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Summer Overnight Camp Guide 2008 The search for the perfect summer camp adventure for your child starts here. Our sampling of overnight camps features programs across the South and beyond. There’s a camp for all interests, including everything from the traditional camp experience to academic and outdoor adventure programs.
Alabama
Camp Chandler. Montgomery. Co-ed, ages 5-15. Three- and four-day sessions. One- and two week sessions. Water skiing, horseback riding, swimming, archery, sports and more. 334-269-4362. www.campchandler.org. Camp Cosby-YMCA. Alpine. Co-ed, ages 6-16. One week sessions. More than 25 activities and specialty camps in horseback riding, wake boarding, water skiing, expedition trips, leadership programs and more. ACA Accredited. 800-852-6729. www.campcosby.org. Camp Laney for Boys. Mentone. Boys, ages 8-14. One- and two-week sessions. Ropes course, horseback riding, canoeing, riflery, archery, tennis, mountain biking, and team sports. ACA accredited. 256-634-4066. www.camplaney.com. Lyman Ward Adventure Camp. Camp Hill. Boys, ages 8-15. Three-week session. L.W. Military Academy and Lake Martin for water skiing, swimming & canoeing. ACA accredited. 256-896-4127. www.lwma.org. Camp Marannook. LaFayette. Co-ed, ages 5-14. One- and two-week sessions. Traditional Christian camp offering water sports, ropes and climbing activities, a maze, Bible time and more. 334-864-7504. www.marannook.org. Camp Riverview for Girls. Mentone. Ages 6-16. One-and two-week sessions. Located atop Lookout Mountain. Traditional program offering more than 16 activities including horseback riding, ropes course, tennis, gymnastics, canoeing, and more. 800-882-0722. www.riverviewcamp.com. Camp Skyline. Mentone. Girls, ages 6-16. Located on top of Lookout Mountain. One- through eight-week sessions. Campers select six from more than 20 different activities. Founded 1947. 800-448-9279. www.campskyline.com. U.S. Space Camp/Aviation Challenge. Huntsville. Ages 9-18. Three-day to eight-day sessions and parent/child weekend camps for ages 7-12. Astronaut or fighter pilot training at U.S. Space Camp or Aviation Challenge. 800-637-7223. www.spacecamp.com. Camp Winnataska. Birmingham. Co-ed, ages 6-15. One-week sessions. Horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, crafts, night activities. 205-640-6741. www.winnataska.org. Florida
Aqua Camp & Diving Academy. Co-ed, ages 10 and up. One- to three-week sessions in various locations, including Panama City and Nassau. SCUBA training, snorkeling, marine biology, dolphin encounters and more. 800-640-1006. www.divecamp.com. Circle “F” Dude Ranch Camp. Lake Wales.
Co-ed, ages 6-16. Two- and three-week sessions.
Horseback riding, sailing, paintball, waterfront
double zipline with rock climbing wall and more.
800-556-3833. Camp Dovewood. O’Brien. Girls, ages 7-16. One- and two-week sessions. Horse-focused, English, Western and dressage riding, overnight trips, swimming and more. 386-935-0863. www.campdovewood.org. Everglades Youth Conservation Camp. West Palm Beach. Co-ed, ages 8-14. One-week sessions. Operated by Florida Atlantic University. Outdoor skills, ecology, wildlife encounters, fishing, archery, mud hikes, canoeing and more. 561-686-6600. www.pinejog.fau.edu. Florida Air Academy. Melbourne. Co-ed, grades 6-12. Six-week session. Summer program combines academics, competitive sports and field trips. 321-723-3211. www.flair.com. IMG Academies. Bradenton. Co-ed, ages 8-18. Weekly sessions. Instructional programs offered in tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey and performance training. 941-755-1000. www.imgacademies.com. Camp Indian Springs-YMCA. Crawfordville. Co-ed, ages 7-15. One-week sessions. Traditional camp with canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, archery, swimming, extreme skateboarding, paintball, ropes and more. 850-926-3361. www.campindiansprings.org. Camp Kulaqua. High Springs. Co-ed, ages 8-16. One-week sessions. Bible adventure, archery, canoeing, gymnastics, horsemanship, go-carts and zoo management. 386-454-1351. www.campkulaqua.com. Seacamp. Big Pine Key. Co-ed, ages 12-17. 18-day sessions. Marine science, scuba, sailing, wind surfing and more. 877-732-2267. www.seacamp.org. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Adventure Camps. Orlando. Co-ed, grades 5-12. Half-day to week-long sessions. Campers pet penguins, feed stingrays and interact with dolphins. 1-866-468-6226. www.seaworld.org. Camp Winona-YMCA. Deleon Springs. Co-ed, ages 6-17. Four-day, one- and two-week sessions. Archery, canoeing, ropes course, sailing, paintball and more. 386-985-4544. www.campwinona.org. Georgia
