PARKS & RECREATION

Asheville Parks & Recreation

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=29644

Weekly, June-August

Looking for a way to keep your kids physically active and mentally engaged? We have camps for all ages and interests, and offer a wide variety ranging from traditional camps, outdoor adventures, and specialty camps.

 

Henderson County Parks & Recreation

https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/printpdf/recreation/page/camps

June 11-15 and July 16-20

 

Waynesville Parks & Recreation

http://www.waynesvillenc.gov/Data/Sites/1/media/departments-services/parks-recreation/program-guide—base-camp/base-camp-january-2018.pdf

Parents must participate in one of the 4 parent meetings offered on the following dates … February 20th @ 6:30pm February 27th @ 6:30pm, March 1st @ 6:30pm, or March 3rd @ 9am

 

Fletcher Parks & Recreation

Bill Moore Community Park (formerly Fletcher Park)

https://www.fletchernc.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/fletcher-summer-day-camp-2/

Weekly, June 11th-Aug 10th

Ages 5-11yrs & Middle Schoolers

Join us this summer to explore, create and discover! Fletcher Summer Day Camp includes field trips, swimming at Cane Creek Pool, arts and crafts projects, sports, nature activities and weekly themes. Fletcher Summer Day Camp, is now planning a camp just for middle school students! Join us this summer as we attend exciting new field trips, swim and participate in community service projects!

 

Mills River Parks & Recreation

Black Mountain Recreation 

https://bmrp.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=5

Black Mountain Summer Adventures Camp … This day camp is for rising 1st—6th graders. Since 2011 we have been spending our summer days park hopping, hiking, creak walking, waterfall  nding, swimming, journaling, playing games, doing art projects, exploring theater arts, letterboxing, and much, much more! Each group has a strict limit to allow for good supervision and great experiences. Registration will open March 27.

Sports & Adventures Camp … This fantastic opportunity allows day campers a chance to participate in tennis, soccer, or basketball adventures in the morning and other adventures in the afternoon. Full day signups will start March 27. Sports-only half day camps will also be available.

Youth Swim League … Our recreational swim league has grown incredibly popular, with over 100 par cipants last year! This is a great introduc on to swim teams and meets, and par cipants develop swimming skills as well as self con dence. Children must be able to swim at least one length of the pool to join. Practice will start in May, with practice options throughout the week. A regional meet will be held at the end of the season in late July. For ages 6—17.

 

Transylvania County Parks & Recreation

https://tcpr.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=6260

Ages 3-14 yrs

SPORTS/FITNESS

ABYSA

AVL: John B. Lewis Soccer Complex at Azalea Park

HVL: Henderson County Athletics and Activity Center

(828) 299-7277

http://www.abysa.org

June 11th-Aug 10th

Ages 4-14yrs

ABYSA FUNdamentals Soccer Camp is a great way for your child to spend a week having fun while playing the world’s most popular sport!  Each day, campers work on their skills, play games, and swim at the pool–while enjoying the other campers and the staff.  We offer a games-centered teaching approach that enriches players’ passion for soccer while teaching proper soccer techniques for future soccer success.  Throughout the week the will work on various techniques or skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving, shielding, and shooting. … http://www.abysa.org/Default.aspx?tabid=946857

HFC Academy Camp (9U – 10U). HFC offers camps during the summer for rising 9U & 10U players who will be participating in the HFC Academy Program. This camp is staffed by the HFC Academy Directors and members of the HFC Staff, providing the players with a great opportunity to get acclimated to the demands of the program, learn new skills, and have fun playing soccer. The majority of the camp is held on the soccer field, but each afternoon the kids have an opportunity to cool off at the pool. … http://www.abysa.org/Default.aspx?tabid=950827

Competitive Summer Programming. We are excited to announce our Competitive Summer Camp lineup. Elite residential camps designed to serve our HFC Competitive (Classic) level players are extremely expensive, often costing as much for one week as an entire season of classic soccer, making them inaccessible for many of our families. High level local camps are few and far between and one of the biggest challenges is finding a camp where both the level of coaching AND the level of players participating in camp will provide the right level of challenge for our players.

 

Anjali Hot Yoga

780 Hendersonville Rd Suite 14, Asheville 28803

(828) 785-1366

http://anjalihotyoga.com

June 11-15th, 8:15am-11:30am

Early bird price: $160 ends on May 31st. Full price is $175/Week, $40/Daily Drop-In

Are you looking for something fun and engaging for your kids to do while they’re out of school? How about a Kids Yoga Camp at Anjali?

Crossfire Ministry Basketball Camp

(828) 255-9111

https://crossfireministry.com/summer-camp-brochure/

June 18th-22nd, June 25th -29th, July 23rd-26th

Half Day, Full Day, and Overnight Camps available. University level basketball instruction from college and high school coaches. High level fundamentals which are needed for the next level. Offensive moves – individual instruction. “pistol” Pete Maravich / Stephen Curry ball handling drills. Shooting techniques and drills.

 

Empyrean Arts

32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801

(828) 782-3321

https://www.circusdb.org/empyrean

June 25th-29th and/or July 30th-Aug 3rd, 9:00am–1:00pm

Ages 7-12yrs

Has your child ever dreamed of running away to the circus? Join professional teachers of circus performing arts for this exciting camp! Students are invited to Empyrean Arts to learn skills on trapeze, lyra, aerial fabric, aerial sling, acrobatics, games, and crafts. At the end of the week there will be a small informal performance for family and friends in the studio.

 

Fearless Athletics

44 Business Park Cir, Unit 100, Arden, 28704

(828) 684-9245

https://www.fearlessathletics-wnc.com/summer-2018

Weekly, June 11th-Aug 1st

Fearless offers a variety of summer camps and clinics. We also can be contracted for speciality stunt, or tumble clinics – as well as choreography camps. We have choreographed and worked with multiple high schools and programs in the area and our 2018 Summer bookings are already lining up!

Playball Asheville at Oakley United Methodist 

607 Fairview Rd., Asheville 28803

(828) 575-3000

http://www.playballasheville.com/playballcamps

Weekly, July 2nd-Aug 10th

Ages 3-6yrs

Each day is a discovery of movement, sport, song, dance, and seasonal crafts based on what we learn each day. Dress appropriately for mostly outdoor activities, which will include all of your child’s favorite Playball games and sports like football, soccer, cricket, rugby, field hockey, plus relay races, coordination games, and obstacle courses.

