IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!

Asheville area parents! This guide to summer camps is a WORKING LIST, and is NOT complete. We felt is was important to release as soon as possible since some camps released their schedules as early as January, with discounts that you can only take advantage of before a set deadline. Other camps have not released their dates yet, and will announce their schedules in the coming weeks or even months. Depending on which groundhog you believe, we may not be done with the worst of winter yet, and that could mean an even longer school year, so some camps are likely holding off until they know a firm date. If you see a blank next to “2019 DATES”, the information you see is from their 2018 season, and will be updated to 2019 as soon as they make an announcement with that information. Keep that in mind, and use this guide as a guide for what’s POSSIBLE as an option for your child, this summer. We will continuously keep updating this list, so keep checking back! 

ASHEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION | Website HERE

Registration begins, Monday, February 18, 2019! Looking for a fun 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.

2019 DATES: Weekly, Mid June-Mid August

 

HENDERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION | Website HERE

Henderson County Parks and Recreation is excited to provide a full summer of day camp options. Each week there will be a different sport or activity that the camp will focus on, with both full-day and half-day camp options. You can always reach us at 828-697-4884 if you have further questions.

Ages Rising 2nd through 6th graders

$60/week (half days)-$160/week (full days)

2019 DATES: Most weeks, June 17th-Aug 23rd

 

WAYNESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION | Website HERE

Parents must participate in one of the 4 parent meetings offered on the following dates … February 19th, 27th, March 5th, and 7th @ 6:00pm 

This year’s Base Camp Summer Camp will have a lot of options.

 

FLETCHER PARKS & RECREATION | Bill Moore Community Park (formerly Fletcher Park) | Website HERE

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! Registration begins March 4th (Residents) and March 6th (Non-Residents)

Ages 5-11yrs & Middle Schoolers

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 17th-August 9th

 

MILLS RIVER PARKS & RECREATION

2019 DATES:

 

BLACK MOUNTAIN RECREATION | Website HERE

Registration for the 2019 season will be a lottery based system which will open on Wednesday March 27th. Registration will remain open until Friday April 5th. Parents may register their child by visiting our website, by going to our Facebook page and clicking the link in the registration announcement on March 27th, or in person at the Black Mountain Recreation & Parks office (304 Black Mountain Ave). You may register your child for as many weeks of camp as you would like and if you have multiple children they must be registered individually.

2019 DATES: Most weeks, June 17th-July 26th (closed on July 4th)

 

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION | Website HERE

Ages 3-14 yrs

2019 DATES: June 10th-Aug 16th

 

 

SPORTS/FITNESS

ADVENTURE CENTER OF ASHEVILLE | 85 Expo Drive, Asheville, 28806 | (800) 451-9972 | Website HERE

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. including:

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 10th-August 12th – 2019, 8:30am-4:00pm

 

ABYSA | (828) 299-7277 | Website HERE

AVL: John B. Lewis Soccer Complex at Azalea Park

HVL: Henderson County Athletics and Activity Center

MARS HILL:

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. We are also excited about our new partnership with the Asheville City Soccer Club.   This summer we will be hiring 2-3 of Asheville City’s players to work in camp and will also have appearances from some Asheville City players on Friday to mingle with our players during our camp soccer tournament at the end of each camp on Friday.  Hopefully, the kids will enjoy meeting their soccer heroes and be able to watch them play this summer at Memorial Stadium.. … https://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. … https://www.abysa.org/Default.aspx?tabid=950827

Ages 4-14yrs

2019 DATES: June 10th-Aug 9th

 

AERO ALLSTAR CHEERLEADING | 141 Twin Springs Road, Hendersonville, 28792 | (828) 702-0231 | Website HERE

Give your child some active and FUN opportunities this summer while making new friends and learning to tumble! Call / Message / Email TODAY

to reserve your child’s spot!

ages 4-18

2018 DATES: Most weeks, June 11th-July 27th

2019 DATES:

 

ANJALI HOT YOGA | 780 Hendersonville Rd Suite 14, Asheville 28803 | (828) 785-1366 | Website HERE

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?

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

2018 DATES: June 11-15th, 8:15am-11:30am

2019 DATES:

 

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA | 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, 28804 | (828) 255-5575 | Website HERE

Asheville Kids Yoga & Art with Emma Berger-Singer. Delve deeper into a consistent yoga and meditation practice. Explore a variety of art mediums and techniques. Create yoga inspired artwork to take home. 

Ages 3+

$50/Full Series, $12/Drop In

2018 DATES: June 24th-29th, 12:15pm-1:15pm

2019 DATES:

 

CLIMBMAX CLIMBING CENTER | 43 Wall St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 | (828) 252-9996

SMOKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE CENTER | 173 Amboy Rd, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 505-4446

Website HERE

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.

Ages 6-18yrs

2018 DATES: June-Aug

2019 DATES:

 

CROSSFIRE MINISTRY BASKETBALL CAMP | (828) 255-9111 | Website HERE

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. Ball handling drills. Shooting techniques and drills.

2019 DATES: HALF DAY CAMPS: June 24th-28th, July 8th-12th, July 15th-19th, FULL DAY CAMP: July 22nd-25th

 

EMPYREAN ARTS | 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 782-3321 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 7-12yrs

2018 DATES: June 25th-29th and/or July 30th-Aug 3rd, 9:00am–1:00pm

2019 DATES:

 

FEARLESS ATHLETICS | 44 Business Park Cir, Unit 100, Arden, 28704 | (828) 684-9245 | Website HERE

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!

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 11th-Aug 1st

2019 DATES:

 

HENDERSON COUNTY SOCCER ASSOCIATION | Jackson Park Athletics & Activity Center | Website HERE

North Carolina Youth Soccer returns with professional instruction for players! Daily sessions focus on technique training in order to develop and improve ball control. All exercises will be executed in small groups incorporating constant ball contact to insure the ball control improvement of every camper.

Ages 5-14yrs

$65-$160/Week

2018 DATES: August 4th-8th

2019 DATES:

 

LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK | 24 Walden Dr, Arden, 28704 | (828) 651-0280 | Website HERE

4 hours of entertaining fitness every day! Strict capacity limit. Lunch & snack provided daily.

