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▌ Specialty · Ages 10–14

Specialty Camps

Burton Street · $80/week

Asheville Parks & Recreation offers a variety of affordable day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on themed activities, outdoor exploration, and creativ...

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official Asheville Parks & Recreation page for summer camps, indicating it is a legitimate municipal offering. The camps are day camps for children aged 5-12, with themes like 'Art & Nature' and 'Outdoor Adventure.' The website states that all staff undergo background checks and that a nurse is available for medication administration, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, being a municipal program often means adherence to local government standards. Google reviews for 'Asheville Parks & Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 375 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and staff engagement. The camp costs $80 per week for city residents and $100 for non-residents, making it a very affordable option. Social media handles for the City of Asheville are @cityofasheville on Instagram and 'CityofAsheville' on Facebook, where they frequently post updates about their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Specialty Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 134 Burton St, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $70 for City of Asheville residents. Siblings receive a $10 discount.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Specialty Camps

What ages does Specialty Camps accept?
Specialty Camps is open to children ages 10–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Specialty Camps cost?
Specialty Camps publishes $80/week for the standard session. USD. $70 for City of Asheville residents. Siblings receive a $10 discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Specialty Camps's hours?
Specialty Camps runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Specialty Camps?
Specialty Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Specialty Camps provide lunch?
Specialty Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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