 

Sparkle Girls Soccer

Hall Fletcher Elementary Multipurpose Field

60 Ridgelawn Road, Asheville, 28806

https://www.sparklegirlsoccer.com

June 11-June 15, June 18-June 22, June 25-June 29 and July 16-July 20, 9:00am-12:00pm

Girls Ages 5-9yrs

Sparkle Girl Soccer Camp is a completely unique soccer camp experience that offers a sliding scale fee! Our camp shapes the lives of 5-9 year-old girls and helps them grow and develop as individuals. Sparkle Girl Soccer Camp offers an experience full of fun, friendship, learning, and adventure.

 

Sugar Jets Basketball Camp

Enka High School

475 Enka Lake Rd, Candler 28715

(828) 713-9338

June 25th-27th, 9:00am-11:30am

K-8th Graders

Enjoy 3 days of basketball fundamentals and instruction!

 

Asheville Treetops Adventure Park

85 Expo Drive, Asheville, 28806

(800) 451-9972

http://www.ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/camps 

Who is ready for Summer? ACA is offering 3 summer day camps this year! Adventure Camp, Kolo Bike Camp and Kolo Advanced Bike Camp!

ACA Adventure Camp … Weekly, June 18th-August 24th … The ACA Adventure Camp is a Weekly Summer Day Camp for boys and girls ages 8-15 that lasts from 8:30am – 4pm daily. Each week, in addition to organized activities and programming, campers will get to experience daily adventures on a different attraction at the Adventure Center of Asheville and Wildwater, Ltd. http://www.ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/camps/aca-adventure-camp

KOLO Flow Summer Bike Camp … Weekly, June 11th-August 27th … Kolo Flow Summer Bike Camp Weekly Summer Day Camp for boys and girls ages 8-15. Campers will ride on purpose-built mountain bike trails and skill elements designed for all levels of rider to experience flow on a bicycle. Kolo Bike Park is a great way for young riders to build confidence and skill in a controlled environment. http://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park/bike-summer-camp

KOLO Flow Advanced Bike Camp … Weekly, June 11th-August 24th … Kolo Flow Advanced Bike Camp Weekly Day Camp for boys and girls ages 13-17. Designed for riders with core biking skills who have an interest in developing their skills further while exploring a variety of off road biking disciplines. Campers will be challenged to progress beyond their current skill level while sampling other recreational and competitive riding styles and genres. http://www.ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/camps/ kolo-flow-advanced-bike-camp

 

Little Bellas – Asheville, NC Tuesday Program

Bent Creek Community Park

https://littlebellas.com/camp/asheville/

Tuesdays, June 19th-Aug 14th (excludes July 3rd)

Ages 7-13yrs

$250 (Early Bird $225 until 3/15/18)

Mentoring on Mountain Bikes. The Asheville Summer Program offers recurring, all-girl mountain bike riding sessions, Tuesday nights at Bent Creek Community Park in the Pisgah National Forest.  Open to riders of all abilities, the main focus of each session is having fun!  The program creates a positive environment for girls to learn riding skills and gain confidence through the sport of mountain biking.  Using both trail riding and specific games both on and off the bike, the girls practice proper riding technique, eat snacks, and make new friends, all on Asheville’s go-to mountain bike trails. Girls and mentors (we mentor, we don’t coach) meet once a week, every Tuesday over the course of 8 weeks during the summer.  The goal is to get girls outside, out on trails, and out with other girls to reinforce common bonds and build confidence, all while progressively building mountain bike skills throughout the summer.

 

RAD Skatepark

37 Foundy Street, Asheville, 28801

(828) 338-8830

http://www.radskateparkavl.com/skatecamp/

RAD Skatecamp will be running all Summer long from June 18-August 24.  Structured camp activities will take place from 8am-1pm followed by a supervised free skate until the park closes at 8pm. Camp is $125 for the week.  You can also register for a single day of camp, or a combination of single days for $35 per day.

 

Climbmax Climbing Center & Smoky Mountain Adventure Center

43 Wall St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801

(828) 252-9996

173 Amboy Rd, Asheville, 28806

(828) 505-4446

https://www.climbmaxnc.com/kids/summer-camps

June-Aug

Ages 6-18yrs

Western North Carolina’s premier rock climbing institute offers several fun summer climbing camps crafted to engage kids and young adults. Our camps are specially designed to meet the needs of any climbers’ ability. With two great locations, one in the heart of Downtown Asheville, and the other on the popular French Broad River Greenway, Climbmax Climbing has a camp for any young climber. Camp starts indoors at one of our indoor rock climbing facility and then progresses outdoors to one of many wonderful rock climbing locations in our surrounding Pisgah National Forest.

 

UNC Asheville Athletics Summer Camps

http://uncabulldogs.com/news/2018/2/1/general-2018-unc-asheville-athletics-summer-camps.aspx

Baseball 

July 23-26: Youth Camp (Boys Age 6-12)

Baseball Summer Camp Website

Women’s Basketball

June 21-22: High Intensity Camp (High School Age)

June 22-23: Team Camp (High School Teams)

June 25-28: Individual Day Camp (Ages 6-14)

Women’s Basketball Summer Camp Website

Men’s Basketball

June 11-14: Session 1 Day Camp

June 15-16: Team Camp

June 18-21: Session 2 Day Camp

Men’s Basketball Summer Camp Website

Men’s Soccer

July 29-August 2: Train Like a Bulldog ID Camp (Boys Ages 14-18)

Men’s Soccer Summer Camp Website

 

 

GYMNASTICS

Asheville Community Movement

812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28804

(828) 254-6060

https://www.ashevillecommunitymovement.com/summer-camp/

Weekly, June-August 

8:00am-6:00pm

Movers and Shakers Summer Camp takes place in our 35,000 sq ft facility which sits on over two acres. The majority of the indoor space is a large open space with a full gymnastics facility including spring floors, bars, balance beams and trampolines, basketball area, tennis area, dance floor, and space for scooters, plasma cars, bikes, and roller skates.

 

Asheville Gymnastics

130 Swannanoa River Rd, Asheville, 28805

(828) 252-8746

http://www.ashevillegymnastics.com/camp.html

Weekly, June-August

Full & Half Day Camps available

Ages 4-13yrs

Our camp is open to all children ages 5-13. 4 year olds may attend half days. Activities will include games, crafts, gymnastics and 2-3 field trips per week based on weekly themes.

