Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp
A two-week overnight camp session for boys at Camp Falling Creek.
▌ Editor's read Falling Creek Camp is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as indicated by the ACA logo and link on their website. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, founded by Jim Miller, suggesting a long-standing history and experience in youth camping. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'About Us' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, demonstrating a commitment to safety. Their program is clearly defined as an overnight camp, offering a wide array of activities from watersports to wilderness skills. The camp's 'Four-Fold Way' (mental, physical, spiritual, social) is a prominent theme, emphasizing character development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp 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
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 100 Falling Creek Camp Rd, Tuxedo, NC 28784
- Phone: 828-692-0262
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $5,350 for 13 days. Waitlisted for 2026.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 26 to Aug 7.
1 waitlist
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,350 Waitlist
↗ What parents like
- Good for first-time campers
- Multiple activities
↘ Watch for
- Only for boys
- Waitlisted for 2026
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp
- What ages does Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp accept?
- Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp 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 Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp cost?
- Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp publishes $2,881/week for the standard session. Total cost $5,350 for 13 days. Waitlisted for 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp?
- Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp is operated by a private business, with 75 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 Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp 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 Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo?
- Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp is one of 19 overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo 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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Camps near here
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- Camp Green Cove - Main Camp · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 8–16 · $1,820/week