Ages 5-12yrs

$125/Week

2019 DATES: June 17th-21st, 24th-28th, July 8th-12th, 22nd-26th, Aug 5th-9th, 8:00am-12:00pm

 

LAUREL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB | 49 Cupp Ln, Waynesville, 28786 | (828) 452-0545 | Website HERE

Open to the public! Your child or grandchild will benefit from valuable lessons from our Tennis & Golf Pros plus many other activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, educational programs plus much more. Days packed full of sports and learning activities will ensure a fun experience for all! Camp is Monday through Friday from 10-2:30, lunch is included and this is open to the public (not just for members of the club). 

Ages 6-13yrs

$300/Week

2019 DATES: 

 

LITTLE BELLAS – ASHEVILLE, NC TUESDAY PROGRAM | Bent Creek Community Park | Website HERE

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.

Ages 7-13yrs

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

2018 DATES: Tuesdays, June 19th-Aug 14th (excludes July 3rd)

2019 DATES:

 

LIVING SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH SOCCER CAMP | at 301 Overlook Rd. Asheville, NC, 28803 AND Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center 708 S Grove St, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | Website HERE

The coaching staff is well equipped with a wide range of experience from playing on the collegiate level to coaching middle school to coaching youth leagues and camps. They are enthusiastic about providing a positive atmosphere where kids can grow while having a lot of fun. Children will develop their skills, learn about their Savior Jesus, and meet new friends. The curriculum starts with working on the fundamentals and advances children at their pace to grow in their abilities:

• Dribbling, passing, and scoring
• Heading, trapping, and body control
• Defense, field position/awareness, and goalkeeping
• Conditioning, stretching, and healthy habits, 
• Team building, positive encouragement, and healthy competition 

Ages 4-12yrs

$30 (HVL) – $40 (AVL)

2019 DATES: June 24th-27th, 9:00am-12:00pm (Asheville), or 5:00pm-6:30pm (Hendersonville)

 

PLAYBALL ASHEVILLE | at Oakley United Methodist 607 Fairview Rd., Asheville 28803 | (828) 575-3000 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 3-6yrs (must be potty trained)

1 day: $40, 2 days: $75, 3 days: $110, 4 days: $145, 5 days: $180

2019 DATES: Mondays-Fridays, Weekly, June 24th-August 16th, 9:00am-1:00pm

 

PURNA YOGA 828 | 697 D Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806 | 828-230-8213 | Website HERE

YOGA TOOLS FOR SCHOOL with Rebekah Walker. A successful school year includes children feeling positive about themselves, inside and out, and acquiring the tools to navigate school life. Yoga Tools for School shows kids how to use their “inner toolbox” to increase concentration, focus, and coordination, solve problems, communicate better with others, let got of stress, and be an advocate for themselves and others. Our Kid Camp instructor, Rebekah Walker, is a 200-Hour Purna Yoga teacher and a certified elementary educator since 1997.

Camp includes:
• exploring creativity through yoga poses
• learning a variety of healthy living choices
• enjoying a snack that will provide nutrients for the body
• journaling and crafting
• hearing and discussing stories from The Panchatantra Tales
• practicing mindfulness and “heartfullness” with simple, active meditation techniques.

Ages Rising 1st – 6th graders

$75 ($60 for each additional sibling)

2019 DATES: Aug 12th-14th, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm

 

RAD SKATEPARK | 37 Foundy Street, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 338-8830 | Website HERE

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.

2019 DATES: all Summer long from June 12th-August 16th

 

ROGUE COMBAT CLUB | 811 tunnel rd, Asheville, 28805 | (828) 450-4836 | Website HERE

Little Ninjas program. It is a XXX week introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). What is BJJ, and why should your kids try it? BJJ is a martial art focused on grappling and ground control with emphasis on controlling an opponent or attacker. This is a HUGE advantage for smaller kid! No matter you reason for getting your child into BJJ, they will receive all of the physical, cognitive, social benefits, and just as importantly, they will be able to defend themselves. THREE immediate results. You will see in your child after just a few classes with us: Increased attention span and better focus (better listening), How to recognize goals and plan for success, and Self-confidence boost. These aren’t the only upsides to taking up a martial arts as a kid. They Sleep better because training with us is a WORKOUT! There are a lot of different kids from different backgrounds doing something they really like to do! This allows for AWESOME Socialization and builds great friendships! It’s not that there’s a special potion or spell we cast that magically make you kid the most confident in the room. But, through the process and structure of our program that our instructors has built, they can be if they so choose.

Ages 4-6yrs

2018 DATES: June 19th-August 9th

2019 DATES:

 

SPARKLE GIRLS SOCCER | Hall Fletcher Elementary Multipurpose Field, 60 Ridgelawn Road, Asheville, 28806 | Website HERE

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.

Girls Ages 5-9yrs

2018 DATES: June 11-June 15, June 18-June 22, June 25-June 29 and July 16-July 20, 9:00am-12:00pm

2019 DATES:

 

SUGAR JETS BASKETBALL CAMP | Enka High School, 475 Enka Lake Rd, Candler 28715 | (828) 713-9338

Enjoy 3 days of basketball fundamentals and instruction!

K-8th Graders

2018 DATES: June 25th-27th, 9:00am-11:30am

2019 DATES:

 

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

2019 DATES:

 

GYMNASTICS

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT | 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28804 | (828) 254-6060 | Website HERE

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.

8:00am-6:00pm

2018 DATES: Weekly, June-August 

2019 DATES:

 

ASHEVILLE GYMNASTICS | 130 Swannanoa River Rd, Asheville, 28805 | (828) 252-8746 | Website HERE

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. Full & Half Day Camps available

Ages 4-13yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, June-August

2019 DATES: 

 

HAHN’S GYMNASTICS | 18 Legend Dr, Arden, 28704 | (828) 684-8832 | Website HERE

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. Full and half day camps available

Ages 5-12yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 18th-August 17th

2019 DATES:

 

THE LITTLE GYM | 1000 Brevard Rd, Ste 168, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 667-9588 | Website HERE

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.