 

Hahn’s Gymnastics 

18 Legend Dr, Arden, 28704

(828) 684-8832

http://hahnsgymnastics.com/summer-camps/

Ages 5-12yrs

Weekly, June 18th-August 17th

Full and half day camps available

The camping programs at Hahn’s Gymnastics, LLC consist of two to three hours of gymnastics fun, including bars, trampoline, tumbling, balance beam, parachute, and much more! All camps offer arts and crafts. Daily snacks will be provided. The camping programs at Hahn’s Gymnastics, LLC consist of two to three hours of gymnastics fun, including bars, trampoline, tumbling, balance beam, parachute, and much more! All camps offer arts and crafts. Daily snacks will be provided. Campers will be provided lunch daily from  Monday, June 18, 2018 until Friday, August 17, 2018 by Summer Food Service program by Buncombe County Schools. Please bring a water bottle daily.

 

The Little Gym

1000 Brevard Rd, Ste 168, Asheville, 28806

(828) 667-9588

https://www.thelittlegym.com/AshevilleNC/parties-camps/camps

Ages 3-12yrs

Camps at The Little Gym come in all shapes and sizes. Super Quest Camps and Grade School Skill Thrill Camps give your adventurer something unique.

3-5yrs: Super Quest Camps … Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours a day on a unique, exciting quest with their friends. Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged.

6-12yrs: Grade School Skill Thrill … Thrill seekers wanted! Your child will take their gymnastics skills to the next level through a special three-hour program, focusing on specific beginner, intermediate or advanced moves. By the end of the summer they’ll stick the landing when they handspring back to school.

 

OSEGA Dream Academy

24 Sterling Place, Mills River, 28759

(828) 665-0004

http://www.osegagym.com/summer-camp

Weekly, June -August

3-5+yrs

A snack is provided for all campers. Half & Full Day Camps. Full day campers will need to bring a sack lunch. Pool trip is once per week, subject to change and weather dependent.

 

 

MARTIAL ARTS

Asheville Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do

1009 Patton Ave, Asheville, 28806

(828) 505-4309

https://www.martialartsasheville.com/ssevents/category/summer-camp/

June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 31-Aug 2 (Teen Overnight Camp! 11-17yrs), Aug 6-10

At Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts Summer Day Camp, Children will enjoy martial arts classes including self defense and character building sessions, “Poetry with a Punch,” arts & crafts activities, kids movies, swimming, games, “Mad Science,” and a weekly field trip … FUN!!!

 

Blue Ridge Taekwondo

1298 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, 28805

(828) 581-9505

http://blueridgetkd.com/special-events/

June 25th-29th, July 2nd-6th, & July 9th-13th

Ages 5+

Each week will include forms (learn your whole form at Summer Camp!), board breaking, sparring concepts, and more. Ages 5+ can camp 9am-12pm for $159/week. Ages 8+ can come full day (9am-4:30pm) for $250/week, includes a few field trip adventures in the afternoon. Before and after care available for an additional fee. Child does not have to be a student of the school to attend.

 

Budo Mountain Family Martial Arts 

640 Merrimon Ave, Ste 207, Asheville, 28804

(828) 280-0624

http://www.budomountain.com/camp/summer/themes-dates-and-registration/

July 23rd-27th, July 30th-Aug 3rd, Aug 6th-10th

Rising K-5th Graders

Our 3 weeks of summer fun are designed to work well together, each with a theme that ties into the overall lessons of the camp.  Camp is open to rising K-5th graders. Kids spend the day playing outside and moving with our top-notch instructors at some of the most beautiful land in this country.  If your child enjoys outdoor time and likes to be active, this is the right camp!

 

Croley’s Premier Martial Arts

231 S Liberty St, Asheville, 28801

(828) 713-0765

http://www.whiteoakmartialarts.com/summer/

June 18th-22nd, July 16th-20th, Aug 13th-17th

Campers will have an hour long class each day, along with arts and crafts, games, and more! Each Friday, they will have a pizza party and a special event that coordinates with the theme of the week. 9:00am-2:00pm

 

FighterWithin Mixed Martial Arts

127 4 Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, 28792

(828) 606-9705

www.fighterwithin.com

June 11th-15th

Ages 5-12yrs

Multiple activities, games and lessons and a soft intro in the world of mixed martial arts. The goal is to take a few field trips to places throughout the community including a hike to Carl Sandburg, Serpentarium Magic, A local pool for a swim day, and many other things that we will think of along the way. Throughout the camp, we will dive a little deeper into the mixed martial arts schooling. We will talk about bullies and protecting our friends along with self respect and discipline.

 

 

DANCE

The Academy at Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance

1501 Patton Ave, Asheville 28806

828-761-1277

http://www.terpsicorpsacademy.org/kids-summer-camps

June & July

Performance day camps based on weekly themes for ages 3-5 & 6-8 and Story Ballet Camps for budding ballet dancers ages 7-10.

 

Art of Dance Studio 

576 Upward Road, Flat Rock 28731

(919) 710-1543

http://www.artofdancestudio.org/summer-camps

July 9th-13th & July 16th-20th

Healthy Living Camp (July 9th-13th) … Open to ages 3-18, boys and girls.  This camp will teach kids how to have a fun and healthy lifestyle.  Morning activities will include: Nutritional lesson with games, daily stretching and fitness routines to take home, healthy snack provided.  Children will bring their own bagged lunch.  Afternoon activates will include:  Strength and conditioning workout with games, outside play time, movie and water fun day on Friday. $100-$200

Princess Camp (July 16th-20th, 9am-12pm) … Your child will dress as a princess every day and enjoy crafts, games and dancing.  At the end of the week, they will perform a princess dance showcase!  Option drop off and pick up times if needed. $100/wk

Hip Hop Camp (July 16th-20th, 5:30-7:30) … Does your child dance around the house, have a lot of energy or like to strut their stuff? If so, this dance camp is perfect for them. Kids will play games and learn a routine to perform at the end of the week. BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME. $80/wk

 

Studio Zahiya

90 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, 28801

(828) 537-0892

http://www.studiozahiya.com/workshops-and-events.html

July 30th-Aug 3rd, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Teen Dance Performance Camp. In this camp, girls will learn 2 dances. The camp will also include dance technique, history, field trips and a craft project. The camp will culminate in a performance at LEAF Downtown August 4.

 

WNC Dance Academy 

829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, 28804 

(828) 277-7452

http://www.wncdanceacademy.com/ballet-program/

10:00am-2:00pm

Ages 2-6

June 4th-8th: Frozen Camp

July 9th-13th: Prince & Princess Camp

Aug 6th-10th: Troll Trolley

Showing at the end of the week for family and friends!

