Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–17 · $3,430/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–17

SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure

SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure · $3,430/week

An adventure-based summer camp in the California Redwoods for youth with ADHD and learning differences.

▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a real camp site, specifically detailing programs for youth with ADHD. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. The organization has been operating for over 45 years, founded by Jonathan Jones, indicating extensive experience in specialized programming. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing safety and individualized support. SOAR offers overnight programs, including the CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure, and is a for-profit entity. Google reviews for 'SOAR ADHD Camp' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills. Social media handles include @soarnc on Instagram and 'soarnc' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure 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
Yes
Established
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA & 184 Uphill Road, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
  • Phone: (828) 456-3435
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $4900 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 21 to Jun 30.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 21 – 30, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,900

↗ What parents like

  • Adventure-based activities
  • Focus on ADHD/LD

↘ Watch for

  • High cost

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure

What ages does SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure accept?
SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is open to children ages 13–17. 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 SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure cost?
SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure publishes $3,430/week for the standard session. That sits 39% above the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $4900 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure's hours?
SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure 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 SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure accredited?
Yes — SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 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 SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure?
SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is operated by a private business, with 45 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 SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure provide lunch?
Yes — SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure 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 SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is one of 16 specialty camps in Dubois 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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