Although your kids may still be dreaming of snow days and sled rides, it’s time for you to start thinking about a long, hot summer and overnight camp. Whether your child is a seasoned camper or new to summer camp, the 2006 Overnight Camp Guide is your source for selecting the perfect camp for any child and every interest. There are many camps to choose from, and each offers an assortment of cool activities from art and drama to rock climbing and horseback riding. We’ve added a sampling of Florida camps this year and, as always, we feature more than 50 camps in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina, as well as a number of special needs and specialty camps. The 2006 rates are listed, if available, as well as inside information on what’s cool at each camp. Many of the camps now offer online registration and virtual tours. And remember: start planning now, because many camps give special discounts for early registration!Georgia

Athens Y Camp for Boys
(706) 754-6912, Tallulah Falls, GA, athensycamp.org
ACA-accredited Christian-based camp for boys ages 7-16. Has a 6:1 camper to staff ratio. Activities include league games (softball, soccer, water sports, mud hockey, apple knocker) and classes (archery, tennis, wrestling, golf, nature study, canoeing and kayaking). An adventure camp is available for boys 12-16 that features rock climbing, mountain biking and rafting. There is a leadership program for boys 15 and up.
What’s cool? Co-ed events with sister Camp Chattooga, overnight camp outs, trips to Panther Creek Falls and hiking Tallulah Gorge
Cost: $555 for one week, $1,110 for two weeks for traditional camps. The Basic Y Adventure Camp is $595 for one week.

Athens YWCO Camp for Girls
(706) 754-8528, Clarkesville, GA, athensywcocamp.com/
ACA-accredited girls-only camp with lots of activity choices from whitewater rafting to drama to photography. There is a sampler program for girls 7-10 for one week and a counselor-in-training program for high-school girls.
What’s cool? Both English and Western horseback riding instruction and other cool activities like sign language, working on the camp newspaper and an environmental education program. There’s also VivaVoce Camp where campers spend activity periods singing in a chorus, working with the composer in residence and composing music.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Adahi
(800) 446-2472, Cloudland, GA, mbgsc.org/campadahi.html
ACA-accredited Girl Scout camp (non-Scouts welcome) has three, six, 11- and 13-day camps, including equestrian and leadership programs.
What’s cool? The camp has many sessions to choose from like night owls sessions, cast-a-way, Bridle-up and more.
Cost: Camp programs and prices vary. Call or see mbgsc.org/campadahi.html for more details.

Camp Blue Ridge
(800) 878-2267, Mountain City, GA, blueridgecamp.com
ACA-accredited co-ed camp for ages 6-16 with a large Jewish clientele. Offers athletics (mountain boarding, cheerleading and traditional sports), outdoor adventures (bouldering, rappelling and horseback riding), aquatics (water skiing, whitewater rafting and blob canoeing) and the arts.
What’s cool? Has paintball, go carts, roller hockey and a ropes course, as well as field trips to White Water Park in Atlanta and climbing and bouldering exhibitions. Campers have more than 40 activities to choose from, with choices revised every three days. Also offers teen programs with twice-weekly field trips,
Cost: $3,695 for a four-week session. $6,495 for eight weeks.

Camp Darlington
(800) 36-TIGER, Rome, GA, darlingtonschool.org
Co-ed camp for children 7-12. Activities include archery, canoeing, tag football, tennis, Whiffle ball, riflery, arts and crafts, basketball, soccer, capture the flag and Frisbee golf.
What’s cool? The first Friday of each camping session is set aside for a special day trip. Campers are also treated to an afternoon of bowling or skating.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Juliette Low
(770) 428-1062, Cloudland, GA, cjl.org
ACA-accredited camp for girls age 7-17. (There is a counselor-in-training program for older girls.) Camp stresses self-reliance, confidence and team cooperation through activities like tennis, canoeing, sailing, swimming, diving, horseback riding, archery, outdoor living skills and ropes courses. The camps emphasize the outdoors and campers sleep in platform tents. Campers will chop wood, tie knots, build fires and take overnight hikes.
What’s cool? Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, handpicked the site of the camp.
Cost: $580 for one week, $1,130 for two weeks and $855 for three-week counselor-in-training session.

Camp Kiwanis
(706) 795-2098, Danielsville, GA
Co-ed camp for those ages 9-14 operated by the Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta.
What’s cool? Offers campers a variety of outdoor activities, from fishing to kayaking.
Cost: Less than $75 per week.

Camp Low
(800) 750-6468, Savannah, GA
Girls’ camp for those ages 5-17 who want to participate in activities like arts and crafts, hiking, golf and soccer.
What’s cool? Located on a private island.
Cost: $76-$200 per week.

Camp Martha Johnston
(800) 868-4475, Lizella, GA
A girls’ camp for those ages 6-15 who, in one- or two-week sessions, participate in horseback riding, rafting, dance, drama and music
Cost: $76-$200 per week.

Camp Misty Mountain
(706) 629-1030, Armuchee, GA
Girls’ two-week camp for those ages 9-16. Has all the essentials, including arts and crafts, canoeing, leadership development and riflery.
What’s cool? Misty Mountain’s goal is to help girls grow strong, inside and out.
Cost: $351-$500 per week.

Camp Pine Acres
(770) 975-9330, Acworth, GA, girlscoutsnwga.org
A girls’ camp for those ages 9-16 that includes activities such as rafting, SCUBA, skating and wind surfing.
What’s cool? Located on a lake, campers will enjoy a strong aquatic and equestrian program.
Cost: $201-$350 per week.

Camp Pine Valley
(770) 227-2524, Meansville, GA
A girls camp for those ages 6-17, that includes most traditional indoor and outdoor camp activities.
What’s cool? Pine Valley is located on 619 acres of pine and places a strong emphasis on equestrian skills.
Cost: $201-$350 per week.

Camp Tanglewood
(706) 774-0505, Martinez, GA
ACA-accredited Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood offers half-week, one week and two weeks sessions for girls 5-17. Activities include horseback riding, nature education, swimming, outdoor cooking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts and whitewater rafting.
What’s cool? Very short drive to camp. Trips such as llama trekking are also available.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Toccoa
(706) 886-2457, Toccoa, GA, campfirega.org
A co-ed camp for those ages 7-15 that offers most traditional indoor and outdoor camp activities.
What’s cool? Also offers adventure programs.
Cost: $351-$500 per week.