 

 

SCIENCE/NATURE

Asheville Museum of Science @ UNC Asheville

1 University Hts, Asheville, 28804

(828) 254-7162

Full Day- http://ashevillescience.org/education/summer-camp/

June 18th-22nd, 25th-29th, July 9th-13th, 16th-20th

Rising 2nd-7th Grade

AMOS is hosting eight sessions over four weeks at UNC Asheville this summer. We have four great themes and a host of partnerships including UNC Asheville professors!

 

Asheville Museum of Science

43 Patton Ave., Asheville, 28801

(828) 254-7162

http://ashevillescience.org/education/2018-half-day-camp/

June 18th-22nd & July 9th-13th: Young Inventers Camp

June 25th-29th & July 16th-20th: STEM Camp

K-2nd Grade

$150/Week

AMOS is now offering Half Day Camps for Rising K – 2nd Graders.  The camp will be located at the museum with most activities in our STEM Lab.

 

 

Forest Floor Wilderness Programs 

https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=bcfee754c28a38eb51c477dc3&id=46cded3fe6

Ages 6-14yrs

July 9th-13th & 23rd-27th … Run Wild Day Camp (6-12yrs) … This is our introductory camp, filled with more fun, adventure, and learning about the natural world than you thought was possible in a week.  Your children will come home each afternoon both beaming and tired from the days journey of discovery.

June 25th-29th … Hearth-Fire (10-14yrs) … Join us around the central fire as we honor this ancient tradition by engaging with the fire directly—using it as a tool to create beautiful crafts, cook tasty foods, and revel in the simple joys of singing and telling stories around the fire.

July 2nd-6th … Forest Ninja (8-12yrs) … Move quietly across the landscape without being seen or perceived. Observe without being observed. Quiet the mind so you may hear clearly.  Sharpen your skills and maintain your safety and the safety of those around you. Read clearly the signs of the forest and respond naturally.

July 30th-Aug 3rd … Fundamental Four: Survival Skills Camp (10-14yrs) …  Shelter, Water, Fire, Food – Campers will explore these specific skills as they pertain to both survival and general woodland proficiency. We will create a warm, dry group shelter using materials gathered from the forest.  We will discuss and practice methods of finding and purifying water(it’s not an emergency so we’ll stick to drinking what we know is safe).  We’ll work with a variety of fire starting materials and tools, both primitive and modern, as well as fire safety and maintenance.  We will explore the possibilities of wild foods and what we might do to secure food in the wilderness.

 

Hickory Nut Gap Farm

15 Clarke Lane, Fairview, NC 28730

(828) 628-2616 or (828) 273-6236

http://www.hickorynutgapfarmcamp.com/home.html

Weekly, June 18th-July 20th

Ages 6-13yrs

$450/Week

Our camp is centered around horseback riding but we offer many other activities such as art and pottery classes and fun outdoor theatre skits that campers will enjoy participating in every day.

 

Honeybee Forest – Waldorf Inspired Children’s Camp

(920) 265-2576

9:00am-4:00pm (Full & Half Days Available)

Ages 3+yrs

$150 ($135 returning child) Half Day

$220 ($200 returning child) Full Day

Week 1: June 18-22

Week 2: July 16-20

Week 3: July 23-27
Week 4: August 6-10

Held on our 3-acre fenced-in, private homestead in Asheville with chickens, goats, rabbits, cats, a dog, a horse, and a small pig! We hike through the woods daily upon arrival and prior to pick up, and enjoy all of the things that children love about summer, forests, and this special camp: water play, camp fires, fort building, storytelling, gardening, nature crafts, summer songs, blanket picnics, homemade (healthy) popsicles, and most of all, a lot of time to relax, roam, and freely play. This is our 4th year holding camp and we are looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

Forest Fairy Farm Camp at Lady Luck Flower Farm

55 Lanzi Ledge Road, Leicester, 28748

Email: hi@ladyluckflowerfarm.com

http://www.ladyluckflowerfarm.com

Ages 2.5-6yrs (kids must be potty trained)

Weekdays, June 11th-29th, 9:00am-2:00pm

$150/Week

This all weather camp will focus on the wonders of nature and the joys of exploration.

 

Muddy Sneakers

Carolina Day School

1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803

(828) 862-5560

CampMuddySneakers.org

June 11th-15th: Nature Explorers & Trail Blazers

June 25th-29th: Nature Explorers & Leadership Camp

July 9th-13th: Nature Explorers & Trail Blazers

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Carolina Day School and our new leadership camp for rising 7th-8th graders! Our nature filled weeklong full-day camp sessions are also for our Nature Explorers, rising 1st-3rd graders, and our Trail Blazers, rising 4th-6th graders.

 

The North Carolina Arboretum

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, 28806

(828) 665-2492

http://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/discovery-camp/

Weekly, June 11th-Aug 25th

3yrs-Rising 8th Grade

Get ready for a week filled with fun and adventure in the great outdoors! Discovery Camp programs are based on the philosophy that young people benefit from experiences in the outdoors.

 

Wildberry Sanctuary

446 Poverty Branch Rd., Barnardsville, 28709

(828) 450-0509

http://www.wildberrysanctuary.com/campwildberry/

July 16th-20th and July 30th-Aug 3rd

Ages 6-12yrs

With forts, mud, horses, bunnies, songs and creativity we know there will be something for every child. We will embark on daily adventures inspired by the land and enlivened by the curiosity and imagination of each child. Anticipate providing spare clothes, water bottle, packed lunch and backpack. We’ll supply the snacks and fun.

 

Zaniac

1 Town Square Blvd, Suite 120, Asheville, 28803

(828) 575-0355

https://www.zaniaclearning.com/asheville/programs/summer-camps/

Weekly, June-August

K-8th Grade

Calling all Coders, Explorers, Engineers and Designers! Zaniac Summer Camps are ideal for your curious child. Go on a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math Adventure with us! Each camp is tailored to your child’s needs and grouped for your child’s age and grade. Full and half day camps.

 

Asheville Farmstead School

218 Morgan Cove Rd., Candler

(828) 771-6047

https://www.ashevillefarmstead.org/camp-farmstead

Weekly, June 11th-Aug 24th (No Camp week of July 4th)

Ages Potty trained till 12

This year Camp Farmstead runs for ten, one week themed sessions.  Camp Farmstead runs June 11th through the week of August 24th. We have an exciting summer planned filled with time outside exploring, playing, and learning around our themes of the week!

