Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16 · $2,500/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16

Camp Highlander

Horse Shoe, NC · $2,500/week

Traditional co-ed overnight camp in NC's Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a wide range of activities for boys and girls.

▌ Editor's read Camp Highlander's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp, founded in 1957, has been operating for 68 years and is currently owned and directed by Shelley and Brian Johnson. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @camphighlander and a Facebook page 'camphighlander'. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 145 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's positive impact on their children's growth and independence.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195868+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Camp Highlander 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
1958 (68 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 42 Dalton Road, Horse Shoe, NC 28742
  • Phone: (828) 891-7721
  • Email: [email protected]

Runs 24-hour residential, 5 sessions (1 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 6 to Jul 28.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jun 6 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $2,750
  • Session 2 Jun 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,950
  • Session 3 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,950
  • Session 5 Jun 28 – Jul 28, 2026 · 5 weeks · $11,300
  • Session 4 Jul 12 – 28, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,150

↗ What parents like

  • Wide range of activities
  • Co-ed environment
  • Electronics-free environment

↘ Watch for

  • No email address readily available
  • Registration requires application

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Highlander

What ages does Camp Highlander accept?
Camp Highlander 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 Highlander cost?
Camp Highlander publishes $2,500/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Highlander's hours?
Camp Highlander runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Highlander accredited?
Yes — Camp Highlander is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 68 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 Highlander?
Camp Highlander is operated by a private business, with 68 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 Highlander provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Highlander 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 Highlander compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Horse Shoe?
Camp Highlander is one of 11 overnight/sleepaway camps in Horse Shoe 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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