Camp Pinewood For Boys & Girls

Educational Camp

Hendersonville, NC

Camp Pinewood offers American Camp Association-accredited residential sessions with more than 28 activities in a lakeside Blue Ridge Mountains setting.

  • children seeking a residential summer camp experience
  • campers interested in water sports, equestrian activities, and outdoor recreation
  • rising 2nd through 4th graders attending a first overnight camp session

Blue Star Camps

Educational Camp

Hendersonville, NC

Blue Star Camps offers six age- and gender-specific summer camp divisions in North Carolina, with creative arts, equestrian, waterfront, and outdoor adventure activities.

  • Children and teens seeking a North Carolina summer camp
  • Campers interested in creative arts, equestrian activities, sports, nature, or waterfront programs
  • Families seeking Jewish programming integrated into summer camp

Camp Highlander

Educational Camp

Horse Shoe, NC

Camp Highlander provides electronics-free residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-16 on 240 acres in Mills River, established in 1957.

  • Boys and girls ages 6-16 seeking residential summer camp
  • Families seeking 8-day, 2-week, or 4-week camp sessions
  • Siblings wanting to attend a co-ed camp while living in separate boys' and girls' areas

Camp Judaea

Educational Camp

Hendersonville, NC

Camp Judaea operates a summer camp centered on “Camp for Summer, Community For Life” and has a 65th anniversary history.

  • summer camp participation
  • families seeking a camp community extending beyond the summer

Camp Wayfarer

Educational Camp

Flat Rock, NC

Camp Wayfarer offers co-ed overnight camps in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with 30+ activities and programs for rising K5–12th-grade students.

  • Families seeking a co-ed overnight summer camp
  • Children wanting access to more than 30 activities
  • Rising K5-3rd graders needing a six-night Adventure Camp

Camp Wayfarer

Educational Camp

Flat Rock, NC

Camp Wayfarer offers co-ed overnight camps in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with 30+ activities and programs for rising K5–12th-grade students.

  • Families seeking a co-ed overnight summer camp
  • Children wanting access to more than 30 activities
  • Rising K5-3rd graders needing a six-night Adventure Camp

Adventure Treks

Educational Camp

Hendersonville, NC

Adventure Treks has offered transformative outdoor trips for teens ages 12–19 since 1993, including 10- to 30-day wilderness programs.

  • Teens ages 12–19 seeking multi-day outdoor adventure programs
  • Middle and high school students interested in hiking, paddling, climbing, or mountaineering
  • Students seeking leadership, teamwork, resilience, and independence development

Inside Out Inc

Educational Camp

Hendersonville, NC

Inside Out has delivered customized experiential education since 1994, offering school programs from hours to multiple days with rafting, climbing, and backpacking.

  • schools seeking customized outdoor education for grades 5 through 12
  • student groups needing team-building and leadership activities
  • corporate retreats and employee team-building programs

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FAQ

How much do educational summer camps in the Henderson area cost?

Camp Wayfarer publishes 2027 session fees ranging from $2,175 to $9,925. Pricing for the other listed programs is not provided here and may depend on session length or group customization.

What ages do these camps serve?

Camp Pinewood has first-timer sessions for rising 2nd through 4th graders and a Counselor-In-Training program for rising 11th and 12th graders. Other options range from Highlander's ages 6–16 programs to Adventure Treks' ages 12–19 trips.

Are any programs available for school groups instead of individual campers?

Inside Out creates customized outdoor education programs for grades 5–12 and can deliver them on school campuses, in parks, or at forests. Programs last from a few hours to multiple days.

Which camps offer medical or safety credentials?

Camp Pinewood is American Camp Association accredited, has American Red Cross First Aid-certified staff, and provides nurses adjacent to the health center 24 hours a day. Inside Out lists Wilderness First Responder and Swiftwater Rescue certifications.

Which option is best for a teen seeking a longer wilderness trip?

Adventure Treks offers 10- to 30-day programs for ages 12–19 in destinations including Alaska, British Columbia, Peru, and Slovenia. New students complete an admissions questionnaire, health history, and school character reference.