2019 DATES: June 10th-16th, 17th-23rd, 24th-30th, July 1st-7th, 8th-14th, 22nd-28th, 29th-Aug 4th, Aug 5th-11th, 12th-18th, and 19th-25th

 

OSEGA DREAM ACADEMY | 24 Sterling Place, Mills River, 28759 | (828) 665-0004 | Website HERE

OSEGA Gymnastics offers children 3+yrs (potty trained) a chance to explore and navigate the world of gymnastics through our engaging summer camps. Your child will spend their days doing arts & crafts, having fun on the trampoline, balance beam, bars, tumbling, and making new friends while in a safe environment. Every Tuesday and Thursday are water days! A snack is provided for all campers. Half & Full Day Camps. Full day campers will need to bring a sack lunch.

3+ (Half Days)

5+ (Full Days)

2019 DATES: Most Weeks, June 10th-Aug 19th

 

MARTIAL ARTS

ASHEVILLE SELF DEFENSE | 38 Rosscraggon Rd Suite F, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 708-7676 | Website HERE

Asheville  Self  Defense  offers  a  variety  of  activities  during  their annual  summer  camps.    The  camps  are  scheduled  for  campters  to be dropped off starting at 7:30am and picked up by 6:00pm.   Camps  will  include  daily  field  trips  to  exciting  locations  for  a myriad  of  activities.    Activities  include  trips  to  local  swimming pools,  Greenville  Zoo,  hiking,  the  WNC  Nature  Center,  Asheville Science  Musuem,  Cane  Creek  Pool,  South  Carolina  State  Parks, and more.  For  Summer  2019  we  have  8  weeks  of  camps  available  and  only  25 spots  in  each  camp.    If  you  are  interested,  please  let  us  know before the weeks fill up.

2019 DATES: Most weeks, June 9th-Aug 9th

 

ASHEVILLE SUN SOO TAE KWON DO | 1009 Patton Ave, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 505-4309 | Website HERE

At Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts Summer Day Camps, children will enjoy a variety of activities including self-defense, character building, arts and crafts, movies, swimming, games, “mad science” and field trips! No prior martial arts experience necessary, and your child does not have to be a student with us in order to participate.

2019 DATES: June 17th-21st, July 8th-12th, July 15th-19th, July 29th-August 2nd and August 5th-9th, 9:00am-3:00pm

 

BLUE RIDGE TAEKWONDO | 1298 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, 28805 | (828) 581-9505 | Website HERE

Build confidence! Make new friends! Learn amazing new skills! Your child will learn Taekwondo forms, Multiple fun kicks, Self-Control skills, Board breaking skills, Self-defense training drills, Safety concepts, …and so much more! No martial arts experience is needed! In fact, this is a great way to kick off martial arts training in a positive environment with focused instruction and tons of fun. This week of taekwondo camp also includes: Field trips, Martial arts games, Character development (Tenets of Taekwondo), Craft time, Kid-friendly workouts, and Sparring skills development. If you are new to taekwondo, you will come out of your week of summer camp knowing your white belt form! If you already train, you will get focused curriculum training during camp, to sharpen your skills to a whole new level!

Ages 6-12yrs

2019 DATES: July 8th-12th, 9:00am-3:30pm

 

BUDO MOUNTAIN FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS | 640 Merrimon Ave, Ste 207, Asheville, 28804 | (828) 280-0624 | Website HERE

Our 4 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!

Rising K-5th Graders

2019 DATES: June 10th-15th, 24th-28th, July 22-26th July 29th-Aug 2nd

 

CROLEY’S PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS | 231 S Liberty St, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 713-0765 | Website HERE

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. Any camper not planning on participating for the full week will pay $39 per day that they plan to attend (however, no refunds will be given for missed days and you must register for these days by calling the studio directly or visiting in person.

$169-$199 per camper

2019 DATES: June 17th-21st, July 15th-19th, and Aug 12th-16th

 

FIGHTER WITHIN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS | 127 4 Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, 28792 | (828) 606-9705 | Website HERE

Multiple activities, games and lessons and a soft intro in the world of mixed martial arts. My 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, I 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. On Friday, it’s our party day! A little more laid back, fun games and activities. Each day will contain a fitness routine, and keeping active. This camp is unlike any other camp. It functions as a life saving schooling but yet the kids have fun doing so!

Ages 5-12yrs

2019 DATES: June 24th-28th and July 15th-19th, 8:30am-5:00pm

 

DANCE

THE ACADEMY AT TERPSICORPS THEATRE OF DANCE | 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville 28806 | 828-761-1277 | Website HERE

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

2018 DATES: June & July

2019 DATES:

 

ART OF DANCE STUDIO | 576 Upward Road, Flat Rock 28731 | (919) 710-1543 | Website HERE

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

2018 DATES: July 9th-13th & July 16th-20th

2019 DATES:

 

CELIA’S DANCE ACADEMY | 2230 Smoky Park Highway, Candler, 28715 | (828) 633-1100 | Website HERE

2019 DATES: 

Ages 3-5yrs: July 15th-18th and/or July 29th-Aug 1st

Ages 6-9 and 10&up: July 22nd-25th and/or Aug 5th-8th

 

STUDIO ZAHIYA | 90 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 537-0892 | Website HERE

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.

2019 DATES: 

July 29-Aug 2
Kids Performance Camp
10am-12pm
Kids will work with Lisa Zahiya to learn a fun hip hop dance to perform at LEAF Downtown!
$125 for the week

July 29-Aug 2
Teens Performance Camp
1pm-3pm
Teens will work with Lisa Zahiya to learn a fun hip hop dance to perform at LEAF Downtown!
$125 for the week

 

WNC DANCE ACADEMY | 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, 28804 | (828) 277-7452 | Website HERE

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

Ages 2-6

2018 DATES: June 4th-8th: Frozen Camp ; July 9th-13th: Prince & Princess Camp ; Aug 6th-10th: Troll Trolley ; 10:00am-2:00pm

2019 DATES: 

 

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ASHEVILLE FARMSTEAD SCHOOL | 218 Morgan Cove Rd., Candler | (828) 771-6047 | Website HERE

We have an exciting summer planned filled with time outside exploring, playing, and learning around our themes of the week!