Athens “Y” Camp for Boys/Camp Chattooga for Girls. Tallulah Falls. Ages 7-16. One- and two-week sessions. All sports, zip line, lake activities and more. Horseback riding for girls. Outdoor adventure program for older campers. Travel camp. Boys: 706-754-6912; girls: 706-754-3329. www.athensycamps.org. Athens YWCO Camp. Clarkesville. Girls, ages 7-15. One- and two-week sessions. Horseback riding, swimming, dance, sports, crafts, drama and more in a Christian atmosphere. Horseback Specialty and Adventure camps. ACA accredited. 706-754-8528. www.athensywcocamp.com. Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education. Atlanta. Two-, three- and four-week sessions. Intensive resident courses available to intermediate and advance students ages 8 and up in ballet, jazz, modern and flamenco. Day courses also available. 404-873-5811, ext. 212 or www.atlantaballet.com. Atlanta Resident Camp. Lake Allatoona. Co-ed, ages 8-12. One-week sessions. Canoeing, team building and hiking. Through the City of Atlanta. Open to Atlanta residents and non-residents. 404-658-6381. www.atlantaga.gov. Atlanta Workshop Players “Destiny” Performing Arts Camps. Oglethorpe University. Ages 7-17. One- and two-week sessions. TV/film acting, theatre, dance, musical theatre and performances. Produce a full show. 770-998-8111. www.atlantaworkshopplayers.com. Camp Barney Medintz. Cleveland. Co-ed, ages 8-16. Two- and four-week sessions. Activities include water skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, theater and more. Jewish values. 770-396-3250, ext.154. www.campbarney.org. Blue Ridge Camp. Mountain City. Co-ed, ages 6-16. Four- and eight-week sessions. Athletics, outdoor adventures, aquatics and arts. 800-878-2267. www.blueridgecamp.com. Calvin Center. Hampton. Christian camping since 1960. Weekly residential camping, adventure and horse camps. High School Leadership & Day Camp. ACA accredited. 770-946-4276. www.calvincenter.org. Camp Cherokee. Cartersville. Co-ed, ages 6-18. Two-three day and one and two-week sessions. Christian camp on Lake Allatoona with canoeing, arts and crafts, bible study, white water rafting and more. 770-382-6280. www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com. Cohutta Springs Youth Camp. Crandall. Co-ed, ages 7-17. One-week sessions and family camp. Archery, basketball, biking, canoeing, creative arts, drama, golf, gymnastics, horsemanship, nature, rock climbing, sports, videography, water sports. 1-800-567-1844. www.cs-yc.com. Concordia Language Villages. Savannah. Spanish and French immersion camps for 7-16 year. Also summer study abroad programs in Argentina, Cameroon, China, France, German, Japan, Norway, Spain and Sweden. 800-222-4750. www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org. Darlington Summer Programs. Rome, GA. Summer Scholars Program. Three-week session, co-ed, rising 6th-9th grades. Specialty Sports Camps. One-week sessions, co-ed and single-gender, rising 5th-12th grades. Soccer, tennis, lacrosse, fast pitch softball. 800-368-4437. www.darlingtonschool.org. Camp Dixie for Boys and Girls. Clayton. Separate camps for boys and girls, ages 6-16. One-, two-, three-, four- and seven-week sessions. Traditional camp with sports, water activities, arts and more. 706-782-3717. www.campdixie.org. Don Eddy Basketball Camp. Clayton, Douglasville and Woodstock. Co-ed, ages 8-18. One-week sessions. Instruction for shooting and one-on-one play. Written evaluations, competitions and tournaments, Christian environment. 