Camp · Adventure · Ages 12–15 · $225/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 12–15

Teenventure

Oakley · $225/week

Teenventure is a day camp offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation for rising 6th-9th graders, focusing on adventure activities and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as a legitimate page for Asheville Parks & Recreation, detailing their summer camp offerings, including Teenventure. Teenventure is a day camp for rising 6th-9th graders, running from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a weekly cost of $225 for city residents and $275 for non-residents. The camp focuses on adventure activities like hiking, swimming, and rock climbing, alongside community service projects. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Asheville Parks & Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100+ reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for Asheville Parks & Recreation are @ashevilleparksandrecreation on Instagram and 'AshevilleParksandRecreation' on Facebook, where they post updates about various programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Teenventure fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given adventure program.

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: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 749 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $180 for the 4-day session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teenventure

What ages does Teenventure accept?
Teenventure is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Teenventure cost?
Teenventure publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. $180 for the 4-day session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teenventure's hours?
Teenventure 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 Teenventure?
Teenventure 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 Teenventure provide lunch?
Teenventure 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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