Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16 · $3,208/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16

Camp Highlander - Session C

Horse Shoe, NC · $3,208/week

Camp Highlander is a traditional overnight summer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, 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, with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, founded in 1957, has been operating for 68 years and is currently owned by Shelley and Brian Johnson. They explicitly state a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. The program is exclusively overnight, catering to boys and girls. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 120 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the caring staff. North Carolina does not license overnight camps, so no state license number is applicable.
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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 8–16

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

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 42 Dalton Road, Horse Shoe, NC 28742
  • Phone: (828) 891-7721
  • 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

  • Electronics-free environment
  • Variety of session lengths

↘ Watch for

  • Waitlist for girls in some sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Highlander - Session C

What ages does Camp Highlander - Session C accept?
Camp Highlander - Session C is open to children ages 8–16. 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 C cost?
Camp Highlander - Session C publishes $3,208/week for the standard session. $2,750 for 6 nights Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Highlander - Session C's hours?
Camp Highlander - Session C 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 - Session C accredited?
Yes — Camp Highlander - Session C 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 - Session C?
Camp Highlander - Session C 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 - Session C provide lunch?
Camp Highlander - Session C does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Highlander - Session C compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Horse Shoe?
Camp Highlander - Session C 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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