Sessions
Main Camp Sessions
| Session | Grade | Dates | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickoff - 8 Days | K-8th grade | June 9-16 | $2,825 | |
| Session A - 13 Days | K-10th | June 18-June 30 | $4,425 | |
| Session B - 13 Days | K-10th | July 2-14 | $4,425 | |
| Session C - 16 Days | 3-10th | July 16-Aug 1 | $5,450 | |
| Session BC - 31 Days | 3-10th | July 2-Aug 1 | $10,200 |
Stayover programming is ONLY available in Session BC. Space is limited to 30 boys and 30 girls in Session BC. Campers staying multiple sessions other than BC must depart on closing day and re-arrive on the opening day of the next session.
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Session Descriptions
Kick Off Camp (8 Days)
Kick Off Camp is for campers who have completed grades K-8th
Kick Off Camp is the perfect session for boys and girls who want to experience all that Highlander has to offer on camp our beautiful property! Our Kick Off Campers are immersed in camp life with the best of Camp Highlander activities, evening programs and traditions. And of course, Highlander Mudslide!
Two Weeks (Sessions A and B)
Sessions A and B for campers who have completed grades K-10th
If you’re looking for a fantastic camp experience, one of our two-week sessions might just be the perfect fit!
Session A is the first multi-week session at Camp Highlander. This robust session allows boys and girls to participate in all of our on-camp activities, various off-camp trips, a cabin overnight and some of our most exciting evening programs!
Session B is identical to Session A in its programming and scheduling, but it also features our biggest party of the year … the Fourth of July! From our Stars & Stripes competition to our cookout on the field, we pull out all the stops to celebrate our nation’s birthday in spectacular fashion! We even conclude the festivities each year with our highly-anticipated annual fireworks show!
While off-camp activities such as whitewater rafting are limited during these mid-length sessions, A and B still provide the most incredible experiences for new campers and returning campers alike. Whether it’s your first taste of a multi-week session or you’re a seasoned veteran, our two-week sessions provide lifelong memories and friendships that will have you counting down the days until next summer!
Session A: Limited (June 18-June 30) - Cost: $4,425 Has completed grades K-10
Session B: Limited (July 2-July 14) - Cost: $4,425 Has completed grades K-10
Two and One Half Weeks (Session C - Super Session)
Must be at least 8 years old through 10th grade.
Session C is our longest and most intense session of the summer. It offers two and one half weeks of activities including various off-camp adventures, cabin overnights and our most electrifying evening programs! The most exciting highlight of Session C for Boys and Girls Camp, however, is one of our oldest Camp Highlander traditions … Color War!
During the four-day, camp-wide competition that is Color War, all of camp (campers and counselors alike) is split between two teams to compete in a variety of events – from board games and dance routines to relay races and rope burning! With sporting events, educational events, arts events and more, every camper has a chance to participate, contribute and enjoy the fun!
Session C: (July 16-August 1) - Cost: $5,450 - Must be at least 8 years old through 10th grade.
Family Camp
Summer camp is just for kids? Nonsense! Bring the whole family!
Leave your cell phone behind, take a break from the rush and responsibilities of life, and discover the joys of a fun-filled family getaway in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina!
Family Camp is an opportunity for you and your family to experience the magic and wonder of Camp Highlander. Your family will enjoy a private cabin with a private bathroom, three meals served daily at your family table in the dining hall, exciting activities each day and a variety of evening programs to create memories for a lifetime. Your children will have a blast, you will feel like a kid again, and your entire family will enjoy a unique and relaxing vacation!
Family Camp: (May 26-29) - Cost: $800 per adult, $650 per child ages 5-11. Ages 4 and under FREE
Father–Son Weekend
Your son is counting on you.
The relationship between a father and a son is unlike any other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, and to teach their sons the life skills necessary to grow into honorable men.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share a fun, action-packed weekend with your son in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. With incredible activities like riflery, kayaking and rock climbing you will share teachable, bonding moments with your son that will positively impact his life and forever strengthen your relationship.
Father-Son Weekend: 2024 - May 17-19 - ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN*
*Plus $350 for each additional son.
Mother–Daughter Weekend
Your daughter is counting on you.
Every daughter needs quality time with her mother; time to talk, time to listen, time to bond. Leave behind the busyness of life, the pile of to-do lists and the various obligations that never seem to end, and invest in your relationship with your daughter.
Retreat to the mountains and show your little girl that she is the most important thing in your world. Enjoy amazing activities like canoeing, pottery and cooking. Grow closer together as you conquer the high ropes course, zip line and climbing wall. Witness your relationship blossom into something beautiful as you soak up every single minute of a memorable weekend spent together!
Mother-Daughter Weekend: (September 8-10) - Cost: $800* Open
*Plus $350 for each additional daughter.
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