210-492-9779. www.debb.com. Emagination Computer Camp. Atlanta. Co-ed, ages 8-17. Two-week sessions. Video Game Design, Web Design, 3-D Animation. Build robots and RC Cars. Explore programming. Over 20 workshop options. Sports & recreation. Day camp option. 877-248-0206. www.computercamps.com. ENCORE Music Camps. Co-ed, ages 10-15. Band Camp, Georgia College in Milledgeville July 6-10. Orchestra Camp, Emory University July 13-17. A musical experience with rehearsals and master classes and a blend of afternoon and evening recreational activites. Camp closes with concert performances. 770-957-2861. www.encoremusiccamps.com. Family Camp 2008. Camp Will-A-Way, Fort Yargo State Park. Enjoy arts and crafts, fishing, paddle boating, dancing around the campfire and educational sessions during this overnight family camping experience. Sponsored by Family Action Network and the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta. May 2-4. Check in, May 2 from 4-6 p.m.; camp ends May 4, 10 a.m. 210 S. Broad St., Winder. 770-414-9390, ext. 104. $85/family of five. Camp Grove River. Gillsville. Girls ages 8-15. Three- and six-day sessions. Beginners to advanced. Horse camp in a Christian environment. 706-677-0072. www.GroveRiverRanch.com. Camp Highland. Ellijay. Co-ed, ages 10-17. One- and two-week sessions. Christ-centered wilderness adventure program. Rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, water skiing, ropes course and more. 678-393-0300. www.camphighland.com. Camp Hope. Dahlonega. Ages 7-19. One-week sessions. Christian camp in the Appalachian Mountains with bible teaching, canoeing, volleyball, hiking, archery, fishing and more. 770-536-4787. www.camphopega.org. ID Tech Camps. Emory University. Co-ed, ages 7-17. Create digital movies, video games, websites, robots and more. 888-709-8324. www.iDTechCamps.com. Joe Machnik’s No. 1 Goalkeeper Camp & Striker Camp. Rome. Four-day to three-week sessions. Located at the Darlington School. Co-ed, 8-18. 706-378-3706. www.no1soccercamps.com. Camp Juliette Low. Cloudland. Girls, ages 7-17. One- and two-week sessions. Traditional camping and outdoor living atop Lookout Mountain. ACA accredited. 770-428-1062. www.cjl.org. Camp Kaleo. Forsyth. Boys, ages 6-18. Three-day and one-week sessions. A Christian camp in a wilderness setting. 770-936-5255. www.campkaleo.org. Linda’s Riding School. Conyers. Co-ed, ages 7 and up. Overnight and one-week sessions. Horseback riding, swimming and Friday Horse Show. 770-922-0184. www.lindasridingschool.com. MidSummer Macon. Macon. Wesleyan College. One- and two-week sessions for ages 6 - 18. Intensive programs in music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing and dance. 478-757-5174. www.midsummermacon.org. National Computer Camps. Atlanta. Oglethorpe University. Co-ed, ages 8-18. Residential/day programs. Video game design, programming and web design. 404-460-2450. www.nccamp.com. Camp Pine Valley. Griffin. Girl Scouts of Pine Valley. Open to all girls, ages 5-17. Half-week, one-week and weekend sessions. Traditional camping and outdoor summer program. 770-227-2524. www.girlscoutsofpinevalley.com. Riverside Military Academy. Gainesville. Boys, grades 7-12. Five-week academic session and more. Individualized instruction, study skills, field trips and more. High adventure camp. One-week sessions. 800-462-2338. www.cadet.com. Sports Broadcasting Camp. Atlanta. Co-ed, ages 10-18. July 14-18. Overnight or day. Learn from the pros. Make reporting, play-by-play and sports anchor tapes. Meet celebrities and more. 800-319-0884. www.playbyplaycamps.com. Strong Rock Camp. Cleveland. Co-ed, grades 1-9. One- and two-week sessions. Horseback riding, canoeing, archery, riflery, climbing, art, drama and more. Christian family values. 706-348-1533. www.strongrockcamp.com. Sunburst Stables. Batesville. Girls, ages 8-15. One-week sessions. Horseback riding, swimming, rope climbing, hiking and more. 800-806-1953. www.sunburststables.com. Camp Toccoa. Toccoa. Co-ed, ages 7-16. One- and multi-week sessions. Noncompetitive traditional camp with horseback riding, hiking, ropes, canoeing, drama, archery and crafts and specialty camps. ACA accredited. 706-886-2457. www.campfireusaga.org. University of Georgia Sports Camps. Athens. Co-ed, ages 8-16. www.georgiadogs.com. Camp Westminster. Conyers. Co-ed, ages 6 and up. Weekly sessions. Horseback riding, sports, crafts, outdoor skills, climbing tower, paintball, and more with a Christian perspective. 770-483-2225. www.campwestminster.org. Camp Winfield. Lake Burton. Co-ed, completed grades 1-6. One-week sessions. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, tubing, archery, riflery, arts and crafts, nature study. 706-376-1412. www.campwinfield.org. WinShape Camps. Rome. Co-ed, entering grades 2-12. One- and two-week sessions. A Christian recreation program. Separate programs for girls and boys. 800-448-6955, ext. 1120. www.winshape.org. Camp Woodmont. Lookout Mountain. Co-ed, ages 6-14. One- and two-week sessions. Small, non-denominational, family atmosphere. Traditional activities. Horseback riding, challenge course, sports, dance, crafts, archery and more! ACA accredited. 706-398-0833. www.campwoodmont.com. Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp. Cloudland. Girls, ages 8-17. One- to two-week sessions. 600 acres, 80 horses, English and Western, Vaulting and Trails. CHA instructors. 706-862-2231. www.valleyviewranch.com. Zion Farms Equestrian Camp. Rome. Co-ed, ages 8-16. One- and two-week sessions. Riding instruction for beginners to advanced riders. Stable management and camp activities. 706-235-8002. www.zionfarms.com. Mississippi
Camp Tik-A-Witha. Van Vleet. Girls, ages
6-17. One-week sessions. Traditional camp with North Carolina
Camp Arrowhead. Tuxedo. Boys camp, ages 6-16. One-, two-, three-, four- and seven-week sessions. High ropes, woodworking, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, zip line, riflery and more. ACA accredited. 828-692-1123. www.camparrowhead.org. Asheville School Summer Academic Adventures. Asheville. Co-ed, rising grades 6-11. Three- and six-week sessions. Program for academically successful students featuring experiential academics and adventure activities. 828-254-6345. www.ashvilleschool.org. Blue Star Camps. Hendersonville. Co-ed, entering grades 1-11. Four-, six- and eight-week sessions. ACA accredited. Jewish values. 954-963-4494. www.bluestarcamps.com. Bryan Adrian Basketball Camp. Rocky Mount or Mars Hill. Co-ed, ages 5-18. One-week sessions. 704-377-6387. www.tenstarcamp.com. Camp Cedar Cliff. Asheville. Co-ed, rising grade 4-graduated 12th graders. One-week sessions. Christian-centered camp with traditional summer camp activities. 828-450-3331. www.campcedarcliff.org. Camp Cheerio-YMCA. Glade Valley. Co-ed and all girls, ages 7-15. One- and two-week sessions. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 800-226-7496. www.campcheerio.org/trad. Deep Woods Camp. Brevard. Boys, ages 10-14. Four-, five-, nine- and 10-week sessions. Outdoor wilderness adventure program. 828-885-2268. www.deepwoodscamp.com. Duke Summer Camps. Durham. Two-week sessions. Drama Workshop. Co-ed, grades 9-11; Action Science Camp for Young Women. Girls, grades 5- 7; Young Writers’ Camp. Co-ed, grades 6-11. 919-684-6259. www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth. Duke Tennis Camp. Durham. Co-ed, ages 8-18. One-week sessions. Beginners-advanced. 919-418-4295. www.duketennis.com. Eagle’s Nest Camp. Pisgah Forest. Co-ed, 6-17. One-, two- and three-week sessions. Activities include: art, music, drama, whitewater paddling, rock climbing, wilderness activities, horseback riding, athletics and swimming. 336-761-1040. www.enf.org. Falling Creek Camp. Tuxedo. Boys, ages 6-16. One- to four-week sessions. Canoeing, rock climbing, tennis, horseback riding and more. 828-692-0262. www.fallingcreek.com. The Green River Preserve. Cedar Mountain. Co-ed, grades 2-12. One-, two- and three-week sessions. Daily field trips, rock climbing, canoeing, fly fishing, fencing. ACA accredited. 828-698-8828. www.greenriverpreserve.org. Camp Greenville-YMCA. Cedar Mountain. Co-ed, ages 7-18. One-, two- and three-week sessions in a Blue Ridge Mountain setting. Traditional, adventure, travel and teen camping programs. ACA accredited. 