 

Franny’s Farm

22 Franny’s Farm Road, Leicester, 28748

(828) 708-5587

http://frannysfarm.com/frannys-farm-summer-camp-day-sessions/

June 18-22, July 9-13, July 23-27, & August 6-10

7-13yrs

$300 per week – $275 per addtional week

We provide hands-on fun and learning with our furry and feathered friends on the farm. Campers will learn about gardening as well as caring for the animals while participating in farm projects, eco-scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, health & fitness, building activities, leadership skill building — all while making memories & forging friendships.

 

 

ARTISTIC

Art Classes with Nicolette Leigh Yates

The Garage on 25

3461 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732

(828) 582-3152

http://www.nicoletteleigharts.com/art-camp-in-fletcher

Weekdays Daily or Weekly, June 14th-Aug 24th

$40-$140

K-5th Grade

Ten fun-filled weeks of hiking, playing, stories, friendships, and lots of animals. 8am-12pm. Intro to art processes and materials, mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture. Outside play on playground. Short walk to library for group and individual reading time. One snack provided.

 

Asheville Art Museum

Museum on the Slope

175 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville 28801

828.253.3227 x124

http://www.ashevilleart.org/education/childrens-programs/summer-art-camp/

Weekly, Most weeks, June-August

9:00am-5:00pm (Half or Full Days)

K-12th Grade

$100/Museum members, $110/non-members (Half Days)

$175/Museum members, $195/non-members (Full Days)

All classes are age appropriate. Sessions may include drawing, painting, sculpture, puppetry, mask-making, and more. Registration includes admission to the Museum and all materials necessary for each class. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon, or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break.

 

Asheville Community Theatre

35 E Walnut St, Asheville, 28801

(828) 254-1320

http://ashevilletheatre.org/education/summer-camp/

Session 1: June 18th-29th (Ages 5-15yrs)

Session 2: July 9th-20th (Ages 8-12yrs)

Advanced Camp: July 9th-20th (By permission only)

Tanglewood Youth Theatre has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well suited for any child interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre.

 

Asheville Creative Arts

Hanger Hall School for Girls

64 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, 28804

(914) 830-3000

http://ashevillecreativearts.org/education/

June 25th-29th

Ages 8-11yrs

Led by instructors Scott Fisher and Katie Jones, ACA’s theatre camp will offer instruction in acting, creative drama, writing and puppetry, with local artists joining to teach master classes in music, improvisation or movement. Campers will have an opportunity to use each of these techniques across the week when they collaboratively adapt, enact and modernize a folktale to be presented on the final day of this unique camp.

 

Asheville School of Film

45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, 28801

(844) 285-3456

https://www.ashevilleschooloffilm.com/youth-summer-program.html

June 18th-29th, July 16th, and August 6th, from 1:30 to 5:30 pm

Ages 13-19yrs

Students will gain experience in filmmaking and become exposed to the various career opportunities available in the film industry. Find out if filmmaking is right for them! During the film program, students will direct, shoot, and edit a short 5-7 minute script of the group’s choosing. The first week of class will involve primarily instruction, while the second week of class will involve primarily production of the film. The students will then view their film on the large screen at a local theater for friends and family and receive a digital copy of the film to keep!

 

Attic Salt Theatre Company

2002 Riverside Dr., Studio O, Asheville, 28804

(828) 708-7469

http://www.atticsalt.org

Youth Acting Camps (ages 8-12): Do you have an especially dramatic child at home? This brand-new class for kids and teens (8-12 years old) is what you’re looking for! Focusing on basic acting skills and theater games, we will work our magic to meet each student at their own place of comfort and skill so they are fully able to grow as a creative individual. No matter your child’s experience level, there is a place for them!

Acting for Littles (ages 4-7yrs): Does you little performer need a place to let out that dramatic energy? Do you have a singer or storyteller on your hands who would love a place to explore their natural creativity? Summer’s 2-hour workshops are just for you! Acting for Littles uses improv games, music, movement and storytelling to teach your smallest thespian the basics of theater.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE

 

Mechanical Eye Microcinema

207 Coxe Ave, Asheville, 28801

https://mechanicaleyecinema.org/fierceflix/

June 25th-29th

Ages 8-16yrs

FierceFlix is a summer film camp open to gender minorities and girls ages 8-16. No experience is necessary and we supply all the video equipment! No student will be turned away due to lack of funds. Over the course of a week, campers will work in groups to write, direct, shoot, and edit music videos for the bands at Girls Rock Asheville! The music videos will premiere at a public screening at the end of the camp. Each day, campers will attend video shoots, filmmaking instruction, workshops, and a mini-screening and Q&A with a filmmaker from a marginalized gender group.

 

McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA)

50 S Main St, Marion, 28752

(828) 652-8610

http://www.mcdowellarts.org/summer-art-camps.html

 

Reynold’s Theatre Summer Camp

A.C. Reynolds High School

https://bit.ly/2KHehxt

2nd-8th Graders

This summer, the stage of A.C. Reynolds High School will be transformed into a magical and mysterious world, as second- through eighth-graders gather for the debut of an innovative new theatre summer camp, culminating in a performance of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Led by Reynolds’ Teacher of the Year, Mr. Robert Reid Goodson, local special-effects make-up artist Ms. Alyson Ireland, and several experienced Reynolds High thespians, the camp will build a foundation in theatre arts for young students. An application, fee information, and other camp details are available through the A.C. Reynolds Theatre Arts website.

 

North Carolina Stage Company

15 Stage Ln, Asheville, 28801

(828) 239-0263

http://www.ncstage.org/education/youth-summer-camps/

Ages 4-17yrs

July 9th-13th: Summer PlayGround: TROLLS CAMP (Ages 4-7) … Find your happy place at our Trolls Camp and let out your inner glitter sparkle! Join us for lots of singing, dancing and arts & crafts! Each child will create their own troll character including a troll wig and a special outfit that they create themselves.

July 16th-20th: Musical Theatre Showcase: Broadway NOW! (Ages 9-17) … Strengthen vocal technique and expand musical theatre performance skills with scenes and songs from this year’s Broadway showstoppers! Spend a week focused on singing and acting with a professional vocal coach and professional director on selections from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, HAMILTON, HELLO, DOLLY! and more.

July 23rd-27th & July 30th-Aug 4th: Summer Youth Company: Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (Ages 12-17) … Got what it takes to take on all 37 Shakespeare Plays at one time?  Join the NC Stage Summer Youth Company for a hilarious acting tour de force through the condensed versions of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies.

