What ages does Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program accept?

Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program is open to children ages 15–16. 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 - LIT Program cost?

Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program publishes $2,017/week for the standard session. Total cost $6,050 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Is Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program accredited?

Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 - LIT Program provide lunch?

Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program 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 - LIT Program compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?

Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program 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.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–16

Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program

North Carolina · $2,017/week · ★ 4.8 (70 reviews)

Leadership-in-Training program for older campers at a traditional girls' overnight camp.

▌ Editor's read Camp Ton-A-Wandah is an overnight camp for girls, with a history spanning over 90 years, founded by Misses G.S. and A.C. Haynes. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website. They offer a Leader-in-Training (LIT) program for older campers, indicating a pathway for leadership development. The camp maintains an active presence on social media with Instagram handle @camptonawandah and Facebook handle @camptonawandah. While the website provides detailed information on dates and rates, specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies were not readily found.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 193690+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 15–16

Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program 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: 1936 (90 years)
Operator: Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 15–16
Address: 200 West Ton-A-Wandah Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: (828) 692-7332
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Total cost $6,050 for 3 weeks

3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Aug 7.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

LIT Program - Session 1 Jun 7 – 26, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,050
LIT Program - Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 17, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,050
LIT Program - Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 7, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,050

↗ What parents like

Develop leadership skills
Located in Blue Ridge Mountains

↘ Watch for

For older campers only

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program

What ages does Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program accept?: Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program is open to children ages 15–16. 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 - LIT Program cost?: Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program publishes $2,017/week for the standard session. Total cost $6,050 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program accredited?: Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 - LIT Program provide lunch?: Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program 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 - LIT Program compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?: Camp Ton-A-Wandah - LIT Program 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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