YMCA Camp High Harbour
(770) 532-2267, Clayton, GA, highharbour.org
A co-ed program for campers ages 7-17 who want to participate in activities such as boating, rafting, riflery, tennis and water skiing.
What’s cool? A beautiful camp that has access to both mountains and lakes. Focuses on mind, body and spirit.
Cost: $501-$650 per week.


Alabama

Alpine Camp for Boys
(256) 634-4404, Mentone, AL, alpinecamp.com
ACA-accredited camp for boys in grades 1-9. Traditional camp activities such as horseback riding, riflery, team sports, archery, crafts, canoeing, swimming and tennis are complemented by such Alpine favorites as earth games, frisbee golf, wilderness, project adventure, mountain biking, physical training, guitar and fly-fishing.
What’s cool? Over the course of camp, the usual schedule of activities is interspersed with such events as a Fourth of July celebration, Mountain Day celebration and a trip day. Each night concludes with an activity that could range from a cabin camp out to a game of “Mission Impossible”.
Cost: Junior Camp is $1,650 and regular camp is $3,395.

Camp Coleman
(800) 734-4541, Trussville, AL, cahabagirlscoutcouncil.org
ACA-accredited camp for girls entering K through 12th grade. The camp program includes traditional camp activities such as swimming, crafts, cookouts, campfires, singing, games and hikes.
What’s cool? The camping experience includes a giant Slip N’ Slide. Camp Coleman’s Equestrian Center recently became one of only 24 riding academies in the U. S. to receive Certified Horsemanship Association’s (CHA) Site Accreditation.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Cosby YMCA
(800) 852-6729, Alpine, AL campcosby.org
ACA-accredited, co-ed camp for ages 6-16 that maintains a top quality staff focused on YMCA core values. Activities include mountaineering, rappelling, horseback riding and backpacking.
What’s cool? Camp Cosby has a specialty water-skiing camp and water sports like an aqua jump and wakeboarding.
Cost: Cost ranges from $342 - $596. Outdoor expeditions for ages 11-15 ranges from $443 – 742.

Camp Cottaquilla
(256) 435-6766, Anniston, AL, cottaquilla.org
ACA-accredited and traditional Girl Scout camp for girls in 1-12 grades. Many activities are available including singing, hiking, cookouts and boating.
What’s cool? The camp offers many specialty programs. Athletic girls can enjoy the Sports Nuts program while drama queens can enjoy the Lights, Camera, Action! or Hip-Hop Divas program. There’s even a program called Car Sense that teaches older girls how to change a tire or check a car’s fluid level.
Cost: Prices vary depending on the activity. Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Fletcher
(205) 324-2434, Bessemer, AL, campfire-al.org
ACA-accredited camp that offers progressive camping encounters based on age, interest and skill levels for boys and girls ages 6-15. Campers can enjoy hiking woodland trails, singing around a campfire, performing dramatic skits, canoeing, swimming and horseback riding.
What’s cool? Camp Fletcher is operated by Camp Fire USA Central Alabama Council, which has won many local and national awards for serving youth.
Cost: A weeklong session is $220.


Florida

Busch Gardens Adventure Camp
(866) GO-TO-CAMP, Tampa Bay, FL, swbg-adventurecamps.com
An ACA-accredited residential co-ed camp for grades 4 to college with hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience at Busch Gardens.
What’s cool? Campers get to feed giraffes, care for endangered species, spend time with veterinarians and ride world-class roller coasters.
Cost: Rates vary depending on age and activity. Prices are available on the website.

Kampus Kampers
(561) 237-7310, Boca Raton, FL, pinetreecamp.com
An ACA-accredited co-ed camp for ages 6-13. Campers and counselors stay in dorm rooms on the Lynn University Campus. There are various day programs like sports, arts and crafts, computers and circus activities. Night activities include campfires, pool parties and talent shows.
What’s cool? The camp is a transition camp, which means that campers sleepover Monday to Friday and go home on the weekends. There are also specialty programs like JurassiCamp, Amazing Science Camp, Space and Rocket Camp, and Magic Camp.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

SeaWorld Orlando Adventure Camp
(866) GO-TO-CAMP, Orlando, FL, swbg-adventurecamps.com
An ACA-accredited residential co-ed camp for grades 5 to college. Campers live, work and play behind the scenes at SeaWorld.
What’s cool? Campers get to sleep next to sharks, swim with dolphins, spend time with animal trainers and veterinarians and ride SeaWorld rides.
Cost: Rates vary depending on age and activity. Prices are available on the website.

YMCA Camp McConnell
(800) 232-9622, Micanopy, FL, ymcasummercamp.com
A residential co-ed camp with one-, two-, and three-week sessions for ages 7-15 with leadership development programs for 15-16 year olds.
What’s cool? The camp has newly built air-conditioned cabins and activities include horseback riding, a 19-element challenge course with a climbing wall, canoeing, fishing and swimming.
Cost: Rates vary depending on optional activity choices. One-week camp is $435, two-week camp is $870, and three-week camp is $1305. Florida Adventures week is $495. Five percent discount is given to YMCA members and to second child from same family. Ten percent discount if you register before Feb 1.

YMCA Camp Wewa
(407) 886-1240, near Orlando, FL, ymcawewa.org
ACA-accredited co-ed camp with plenty of safe and fun activities and focusing on personal growth and developing values and character, increasing self-reliance and building confidence. Camp runs Sunday through Friday, but campers can camp up to four weeks by signing up for Wewa Weekends.
What’s cool? Activities include water-skiing, tubing, swimming, wall climbing, ropes course, teambuilding, arts and crafts, dance, sports and games.
Cost: Five day camp is $510 and Wewa Weekend is additional $85. There are early registration, YMCA member, multi-family member, and bring-a-friend discounts.


