Camp Illahee
A Christian girls' summer camp that has been operating since 1921, offering a variety of sessions and activities to foster growth, learning, and friendship.
View full details →Camp Illahee vs Camp Kahdalea for Girls
Camp Illahee (adventure) and Camp Kahdalea for Girls (overnight/sleepaway) are different camp types in Brevard, so this comparison is less about which is "better" and more about which fits your child's interest. Pricing differs meaningfully between the two, reflecting their distinct program models.
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Where they actually differ.
The clearest differentiator is price. Camp Kahdalea for Girls runs $2,150/week; Camp Illahee runs $2,433/week. Higher-priced camps usually invest in tighter staff-to-camper ratios, longer days, branded specialty instructors, or premium facilities — sometimes worth the gap, sometimes not. Compare the published staff ratio, the included extended-care window, and what each camp does with its extra budget. If both deliver the same on those three dimensions, the cheaper option is usually the right choice.
Side-by-side
| Attribute | Camp Illahee | Camp Kahdalea for Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Overnight/Sleepaway |
| Neighborhood | Camp Illahee | North Carolina |
| Ages | Ages 7–17 | Ages 7–16 |
| Price | $2,433/week | $2,150/week |
| Rating | 5.0 (40) | 4.9 (111) |
| ACA-accredited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Years operating | 90 | 69 |
| Staff ratio (published) | — | Published |
| Extended care | — | — |
| Transportation | — | — |
| Financial aid | — | — |
| Lunch provided | ✓ | ✓ |
| FSA-eligible | — | — |
Camp Kahdalea for Girls
Junior Camp 3 (J3) for ages 7-12 at Camp Kahdalea.
View full details →Common questions about this comparison.
- Which is cheaper, Camp Illahee or Camp Kahdalea for Girls?
- Camp Kahdalea for Girls is the cheaper of the two at $2,150/week, with Camp Illahee at $2,433/week — a 13% premium. Whether the gap is worth paying depends on what each program does with the extra budget: smaller groups, premium facilities, longer days, or specialty instructors.
- Are Camp Illahee and Camp Kahdalea for Girls for the same ages?
- Camp Illahee accepts ages 7–17. Camp Kahdalea for Girls accepts ages 7–16. If your child sits at the boundary of either range, contact the camp directly — many programs run mixed-age internal grouping that lets them flex on the published cutoffs.
- Are Camp Illahee and Camp Kahdalea for Girls accredited?
- Camp Illahee is ACA-accredited (90 years operating). Camp Kahdalea for Girls is ACA-accredited (69 years operating). ACA accreditation is voluntary — many excellent camps run without it. Tenure tends to be a stronger signal of operational maturity than accreditation alone, but both together carry real weight.
- What logistics differ between Camp Illahee and Camp Kahdalea for Girls?
- Camp Illahee publishes: lunch included, no transportation, no posted aid, no extended care. Camp Kahdalea for Girls publishes: lunch included, no transportation, no posted aid, no extended care. Logistics often determine which camp actually fits a working family's week — extended care alone can shift a $400 program to a more sustainable option than a cheaper program without it.
- How should I pick between Camp Illahee and Camp Kahdalea for Girls?
- Start by listing the three things that matter most to your family — schedule fit, price ceiling, kid's primary interest, friend group, transportation, or accreditation — and score each camp against your top three. Visit if logistics are close. Most Brevard parents we've spoken with say the deciding factor was either day-length fit or whether their kid already had a friend in one of the programs.
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