis, land sports, water sports on two lakes, gymnastics, arts and crafts, dramatics, rock climbing and hiking in Pisgah. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a place for girls where friendships bloom, where adventure waits around every bend, where imagination and curiosity flourish, and where summers are sweet and live long in your memory. In this magical place, the only thing you have to be is yourself.

Girls • Ages 5-17 • Weekly * Overnight/Full-day • June 7-Aug. 7

Rockbrook Camp for Girls

3460 Greenville Hwy., Brevard • 884-6151 • rockbrookcamp.com • office@rockbrookcamp.com • facebook.com/rockbrook • @rockbrook

Established in 1921, Rockbrook offers a diverse program of horseback riding, outdoor adventure, whitewater rafting, ceramics, crafts, sports and many other activities. A friendly, noncompetitive environment helps girls better understand themselves and their relationship with other people and the natural world. Two-, three- and four-week sessions; accredited by the American Camp Association.

Girls • Ages 6-16 • Other • Overnight/Full-day • June 7-Aug. 13