Camp Green Cove - August Camp
Traditional all-girls overnight camp in NC's Blue Ridge Mountains, focused on outdoor activities, community, and...
▌ Editor's read Camp Green Cove's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of their program. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. North Carolina does not license summer camps. The camp, founded by Frank Bell in 1921, has been operating for over 100 years, indicating a rich history and established program. They explicitly state a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is exclusively overnight for girls, offering a wide range of activities from horseback riding to pottery. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the nurturing environment, diverse activities, and positive impact on their daughters' confidence and independence.
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Camp Green Cove - August Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2120 S Lake Summit Rd, Tuxedo, NC 28784
- Phone: (828) 692-6355
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $4,900 for 2 weeks
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from May 31 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 May 31 – Jun 19, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,500
- Session 2 Jun 23 – Jul 28, 2026 · 6 weeks · $9,100
- Session 3 Aug 1 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,900
↗ What parents like
- Focus on outdoor adventure
- All-girls environment
- Sister camp to Camp Mondamin
↘ Watch for
- No shorter-term options for older girls
- Website is similar to Mondamin's
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Green Cove - August Camp
- What ages does Camp Green Cove - August Camp accept?
- Camp Green Cove - August Camp is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Green Cove - August Camp cost?
- Camp Green Cove - August Camp publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. $4,900 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Green Cove - August Camp's hours?
- Camp Green Cove - August Camp 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 Green Cove - August Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Green Cove - August Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 Green Cove - August Camp?
- Camp Green Cove - August Camp is operated by a private business, with 100 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 Green Cove - August Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Green Cove - August 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 Green Cove - August Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo?
- Camp Green Cove - August 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
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Green Cove - August Camp.
- Camp Falling Creek · North Carolina · Ages 7–16
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- Camp Falling Creek - June Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–16 · $2,538/week
- Camp Falling Creek - Junior Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–10 · $2,625/week
- Camp Falling Creek - Main Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–16 · $2,294/week
- Camp Green Cove · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 6–17 · $2,167/week
- Camp Green Cove - Main Camp · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 8–16 · $1,820/week
- Camp Mondamin · North Carolina · Ages 6–17 · $2,450/week