Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week)
A two-week overnight camp session for girls at Camp Ton-A-Wandah, providing a comprehensive traditional camp experience.
▌ Editor's read Camp Ton-A-Wandah is an overnight camp for girls, with a rich history dating back to 1933, founded by Miss Martha and Miss Mary, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA search portal. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the camp does mention that all staff undergo background checks on their 'Staff' page. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@camptonawandah) and Facebook (@camptonawandah) account. The website clearly outlines various session lengths and rates, indicating a well-organized program structure.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) 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
- 93 (1933 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 200 W Ton-A-Wandah Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
- Phone: 828-692-7728
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $5,050 for 2 weeks
3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Aug 1.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Two Week - Session 1 Jun 7 – 20, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,050
- Two Week - Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,050
- Two Week - Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 1, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,050
↗ What parents like
- Traditional camp experience
- Located in Blue Ridge Mountains
↘ Watch for
- Deposit is non-refundable
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week)
- What ages does Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) accept?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) 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 Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) cost?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) publishes $2,525/week for the standard session. Total cost $5,050 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1933 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.
- Does Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) 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 Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Two Week) 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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