Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $2,750/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Highlander - Session BC

North Carolina · $2,750/week

A traditional overnight summer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp Highlander is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Shelley and Gaynell Johnson, indicating a long-standing presence in the camping community. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision and care, found under their 'Staff' section. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed on their 'Staff' page. Their program is exclusively overnight, offering a traditional summer camp experience with a focus on adventure and community building, as described throughout their website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Highlander - Session BC is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Address: 93 Newfound Lake Rd, Horse Shoe, NC 28742
  • Phone: (828) 891-7721
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Kickoff session is $2,750 for 7 days.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Jul 28.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session BC Jun 28 – Jul 28, 2026 · 5 weeks · $11,300

↗ What parents like

  • Multiple session lengths available
  • Offers family camp weekends
  • Wide range of activities offered

↘ Watch for

  • Some sessions have waitlists
  • No shorter sessions for older kids

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Highlander - Session BC

What ages does Camp Highlander - Session BC accept?
Camp Highlander - Session BC is open to children ages 7–16. 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 - Session BC cost?
Camp Highlander - Session BC publishes $2,750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Highlander - Session BC accredited?
Yes — Camp Highlander - Session BC 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 Highlander - Session BC?
Camp Highlander - Session BC is operated by a private business, 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 Highlander - Session BC provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Highlander - Session BC 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 - Session BC compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Horse Shoe?
Camp Highlander - Session BC 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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