Ages Potty trained till 12

$275/Week

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 18th-August 27th (No Camp week of July 4th), 9:00am-3:30pm

 

ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE | UNC Asheville, 1 University Hts, Asheville, 28804 | (828) 254-7162 | Website HERE

We’ve got more camp options than ever before coming up in 2019! With half-day and full-day options, plus lots of themes to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Check out the link to learn more about our summer camp offerings for rising K-2nd graders, 2nd-7th graders, and high schoolers!

Rising K-7th Grade

2019 DATES: June 17-21st, 24-28th, July 15-19th, 29th-August 2nd, August 5-9th

 

ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE | 43 Patton Ave., Asheville, 28801 | (828) 254-7162 | Website HERE

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.

K-2nd Grade

$150/Week

2018 DATES: June 18th-22nd & July 9th-13th: Young Inventers Camp; June 25th-29th & July 16th-20th: STEM Camp

2019 DATES:

 

THE BOB MOOG FOUNDATION with ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE | Website HERE

Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the hallmark education program of the Bob Moog Foundation, is an innovative 10-week STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum that teaches elementary school students about the basic physics of sound including how sound is made, how it travels, and how it is heard. Over 10,000 students in the Asheville area have been inspired by Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool in the past six years! Our camps are an expansion of the founding principles of this curriculum.

2019 DATES:

Ages 7-10yrs … 9am-1pm, June 24-28 and July 22-26, $175/week

Ages 11-13yrs … 9am-1pm, July 8-12 and August 5-9, $175/week

 

CAMP PISGAH | Website HERE

2019 DATES:

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ECO VILLAGE SCHOOL | (828) 474-7404 | Website HERE

Our mid-summer camp will meet in the Bent Creek area and offers both structured and unstructured time in the woods with new friends, guided by experienced teachers.  With an emphasis on child-directed learning we will provide developmentally appropriate activities that are fun and engaging while offering a balance of unstructured and uninterrupted play.  Our opening and closing Circles offer reflections of gratitude and self love mantras. An organic snack is provided each day and lunch is eaten from 12:30pm-1:00pm.  You can choose to pack a healthy lunch for your child to enjoy at school until 1pm or pick them up promptly at 12:30pm. We will meet rain or shine! A list of required items to pack for your child will be sent after registration.

Ages 4-6

$135 per week

2019 DATES: July 16-18, July 23-25, and July 30-August 1 (Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30am-1:00pm)

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EARTH PATH EDUCATION | Candler, NC

Roots Day Camp (Co-Ed Ages 7-12 yrs) … June 24th-28th … Our camp will root us into the earth, our community and ourselves. We will tune into our bio-region by remembering ways to communicate with what is around us, the birds, the plants and trees, the animals, the human ecology and how we can deepen our relationship to this living web. Website HERE

Enchanted Forest Camp … Session 1: Co-Ed Ages 4 to 6 – July 22 – 26, 2019 and Session 2: Co-Ed Ages 7 to 12 – August 5 – 9, 2019 … During our time together, we’ll be exploring the magical creatures of the forest through songs, stories, games, crafts, and adventures. We’re likely to encounter faeries, gnomes, Little People, woodland creatures and more. Website HERE

Nature Sisters (Girls Ages 8-11yrs) … July 29th-Aug 2nd … Girls will strengthen their intuition and align with their truth while uplifting their peers in this fun, nature based camp. Website HERE

 

FOREST FAIRY FARM CAMP AT LADY LUCK FLOWER FARM | 55 Lanzi Ledge Road, Leicester, 28748 | Email: hi@ladyluckflowerfarm.com | Website HERE

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

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

$150/Week

2018 DATES: Weekdays, June 11th-29th, 9:00am-2:00pm

2019 DATES:

 

FOREST FLOOR WILDERNESS PROGRAMS | Website HERE

Blacksmithing (Heat metal and make cool things), Mammoth Hunters (Practice hunting through history), Archer’s Arena (Shoot your friends with foam arrows), Legend of the Gnomes (Build and live in a real Gnome village) … and many more!

Grades K-10th

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 10th-Aug 9th

 

FRANNY’S FARM | 22 Franny’s Farm Road, Leicester, 28748 | (828) 708-5587 | Website HERE

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.

7-13yrs

$300 per week – $275 per addtional week

2018 DATES: June 18-22, July 9-13, July 23-27, & August 6-10

2019 DATES:

 

GROWING WILD FOREST SCHOOL | (828) 761-1497 | Website HERE

Magical, all-outdoors, one-week, half-day summer day camps for ages 3 – 8, hosted at the current site of the Growing Wild Forest School in West Asheville.  The forest and stream make for excellent nature connection and play! Based on the Waldkindergarten or ‘Forest Kindergarten’ model. Periods of supervised free-play, cycled with periods of circles, lessons, projects, songs, and adventures.

Ages 3-8yrs

$230/Week.

2019 DATES: July 1st-5th, 8th-12th, 15th-19th, 22nd-26th, July 29th-Aug 2nd, and August 5th-9th

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HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM WNC | 318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, 28792 | (828) 697-8333 | Website HERE

We’re pretty overwhelmed by our summer program selection, too! Sign up for a summer full of… CHEMISTRY, ART, ENGINEERING, SPACE, ROBOTICS. Register for classes before they’re all filled up. 

2018 DATES: 

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HICKORY NUT GAP FARM | 15 Clarke Lane, Fairview, NC 28730 | (828) 628-2616 or (828) 273-6236 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 6-13yrs

$450/Week

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 18th-July 20th

2019 DATES:

 

HONEYBEE FOREST – WALDORF INSPIRED CHILDREN’S CAMPS | (920) 265-2576

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!

Ages 3+yrs

$150 ($135 returning child) Half Day ; $220 ($200 returning child) Full Day

2018 DATES: Week 1: June 18-22, Week 2: July 16-20, Week 3: July 23-27. Week 4: August 6-10 … 9:00am-4:00pm (Full & Half Days Available)

2019 DATES:

 

MOUNTAIN ROOTS, INC at BREVARD ACADEMY | Website HERE

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.