864-836-3291. www.campgreenville.org. Camp Greystone. Zirconia. Girls, grades K-11th. One- to five-week sessions. More than 80 activities. 828-693-3182. www.campgreystone.com. Gwynn Valley Camp. Brevard. Co-ed, grades K-8. 8-day, one-, two- and three-week sessions. A traditional, farm and wilderness camp with horseback riding, rock climbing. ACA accredited. 828-885-2900. www.gwynnvalley.com. Camp Hanes. Sauratown Mountain. Co-ed, ages 7-16. One-week and three-week sessions. Canoeing, hiking, rappelling, arts & crafts, sports and more. 336-983-3131. www.camphanes.org. Camp Harrison. Boomer. Co-ed, ages 7-17. One-week sessions. Archery, fishing, drama, pottery, lacrosse, horseback riding, sailing, swimming, canoeing and more. 800-514-1417. www.campharrison.org. Camp High Rocks. Cedar Mountain. Boys, ages 8-16. Two-, three- and four-week sessions. Traditional camp focusing on adventure in a non-competitive atmosphere. 828-885-2153. www.highrocks.com. Camp Highlander. Mills River. Co-ed, ages 5-16. One-, two-, three-, five-, six- and nine-week sessions. Traditional on-camp activities and challenging off-camp excursions. ACA accredited. 866-891-7721. www.camphighlander.com. Camp Hollymont for Girls. Asheville. Christian girls camp, ages 6-15. One-, two- and four-week sessions. Recreational adventure and program activities. ACA accredited. 828-686-5343. www.hollymont.com. Camp Kanata-YMCA. Wake Forest. Co-ed, ages 6-15. One-week sessions. Traditional YMCA camp setting. ACA Accredited. 919- 556-2661. www.campkanata.org. Camp Kanuga. Hendersonville. Co-ed, ages 7-15. 10-day and two-week sessions. Trailblazer adventure camp for ages 15-16. Christian setting. ACA accredited. 828-692-0077, ext. 279. www.kanuga.org. Camp Lurecrest. Lake Lure. Co-ed, rising grades 3rd-12th. One-week sessions. Canoeing, skiing, backpacking, drama, volleyball and more. CCI accredited. 704-841-2701. www.camplurecrest.org.
Camp Merri-Mac for Girls. Black Mountain.
Ages 6-16. One-, two-, three-, four- or five-week
sessions. Sister camp to Camp Timberlake. Riding,
diving, gymnastics, climbing, cheerleading, tennis,
dance and more. Camp Mondamin/Green Cove. Tuxedo. Camp Mondamin for Boys/Camp Green Cove for Girls. Brother/sister camps. Boys and girls, ages 6-17. One-, three- and five-week sessions. Rock-climbing, whitewater canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, horseback, swimming, sailing, tennis, wilderness trips and more. 800-688-5789. www.mondamin.com; www.greencove.com.
Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Crestridge Camp for
Girls. Ridgecrest. Ages 7-16. One, two-, four-,
six- and eight-week sessions. Traditional camp
activities, archery, riflery, horseback riding,
sports and more. Rockbrook Camp for Girls. Brevard. Girls, ages 6-16. One, two, three and four-week sessions. Traditional camp offering more than 20 instructional activities. ACA accredited. 828-884-6151. www.rockbrookcamp.com. Camp Rockmont for Boys. Black Mountain. Christian boys camp, ages 7-16. One-, two-, three- and four-week sessions. Variety of recreational adventures and program activities. ACA accredited. 828-686-3885. www.rockmont.com. Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer-YMCA. Arapahoe. Separate camp for boys and girls, ages 6-16. One-, two- and four-week sessions. Seamanship programs for all skill levels. ACA accredited. 252-249-1111; 252-249-1212. www.seagull-seafarer.org. Skyland Camp for Girls. Clyde. Ages 6-15. Two-and-a-half-week sessions. Family atmosphere. Focus on riding, tennis and excursion trips. Rafting, archery, sports and drama. 828-627-2470. www.skylandcamp.com. Camp Timberlake for Boys. Black Mountain. Ages 7-16. One-, two-, three-, four- or five-week sessions. Brother camp to Camp Merri-Mac. Backpacking, riflery, swimming, canoeing, wrestling, riding, fencing, ropes course and more. 828-669-8766. www.camptimberlake.com. The Vineyard. Westfield. Co-ed, ages 6-16. One-week sessions. Christian sports camp with 30 activities including body building, lacross and rocketry. 