Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 5–13 · $2,750/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 5–13

Camp Highlander - Kick Off

Horse Shoe, NC · $2,750/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 as a real camp site, offering overnight programs for boys and girls. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for 68 years, founded by Bertha and Ted Clark, and is now run by the Johnson family. The website explicitly mentions a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Highlander show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 144 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment and variety of activities. The camp offers a wide array of activities including waterfront, adventure, creative arts, and sports, emphasizing character development and community.
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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 5–13

Camp Highlander - Kick Off fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.

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: 5–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 42 Dalton Road, Horse Shoe, NC 28742
  • Phone: (828) 891-7721
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,750 for 6 nights

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 - Kick Off

What ages does Camp Highlander - Kick Off accept?
Camp Highlander - Kick Off is open to children ages 5–13. 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 - Kick Off cost?
Camp Highlander - Kick Off publishes $2,750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Highlander - Kick Off's hours?
Camp Highlander - Kick Off 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 - Kick Off accredited?
Yes — Camp Highlander - Kick Off 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 - Kick Off?
Camp Highlander - Kick Off 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 - Kick Off provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Highlander - Kick Off 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 - Kick Off compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Horse Shoe?
Camp Highlander - Kick Off 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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