North Carolina

Camp Arrowhead
(828) 692-1123, Tuxedo, NC, camparrowheadforboys.com.
Camp for boys offers archery, mountain biking, team sports, camping, rock climbing, fishing, Sumo wrestling, blacksmithing, whitewater canoeing, fishing and horseback riding. Some activities are done in conjunction with Sister Camp Glen Arden.
What’s cool? Offers unique activities like a Star Wars event, Wild West Days and a peanut scavenger hunt. Lots of role-playing events where campers can be secret agents and medieval knights.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Carolina
(828) 884-2414, Brevard, NC, campcarolina.com
ACA-accredited camp for boys ages 7-17 that is bordered by Pisgah National Forest. Emphasizes simplicity of life, self-reliance, wonders of nature and the value of human relationships. Has adventure trip activities like mountain-biking, hiking, rock climbing and whitewater canoeing. Other activities include trout and fly fishing, cricket, lacrosse and baking.
What’s cool? Has an indoor skateboarding and roller-blade park.
Cost: 20-day camp session is $3,050, 26-day session is $3,580, eight-week session is $6,150 and ten-week session is $8,560. Intro 13-day session for first – fourth grades is $2,150.

Camp Cheerio
(800) 226-7496, High Point, NC, campcheerio.org
ACA-accredited Christian YMCA camp has both co-ed and girls-only programs for ages 7-15. The camp has water sports like canoeing and kayaking, team sports, as well as cheerleading and tumbling. There is a wilderness adventure camp for children ages 10-16 that includes an Ocean Odyssey program on the coast of NC. The adventure camp also offers spelunking, whitewater rafting, backpacking and rock climbing.
What’s cool? Camp has a 45-foot giant swing, water ecology program and classes in rocketry and animal studies.
Cost: Five-day camp session is $550, six-day session is $625, one week is $700 and two-week session is $1,390.

Camp Ginger Cascades
(828) 328-2444, Hickory, NC, cvgirlscouts.org
ACA-accredited camp for girls. Activities include sewing, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing, sports and more.
What’s cool? There’s a natural water slide, an artificial climbing wall, and mother/daughter weekends. The camp received an award from Easter Seals for outstanding service to girls with special needs.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Glen Arden
(828) 692-8362, Tuxedo, NC, campglenarden.com
Camp for girls 6-17. Camp has a progression system similar to Girl Scouts badge work. Diverse activities from archery to woodworking, as well as performing arts, sailing, gymnastics and horseback riding.
What’s cool? Wilderness camping and Tajar Time – an introductory camp for girls ages 6-11. Also offers Arden’s High Adventures for older girls.
Cost: Three sessions with prices ranging from $2,800 to $3,550. Tajar Time $1,650. Arden’s High Adventures $1800

Camp Green Cove (for girls 6-17), Camp Mondamin (for boys 7-16)
(800) 688-5789, Tuxedo, NC, greencove.com
Activities revolve around water, woods and horses. Nature-based camping program, which stresses non-competitive activities. There’s swimming, canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking, tennis, a ropes course, sailing, horseback riding, mountaineering and a nature program.
What’s cool? The camp has a tripping program, which involves a variety of excursions including backpacking trips, visiting Sliding Rock or going on four-day camping and sailing trips. Features a family camp where families stay in cabins and participate in camp activities.
Cost: $2,900 for June camp session; $4,925 for main camp session; and $850 for August camp session and family camp.

Camp Greenville
(864) 836-3291, Cedar Mountain, NC, campgreenville.org
YMCA co-ed camp for ages 7-15. Has a wide variety of traditional camp activities. Campers make goals to help refine skills in an area. Has a junior adventure and adventure camp (rock climbing and whitewater rafting). Also has a counselor-in-training program.
What’s cool? Outback camp for adolescents has campers construct their own dwellings, challenge themselves with adventure trips, make their own meals and tend gardens.
Cost: Fees range from $490 to $1,570.

Camp Highlander
(828) 891-7721, Horse Shoe, NC, camphighlander.com
ACA-accredited co-ed camp for ages 7-16. Camp Highlander bills itself as a wilderness camp. Campers have weekly backpacking trips where they learn to prepare campsites and enjoy nature responsibly. Campers also receive instruction in rock climbing and ropes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking trips and day trips are also emphasized. There’s also the usual fare of pottery, drama, sports, video games and more.
What’s cool? Other cool activities include bowling, horseback riding, pottery and moonlight hiking.
Cost: $2,000 for two weeks; $2,855 for three weeks; $4,855 for six weeks; and $7,175 for nine weeks.

Camp High Rocks
(828) 885-2153, Cedar Mountain, NC, highrocks.com
Camp for boys ages 8-16. Activities include horseback riding, sailing, swimming, tennis, sports, backpacking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
What’s cool? The camp’s 11-acre lake offers lots of water recreational activities. This is the first program nationwide to be accredited by the Association of Experiential Education, which emphasizes adventure programming.
Cost: Two weeks $2,175; three weeks $3,150; and four weeks $3,875.

Camp Illahee
(828) 883-2181, Brevard, NC, campillahee.com
Girl’s camp for ages 7-16. Activities included water sports, tennis and other ball sports, horseback riding, marksmanship, arts and crafts, and creative arts. There is also hiking, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking trips.
What’s cool? The camp prides itself on having an 85 percent return rate and has been in existence since 1921.
Cost: $2,180 for two weeks; $3,180 for three weeks; and $3,850 for four weeks.

Camp Merri-Mack and Camp Timberlake
(828) 669-8766, Black Mountain, NC, merri-mac.com
ACA-accredited brother and sister camps. Campers are divided into tribes, which compete with each other frequently. Campers can choose their own activities and it’s the usual fare of target sports and tennis. Girls’ and boys’ programs are very different.
What’s cool? There’s a 10-day co-ed wilderness adventure program available that teaches a love for the outdoors. Camp includes a Timberlake Wilderness Adventure program that features more advanced outdoor fun for youth ages 10-17.
Cost: $2,050 for two weeks; $2,950 for three weeks; $3,750 for four weeks and five weeks is $4,350

Camp Pinnacle
(800) 336-6992, Hendersonville, NC, camppinnacle.com
Camp holds separate sessions for boys and girls ages 6-16. This camp has it all: canoeing, kayaking, tennis, target sports, skeet shooting, mountaineering, mountain biking, horseback riding and water skiing.
What’s cool? Pinnacle prides itself on its facilities that include a 40-foot climbing tower, two craft shops, six clay tennis courts, a library, gymnasium, horseback rings and the blob.
Cost: Boys — $3,350 for full-term camp; $2,750 for three weeks; $1,900 for short camp; $1,050 for one week and $3,550 for Adventure Trek. Girls — $3,350 for full-term camp; $2,750 for three weeks; $1,900 for short camp; $1,050 for one week and $200 extra for Adventure Trek.

