Camp Pinnacle
ACA-accredited overnight camp in Hendersonville, NC, offering outdoor adventures and traditional camp activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Pinnacle, established in 1928 by John and Alice Buys, is an ACA-accredited overnight camp located in Hendersonville, NC, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp's website, camppinnacle.com, loads successfully and details various sessions for boys and girls. It maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. On Google, Camp Pinnacle holds an impressive 4.9-star rating based on 208 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's wide array of activities, the positive impact on their children's confidence, and the caring staff. The camp offers a diverse program including mountain biking, climbing, watersports, and traditional camp activities. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camppinnacle and a Facebook page /camppinnacle.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193987+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1939 (87 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 1 Wolfe Lake Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Phone: (855) 378-1928
- Cost notes: $5,195 for a 13-day session, which is approximately $2,598 per week.
↗ What parents like
- All-inclusive tuition
- Thoughtfully planned two-week sessions
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Limited availability
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Pinnacle
- What ages does Camp Pinnacle accept?
- Camp Pinnacle is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Pinnacle cost?
- Camp Pinnacle publishes $2,598/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Pinnacle accredited?
- Yes — Camp Pinnacle is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 87 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 Pinnacle?
- Camp Pinnacle is operated by a private business, with 87 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 Pinnacle provide lunch?
- Camp Pinnacle 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.
- Does Camp Pinnacle offer transportation?
- Camp Pinnacle provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Pinnacle compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Pinnacle 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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