 

Parkway Playhouse Junior

202 Green Mountain Drive Burnsville, 28714

828-682-4285

http://parkwayplayhouse.com/outreach/parkway-playhouse-junior/summer-camp/

Weekly, July 9th-21st

Ages 4-18yrs

Madagascar Jr. Summer Production Camp. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

 

World Peas Animations

West Asheville Presbyterian Church

690 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806

(828) 335-9349

https://www.facebook.com/WorldPeasAnimations/

Mixed ages 6-14

July 9-13 Baking Adventures

July 23-27 Stop Motion Animation

July 23-27 Lights! Camera! Action!

 

Claying Around

1378 Hendersonville Rd, Suite D, Asheville, 28803

(828) 277-0042

https://www.clayingaround.com/kids-summer-camp

June 18th-20th and 25th-27th, 10:00am-1:00pm

July 9th-13th and 23rd-27th, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Ages 5-12yrs

Kids will have fun of pottery painting, glass fusing, mosaics, working with clay, canvas painting and so much more! Each day will be filled with cool projects, various techniques, quirky crafts, and more! Camp will run from 10am – 1pm in June for the 5 and 6 year olds, and 12-3pm in July for ages 6-12!

 

Elevate Life & Art

46 Haywood St, Asheville, 28801

(828) 318-8895

http://elevatelifeandart.com/summer-camp/

Weekly, June 18th-Aug 10th

Ages 5-11yrs

Weekly Field Trips, Sports, Swimming, Team Building games, Structured Daily Schedule, Physical and Mental Activities, Fun, Friends, and New Experiences.

 

Fired Up Creative Lounge

26 Wall Street, Asheville, 28801

(828) 253-8181

350 Chadwick Avenue, Suite 200, Hendersonville, 28792

(828) 698-9960

https://fireduplounge.com/events/

Ages 5-12 years old

Weekly, June 11th-Aug 3rd

9:00am-12:00pm

$35/Day, $130/5-Day Week

Join us for Fired Up Art Camp! Campers will have the opportunity to explore new areas of art in a fun and creative way. Projects will include Pottery Wheel (Asheville only), Clay Hand Building, Glass Fusing, Canvas Painting, Mosaics and much more!

 

Jan’s Art Academy 

3 Homewood, Asheville, 28803

(828) 301-6116

http://www.jansartacademy.com/summer-camps-2018.html

4 1/2-14yrs

Weekly, June 26th-Aug 11th

$100-$150/Week

We draw, paint, paste, construct, printmaking, stamping, clay, decorate, papier mache, create!

 

Ms. Arty Pants Creation Station

49 Forga Plaza, Waynesville

(828) 400-6232

2018 Dates TBD

 

Painting with a Twist

2 Town Square Blvd #150, Asheville, 28803

(828) 676-2607

paintingwithatwist.com/asheville

June 18th-22nd, July 16th-20th, & Aug 6th-10th 9am-12pm

Ages 7-15yrs

Let your child discover their inner artist this summer! Kids Camp is the only time you may drop off your child and let them paint with us at our studio solo. Yes, this means you can go do grown up things during this time! We’ll have 2 artists here helping your campers.

 

Roots + Wings School of Art & Design

573 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803

(828) 545-4827

http://www.rootsandwingsarts.com/2018-summer-creativity-camps-design-studios

Weekly, June-August

Ages 3 through Grade 5

Summer at Roots + Wings is full of all kinds of creative choices!  Our Creativity Camps and Design Studios run in the mornings with staggered start times to help with parking.  If you have children in more than one camp, we can help with the lag time in between! We have Afternoon PLAY options for ages 3 through grade 5.  We create projects inspired by different mediums each week, and also have game time, free play time, snack and outside time!  Your child can join us just for this afternoon time, or they can stay after one of our morning camps.

 

Rock Academy NC

1408 Patton Avenue Suite E Asheville, 28806

(828) 252-1888

http://rockacademync.com/rock-academy-summer-camps/ 

June 18th – 22nd; July 9th – 13th; July 23rd – 27th; August 6th – 10th; and August 20th – 24th (Advanced)

Ages10-17yrs

9:00am-1:00pm

Rock Academy Summer Camp is the perfect place for young musicians to meet and play with others, 10-17, who want the coolest of summer camp experiences. Students spend one week, in a hands-on atmosphere, at our state of the art Rock Academy rehearsal space, perfecting their performance skills as individuals and most importantly, as a band. Not only will they meet and interact with other talented young rockers, they’ll learn from a staff of professional musicians, who will share their experience and knowledge to help students learn valuable music industry-related skills.

 

Bricks 4 Kids

Asheville’s Fun Depot

7 Roberts Rd, Asheville, 28803

828-606-4827

https://www.bricks4kidz.com/northcarolina-asheville-arden/program-events/camps/

Lego Camps, Tech Camps, Maker Camps. You can register for the morning camp, or the afternoon camp, or you can register for both camps and stay all day!

 

Girls Rock Asheville @ Carolina Day School

1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803

http://www.girlsrockasheville.org/registration

June 18th-22nd, Showcase June 23rd

Campers are selected by a committee that seeks to establish a varied and balanced camp population in relation to instrument groups, age, racial and ethnic identity, economic status, geography/community, and experience.

 

 

ACADEMIC

Asheville City Schools

Marvelous Math Club

Pisgah View Apartments 16 E&F

Daily on Weekdays, June 11th-22nd, 12:00pm-3:00pm 

June 4th might be the final Marvelous Math Club of the school year, but our Asheville City students have two additional chances to hone their mathematical skills thanks to this summer’s Marvelous Math Club Summer Camp. The camp is open to all ACS elementary schoolers FREE of charge. The one-week summer camp has two sessions that run Monday – Friday.

 

 

GENERAL

Childcare Network

http://www.childcarenetwork.com/programs/summercamp

Childcare Network’s Adventure Summer Camp Program is designed to provide a fun and exciting environment for your child, while continuing to help them explore and discover the world around them.  While at our kid’s day camp your child will have the opportunity to participate in different weekly themes with engaging activities, educational field trips and projects with their friends.

 

YMCA

https://www.ymcawnc.org/programs/camps/summer-day-camps

4-15yrs

Weekly, June 11th-Aug 22nd

The YMCA of Western North Carolina offers a variety of award-winning summer day camps throughout the region. Science, sports, arts, and adventure—we’ve got a camp for every child.

 

Eliada

2 Compton Dr, Asheville, 28806

(828) 254-5356

http://www.eliada.org/programs/education/school-age

Weekly, June-August

Rising 1st-12yrs

Eliada offers summer camp programming on our campus to combat summer learning loss. Children and youth take advantage of Eliada’s pool, hiking trails, field sports, play grounds, and go on field trips in the community.