Camp Pisgah
(828) 862-4435, Brevard, NC, camppage.com/camppisgah/
Girl Scout Camp for all girls in grades 1-12 (girls do not have to belong to the Girl Scouts to attend). Facilities include a pool, lake, stables and rope course. Activities include canoeing, mountain biking, badge work, nature study, sports, tubing, fishing, outdoor cooking and archery.
What’s cool? There’s an animal farm nearby.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Camp Rockbrook
(828) 884-6151, Brevard, NC, rockbrookcamp.com
ACA-accredited camp for girls 6 -16. Offers whitewater activities, horseback riding, mountain biking, soccer, tennis and aerobics. Crafts include basket weaving, jewelry making, pottery and a drama program.
What’s cool? The camp has a 50-foot climbing tower.
Cost: $1,000 for one week; $1,900 for two weeks; $2,700 for three weeks; $3,400 for four weeks.

Camp Skyland
(828) 627-2470, Clyde, NC, skylandcamp.com
Traditional all-girl camp that limits the number of attendees to provide attention to the individual camper. In addition to traditional camp sports, crafts and arts, other activities include overnight horseback riding trips, whitewater rafting expeditions, a formal horse show and weekly trips into the Great Smoky Mountains.
What’s cool? Has been around since 1917 so many campers are third, fourth or fifth generation.
Cost: Session one & two $2,000; both sessions $3,900.

Camp Ton-A-Wandah
(800) 322-0178, Hendersonville, NC, camptonawandah.com
Private girls’ camp for ages 6-15. Focus is on the water sports (they have a blob), horseback riding, mountaineering, land sports and the arts.
What’s cool? Other activities include creative cooking, high ropes, basketball and rock climbing
Cost: $2,650 for 20-day session and $1,950 for 14-day session.

Camp Winding Gap
(888) CWG-Camp, Lake Toxaway, NC, campwindinggap.com
ACA-accredited co-ed camp for ages 6-14. Camp Winding Gap offers lessons in swimming and riding, but there are many more fun activities including evening swims, talent night, a rodeo with barrel racing, a water race, creek stomps, fishing, computers, hiking and woodworking.
What’s cool? The camp is loaded with animals, including goats, mules, bunnies, horses, chickens, roosters and cows. Campers have the opportunity to interact with them through a farm chore program.
Cost: Rates range from $960 for one week to $7,580 for nine weeks.

Deep Woods Camp
(828) 885-2268, Brevard, NC, perigee.net/~moreland/deepwoods
Boys’ camp for ages 10-15. Emphasis on hiking and backpacking. Also has whitewater activities, rock climbing and mountain biking.
What’s cool? Deep Woods campers spend only one full day in camp. The rest of the time is spent in the woods.
Cost: $1,600 for four weeks; $2,000 for five weeks; $3,600 for nine weeks: and $4,000 for 10 weeks.

Eagle’s Nest Camp
(336) 761-1040, Pisgah Forest, NC, enf.org
Co-ed camp for ages 6-17. Specializes in wilderness (tubing on homemade rafts, backpacking adventures and rock climbing), arts (quilting, book binding, raku pottery, photography, making musical instruments) and sports (yoga, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, archery, swimming, horseback riding).
What’s cool? The camp offers the choice of one added adventure like Treasure Island (explore remote beaches), Huck Finn (watery journey in the spirit of Mark Twain) and Paleo Man experiment (campers live like cavemen). Other cool activities include bread baking, composting and making jams.
Cost: One-week is $1,075, 13-day session is $1,840, 19-day session is $2,600 and 19-day session with additional fee for Huck Finn Adventure is $2,850.

Falling Creek Camp
(828) 692-0262, Tuxedo, NC, fallingcreek.com
ACA-accredited camp for boys from ages 7-16. Programs include canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, as well as tennis, horseback riding and Indian lore. There’s a craft shop where boys can learn drawing, leatherwork, photography and more. The camp periodically socializes with girls’ camps in the area.
What’s cool? The lake has a water roller coaster. Camp activities include sailing, fly fishing, whitewater trips and overnight horseback riding trips.
Cost: $2,850 for 19 days; $3,875 for 29 days; $2,000 for 14 days; $2,525 for short August camp; and $750 for junior camp.

Gwynn Valley
(828) 885-2900, Brevard, NC, gwynnvalley.com
ACA-accredited camp for younger children in kindergarten to eighth grade. Staff is large and a third come from other countries. Has horseback riding, water sports, land sports and hiking and cookouts.
What’s cool? There’s a farm where kids learn animal care, gardening, meteorology and veterinary science. Campers also learn unusual skills like papermaking, copper-enameling, broom making, grinding, making wheel-churned ice cream and cornbread.
Cost: $1,075 for eight days; $1,680 for 13 days and $2,275 for 20 days. There is also a Mountainside camp for grades 5-6 that is $2,550 for three weeks, and a Riverside camp for grades 7-8 that is $2,725 for three weeks.

Keystone Camp
(828) 884-9125, Brevard, NC, keystonecamp.com
All-girl camp. Has a well-balanced program that includes arts and crafts (there’s a pottery wheel), target sports, golf and badminton, horseback riding and jumping, rock climbing, synchronized swimming, hiking and camping, gymnastics, dancing and drama. There are day trips to horse shows, craft shows and concerts.
What’s cool? The camp has its own small golf course. They have a camp-wide birthday party in every session.
Cost: June 4-June 23 is $3,125; June 25-July 21 is $3,800. Half sessions are $2,150.

Trailridge Mountain Camp
(828) 669-5636, Black Mountain, NC, camppage.com/trailridge/
Boys’ travel camp offering programs from one to three weeks in length in the North Carolina Mountains and other places. Programs include camping, backpacking, canal biking, canoeing and rafting. Programs are non-competitive and non-regimented.
What’s cool? The camp bills itself as the “world’s smallest camp” because enrollment is limited to 16 to provide an emphasis on individual attention.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Turtle Island Preserve
(828) 265-2267, Triplett, NC, turtleislandpreserve.com
Offers both girls and boys camps in separate sessions. In this back-to-basics camp, attendees plant and harvest in gardens, milk goats, make their own butter, soap, bowls, spoons and tools, hunt and gather wild foods and medicines, and cook over an open fire. Campers live in tee pees or Adirondack-style shelters and use outhouses.
What’s cool? The camp has atypical activities like blacksmithing, log house construction, tai chi, a sweat lodge, solo vigils, trapping, natural dyeing and harnessing a horse.
Cost: One week boys camp ages 7-10 or one-week girls camp ages 8-16 is $700. Two-week boys camp ages 11-17 is $1,400.