Ages 4yrs-5th Grade

2019 DATES: Most weeks, June 10th-Aug 2nd

 

MUDDY SNEAKERS | Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 862-5560 | Website HERE

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.

2018 DATES: June 11th-15th: Nature Explorers & Trail Blazers ; June 25th-29th: Nature Explorers & Leadership Camp ; July 9th-13th: Nature Explorers & Trail Blazers

2019 DATES:

 

THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM | 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 665-2492 | Website HERE

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. It is the mission of the Arboretum’s dedicated and experienced Discovery Camp educators to cultivate a sense of adventure and wonder in the outdoors, foster an enthusiasm for exploration in the natural world, and promote environmental awareness, stewardship and conservation. We’re proud to have won first place for Best Nature Camp in Mountain Xpress’ Best of WNC 2017 awards!

3yrs-Rising 8th Grade

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 10th-Aug 16th

 

RIVERLINK | 170 Lyman St, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 252-8474 | Website HERE

French Broad RiverCamp seeks to educate and empower the next generation of watershed stewards. FBRC provides a week of river and watershed exploration for rising 3rd-8th grade students. Guided by RiverLink staff, campers will engage in hands-on environmental education, river recreation, and service-learning projects. By the end of the week campers will have a new found appreciation and love for their watershed. We want our camp to be available for everyone, so we offer a limited number of scholarships for campers each year. These scholarships will take 90% off the price of a session, and will include lunches and snacks. To qualify your child must be part of the free and reduced lunch program, or you must be able to prove financial need. 

Ages 3rd-8th Grade

$250

2019 DATES: June 17th-21st (6th – 8th Grade), June 24th-28th (3rd – 5th Grade), July 8th-12th (6th – 8th Grade), July 15th-19th (3rd – 5th Grade)

 

ROWAN BERRY FARM | 30 Gwendolyn Dr, Candler, NC 28715 | (828) 989-0271 | Website HERE

Come plant a garden, meet and care for our friendly farm animals, play in our mountain creek, and create natiure-based crafts and projects! Full and half day options available. 

2019 DATES:

 

WILDBERRY SANCTUARY | 446 Poverty Branch Rd., Barnardsville, 28709 | (828) 450-0509 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 6-12yrs

2018 DATES: July 16th-20th and July 30th-Aug 3rd

2019 DATES:

 

ZANIAC | 1 Town Square Blvd, Suite 120, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 575-0355 | Website HERE

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.

K-8th Grade

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 10th-August 23rd

 

 

ART

ART CLASSES WITH NICOLETTE LEIGH YATES | The Garage on 25, 3461 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732 | (828) 582-3152 | Website HERE <— link will be live Wednesday, Feb 27th

A fun-filled week of playing outside, reading at the library, and lots of art! We will focus on textiles, printmaking, and drawing. 8am-12pm. One snack provided. Limited spots for by the day campers

K-5th Grade

$170Week

2019 DATES: July 22nd-26th

 

AR WORKSHOP ASHEVILLE | 3726 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden, 28803 | (833) 967-5747 | Website HERE

Our summer camps are June-Aug and run from Monday-Thursday from alternating weeks from 9:30-12 & 1:30 pm-4:00 pm each day. Our camps are designed for girls and boys, ages 7-14. Kids will create 4 DIY youth projects and a DIY camp t-shirt over the course of the camp! Participants will be able to customize and choose their project paint colors from our decor line of paints! Kids are encouraged to bring a snack and drink to enjoy during breaks. Check out our website to see our different projects each week.

Ages 7-14yrs

$180/per registrant

2019 DATES: June-Aug

 

ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM | Museum on the Slope, 175 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville 28801 | (828) 253-3227 x124 | Website HERE

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.

K-12th Grade

$105/Museum members, $115/non-members (Half Days)

$180/Museum members, $195/non-members (Full Days)

2019 DATES: Weekly, Most weeks, June 17th-August 9th ; 9:00am-5:00pm (Half or Full Days)

 

BRICKS 4 KIDS | at Asheville’s Fun Depot, 7 Roberts Rd, Asheville, 28803 | 828-606-4827 | Website HERE

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!

Ages 5+yrs

2019 DATES: June 17th-21st, 24th-28th, July 8th-12th, 15th-19th, 22nd-26th, 29th-Aug 2nd, Aug 5th-9th

 

 

ELEVATE LIFE & ART | 46 Haywood St, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 318-8895 | Website HERE

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

Ages 5-11yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 18th-Aug 10th

2019 DATES:

 

FIRED UP CREATIVE LOUNGE | 26 Wall Street, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 253-8181 AND 350 Chadwick Avenue, Suite 200, Hendersonville, 28792 | (828) 698-9960 | Website HERE

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!

Ages 5-12 years old

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

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 11th-Aug 3rd

2019 DATES:

 

JAN’S ART ACADEMY | 3 Homewood, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 301-6116 | Website HERE

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

Painting Camps: Week long camps where kids have fun learning to draw and to paint with watercolors, acrylics, markers, pastels. LOTS of fun learning new skills in art. Mornings 9am-12pm, (Monday-Friday) $135 per week. Includes all supplies!
Ages 5-14 * Co-Ed * Various Camps run during June -August 2019.

4-14yrs

$100-$135/Week

2019 DATES: Weekly, June through August

 

MS. ARTY PANTS CREATION STATION | 49 Forga Plaza, Waynesville | (828) 400-6232

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PAINTING WITH A TWIST | 2 Town Square Blvd #150, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 676-2607 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 7-15yrs

2018 DATES: June 18th-22nd, July 16th-20th, & Aug 6th-10th 9am-12pm

2019 DATES:

 

ROOTS + WINGS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN | 573 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 545-4827 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 3 through Grade 5

2018 DATES: Weekly, June-August

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WINE & DESIGN | 117 Sweeten Creek Road Asheville NC 28803 | (828) 333-3243 | Website HERE

Ages 5+yrs

2019 DATES: June-Aug, 9:00am-1:00pm

 

PERFORMANCE

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE | 35 E Walnut St, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 254-1320 | Website HERE

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.

