June Camp
Traditional boys' overnight camp in NC's Blue Ridge Mountains, focused on outdoor adventure and character building...
▌ Editor's read Camp Mondamin is an ACA-accredited boys' overnight camp, with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their website's 'About Us' page and confirmed via the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, founded in 1914 by Frank Bell, indicating over a century of operation. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Staff' page, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, as noted on their 'Staff' page under 'Our Staff'. Their program is clearly defined as an overnight camp, offering a wide range of outdoor activities. The camp's ownership appears to be for-profit, given its long-standing private operation and lack of affiliation with a non-profit or religious organization.
Who thrives here Ages 7–13
June 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
- 112 (1914 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–13
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 413 Mondamin Rd, Zirconia, NC 28784
- Phone: (828) 693-7446
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $6,500 for 3 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
- Non-competitive environment
- Long-standing history (since 1922)
↘ Watch for
- Website feels a bit dated
- No shorter-term options for older kids
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about June Camp
- What ages does June Camp accept?
- June Camp is open to children ages 7–13. 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 June Camp cost?
- June Camp publishes $2,167/week for the standard session. $6,500 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are June Camp's hours?
- June 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 June Camp accredited?
- Yes — June Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1914 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 June Camp?
- June Camp is operated by a private business, with 1914 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 June Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — June 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 June Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Zirconia?
- June Camp is one of 9 overnight/sleepaway camps in Zirconia 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare June Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside June Camp.
- August Camp · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 7–13 · $2,450/week
- Camp Greystone · North Carolina · Ages 6–16 · $1,950/week
- Camp Mondamin · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 8–17 · $1,820/week
- Camp Mondamin for Boys · Zirconia, North Carolina · Ages 6–17 · $2,167/week
- Main Camp · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 8–17 · $1,820/week
- Talisman Camps · Talisman Camps · Ages 6–21 · $2,275/week
- Talisman Camps - Discovery · Talisman Camps - Discovery · Ages 6–7 · $1,950/week
- Talisman Camps - Foundations · Talisman Camps - Foundations · Ages 8–13 · $2,275/week