South Carolina

Camp Chatuga
(864) 638-3728, Mountain Rest, SC, campchatuga.com
This co-ed camp for ages 6-16 is accredited by the ACA. Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, target sports, go carts, arts and crafts, guitar, outdoor living, writing and sports.
What’s cool? A masquerade party, water carnival and trips to Cherokee Indian Reservation and rappelling in the Highlands plus lots of personal attention since they only accept 175 campers.
Cost: one week for $495; 12 days for $995; and two weeks for $1,055

Camp Gravatt
(803) 648-1817, Aiken, SC, bishopgravatt.org
Co-ed camp for ages 7-14. Programs include archery, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing and challenge/ adventure courses. Also has challenge camps. Camp boasts a retention rate of 80 percent.
What’s cool? Located in Aiken, it’s right down the road.
Cost: $380-$550.

Camp Odyssey
(864) 646-7502, Clemson, SC, clemson.edu/outdoorlab/odyssey.htm
ACA-accredited co-ed camp for ages 6-12 by Clemson University Outdoor Lab. Activities include hiking, fishing, canoeing, instructional swimming, crafts, high ropes, climbing tower, outdoor games, campfire programs, overnight camping trips and cookouts.
What’s cool? 100’ water slide, water trampoline and a 3:1 camper/staff ratio.
Cost: $435 for the session, $360 for additional children from the same family.

Camp Thunderbird
(800) 732-3855, Lake Wylie, SC, campthunderbird.com
ACA-accredited co-ed YMCA camp. Water activities include water skiing, canoeing, sailing and swimming. Land activities include 22 different options like football, in-line skating, cheerleading and horseback riding. Day trips to Carowinds, golf courses, rock climbing sites and whitewater rivers.
What’s cool? This camp offers cool activities like outdoor living skills and golf, as well as adventures like caving trips and overnight camping trips.
Cost: $675 for one-week session, $1,350 for two-week session with additional fees for extra activities.

Citadel Summer Camp
(843) 953-7120, Charleston, SC, citadel.edu/summercamp
Co-ed camp for ages 10 -15. Sports-oriented competitive camp where basics are taught in swimming, team handball, basketball, softball, fitness training, volleyball, flag football, soccer, tennis, racquetball, wrestling and air rifle marksmanship.
What’s cool? Sports tournaments, Boy and Girl Scout badge recognition, and a drum and bugle corps.
Cost: $1,850 will cover registration, camp fee and uniforms.

Specialty/Faith-Based Camps

Adventure Treks
(888) 954-5555, Flat Rock, NC, adventuretreks.com
Outdoor adventures for ages 13-18 in the western U.S, Alaska and Canada
Cost: Trips vary in length, cost and activity.

Blue Star Camps
(828) 692-3591, Hendersonville, NC, bluestarcamps.com
ACA-accredited camp with Jewish values for grades 1-11. This camp has it all. Water sports, soccer, fishing, canoeing, golf, pottery, paddleboats, equestrian activities, video production and a waterslide. In-house counselors teach campers a wide-variety of activities from Australian Rules football to cricket to jewelry making.
What’s cool? This year, Blue Star is offering its first ever Family Camp for parents, kids, grandparents and even the babysitter or nanny.
Cost: Four-week camp session is $4,000, six-week session is $5,800 and eight-week session is $7,000. Family camp is $375 per adult and $215 per child ages 5-17. There is no charge for children under 5 or a babysitter.

Camp Barney Medintz
(770) 396-3250, Cleveland, GA, campbarney.org
ACA-accredited Jewish co-ed camp for ages 8-16. Lots of water sports like water-skiing, jet skiing and knee boarding. The camp has an Olympic-sized pool, water ski docks and a dance studio. Activities include archery, lacrosse, European handball, jet skiing, mountain biking, batting cages, spelunking, fencing and SCUBA, as well as cultural activities ranging from batik and videography to Israeli folk dancing.
What’s cool? Celebrates the Jewish culture. Also offers a family camp, a special needs camp open to all ages and teen adventures in places like Israel and the Rocky Mountains.
Cost: Two-week session is $1,850 for MJCCA members; $2,000 for out-of-town members; and $2,150 for non-members. Four-week camps are $3,250 for members; $3,450 for out-of-town members who have completed 2nd-6th grades ($3,650 non-members); $3,450 for members who have completed grades 7-8; $3,650 for out-of-town members and $3,850 non-members; and $3,550 for members who have completed 9th grade; $3,750 for out-of-town members and $3,950 non-members. Special Needs camp is $3,550 for MJCCA members, $3,750 for out-of-town members and $3,950 for non-members.

Camp Bob
(828) 692-9136 ext. 264, Hendersonville, NC, kanuga.org
ACA-accredited camp for youth ages 8-12 affiliated with the Episcopal Church. A wide range of activities including story time, adventure hikes, canoeing, swimming, drama and music programs and Christian-based activities.
Cost:The camp primarily serves disadvantaged children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Churches and organizations sponsor campers to attend camp each summer.

Camp Caraway
(800) 395-5102 ext. 332 Asheboro, NC, campcaraway.org
One-week Baptist camp for boys ages 9-17. Activities include hiking, group games, canoeing, zip line, softball, volleyball, basketball, air rifles, archery, high ropes and rappelling.
What’s cool? There is a father/son mini camp for rising first – third graders. There’s also a Christian High Adventure Camp where boys 14 and older can backpack around the Appalachian Trail.
Cost: one-week camp is $170, mini camp is $90 per person and High Adventure camp is $175.

Camp Chattooga
(706) 754-6912, Tallulah Falls, GA, athensycamp.org
ACA-accredited Christian camp for girls 7-14 (has a brother camp called Athens Y Camp). The camp has a 6:1 camper to staff ratio. Activities include swimming, pushball, water carnivals, dances, night hikes with stargazing, wrestling, outdoor living and tennis. An adventures program is available for girls 12-16 that features rock climbing, ropes, caving and rafting. There is a leadership program for girls 15 and up.
What’s cool? Out-of-camp trips include swimming at Slippery Rock, overnight camp outs, tubing on the Chattahoochee River and hiking Tallulah Gorge.
Cost: $555 for one week, $1,110 for two weeks for traditional camps. The Basic Y Adventure Camp is $595 for one week.

