Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 16–17 · $608/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 16–17

Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy

North Carolina · $608/week · ★ 4.1 (77 reviews)

Leadership development program for older teens at Camp Kanuga, focusing on service, teamwork, and personal growth.

▌ Editor's read Camp Kanuga is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by their website's footer. The camp has a long history, operating since 1931, suggesting significant experience in youth programming. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'About Us' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp also clearly states that all staff undergo background checks, as found on their 'Staff' page. Camp Kanuga is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, classifying it as a church-affiliated organization. The camp's mission and program descriptions emphasize spiritual growth alongside traditional camp activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 951931+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
95 (1931 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Address: 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Phone: (828) 692-9136
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 21-day session costs $1825. Weekly cost is calculated from this.

↗ What parents like

  • In-depth leadership training
  • Focus on teamwork and growth
  • Longer program duration

↘ Watch for

  • Very specific age range required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy

What ages does Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy accept?
Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy is open to children ages 16–17. 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 Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy cost?
Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy publishes $608/week for the standard session. 21-day session costs $1825. Weekly cost is calculated from this. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy accredited?
Yes — Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1931 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy?
Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy is operated by a faith-based organization, with 1931 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
Camp Kanuga - Leadership Academy is one of 19 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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