Residential
Camp Jeanne d'Arc
Merrill · Multi-activity · 7–16 yrs
Typically open in June — 2027 dates coming soon
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GenderGirls only
Ages5–15 yrs
FocusMulti-activity
SeasonJun – Aug
Camp Ton-A-Wandah runs this residential multi-activity camp in Hendersonville, United States. The camp welcomes children aged 5–15, with arts & crafts, adventure, and water activities on the programme. Typically open June to August — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 1–3 weeks.
Residential multi-activity camp in Hendersonville, United States
Nestled on the shores of its very own ten-acre lake in the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Camp Ton-A-Wandah is a residential summer camp for girls. In historic Flat Rock, a few miles from Hendersonville, Ton-A-Wandah boasts 365 acres of mountainous terrain including streams, trails, and a cascading waterfall, where campers return to enjoy the refreshing summer climate year after year. Camp Ton-A-Wandah has become a place of childhood memories for young girls everywhere since 1933. Over the past 87 years, TAW has been a summer tradition for girls from five to 16 years old, a place friendships are forged, new skills are learned and character is shaped. It is a place of discovery and challenge in the natural world; a place where girls learn who they are—and who they can be. Ton-A-Wandah, that magic place where the water falls, is the place of summer and growing up and memories that last a lifetime. Most importantly, TAW creates a community that fosters mentorship, friendship, and sisterhood that encourages our campers to be women of substance and leaders throughout the world.
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Special focus
Multi-activity · Sports & Outdoor
Other included activities
Reviews
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Missy (Parent '15-'18)
It’s hard to put onto words what TAW means to my daughter . It is the highlight of her year . We call it Bella time . It’s three weeks that she gets to get away and try things new and make life long friendships. She talks daily about camp . As she gets older she gets more emotionally invested in the people and the traditions . She is a true Cherokee girl and would wear her colors daily . I’ve had people question sending someone so “young “ “away” for three weeks. I just show them the pictures of how happy and confident she looks .
Dec 2023
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Elisa (Camper '02-'05)
15 years ago, I drove up to Camp Ton-A-Wandah a shy little girl in the backseat of my mom's van and cried many "momma's girl" tears as she hugged me good-bye. Two weeks later, when she showed up to pick me up, I cried even more "I don't want to leave!" tears and begged her to leave me at Camp for the third week! Every year after that one, I spent all year looking forward to my three weeks at Camp Ton-A-Wandah. Now, years later, I'm a school teacher and several of my students spend their summers at Ton-A-Wandah. They love running back to my classroom on the first day of school and telling me all about their summer away at Camp! I can't wait until I have daughters of my own so they can experience the same incredible summers as their mommy did at Camp Ton-A-Wandah!
Dec 2023
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Ann Frances (Camper '15 - '20)
Camp Ton-A-Wandah has always been like a home away from home to me. It’s just that feeling you get when the gates open up and you see the rays of sunlight glistening on the lake. Behind all of its beauty, there is a very strong sense of comfort that fills your heart when you look at it. Camp Tonawandah has provided me with so many opportunities, smiles, memories, and so many amazing people. I can’t even begin to describe how thankful I am for all of the bonds that TAW has created, and how many life lessons it has taught me. Tonawandah was so special this summer because it was my place of escape. It gave me a breath of fresh air and a way out of reality. I was able to reunite with such special people and return to the best place on earth. All of these things are more than I could ever ask for, and it is such a blessing that I am able to be writing this. I can’t thank the TAW staff enough for providing me such a special place that will be a part of me forever.
Dec 2023
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Madeleine Maury (Camper '03-'15, Counselor '16-'18)
As a long time camper and counselor, I can safely say that Ton-A-Wandah is my home. It has given me confidence, a safe place, and my closest friends. I am so blessed and thankful to have these experiences and this beautiful place in my life!
Dec 2023
Safety & Supervision
Staff to camper ratio1:3
First-aid trained staff
24/7 supervision
At Camp Ton-A-Wandah, your camper's health and safety are our top priorities. While we hope they never need to visit our Infirmary, rest assured that we're fully equipped to provide the care they need if the occasion arises. Each session, we have at least two resident Registered Nurses on staff, along with a dedicated Infirmary Director and Medical Director, ensuring 24/7 on-call support. Additionally, we have telehealth support and can easily arrange on-site visits with our contracted health professionals. Our counselors are trained in First Aid, CPR, and recognizing anaphylaxis, including emergency epi-pen use. They undergo focused training to ensure they're prepared to handle any medical situation that may arise. The Camp Infirmary Team is available on opening and closing days, and we're just a phone call away to discuss any medical concerns. In the event that an accident or illness requires treatment beyond our capabilities, we have arrangements with pediatric clinics, dentists, hospitals, and specialty offices in nearby Hendersonville, North Carolina. The closest hospital is only 10 minutes away from camp, providing prompt access to professional medical services when needed.
Accommodation & campus
Where your child sleeps
Per bedroom
12 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms
We have traditional wooden cabins here at Camp Ton-A-Wandah that are fully screened in. Living along the lake provides a nice cool that flows through camp and the cabins. Each cabin houses around seven sets of bunk beds with two to three singular beds for the counselors. There are two toilets and sinks in each cabin. There are two shower houses for our campers with a separate shower house for our counselors. In each we have personal cabins for our Head Staff who oversees a specific age group.
Campus facilities
Dining Room
Soccer Court
Laundry
Library
Volleyball Court
Arts room
Archery
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Lake
Gym
Dance studio
Fireplace
Horseriding Arena
Location & getting there
300 W Ton A Wandah Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
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Getting your child there
Airport
Asheville Regional Airport
By car
300 W Ton A Wandah Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
Frequently asked questions
Run by Camp Ton-A-Wandah
Since 1933
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