Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary
Christian-based overnight camp for elementary children with outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The Asbury Hills website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs, including the CORE for Elementary program. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to camper safety. Asbury Hills is owned and operated by the United Methodist Church, making it a church-affiliated organization. The program type is clearly overnight, with various sessions available for different age groups. Google reviews for Asbury Hills show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 299 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the caring staff. Social media handles found are @asburyhills on Instagram and AsburyHillsCamp on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–10
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 150 Asbury Dr, Cleveland, SC 29635, USA
- Phone: (864) 836-3711
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $715 per session
↗ What parents like
- Christian-based program
- Variety of outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- Limited session details online
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary
- What ages does Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary accept?
- Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary is open to children ages 7–10. 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 Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary cost?
- Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary publishes $715/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary's hours?
- Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary 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 Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary accredited?
- Yes — Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary?
- Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary provide lunch?
- Yes — Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary 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 Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cleveland?
- Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cleveland 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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