2019 DATES: Session 1: June 17th-28th (Ages 7-15yrs) ; Session 2: July 8th-19th (Ages 7-15yrs) ; Advanced Camp: June 17th-28th (By permission only, Ages 13-18yrs)

 

ASHEVILLE CREATIVE ARTS | at Hanger Hall School for Girls, 64 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, 28804 | (914) 830-3000 | Website HERE

Heroes, Heroines, and Tricksters Camp … 9am-12pm … Working with local actor and filmmaker Rebecca Williams, campers will use creative drama techniques of improv, pantomime, puppetry, prop and costume creation to work with stories, myths, and folktales to create an informal performance at the end of the week.

Not Your Mama’s Drama Camp … 1pm-4pm … Offering instruction in acting, creative drama, writing, and improv. Campers will have the opportunity to use each of these techniques across the week through the exploration and development of theatre games and story workshops. Led by local actors Scott Fisher and Glenn Reed.

4^th-6^th graders

$130 per 1/2 day session, with early drop-off ($10), late pick-up ($10) and lunchtime supervision ($10) available

2019 DATES: June 24th-28th

 

ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF FILM | 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, 28801 | (844) 285-3456 | Website HERE

The Youth Summer Filmmaking Experience is a two week intensive summer course ideal for teenagers (13-18 yr old). 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. 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!

Ages 13-18yrs

Cost of the course is $495, and includes access to all equipment.

2019 DATES: June 17th-28th, July 15th-26th, Aug 5th-16th from 1:30 to 5:30 pm

 

ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY | 2002 Riverside Dr., Studio O, Asheville, 28804 | (828) 708-7469 | Website HERE

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

2019 DATES:

 

GIRLS ROCK ASHEVILLE | at Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803 | Website HERE

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.

2018 DATES: June 18th-22nd, Showcase June 23rd

2019 DATES:

 

MCDOWELL ARTS COUNCIL ASSOCIATION (MACA) | 50 S Main St, Marion, 28752 | (828) 652-8610 | Website HERE

2019 DATES:

 

MECHANICAL EYE MICROCINEMA | 207 Coxe Ave, Asheville, 28801 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 8-16yrs

2018 DATES: June 25th-29th

2019 DATES:

 

NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY | 15 Stage Ln, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 239-0263 | Website HERE

Ages 4-17yrs

2018 DATES:

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.

2019 DATES:

 

PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE JUNIOR | 202 Green Mountain Drive Burnsville, 28714 | 828-682-4285 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 4-18yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, July 9th-21st

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REYNOLD’S THEATRE SUMMER CAMP | at A.C. Reynolds High School | Website HERE

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.

2nd-8th Graders

2019 DATES:

 

ROCK ACADEMY NC | 1408 Patton Avenue Suite E Asheville, 28806 | (828) 252-1888 | Website HERE

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.

Ages10-17yrs

2018 DATES: June 18th – 22nd; July 9th – 13th; July 23rd – 27th; August 6th – 10th; and August 20th – 24th (Advanced) ; 9:00am-1:00pm

2019 DATES:

 

STUDIO 52 WITH FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE | Website HERE

Studio 52 Summer Camps are a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills and try out new tricks! There’s something for every young performer and a theater professional teaches each of our camps with personal attention to our valued campers.

2019 DATES: Most Weeks, June 17th  – August 9th, 2018

 

WORLD PEAS ANIMATIONS | Land of the Sky Church (near 240 exit 7) | (828) 335-9349 | Website HERE

Mixed ages 6-14

9:00am-3:00pm

2019 DATES (below):

June 17-21 … Baking Adventures Summer Camp – Pies, Puffs, Pastries & Pizza! … Would you like to be a pastry chef or try your hands at tossing a pizza crust? In this week of baking fun, kids will make both sweet and savory delicacies with quality, wholesome, often organic, ingredients. Each day kids will make take-home treats to share with their family including puffed pastry, savory snack pies, a pizza and a pie! Sampling of tropical fruits, camp games and outdoor activities round out our fun! $295/week

June 24-28 … Minecraft Adventures Summer Camp … All things Minecraft! We will journey our way through dungeons, design new worlds, and defeat the Ender Dragon! Kids will create and learn about skins, LAN servers, complex building techniques and more. Minecraft-themed adventure games, crafts, and outdoor activities round out our fun! No experience required, just a love of crafts and mining! $275/week

July 8-12 … Medieval Arts Summer Camp … Come one, come all! Queens, Kings, Knights, Maidens, or whoever else ye may be! At this camp, we will create take-home costumes & props, learn medieval combat, dance like lords and ladies, and prepare & enjoy a medieval Friday feast! We will learn about medieval arts & culture, storytelling, and how people entertained themselves in their daily lives. Prithee come hither & join in the fun! $275/week

July 15-19 … Baking Adventures Summer Camp – Cakes, Cookies, Canapes & Crepes! … Would you like to be a French chef or try your hands at cake decorating? With eggs cracking and flour flying, kids will make both sweet and savory delicacies with quality, wholesome, often organic, ingredients. Each day kids will make take-home treats to share with their family including savory appetizers, a variety of cookies, French crepes, and a cake of their choosing! Sampling of tropical fruits, camp games and outdoor activities round out our fun! $295/week

July 22-26 … Movie Making Summer Camp … Do you love to dress in costume and act? Ever dreamed of being a Movie Director? Here’s your chance to try it out! Students will work together to script, storyboard, act in, direct, build a soundtrack, and edit a movie of their own design! We will celebrate at the end of the week with a screening for family and friends. Students will receive a digital copy of movies made in camp via parent email or a DVD upon request. Camp games and outdoor activities round out our fun! $275/week

July 29-Aug 2 … Stop Motion Animation Summer Camp … Bring your imagination to life with stop motion animation! Choose from clay, paper, Legos, white boards and more. Learn the art of stop motion animation and create your movie! The last day we will celebrate with a screening of movies for family and friends. Students will receive a digital copy of movies made in camp via parent email or a DVD upon request. Activities designed for beginning animators and those with experience too. All materials (digital cameras, animation stands, art supplies) provided. Camp games and outdoor activities round out our fun! $275/week

 

 

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS | Marvelous Math Club | Pisgah View Apartments 16 E&F

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.

