Ranked by parent ratings on World Camps and Google, weighted by how many reviews back them. Camps enter with at least 3 World Camps reviews or 20 Google reviews. $ to $$$$ is the price per day.
Summer camps in North Carolina concentrate in the Blue Ridge mountains around Hendersonville, Horse Shoe and Zirconia — residential camps in the cool green hills that have made western North Carolina one of America's densest traditional-camp regions — with programmes in Raleigh on the other side of the state.
Families choose the Carolina mountains for sleepaway camp in its southern form: creeks, ridgelines, horseback and a camping tradition that runs generations deep.
Camps in North Carolina: the facts
Every figure is computed live from the camps listed on this page.
At a glance
0 day camps · 5 residential camps.
Ages 5–18 overall.
Getting there
5 of 5 camps with transport details arrange airport pick-up.
Where campers sleep
Shared rooms at 5 camps; private rooms at 0.
Typically 1–12 campers per room.
Typical weather in North Carolina
Historical averages (ERA5, 2015–2024).
Jan
10°
1°C at night
10 rainy days
Feb
14°
3°C at night
10 rainy days
Mar
17°
6°C at night
12 rainy days
Apr
22°
10°C at night
9 rainy days
May
26°
15°C at night
11 rainy days
Jun
30°
19°C at night
11 rainy days
Jul
32°
21°C at night
14 rainy days
Aug
31°
21°C at night
14 rainy days
Sep
28°
18°C at night
10 rainy days
Oct
23°
12°C at night
7 rainy days
Nov
16°
6°C at night
8 rainy days
Dec
12°
3°C at night
10 rainy days
Frequently asked questions
What are the best summer camps in North Carolina?
Based on parent ratings on World Camps and Google, our top-rated summer camps in North Carolina include Camp Highlander, Camp Green Cove, Camp Ton-A-Wandah. See the full ranking above — it updates as new reviews come in.
When do summer camps in North Carolina run?
Summer camps in the USA run June to August. Exact dates are set per session by each camp.
What ages are summer camps in North Carolina for?
The camps listed here welcome children from 5 to 18 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
Are there both day and overnight options?
No — only residential (overnight) camps are currently listed for this page (5); no day-camp options right now.
How do I book?
Open a camp to see its sessions, live availability and prices, then book online. You'll confirm your child's details and pay securely — no phone calls needed.
Are airport transfers included at summer camps in North Carolina?
5 of the 5 camps here that list transport details arrange airport pick-up — check each camp's "Getting there" section for meeting points and times.
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LELes Elfes InternationalVerbier, Switzerland · since 1987
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