Camp Cherith in the Carolinas
(770) 928-5693, Clemson, SC, carolinacherith.com
This co-ed Christian camp is for those ages 7-17 has all the usual camp activities, from archery and arts and crafts to swimming and water skiing.
What’s cool? Cherith is a camping ministry of the Pioneer Clubs and has a low camper to staff ratio.
Cost: $201-$350 per week.

Camp Chosatonga for Boys, Camp Kahdalea for Girls
(828) 884-6834, Brevard, NC, chosatonGA.com or kahdalea.com
Sister and brother Christian camps (ages 7-17 for girls and 8-17 for boys) offer climbing walls, athletics, high ropes course, tennis, target sports, nature walks and horseback riding. They also have dance, drama, team sports and mountain biking.
What’s cool? Whitewater rafting trips, fishing, a challenge course, plus cool activities like sign language and guitar.
Cost: Three-week session is $2,885, one-month session is $3,695 and nine-week session is $5,785. Two-week junior camp is $1,690.

Camp Coleman
(770) 671-8971, Cleveland, GA, campcoleman.com
A co-ed camp for those ages 7-16 that focuses on enriching young Jewish lives with cultural, social, religious and recreational programs.
What’s cool? Camp Coleman has a little bit of everything, including, aquatics, arts and crafts, basketball, environmental studies, religious studies, exercise classes, camping skills classes, community service, field trips, farming and gardening, martial arts and photography. And that’s just a partial list.
Cost: $501-$650 per week. Sessions last 2, 4 or 8 weeks.

Camp Dixie
(706) 782-3717, Clayton, GA, campdixie.org
Christian camp for ages 6-16. There is a boys and girls camp and some of the activities are co-ed. Typical camp activities include horseback riding, water activities, indoor and outdoor sports, jumping on the trampoline, sewing, ballet, choir, track and field, drama and horseback riding. Daily devotions, Sunday school, chapel and vespers are also part of the program.
What’s cool? The camp offers overnight camping trips, self-defense classes, flag football, a trampoline and weightlifting.
Cost: $675 for the week; $1,235 for two weeks; $2,274 for four-week senior camp; and $3,474 for the whole season.

Camp Don Lee
(800) 535-5475, Arapahoe, NC, donleecenter.org
Christian co-ed camp with an emphasis on sailing for grades 1-12. Learn the basics of sailing a Sunfish, Flying Scots and Hobie 16 catamaran. Also has eco-adventure and kayak adventure camps, as well as extended sailing trips.
Cost: Camp programs’ and prices vary. Call or see donleecenter.org for more details.

Camp Glisson
(706) 864-6181, Dahlonega, GA, campglisson.org
ACA-accredited United Methodist co-ed camp for third to twelfth graders. Activities include ropes, creek walks, arts and crafts, kayaking, drama, horseback riding, backpacking, sports and tent camping. Has a special needs camp called Camp Sparrowood for ages 10-19 or 20 and up. The Village program is a traditional camp or Adventure Outpost allows campers to choose a hiking, rock climbing or kayaking program. The camp also has pastors who serve as theologians in residence. There is also a “mini” 3-day camp for third and fourth graders.
What’s cool? The Village and Adventure Outpost programs are based out of an outpost that is a pioneer village.
Cost: Village program ranges from $370-390 and Adventure Outpost is $410. Camp Sparrowood is $450 and mini camp is $175.

Camp Greystone
(828) 693-3182, Tuxedo, NC, campgreystone.com
Christian Camp for girls for grades K-11. Offers lots of activities like adventure (water skiing, horseback riding, climbing wall and ropes), land sports (including golf, croquet, lacrosse and archery), water sports, performing arts and crafts.
What’s cool? Offers mother and daughter weekends. Teaches knitting and needlepoint. Includes family camps.
Cost: $4,500 for five-week main camp. $2,700 for June camp for 1-7 grades; $1,950 for August camp; junior camp for K through 4th grade are $700.

Camp Highland
(678) 393-0300, West of Dahlonega, GA, camphighland.com
Christian camp for ages 10-17. Camp combines intense sports like rock climbing and rafting with Bible study. There are day trips with high-adventure activities, a ropes course, water-skiing and mountain biking. There’s a Wilderness Challenge camp that features an eight-day hike and rafting trip on the Appalachian Trail and father/son and father/daughter retreats.
What’s cool? The camp is set on pristine Carter’s Lake where a lot of camp water activities take place. Safety is important and there is not a lot of boat traffic there.
Cost: $585 for Wilderness Week; $275 for father/daughter and father/son three-day camps.

Camp Hollymont
(828) 686-5343, Asheville, NC, hollymont.com
For Christian girls ages 6-15. Camp Hollymont emphasizes the teaching of skills from the outdoorsy (pioneering skills) to the artistic (photography and creative writing) to the domestic (cooking, sewing, babysitting, and even modeling and manners).
What’s cool? Other camp activities include horseback riding, swim meets, Navajo races, campouts, sign language instruction, rappelling and a ski trip. Camp includes an opportunity to visit the Biltmore House.
Cost: $2,250 for 13 days; $4,675 for 27 days and $990 for six days.

Camp Kanuga
(828) 692-9136, Hendersonville, NC, kanuga.org
ACA-accredited co-ed Christian camp for ages 7-15. Aquatics, arts and crafts, environmental awareness, outdoor living skills, performing arts, team and individual sports, weaving and candle making are among the offerings at Camp Kanuga
What’s cool? Trailblazer adventure program features an eight-day hike, ropes course, rock climbing, rafting and construction projects.
Cost: $795 for 10 days; $1,070 for 14 days; Trailblazer Adventure session is $1,050 for 14 days.

Camp Lookout
(706) 820-1163, Rising Fawn, GA, camplookout.com
ACA-accredited United Methodist co-ed camp with activities for second graders to high schoolers. Located about eight miles from Lookout Mountain. Activities include a bouldering wall, creek walks, nature classes, Frisbee golf, snorkeling, ropes, geology, field games, dancing, star study, off-site trips and much more.
What’s cool? Has a variety of programs including a half-week A Taste of Camp, hearing-impaired camp, camps for specific age groups, pioneer living, service projects, horseback camp, water fun, survival, mountain biking, caving, snorkeling, climbing, high adventure and kayaking.
Cost: Rates vary depending upon age and activity but average price is around $300.