2018 DATES: Daily on Weekdays, June 11th-22nd, 12:00pm-3:00pm 

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ASHEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT | Local 865 Asheville Firefighters’ Associations camp grounds, 227 Clayton Road, Arden, 28704 | Website HERE

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.

6th-8th grade

2018 DATES: June 25th-28th

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ASHEVILLE JCC | 236 Charlotte St, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 253-0701

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. … Website HERE 

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. … Website HERE

2019 DATES: Most weeks, June 17th-Aug 16th

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THE ASHEVILLE KITCHEN | 384 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 712-4350 | Website HERE

International Cuisine, Baking and a Farm to Table experience are all available! These week long half day cooking camps are a blast!

Ages 8-14yrs

$350.00/wk

2019 DATES: June 10th-14th, 17th-21st, July 8th-12th, 15th-19th, July 29th-Aug 2nd, August 5th-9th

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CAMP A.M.P. | at William W Estes Elementary School | 275 Overlook Rd, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 654-1795 | Website HERE

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

2018 DATES: June 25th-28th

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CAMP GIRL BOSS | Website HERE

Camp Girl Boss is a week-long Leadership + Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for Middle School Girls. With the inaugural camp held on campus atUNC Asheville in 2018, and taught by some of the most successful women leaders from across WNC, the program has proven to be unparalleled when it comes to showcasing local passion, innovation, and female strength. The Camp is hosted by the Sequoyah Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based on the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Sequoyah Fund provides loans, technical assistance, and educational support to business owners all across the far southwestern counties of WNC. They are also the owner of REAL Entrepreneurship, which hosts Middle School Entrepreneurship Summer Camps, like Camp Girl Boss. During 2019, the Camp will expand to several locally hosted programs all across WNC, with the goal of empowering 300 middle school girls. With new communities confirmed every week, there are camps being hosted in all corners of the region, so be sure to see where there is one close to you!

2019 DATES:

June 17th-21st Apple Valley Middle School

 

CAROLINA DAY SCHOOL | 1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 274-0757 | Website HERE

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! 

4-11yrs

2019 DATES: June 17th-Aug 2nd (no session week of July 1st)

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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.

$275/ 5 Day camp per student

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WILLIAMS SONOMA | 10 Brook Street, Asheville, 28803 | (828) 277-3707 | Website HERE

Calling all Junior Chefs! This spring and summer, we are hosting a series of fun cooking camps just for kids! Each class in the four-day series lasts for one hour and is full of cooking, learning, and best of all – tasting! Plus, each child will go home with an apron, spatula, and cookbook to help them whip up culinary masterpieces at home.

Suitable for Ages 8-13

$75-$125 per child per session (Includes an apron, spatula, and a copy of our Junior Chef Master Class Cookbook or The Complete Junior Chef Cookbook)

2019 DATES: May 27th-July 11th, 12:00pm-1:00pm

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AZALEA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 27 Balm Grove Ave, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 575-2557 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 3-12yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 18th-Aug 10th (No Camp week of July 4th)

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BEVERLY HILLS BAPTIST PRESCHOOL | 777 Tunnel Rd Asheville, 28805 | (828) 298-4612 | Website HERE

Our primary purpose is to provide developmentally appropriate care and opportunities for young children to grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically and as persons created by God. We do so by providing planned developmental and learning experiences, fostering a Christian atmosphere of love and acceptance, and modeling Christian behavior.

Ages Inflants-2nd Grader

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 10th-Aug 2nd

 

BLACK MOUNTAIN SUMMER ADVENTURES | 101 Carver Ave, Black Mountain | (828) 669-2052 | Website HERE

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.

Rising 1st-6th Grade

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CAMP CEDAR CLIFF | 5 Porters Cove Rd., Asheville, 28815 | (828) 450-3331

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. Learn more HERE

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! Learn more HERE

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 11th-July 27th

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CHILDCARE NETWORK | Website HERE

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.

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DROP & PLAY | 820 Fleming Street. Suite B, Hendersonville, 28791 | (828) 435-9113 | Website HERE

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!

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

2018 DATES: June 4th-8th, July 9th-13th, & Aug 6th-10th, Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm

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ELIADA | 2 Compton Dr, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 254-5356 | Website HERE

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.

Rising 1st-12yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, June-August

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EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL | 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, 28805 | (828) 298-2173 | Website HERE

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.

Rising K-9th Graders

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 17th-Aug 2nd (closed July 1st-5th)

 

EVOLVE EARLY LEARNING | 5 Woodland Drive, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 365-8854 | Website HERE

Young explorers will discover their unique connection to the natural world while building resiliency in their inner world! Weekly themes such as: Buggin Around, Where the Wind Things Art, Nature Nurtures and others are sure to keep us learning all summer long. 

Ages 4-7yrs

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 17th-Aug 16th

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FOX-N-OTTER ADVENTURE ESCAPES | 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd. Unit 2, Asheville, 28704 | (828) 585-4302 | Website HERE

FOX-N-OTTER Adventure Day Camp is a single day session of your choice from 9:30-Noon at FOX-N-OTTER either Tuesday or Thursday.

One day session $40/student includes:

– An Adventure Game
    *Tuesday Session “The Super Secret”
    *Thursday Session “Ms. Enright’s Elixir”
– Fun activities with your host and new friends
– Mid morning snack of fruit and crackers
– FOX or OTTER keychain of choice
– Lots of laughs and unforgettable memories

Maximum capacity 6 students ages 8-12 years old.

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FRANKLIN SCHOOL OF INNOVATION | 21 Innovation Drive, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 318-8140 | Website HERE

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

Rising 5th-8th Grade

2018 DATES: July 9th-13th, July 23rd-27th, and Aug 6th-10th

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GRASSY BRANCH PRESCHOOL | 499 Riceville Rd, Asheville, 28805 | (828) 298-9167 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 12mos-7yrs

$165/Per Session

2018 DATES: Tues, Wed, Thurs, June 12-28th & July 10th-26th

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KIDS GARDEN AVL | 4 S Tunnel Rd #700, Asheville, 28805 | (828) 417-7310 | Website HERE

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.