800-226-7532. www.vineyardcamp.com. Camp Wayfarer. Flat Rock. Co-ed, ages 6-16. One-, two-, three- and five-week sessions. Waterskiing, kayaking, horseback riding, drama, sports, rock climbing, swimming pool. ACA Accredited. 828-696-9000. www.campwayfarer.com. Wellspring Adventure Camp. Asheville. Co-ed, ages 11-16. Four- and eight-week sessions. Weight loss camp. Day hikes, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, soccer, dance, arts and crafts, indoor games and more. 866-364-0808. www.wellspringadventurecamp.com. Camp Weaver-YMCA. Greensboro. Co-ed, rising grades 2-10. One-week sessions. Sports, canoeing, hiking, crafts and more. 336-697-0525. www.campweaver.org. Camp Winding Gap. Lake Toxaway. Co-ed, ages 6-17. One- to eight-week sessions. Western horseback riding, animal care programs and more. ACA Accredited. 888-294-2267. www.campwindinggap.com. Camp Willow Run. Littleton. Co-ed, rising 3rd-12th graders. One-week sessions. Christian camp with water activities, ropes course and climbing wall. 252-586-4665. www.campwillowrun.org. South Carolina
Camden Military Adventure Camp. Camden. Boys, 7-12 grade. Two-week sessions. White water rafting, water skiing, scuba diving, horseback riding and aviation. 803-432-6001 or 800-948-6291. www.camdenmilitary.com. Camp Chatuga. Mountain Rest. Co-ed, ages 6-16. One-, two-, and four-week sessions. Traditional recreational camp. ACA accredited. 864-638-3728. www.campchatuga.com. Chuck Kriese’s Clemson Tiger Total Tennis Training Camp. Clemson. Co-ed, ages 9-17. One-week sessions. For beginner, intermediate, advanced and tournament players. 864-888-0940. www.totaltennistraining.com. Clemson Youth Learning Institute. Pickens. Co-ed, ages 8-16. One- and two-week sessions. Four camps including traditional, marine science, wildlife/adventure and technology. 864-878-1041. www.clemson.edu/yli. International Junior Golf Academy. Hilton Head Island. Co-ed, ages 11-19. One- to 4-week sessions. Daily instruction with PGA professionals, which includes full swing, chipping, putting, sand play as well as video analysis. 843-686-1500. www.IJGA.com. Paul Scarpa’s Tennis Camp. Furman University. Co-ed, ages 9-16.One-week sessions. Camp Director Paul Scarpa is assisted by 16 pros. Instruction 6 hours/day with exciting evening activities. 864-294-2039. www.furman.edu/tenniscamps. Camp Thunderbird-YMCA. Lake Wylie. Co-ed, ages 7-16. One- and two-week sessions. Activities include: skiing, sailing, swimming, horseback riding, sports, crafts, and many more. ACA accredited. 800-732-3855. www.campthunderbird.org. Van Der Meer Tennis Camp. Hilton Head Island. Co-ed, ages 10-18. Single or multiple weeks. Professional coaching, play-action drills and competitive match play for all levels. Camps in Virginia and Pennsylvania too. 800-845-6138. www.vdmtennis.com. Tennessee
Experience Baylor. Chattanooga. Summer Prep. Co-ed, rising 7th-9th grade. Three-week session. Offers academic enrichment. Camp All-star. Co-ed, ages 7-14. Two-, four- and six-week sessions. Offers sports activities. 423-757-2616. www.baylorschool.org. Golf Camp at Golf House Tennessee. Franklin. Boys and girls, ages 10-17. One-week sessions. All skill levels. “The Rob Atkins Players Week” includes six top 50 Digest instructors and Atlanta’s own Tom Ness. 615-790-7600. www.golfhousetennessee.com. McCallie Sports Camp. Chattanooga. McCallie School. Boys, ages 9-15. Two-week sessions. Twenty-five sports and activities including lacrosse, water polo, soccer, track, swimming and more. 800-672-2267. www.mccallie.org. Camp Ocoee-YMCA. Lake Ocoee. Co-ed, ages 7-17. One- and two-week sessions. Adventure and explorer camps for older campers, age 13 and up. Staff to camper ratio of 1:4. 423-338-5588. www.campocoee.com.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan. Ages
9-14. One-
and two-week
sessions. Co-ed
camp featuring brand new facilities. Activities
include
sailing, skiing, swimming, horseback riding,
sports, crafts, water slides,
canoeing and kayaking. Nashville,
Tenn. 615-360-2267
or www.ymcacampwidjiwagan.org.
