Climbing and ropes
Cabinmates tackle climbing walls and ropes challenges together, supported by their counselors and peers.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Highlander
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Camp Highlander
A mountain camp distinguished by its cabin-unit approach, where a consistent peer group supports sports, making and outdoor adventure.
Camp Highlander in Horse Shoe keeps cabinmates together for activities, meals and daily responsibilities. Each cabin has up to ten campers and at least two counselors, while multi-week stays also include Camper Choice periods. Courage, honesty, integrity and faith underpin a program built around mountain adventure and a consistent community.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-NC-003
Courses & activities
Water and river activities
Paddling, kayaking and river tubing feature according to age, session and program scheduling.
Arts and cooking
Pottery, crafts, cooking and performances balance practical creativity with group expression.
Forest excursions
Stays of two weeks or longer can include Pisgah or DuPont forest hikes, natural rock climbing and swimming-hole excursions.
Camp features & life
The cabin unit
A consistent cabin group anchors much of the day, helping campers know their peers and counselors.
Camper Choice days
Multi-week programs balance cabin structure with opportunities to choose activities individually.
An international community
The camp describes participation from multiple countries; individual language and travel arrangements still need review.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Children more willing to try new things with familiar peers
- Campers drawn to forests, water and creative projects
- Families comfortable with the camp’s character-and-faith framework
The camp has a Christian-values background. Six-year-olds must have completed kindergarten; 2027 C/BC serve grades 3–10. Only the BC combination includes between-session care; other combinations require departure and re-arrival.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
2027-06-06 to 2027-06-11Kick Off · K–7; age 6+, kindergarten completed
6 days
USD 2,475
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-25Session A · K–10; age 6+, kindergarten completed
13 days
USD 5,200
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-09Session B · K–10; age 6+, kindergarten completed
13 days
USD 5,200
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-27Session C · Grades 3–10; camp policy also specifies ages 8–16
17 days
USD 6,300
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-27Session BC · Grades 3–10
31 days
USD 11,800
Application deposit: USD 1,000. Card payments incur 3% and echecks 1%. Applications after March 15, 2027 require full payment.
Deposit refunds before January 15, 2027 deduct USD 300. Remaining tuition is refundable on written cancellation before March 15; afterward there are no refunds, credits or transfers.
The optional Program Protector product is limited to U.S. residents; overseas families should verify suitable coverage and cancellation exposure separately.
Travel & participation
Travel: complimentary camper transfers serve AVL only, not other airports or parents. Published windows are 6 a.m.–noon on arrival and 6 a.m.–1 p.m. on departure; reconfirm for 2027 before booking.
Daily life: campers live in same-gender cabin groups, share meals and cleaning, and learn specialist activities with activity staff.
International planning: discuss English communication, health support and airline unaccompanied-minor services; submit travel details at least three weeks ahead.
Past-program photos (4)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications