NC Lions Camp Dogwood
NC Lions Camp Dogwood offers overnight summer camp experiences for children and adults with special needs, focusing on outdoor activities and social developm...
▌ Editor's read NC Lions Camp Dogwood's website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its mission to provide a summer camp experience for individuals with special needs. The camp is a non-profit organization, supported by the North Carolina Lions, and offers overnight programs for both children and adults. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing, it highlights a variety of activities such as swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, and talent shows, designed to be accessible to all campers. The camp's Facebook page (@NCLionsCampDogwood) is active, showcasing photos and updates. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with many praising the dedicated staff and the positive impact on campers. The site does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 18–21
NC Lions Camp Dogwood 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 specialty, 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 18–21
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: PO Box 39, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $250 per week for blind/visually impaired NC residents. A $50 deposit is required. Financial aid may be available through local Lions Clubs.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about NC Lions Camp Dogwood
- What ages does NC Lions Camp Dogwood accept?
- NC Lions Camp Dogwood is open to children ages 18–21. 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 NC Lions Camp Dogwood cost?
- NC Lions Camp Dogwood publishes $250/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are NC Lions Camp Dogwood's hours?
- NC Lions Camp Dogwood 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.
- Who runs NC Lions Camp Dogwood?
- NC Lions Camp Dogwood is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does NC Lions Camp Dogwood provide lunch?
- NC Lions Camp Dogwood 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare NC Lions Camp Dogwood with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Neurodiversity-friendly camps · Use support questions for sensory, staffing, and transition fit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside NC Lions Camp Dogwood.
- Sherrills Ford Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Sherrills Ford Elementary · Ages 5–12