Mountain biking and climbing
Trails, a pump track, climbing and ropes offer graduated challenges; Starter campers do not use the high-elements course.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Kanuga
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Camp Kanuga
An Episcopal Christian camp combining a mountain lake, blacksmithing and outdoor challenges, with shorter stays and teen pathways.
In the Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, Camp Kanuga combines core cabin-group activities with daily choice periods. Making, naturalist exploration and mountain adventure all feature. Starter offers six days for rising grades 2–4; older teens can explore the Trailblazers wilderness program or Leadership Academy.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-NC-002
Courses & activities
Mountain-lake activities
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking and a water trampoline are part of lake-based camp life.
Workshops and creative expression
Blacksmithing, crafts, music and performing arts add making and expression to the outdoor schedule.
Nature and outdoor living
Naturalist activities, hiking, orienteering and campouts introduce the mountains; Trailblazers includes an extended wilderness hike.
Camp features & life
A supported shorter introduction
Starter campers remain with their cabin group during the day and join wider camp programs in the evening.
Rustic wooden cabins
Screened wooden cabins have bunk beds and their own bathrooms, usually housing 10–12 campers with two counselors.
Three tuition tiers
2027 lists Essential, Sustainer and Visionary tuition tiers for families to consider.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Campers who enjoy a mix of mountains, water and making
- Younger first-time campers who benefit from a consistent group
- Families comfortable with Christian worship and Episcopal traditions
Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, with worship, Sunday Shine and Eucharist in camp life; all faiths are welcome. Trailblazers includes multi-day wilderness hiking and needs separate fitness, equipment and support review.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 overnight & Starter sessions
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-25Starter A · Rising grades 2–4
6 days
USD 1,600 / 1,710 / 1,840
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-09Starter B · Rising grades 2–4
6 days
USD 1,600 / 1,710 / 1,840
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-23Starter C · Rising grades 2–4
6 days
USD 1,600 / 1,710 / 1,840
2027-06-10 to 2027-06-18Session 1 · Rising grades 2–10
9 days
USD 2,300 / 2,460 / 2,645
2027-06-20 to 2027-07-02Session 2 · Rising grades 2–10
13 days
USD 3,300 / 3,530 / 3,795
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-16Session 3 · Rising grades 2–10
13 days
USD 3,300 / 3,530 / 3,795
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-30Session 4 · Rising grades 2–10
13 days
USD 3,300 / 3,530 / 3,795
2027-08-01 to 2027-08-09Session 5 · Rising grades 2–10
9 days
USD 2,300 / 2,460 / 2,645
Each row lists USD tuition for Essential / Sustainer / Visionary tiers, in that order.
2027 teen programs
2027-06-20 to 2027-07-02Trailblazers A · Rising grades 11–12; expedition fitness and equipment review
13 days
USD 3,300 / 3,530 / 3,795
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-16Trailblazers B · Rising grades 11–12; expedition fitness and equipment review
13 days
USD 3,300 / 3,530 / 3,795
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-30Trailblazers C · Rising grades 11–12; expedition fitness and equipment review
13 days
USD 3,300 / 3,530 / 3,795
2027-06-13 to 2027-07-02Leadership Academy A · Rising grades 11–12
About 3 weeks; follow the dates
USD 2,000 / 2,140 / 2,300
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-30Leadership Academy B · Rising grades 11–12
About 3 weeks; follow the dates
USD 2,000 / 2,140 / 2,300
Tuition includes residential living, instruction and equipment, in-camp health care and session laundry arrangements. Airport transfers cost extra; confirm 2027 charges.
April 1, 2027 is the full-payment and main cancellation deadline. Earlier cancellations lose the non-refundable deposit; later cancellations generally receive no refund, with a documented medical-credit provision.
Travel & participation
Travel: families arrange arrival and departure; flying campers may request AVL or GSP transfers and must confirm the 2027 flight windows.
Contact and care: family communication is primarily by post, with electronic devices left at home; camp nurses manage health and medication routines.
International and consecutive stays: confirm language support and individual international eligibility. Campers attending two consecutive sessions may request a paid Stayover; a maximum of two sessions is requested.
Past-program photos (4)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications