Most of the sleep away camps in the NC mountains have elected to cancel for Summer 2020, although a few local faves remain open, like the YMCA’s Camp Harrison and Chattanooga’s popular McCallie Sports Camps, although it (McC) is waitlist only.
Two popular boys camps have pivoted to something that may interest you and your fam, though ~ certainly caught our eye. Camp High Rocks and Falling Creek Camp have changed their summer plans to accommodate us in a different way.
Family Camp at High Rocks near Brevard NC
Bring the whole family and enjoy 1,000 acres of private land, cooler temperatures, and an 11-acre private lake. Read all about it HERE.
While this is not summer camp and will look different, we invite you to join us as we create a space for our camp families and alumni to gather, socially distanced, at camp this summer.
Families have the opportunity to book individual cabin buildings. Attendance will be limited to 15 families per week.
Register for High Rocks Family Camps Here
- Your family gets a private cabin building with in-cabin showers and bathrooms.
- Explore and play at camp on your own.
- Enjoy physically distant activities such as time on the lake, fishing, swimming, hiking, and more.
- Boxed Breakfast and Lunch provided
- Picnic Dinner provided on Monday and Thursday nights. Grab dinner on your own in town the other two nights.
2020Â Family at High Rocks Dates & Rates
Stay Monday through Friday. Check-in between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Check-out Friday by 11:00am. Rates below are for standard cabins, upgrades available to premium and others ~ check out prices and details on the cabin page.
| SESSIONS | DATES | GRADES | RATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Retreat 1 | Mon., July 6 – Fri., July 10 | $1400+ | |
| Family Retreat 2 | Mon., July 13 – Fri., July 17 | $1400+ | |
| Family Retreat 3 | Mon., July 20 – Fri., July 24 | $1400+ | |
| Father-Son | Fri., August 21 – Sun., August 23 | K + | $700 |
| Family Camp | Fri,, Sept. 4 – Mon., Sept. 7 | $1695 |
Outdoor Expeditions with Falling Creek near Tuxedo NC
Falling Creek has taken a different tack, offering excursion trips (i.e. not on camp grounds) to some of the most scenic rocks, rivers, and trails in the mountains. With instruction by some of Falling Creek’s most skilled staff in popular adventure activities. Participants must meet specified skill criteria for each trip. Expeditions are Sunday through Friday, and will begin and end at Falling Creek Camp.
NOTE: These are off-campus trips and campers may bring their own tents and hammocks to sleep in, provided they also have a rain tarp and follow the Hammock Policy. Otherwise, FC will provide enough tents that sleep 3-4 people each.
Trips are limited to 12 participants, grades 6-11 (based on 2019-20 school year). Grade denotes the ‘19-’20 school year.
Expedition info / details on webpage HERE.
| MULTI-SPORT EXPEDITIONS | GRADES | DATES | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Multi-Sport 1 | 6-11 | Sun, July 12 to Fri, July 17, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Beginner Multi-Sport 2 | 6-11 | Sun, July 19 to Fri, July 24, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Beginner Multi-Sport 3 | 6-11 | Sun, July 26 to Fri, July 31, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| STEEL Leadership Expedition | 11 | Sun, July 19 to Fri, July 24, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| PADDLING EXPEDITIONS | GRADES | DATES | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Paddling 1 | 6-11 | Sun, July 12 to Fri, July 17, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Intermediate Paddling 2 | 6-11 | Sun, July 19 to Fri, July 24, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Advanced Paddling | 6-11 | Sun, July 26 to Fri, July 31, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPEDITIONS | GRADES | DATES | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Mountain Biking 1 | 6-11 | Sun, July 12 to Fri, July 17, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Intermediate Mountain Biking 2 | 6-11 | Sun, July 19 to Fri, July 24, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Advanced Mountain Biking | 6-11 | Sun, July 26 to Fri, July 31, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| CLIMBING EXPEDITIONS | GRADES | DATES | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Climbing 1 | 6-11 | Sun, July 12 to Fri, July 17, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Advanced Climbing | 6-11 | Sun, July 26 to Fri, July 31, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS | GRADES | DATES | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacking 1 | 6-11 | Sun, July 12 to Fri, July 17, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Backpacking 2 | 6-11 | Sun, July 19 to Fri, July 24, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
| Backpacking 3 | 6-11 | Sun, July 26 to Fri, July 31, 2020 (6 Days) | $1700 |
Apply for Falling Creek’s Expeditions Here.
Both camps will give priority to campers who were registered for their Summer 2020 sessions, and you can expect certain dates and options to book up quickly.
If you go, let us know!