Virginia, West Virginia & Kentucky
Camp Carysbrook. Riner, VA. Girls, ages 6-16. One-, two-, four-, six- and eight-week sessions. Traditional camp with individual instruction in 18 activities. ACA accredited. 540-382-1670. www.campcarysbrook.com. Camp Curtain Call. Dugspur, VA. Co-ed ages 7-18. Mini- to eight-week sessions. A combination of theatre, dance, music, circus, magic, visual arts, sports and outdoor adventure activities. 865-573-7002. www.campcurtaincall.com. Camp Friendship. Palmyra, VA. Co-ed, ages 6-16. Mini- to eight-week sessions. Traditional program with over 30 elective activities. Also, challenge adventure trips, equestrian, golf, tennis, gymnastics programs. 434-589-8950. www.campfriendship.com. Camp Horizons. Harrisonburg, VA. Co-ed, ages 6-16. One- and two-week sessions. Traditional and adventure programs including horseback, sports, drama and more. ACA accredited. 800-729-9230. www.camphorizonsva.com. Camp Motorsport. Danville,VA. Co-ed, ages 10-16. One-week sessions. Race car driving and education at the Virginia International Raceway, plus traditional summer camp fun. Safety is the top priority. 434-822-2999. www.campmotorsport.com. Camp Piomingo-YMCA. Brandenburg, KY. Co-ed, ages 6-16. One- and two-week sessions. Traditional camp includes rock climbing, archery, swimming, horseback riding. 800-411-5822. www.ymcalouisville.org. Camp RimRock. Yellow Spring, WV. Girls, ages 6 - 17. Two- and four-week sessions. Traditional ,non-competitive camp with strong horseback riding program. ACA accredited. 800-662-4650. www.camprimrock.com. Camp Silver Beach-YMCA. Jamesville, VA. Co-ed, ages 8-16. One- and two-week sessions. Traditional camp with nature trails, challenge courses, rifle range, swimming, sailing. 757-442-4634. www.campsilverbeach.org. Camp Tall Timbers. High View, West VA. Co-ed, ages 7-16. Two-, three-, five-, six- and eight-week sessions. Horseback riding, water skiing, challenge course, climbing wall. ACA accredited. 800-862-2678. www.camptalltimbers.com. Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing. Ages 8-18. One- to four-week courses. Rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, SCUBA, ice climbing, and more. Locations: Virginia, West Virginia, International teen travel camp. 800-782-0779. www.wilderness-adventure.com. Beyond the South
Camp Atwater. North Brookfield, MA. Ages 8-15. All-boy and all-girl camps. Two- and four-week sessions. Afro-centric setting focusing on leadership development, recreation, education and culture. 413-739-7211,ext.102. www.campatwater.org. Camp Cayuga. Honesdale, PA. Co-ed, ages 5-15. Two-, four-, six- and eight-week sessions. More than 60 activities including horseback riding, flying trapeze, circus and more. ACA accredited. 800-422-9842. www.campcayuga.com. Cheshire Academy Summer Programs. Cheshire, CT. Co-ed, grades 7th-12th. Five-week session. Academic work with a variety of enrichment and athletic activities. Trips to Boston, New York and Washington D.C. 203-272-5396. www.cheshireacademy.org. French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. Hancock, NY. Co-ed, ages 7-17. Three, six- and nine- and twelve-week sessions. Programs in dance, theater, music, circus, magic, visual arts, sports, and horseback riding. 800-634-1703. www.frenchwoods.com. Camp Jump Start. Carbondale, IL. Co-ed, ages 10-17. Traditional camp specializing in weight loss for kids. 314-729-0175. www.campjumpstart.com. Kamp Kohut. Oxford, ME. Co-ed, ages 7-16. Two to four-week sessions. Waterfront, land sports, drama and more. 888-743-6754. www.kampkohut.com. Lake Greeley Camp. Greeley, PA. Co-ed, ages 6-15. Two-, four-, six- and eight-week sessions. Traditional camp including over 60 activities. 800-743-6754. www.lakegreeley.com. Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures. Cuttingsville, VT. Boys, ages 10-14. Two-, three, four- and six-week sessions. Primitive summer camp with tipi living, canoeing, backpacking, archery and tracking. ACA accredited. 802-773-7866. www.nighteaglewilderness.com. Camp O-AT-KA. Sebago, ME. Boys, ages 7-16. Two-, three-, four- and seven-week sessions. Water sports, land sports, outdoor skills and adventure, or arts & crafts, music & drama. 800-818-8455. www.campoatka.com. OMNI Camp. Poland Spring, ME. Co-ed, ages 9-15. Three- and seven-week sessions. Visual/performing arts, sports, trips, flight instruction, horseback riding and more. 888-417-6664. www.omnicamp.com. Camp Ozark. Mount Ida, AR. Co-ed, ages 7-17. One-, two-, and three-week sessions. Christian Sports and Adventure camps. 