2-12yrs

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LITTLE ROUND SCHOOLHOUSE | 114 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 777-6318 | Website HERE

June 17-21, 2019 … Rainbows & Sunshine … This week we celebrate the summer sun! We will make sun prints and sun tea and each child will dye a long silk the colors of the rainbow. Our days will be spent outside in the sun and creek enjoying all the summer solstice has to offer.

July 8-12, 2019 … Row Your Boat … We will spend our week building a wood boat (sanding, painting, drilling, sewing). Each day will include a creek walk and time for creek play. We will hear the story of frog who needs Old Gnome’s help to find his creek and family. And of course we will learn summery songs to sing together. 

Ages 3-6yrs

2019 DATES: June 17th-21st and July 8th-12th

 

ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 90 Zillicoa St, Asheville, 28801 | (828) 259-3653 | Website HERE

K-12th grade

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PINT-SIZED PRESCHOOL & SUMMER FUN CAMP | Black Mountain, NC | (828) 357-5227 | Website HERE

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.

K-5th Grade

Mon-Fri, 7am-5:30pm

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RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 574 Haywood Rd, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 258-9264 | Website HERE

Summer Programming at Rainbow is an extension of what happens during the school year. Our camps focus on holistic approaches that appeal to all learners. From hands-on nature awareness, to cultivating video skills or learning about new cultures, there’s something for everyone. When applying, some camps are offered by Rainbow Community School teachers and staff. Others are offered by members of the Asheville Community. Be sure to click the registration button at the end of each camp to apply to the correct camp. We have limited scholarships available. We encourage to inquire about availability by emailing our Camp Director, West Willmore.  

Kindergarten through 8th grade

2019 DATES: throughout the summer

 

THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY | 750 Haywood Rd, Asheville, 28806 | (828) 255-0266 | Website HERE

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.

Ages 6-12yrs

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 13th-Aug 12th

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN SK8WAY | 19025 Great Smoky Mtn Expwy, Waynesville, 28786 | (828) 246-9124 | Website HERE

Smoky Mountain Sk8way & Fun Zone, Haywood County’s roller skating rink and Family Entertainment Center, returns for a fifth year with its summer camp program for an adventurous, active and healthy summer. The Sk8way’s onsite activities include skate lessons, team building games & activities, arts & crafts, culinary fun, STEM experiments, water wars, and more. The camp focuses on non-stop adventure, education and skill building – the reason why campers return to the camp year after year. Every week features a different theme filled with unique events. Mondays are “Specials Day” when an area instructor holds an informative and fun, kid-focused class. Examples include self-defense with Spencer Bolejack from the Discovery Channel, Hula Hooping, Taekwondo, and many more. Campers also enjoy offsite field trips two days a week. Every Tuesday brings a different mini excursion; Horseback Riding, the Trampoline Park, Bowling, Nature Center….so many places. Thursdays features a trip to the park and swimming. Wednesday and Fridays we invite other camps in to join us for an afternoon of skating, games and inflatable fun. “We are the camp other camps come to for fun and ENTERTAINMENT, not babysitting!”

Ages 6-14yrs

Full time (5 days a week) is $150, part time (1-3 days a week) is $100

2019 DATES: Weekly, June 10th-August 9th, 8:00am-4:00pm

 

STEPS TO HOPE YOUTH CENTER | 14 Legend Drive, Arden, 28704 | (828) 290-4985 | Website HERE

 

SWANNANOA VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | 101 Carver Ave Black Mountain, 28711 | (828) 669-8571 | Website HERE

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

Ages 3-6yrs

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

2018 DATES: Weekly, June 25 – August 10

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THE TREE HOUSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Flat creek, Weaverville, 28787 | (803) 466-5604 | Website HERE

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…..!!!! All camps are $150/week and include a healthy snack and lunch each day.

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

2019 DATES: July 22nd-26th & July 29th-Aug 2nd

 

VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 17 Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, 28732 | (828) 681-0546 | Website HERE

Several camps to choose from! Soccer Camp, Cake Decorating Camp, Flag Football Camp, Wrestling Camp, “Let’s Get Social” Camp, Stage Makeup Camp, Basketball Fun Camp, Drama Camp, Nerf Gun & Team Building Camp, Base Athletic Camp, Art Camp, Creative Crafts & Writing Camp, Sewing Camp, Social Etiquette Camp, and “Covering the Bases” Baseball Camp.

2019 DATES: Most weeks June through August 

 

YMCA | Website HERE

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. Full or half day camps available.

Discovery Camp: (Rising 1st-Rising 7th Grade) … Located in Buncombe and McDowell counties, our Discovery Camps offer licensed childcare to rising 1st through rising 7th graders. Campers in Buncombe participate in theme-based weeks including Star Productions, Mad Science, Once Upon a Time, and We Are The World. All camps offer traditional activities such as swimming, camp outs, and adventure in addition to themed activities. Lunch is provided. 

Explorer Camp: (Ages 4-13yrs) … Explorer Camp is a traditional outdoor adventure day camp in Buncombe County and Henderson County. At Buncombe County Explorer Camp we aim to give kids the full outdoor summer camp experience and then some. By tapping into the Western North Carolina landscape and embracing the diversity of our campers, we create a safe environment to explore outdoors and discover what campers can achieve. While developing skills in wilderness, gardening, and adventure recreation, campers grow in self-confidence and strengthen our community. Explorer Campers leave every day with dirt on their hands, a smile on their face, and the spirit of camp in their hearts. Activities include archery, high and low ropes, gardening, forestry, field trips, and more.

Adventure Camp: (Ages 9-13yrs) … Adventure Camp is an off-site, field trip-based camp for the true outdoor enthusiast. All campers must be able to pass a swim test and be ready to hike, swim, and explore the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open to children ages 9-13. At Adventure Camp, kids come home tired, happy and with a new experience every day! This camp is designed for the extreme outdoor enthusiasts to have the BEST summer ever! Campers spend the week exploring WNC’s swimming holes and hiking trails. They take on exhilarating outdoor activities and develop deep appreciation of our local landscape. Past Adventure Camp sessions have featured horseback riding, river tubing, white water rafting, paint balling, high ropes courses, bouldering, and more. 

2019 DATES: Weekly, June-August