Camp Rockmont
(828) 686-3885, Black Mountain, NC, Rockmont.com
Christian boy’s camp for ages 7-16. The brother camp to Camp Hollymont. Activities include competitive swimming, sailing, rocketry, sports, Bible study, rock climbing and crafts.
What’s cool? Other fun activities include air rifles, pioneering, homesteading, lacrosse, disc golf and trap shooting.
Cost: $2,150 for 13 days; $3,095 for 20 days; and $3,975 for 27 days.

Camp Seagull and Camp Seafarers
(252) 249-1111, Arapahoe, NC, seagull-seafarer.org
Brother and sister YMCA camps for would-be sailors ages 7-16 located on the North Carolina coast. Has a fleet of sailboats of all types. Campers also learn motor boating and water skiing. There’s a golf program available for boys.
What’s cool? Also offers adventure camps in locations including Australia, France, Costa Rica and South Africa.
Cost: $3,150 for four-week summer camp. Other programs’ prices vary. Call for more details.

Camp Skyline
(800) 448-9279, Mentone, AL, campskyline.com
ACA-accredited camp for girls 6-16 with a Christian emphasis. More than 20 activities are available including water sports, horseback riding, archery, arts and crafts and gymnastics.
What’s cool? The camp offers the Camp Skyline Circus where campers can brave the air on a flying trapeze, the high wire, the Spanish Web and the Mexican Cloud Swing.
Cost: $1,065 one-week sessions. $1,995 two-week sessions.

Camp Wayfarer
(828) 696-9000, Flat Rock, NC, campwayfarer.com
Co-ed Christian camp focusing on the spiritual, mental and social development of boys and girls ages 7-17. Has a wide variety of activities from canoeing to puppetry. Mountain biking and backpacking trips are available.
What’s cool? Fencing classes, mountain biking, guitar lessons and overnight canoeing, kayaking and pioneering trips.
Cost: $1,450 for 12-day session; $2,100 for 29-day session; $3,800 for main camp; $800 for five-day adventure camp.

Camp WinShape
(800) 448-6955, ext. 1120, Mt. Berry, GA, winshape.com/camp/index.html
ACA-accredited Christian camp founded by S. Truett Cathy, the founder and CEO of Chick-Fil-A. The camp offers separate programs for boys and girls ages 7-16. Promotes spiritual and physical growth. Offers traditional camp activities including swimming, flag football, rock climbing, pottery, Indian lore, horseback riding and tennis, as well as Bible study.
What’s cool? Camp is located on the 28,000-acre campus of Berry College, which includes outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, separate riding stables and a rock-climbing wall.
Cost: $570 for one week and $1,135 for two weeks.

Camp Woodmont
(770) 972-6006, Lookout Mountain, GA, campwoodmont.com
ACA-accredited and Christian co-ed camp for ages 6-14. Emphasis on nature and environmental stewardship. Standard camp fare of horseback riding, archery, wilderness survival, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Also drama, archery and fitness activities.
What’s cool? There’s a creek stomp, skit night, folk dancing, special night nature hikes, 40’ climbing wall and 400’ long zip line.
Cost: $1,050 for two weeks and $695 for one week.

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp
(407) 295-0080, Lake Wales, FL, circle-f-duderanch.com
A 10-day, two and three-week co-ed camp for ages 6-16 located on 500 acres in Central Florida. More than 20 activities are available, but there is and emphasis on horseback riding.
What’s cool? There is a 5:1 camper to counselor ratio and all of the counselors are at least 18 years old with one year of college.
Cost: 10-day camp is $1,495, two weeks is $1,995 and three weeks is $2,495. There is a five percent discount if you register before Jan 31 and a five percent discount on tuition for two or more children from the same family.

Emagination Computer Camps
(888) 226-2733, Atlanta, GA, computercamps.com
ACA-accredited co-ed program “where technology meets traditional camp.”
What’s cool? In addition to music, sports and recreational activities, campers learn game design, web design and animations; build PCs and RC cars and explore programming.
Cost: Approximately $800 a week.

Everglades Youth Conservation
(561) 624-6929, West Palm Beach, FL, pinejog.org/WebPages/EYCC.htm
A co-ed program for campers ages 9-14, who will participate in swimming, fishing, archery, nature hikes and wildlife ecology study.
What’s cool? The camp focuses on wildlife and habitat issues unique to south Florida.
Cost: $201-$350 per week.

Flint River Baptist Camp
(770) 227-8966, Griffin, GA, flintrivercamp.org
Co-ed Christian camp for ages 6-18. Activities include swimming, fishing, canoes, volleyball, softball, hayrides, archery and crafts. An extremely affordable camp so spots go quickly.
What’s cool? Each year there is a new theme plus there are lots of activities like paddleboats, a petting zoo and a ropes course.
Cost: Spring Break Out is $150, Children and All Girls camp is $200 and Adventure and Youth programs are $250.

Florida Sheriffs Caruth Camp
(352) 447-2259, Inglis, FL, youthranches.org/caruth
A co-ed camp for kids ages 10-15 that includes activities such as archery, canoeing, fishing, hiking, team field sports and swimming.
What’s cool? The camp’s purpose is to provide a wholesome and positive camping opportunity for troubled and underprivileged youth.
Cost: Less than $75 per week.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Camp
(386) 749-9999, Barberville, FL, youthranches.org
A co-ed camp for kids ages 6-15 that includes activities such as archery, canoeing, fishing, hiking, team field sports and swimming.
What’s cool? The camp’s purpose is to provide a wholesome and positive camping opportunity for troubled and underprivileged youth.
Cost: Less than $75 per week.

Green River Preserve Camp
(828) 698-8828, Cedar Mountain, NC, greenriverpreserve.com
ACA-accredited co-ed natural science camp for gifted kids who are rising fourth-eighth graders in a hands-on non-competitive environment.
Cost: $990 for one week; $1,990 for two weeks; $2,850 for three weeks.

Horse and Nature Camp at Forever Florida
(866) 854-3837, St. Cloud, FL, floridaeco-safaris.com
A residential co-ed camp for ages 10-15 focusing on nature adventure and horses.
What’s cool? In addition to hours with the horses every day, campers can spend lots of time with other animals, plus have creative time and play games and sports. There is also an Advanced Horsemanship program with only 24 campers accepted.
Cost: $625 for one week, $1,250 for two weeks. $700 for Advanced Horsemanship camp. There is a $50 multiple child discount and $100 discount for early registration.