 

Asheville JCC

236 Charlotte St, Asheville, 28801

(828) 253-0701

Weekly, June 19th-aug 18th

9:00am-3:30pm

Camp Ruach is a unique Jewish day camp experience open to ALL first through eighth graders. Each weekly session is an adventure — filled with swimming and sports, creativity and crafts, nature and gardening, dance and music — and ending with the celebration of Shabbat. We are a true community, creating unity from diversity, making unforgettable memories. Rising 1st-8th Grade. … https://www.jcc-asheville.org/youth/camp-ruach/

Camp Tikvah enables children on the autism spectrum to enjoy the fun and community of Camp Ruach in an individually monitored and highly structured program. Each one-week session runs interwoven with Camp Ruach (9 am -3:30 pm) — and enables these awesome kids to participate in as many peer activities as are individually appropriate. Rising 1st graders and up. … https://www.jcc-asheville.org/youth/camp-ruach/camp- tikvah-for-children-with-autism/

 

Black Mountain Summer Adventures

https://www.facebook.com/blackmountainsummeradventures/

Rising 1st-6th Grade

BMSA is a day camp in the heart of Black Mountain, North Carolina, for rising 1st through 6th graders. Almost if not all of the staff are teachers/assistant teachers. They take the kids on daily outing to hike, swim, area attractions, etc.

 

Evergreen Community Charter School 

50 Bell Rd, Asheville, 28805

(828) 298-2173

http://www.evergreensummercamp.org

Weekly, June 18th-Aug 3rd (closed July 2-6)

Rising K-9th Graders

A day camp open to Evergreen students and public alike, we offer campers a unique combination of enrichment activities in the morning, balanced with more traditional summer camp action in the afternoon. Registration is by the week, and all rising Kindergarten through rising 9th graders are welcome.

 

Kids Garden AVL 

4 S Tunnel Rd #700, Asheville, 28805
(828) 417-7310

http://kidsplaygarden.com/schools-out-camps/

2-12yrs

Each day brings new games, special crafts and creative learning activities designed for kids ages 2 years to 12 years. There’s no time limit during camp season. So when the camp day ends, your child can stay at normal hourly rates until you’re ready for pick up.

 

Camp A.M.P.

William W Estes Elementary School

275 Overlook Rd, Asheville, 28803

(828) 654-1795

www.estescampamp.weebly.com

June 25th-28th

Art, Music and PE. This came is for Buncombe Count Schools students rising 1st Graders to Rising 5th Graders. Two sessions to choose from … 8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm.

 

Carolina Day School

1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803

(828) 274-0757

https://www.carolinaday.org/page.cfm?p=924

June 11th-Aug 3rd

K-12th Grade

Camp Bell at Carolina Day School is an active day camp inviting children from the Western North Carolina community to learn and grow while having fun creating and fostering friendships.Give your budding scientist or conservationist an immersive experience in nature. Treat your child’s imagination to a week of superhero, fairy play, or field games. Camp Bell offers a wide variety of camps and activities from which to choose. Join us this summer for your next great adventure! 

 

Grassy Branch Preschool

499 Riceville Rd, Asheville, 28805

(828) 298-9167

http://grassybranchpreschool.com/summercamp/

Tues, Wed, Thurs, June 12-28th & July 10th-26th

$165/Per Session

Ages 12mos-7yrs

We offer two fun and exciting summer sessions, each with their own unique theme! Activities also include water fun days, games, outdoor activities, story time, and arts and crafts.

 

Odyssey Community School

90 Zillicoa St, Asheville, 28801

(828) 259-3653

http://odysseycommunity.org/odyssey-summer-camp/

K-12th grade

Dates and times announced soon.

 

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Buncombe County

750 Haywood Rd, Asheville, 28806

(828) 255-0266

https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/asheville/how-we-help/programs/bgcasheville/programs/summer-day-camp

Weekly, June 13th-Aug 12th

Ages 6-12yrs

Come join us for Summer Day Camp at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Buncombe County. Activities will include Arts & Crafts, Music, Games, Sports, Field Trips, Summer Brain Gain, STEM Programming, Vacation Bible School, Swimming and much more!  Lunch, morning snack, and afternoon snack will be provided daily.

 

Swannanoa Valley Montessori School

101 Carver Ave Black Mountain, 28711

(828) 669-8571

http://swanmont.org/montessori-summer-camps/

Weekly, June 25 – August 10

Half day = $150 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) , Full day = $250 (8:30 am – 3:30 pm)

Ages 3-6yrs

Join our experienced Montessori teachers for week long adventures including art, water play, music, outside play, self-care life skills, language and math exploration, fun and adventure. Before/After care available

 

Camp Cedar Cliff

5 Porters Cove Rd, Asheville, 28815

(828) 450-3331

DAY CAMP: http://campcedarcliff.org/day-camp-overview/

JOY CAMP: http://www.campcedarcliff.org/Week-of-joy

Weekly, June 11th-July 27th

Rising K-5th grade

Day Camp gives younger children a taste of camping. Each week is packed with outrageous camp games, Super Splash, Scripture Adventure, and more. Your child can develop skills on the archery and BB ranges, swim, play large group games, and try all kinds of real camp activities. Most of all, day campers will hear about Jesus and have great Christian role models. Day camp counselors are highly trained and motivated leaders who love kids and will help your child grow spiritually, develop social skills, and build self-confidence.

Joy Camp (June 30th-Aug 3rd) for children/teens whose lives have been touched by cancer. We have also added DAY CAMP this year! It is a week full of FUN + SMILES where kids can focus on being a kid. We have scholarships donated for all of those who attend, so if you know of someone who is touched by cancer… please share this on your feed!

 

Asheville Fire Department

Local 865 Asheville Firefighters’ Associations camp grounds

227 Clayton Road, Arden, 28704

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/fire/fire_escape_summer_camp.htm

June 25th-28th

6th-8th grade

Each summer the Asheville Fire Department holds a kid’s summer camp known as Fire Escape in order for them to gain an appreciation of fire and life safety issues, develop valuable skills used in search and rescue operations, increase team building skills, and become an advocate for safety. Campers will be chosen on the basis of their suitability for camp, as will be determined by the application process.