870-867-4131. www.campozark.com. Camp Regis-Applejack. St. Regis Lake, NY. Co-ed, ages 6-16. Four- to eight-week sessions, two-week program for first-time campers. 50+ activities. Teen adventure camp, ages 13-16. ACA accredited. 609-688-0368. www.campregis-applejack.com. Sanborn Western Camps. Florissant, CO. Separate camps for girls and boys, ages 7-17. Two- and four-week sessions. Adventurous, non-competitive programs in Western riding, mountaineering, rafting, fishing. 719-748-3341. www.sanbornwesterncamps.com. Shane (Trim-Down) Camp. Ferndale, NY. Co-ed, ages 7-17. Three-, six- and nine-week sessions. Portion controlled meals, classes in nutrition, dieting and cooking. ACA Accredited. 914-271-4141. www.campshane.com. Camp Advisors
American Camp Association. The American Camp Association (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. 919-402-4336. www.campparents.org. Camp Experts & Teen Summers. Resource to find a summer camp or teen program for your child. Free local camp advisory service. Barbara Lippman, 404-812-9644. www.campexperts.com. National Camp Association. Free service matches your child to the right camp. Online services available. Recommends a broad spectrum of camps. All programs fully licensed. 800-966-2267. www.summercamp.org. Student Camp and Trip Advisors. Atlanta. Since 1970. Free service. Select from more than 700 residential camps, teen travel, wilderness trips, community service and campus programs worldwide. Joan Weiner, 404-237-0603. Special Needs
Camp ASCCA - Easter Seals. Jackson Gap, AL. Co-ed, ages 6 and up. One -week sessions for people with disabilities. Aquatic activities, arts & crafts, canoeing, ropes course, horseback riding and more. 256-825-9226. www.campascca.org. Camp Barney Medintz. Cleveland, GA. An overnight camp celebrating Jewish culture that features the Chalutzim (Pioneers) Program for children with developmental disabilities. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 770-396-3250. www.campbarney.org. BlazeSports Georgia Blaze Camps. Several locations. One-week sessions. Sports summer camps for youth ages 8-18 with physical disabilities. 770-850-8199. www.blazesports.com. Florida Diabetes Camp. Gainesville, FL. Co-ed, ages 6-18. One-week sessions. June-August. Traditional camp with swimming, sports, arts & crafts and diabetes education. Medical care provided. 352-334-1323. www.floridadiabetescamp.org. Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind. Waycross, GA. Co-ed, ages 6 and up. One- and two-week sessions. June-July. Campers must have a visual loss of 20/70 or greater. Indoor/outdoor activities, field trips and swimming. 888-297-1775. www.galionscamp.org. Camp Lee Mar. Lackawaxen, PA. Co-ed camp for ages 5 to adult, with mild to moderate developmental disabilities features traditional camp activities, plus academics, vocational preparation, speech and language therapy and more. 215-658-1708. www.leemar.com. Camp Sky Ranch. Blowing Rock, NC. Two-, four- and six-week sessions. Camp for children and adults with mental disabilities. 336-854-1141. www.campskyranch.com. Soar’s Summer Adventures. North Carolina, Florida Keys, Wyoming, California, Colorado, Belize and Costa Rica. Co-ed, ages 8-18. Two, three and four-week sessions. High-adventure camps for LD and ADHD youth. 828-456-3435. www.soarnc.org. Camp Sparrowood. Dahlonega, GA. Co-ed, ages 8 and up. One-week sessions for the high functioning, mildly retarded. Nature activities, cookouts, crafts, games, overnight campout, swimming. 706-864-6181. www.campglisson.org. Camp Sunshine. Rutledge, GA. For children who have cancer. One-week sessions. Archery, horseback riding, crafts, water activities. Transportation provided. 404-325-7979. www.mycampsunshine.com. Talisman Programs. Zirconia, NC. Two- and three-week sessions. Adventure camp for youth with ADHD, LD, high-functioning autism or Aspergers. Builds social competence in a wilderness setting. 888-458-8226. www.talismancamps.com. Camp Walk-n-Roll. Rutledge, GA. An overnight camp for children with muscular dystrophy. Activities include archery, ceramics, swimming, fishing and more. 770-621-9800. www.camptwinlakes.org. |
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