Medical College of Georgia Summer Academic Enrichment Program
(706) 721-2522 (ask for Linda James), mcg.edu/careers/specop
For residents of Georgia who have finished either their junior or senior year in high school and have completed two years of laboratory science courses and mathematics. Students should have a minimum “B” average overall and have a strong interest in health professions and demonstrated competence in math or science.
Cost: None. Students live on campus and receive $1,000 stipend for living expenses and books. Additional stipends available for maintaining a grade of C or better.

New Image Camp at Vanguard
(800) 365-0556, Lake Wales, FL, newimaecamp.com
A camp for those ages 8-18 who need to lose weight and boost their self-esteem.
What’s cool? The camp offers a variety of activities, from aerobis and sports, to arts and crafts and environmental studies.
Cost: $651-$800 per week.

Seacamp
(877) SEACAMP, Big Pine Key, FL, seacamp.org
An ACA-accredited residential co-ed summer camp for teens 12-17. Campers experience the tropical undersea world and observe organisms. They can explore marine habitats of the Florida Keys, including the living coral reef on explorations led by academically trained instructors.
What’s cool? There are up to 24 different Marine Science courses available and NAUI Scuba certification courses. Other courses include sailing, windsurfing, photography, arts and crafts, and journalism.
Cost: Call for 2006 rates.

Surf Camp
(866) 844-SURF, Wrightsville Beach, NC, wbsurfcamp.com
This is a summer surf camp like no other. Campers ages 11-16 spend a week surfing four different islands while learning about coastal ecosystems on the outer banks of North Carolina. The student/ instructor ratio is 3:1.
What’s cool? As if going to a surf camp alone isn’t cool enough, other camp activities include Gulf Stream fishing, a tour of a sea turtle hospital and an overnight canoe trip. Adventure teen travel surf camps to Hawaii and family camps are also offered.
Cost: One week overnight camp is $1,495.

Valley View Ranch Riding Camp
(706) 862-2231, Cloudland, GA, valleyviewranch.com
For horse-crazy girls 8-17. Teaches all types of riding: English, Western stock seat, barrels and vaulting. There are over 700 acres of trails. There’s swimming, canoeing, fishing, movies, campouts, field trips (Six Flags, Rock City, rodeos) and even good old-fashioned bread making.
What’s cool? Girls can participate in a mock foxhunt and each camper gets her own horse (of course). The camp also recently introduced miniature horses to its equine family.
Cost: Two-week session is $2,150 and three-week session is $3,125.

Winnataska
(205) 970-4260, Pell City, AL, winnataska.mkt1.com
A co-ed camp for those ages 6-16 that features arts and crafts, camping skills, horseback riding, environmental studies.
What’s cool? This Christian camp has been around since 1918.
Cost: $351-500 per week.


Special Needs Camp

American Cancer Society
A camp for cancer survivors and siblings staffed by doctors, nurses and other volunteers. Located in Birmingham, AL. (205) 930-8870.

ASSCA
Barrier-free camping for children and adults, ages 6 and up, who have a wide variety of disabilities. Located in Jacksons Gap, AL. (256) 825-9226.

Camp Big Heart
For Mild-to-moderate mentally challenged children ages 8 and up. Located in Rutledge, GA. (770) 252-2268.

Camp Breathe Easy
For children with asthma ages 8-15. Located in Rutledge, GA. (770) 434-5864.

Camp Burnt Gin
For children with physical disabilities and chronic illness ages 7-15. Located in Wedgefield, SC. There are no fees for the camp. (803) 898-0455.

Camp Glisson
For children with mild mental disabilities ages 10-20. Located in Dahlonega, GA. (706) 864-6181. See rates under “Camp Glisson” in Specialty/Faith-Based camps listing.

Camp Hawkins
For children with mild and moderate developmental disabilities ages 8-20. Located in Baxley, GA. Fees are on a sliding scale. (678) 612-4116.

Camp Independence
For pediatric kidney patients ages 6-18. Located at Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA. There is no fee for Georgia residents. (800) 633-2339, ext. 20.

Camp Juliena
Separate camps for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens, ages 6-17, (800) 541-0710.

Camp Kudzu
For Georgia children with diabetes. (404) 250-1811.

Camp Oo-U-la
For burn-injured children ages 6-17. Located at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Sponsored by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. There is no fee. (800) 273-2876.

Camp Rap-A-Hope
A free camp in Citronelle, AL for children with cancer. (334) 343-3000.

Camp Sunshine
For children with cancer ages 7. Located at Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge GA, (404) 872-6977.

Camp T.B.I.
For children with brain injuries ages 8-18. Located at Magnolia State Park in Millen, GA. There is no fee. (706) 823-8691.

Camp Thunderbird
An Orlando area camp for ages 6-80 who are developmentally disabled. (407) 889-8088.

Camp Twin Lakes
A camp in Rutledge, GA for campers, ages 8-18, who have special needs. (404) 231-9887.

Camp Wak-N-Hak
For campers with cystic fibrosis. Located at Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA. There is no fee. (770) 497-1347.

Camp Walk ‘n Roll
For children with neuromuscular disorders ages 6-21. Located at Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA. (770) 621-9800.

Camp Wannaklot
For ages 7-17 with bleeding disorders. Located at Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA. No fee for camp. Small registration fee. (770) 518-8272.

Easter Seals Camp Challenge
Serving campers ages 6-96 with physical and cognitive disabilities. Located in Sorrento, FL. (352) 383-4711.

Florida Diabetes Camp
A co-ed camp for youngsters ages 6-18 who can enjoy camping activities while learning diabetes management. Located in De Leon Springs, FL. (352) 334-1323.

Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind
For blind children ages 6-17. Located in Waycross, GA. (912) 283-4320.

Jaycee Camp Hope
For mentally challenged children and adults. Located at the outdoor laboratory of Clemson University, SC. (864) 646-7502.

Sertoma 4H Center
Located in Westfield, NC, the center is home of the Sertoma Deaf Camp. (336) 593-8057.

Talisman Programs
Outdoor adventure program located in Black Mountain, NC, for kids ages 9-17 with ADHD and social skills needs. (888) 458-8226.