 

Smoky Mountain Sk8way

19025 Great Smoky Mtn Expwy, Waynesville, 28786

(828) 246-9124

http://www.SmokyMountainSk8way.com

8 weeks 6/11 – 8/10

Ages 6-14yrs

8 weeks of fun! Roller skating/lessons, arts/crafts, culinary, self defense, STEM, Sk8way Olympics, swimming, bowling, movies, nature center, inflatables, water wars, mini golf, and more!

 

Franklin School of Innovation

21 Innovation Drive, Asheville, 28806

(828) 318-8140

https://www.franklinschoolofinnovation.org/student-life/summer-camp/

July 9th-13th, July 23rd-27th, and Aug 6th-10th

Rising 5th-8th Grade

FSI has 4 camps this summer- open to the public! They include Art Camp, Theatre Camp and Beyond the Bell Camp. Sign up today!

 

Little Round Schoolhouse

114 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, 28806.

(828) 777-6318

http://www.littleroundschoolhouse.com/summer-program/

June 18th-21st, July 23rd-26th, & Aug 6th-9th

Ages 3-6yrs

June 18-21 … Sun & Bubbles … We will celebrate all things sun by making sun prints, drinking sun tea, painting, and making bubble wands. Our circle time will tell of hot days as we act like all the busy animals of the meadow and forest!

July 23-26 … Gnome Homes … We will spend our week with the gnomes, journeying to their world and celebrating them in story and song. The children will spend the week creating a gnome and making a home for their new friend out of natural materials.

August 6-9 … Rocks & Streams … We will spend the week exploring and celebrating our stream and all that lives within and around it. We will play in the creek each day, floating boats and building dams. We will end our week with a creek walk down the creek into the forest. The children will paint river stones and dye a long mountain creek “silk” to come home for play.

 

The Tree House Community School

Flat creek, Weaverville, 28787

(803) 466-5604

http://treehousecommunityschool.com/summer-camp/

July 16th-20th, July 23rd-27th, & Aug 13th-17th

Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm, $150/Wk

Each week includes these activities: Water play, Gardening/farming, Nature exploration, Storytelling with special guest storytellers, Fairy house building, Music with local musicians, Cooking with local farmers and chefs, AND MORE…..!!!!

 

Pint-Sized Preschool & Summer Fun Camp

Black Mountain, NC

(828) 357-5227

https://asheville.craigslist.org/kid/d/summer-fun-camp-has-2/6556225166.html

K-5th Grade

Mon-Fri, 7am-5:30pm

We are a NC licensed Family Child Care Home that focuses on preschool & school aged care. Every week during the summer, we pick a local destination to learn about. We read, discuss, look at pictures, and write about the destination. Then on Friday’s we head out on a “Destination Trip”. Previous destination trips have been Lake Tomahawk, Chimney Rock, Biltmore House, Lake Lure, DuPont Forest, Andrews Geyser, just to name a few. These trips are made developmentally appropriate for everyone. Along with focus on our destination of the week, we also throw in a ton of FUN. There will be weekly movies at Biltmore Grande, swimming at Owen Pool, arts, crafts, games and gardening. We also, as a group, pick volunteer work that benefits the local community. We learn about the importance of kindness, we learn about recycling & reusing, we practice manners; we practice safety, we LEARN, all while having fun. Every child is served a healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack.

 

Azalea Mountain School

27 Balm Grove Ave, Asheville, 28806

(828) 575-2557

http://azaleamountain.org/summer-camp/

Weekly, June 18th-Aug 10th (No Camp week of July 4th)

Ages 3-12yrs

Camp at Azalea Mountain School is a day camp for children aged 3-12 years old. We provide two programs: Camp Azalea program for Rising 1st graders and older, and the Cottontail Camp for children 3-6 years of age. Led by skillful and compassionate counselors, Camp at Azalea Mountain School is an active, artistic, and community-oriented camp with an emphasis on nature education. Children will experience a variety of age-appropriate activities that will engage and inspire them. Based on the principles of Waldorf Education, Camp at Azalea Mountain School balances excitement and relaxation to create a summer experience that honors the feeling of summer with sunny days and a leisurely pace.

 

Drop & Play

820 Fleming Street. Suite B, Hendersonville, 28791

(828) 435-9113

https://www.thedropandplay.com

June 4th-8th, July 9th-13th, & Aug 6th-10th

Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm

Daily Rates: $35/first child and $20/sibling … Weekly Rates: $125/one child, $200/two children, $275/three children , $350/ four + children

Bring the kiddos here for Summer Camp! Each day or week will have a theme, lunch and snack are included, and space is limited so make sure to contact us to reserve your kiddos spot!

 

Mountain Roots Day Camp at FernLeaf Community Charter School

http://www.mountainroots.org/day-camp.html

Ages 4yrs-4th Grade

FernLeaf is a huge proponent of getting kids outside no matter the weather to explore nature and the environment around them. As part of this core value, we embrace the Mountain Roots program as part of our weekly curriculum. If your child loves Mountain Roots, why not join the fun this summer. Discover and learn in the mountains of Western North Carolina this summer! Mountain Roots offers fun and educational day camp adventures for preschool and elementary-aged campers. Both of our camps are focused on the outdoors and connecting campers to each other, their community, and the natural environment.Mountain Roots Day Camp will be held at FernLeaf for 3 weeks this July and August!

 

Steps to Hope Youth Center

14 Legend Drive, Arden, 28704

(828) 290-4985

http://www.stepstohopeyouthcenter.com/summer-camp

Rising 1st-17yrs

 

 

Piked Antler Project’s Survival Skill Center

pikedantlerproject@gmail.com

$275/ 5 Day camp per student

Our fun Survival Summer Camp will be full of simple survival skills that any camper, hiker or person with interests in traveling should know. We play games, make smores and campfires and more. In the mix of the fun, your kid(s) will learn all about making a shelter with nothing but sticks and leaves, how to make a survival fire, find water and also learn how to escape restraints like handcuffs. We know kids gotta have fun. This is why we put fun, games and morale first. Skills get fit in when their minds are ready. We’ll see you this July for the most Real World Kids’ Summer Camp in the County. CLASS CAPACITY IS TOPPED AT 8.

 

 

Williams Sonoma

10 Brook Street, Asheville, 28803

(828) 277-3707

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/cooking-classes-events/#junior-chef

July 23rd-26th & July 30th-Aug 2nd

Suitable for Ages 8-13

$75 per child per session (Includes a Junior Chef Coat + a copy of The Complete Junior Chef Cookbook)

JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMP … This four-day cooking camp will inspire passionate young cooks to get in the kitchen and whip up fun creations all summer long!