Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp
An overnight camp program at Camp Tekoa focusing on outdoor adventure activities for pre-teens.
▌ Editor's read Camp Tekoa's website loads successfully, detailing various overnight summer camp programs for different age groups, including Adventure Camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through August 15, 2025, confirming adherence to over 200 health and safety standards. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for 60 years, founded in 1964, and is a ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, indicating a church ownership type. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews show a strong positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from 308 reviews, frequently highlighting the caring staff, engaging activities, and positive impact on campers. Social media handles @camptekoa for Instagram and 'camptekoa' for Facebook are prominently displayed on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 10–12
- Address: 211 Thomas Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
- Phone: (828) 692-6516
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Price for Boys Elementary Tekoa Overnight Camp is $800/week.
8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 1.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 13, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 2 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 3 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 6 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 7 Jul 19 – 25, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 8 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $825
↗ What parents like
- Focus on outdoor adventure
- Christian-affiliated camp
↘ Watch for
- Limited spots available
- Full payment due at registration
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp
- What ages does Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp accept?
- Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp is open to children ages 10–12. 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 Tekoa - Adventure Camp cost?
- Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp publishes $800/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Tekoa - Adventure Camp?
- Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 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 Tekoa - Adventure Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp 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 Tekoa - Adventure Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Tekoa - Adventure Camp 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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