The Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning's Summer Enrichment Camp
Since 1982, AICL has had kids laughing while they learn, with a range of arts and academic classes to challenge their young minds. Also included: lifelong friends. Two one-week sessions at Warren Wilson College, near Asheville, July 19-August 1. For more, call Jake Morrill at 1-800-951-7442 or email [email protected].

TrailRidge Mountain Camp
Known to some as the "world's smallest camp." Separate boys and girls travel camps offering programs from one to five weeks in length. Enrollment for each session is limited to 16 campers. This summer: Roan Mountain Base Camp; Pisgah Forest Base Camp; French Broad Canoe Adventure; and a four-day Appalachian Trail Backpacking and Rafting expedition. Just a few spots still available for this summer. Call Kim and David Broshar at 669-5636.

Camp High Rocks
Traditional summer camp for boys, with an emphasis on outdoor adventure. Activities include kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, horse back riding, mountain biking, and camping. Contact Hank Birdsong at 1-828-885-2153. > details...

JC Martial Arts
TaeKwonDo and self-defense for kids. Summer programs meet two days a week for children 4 years and up. Classes take place at the new JC Martial Arts center at 1200 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Contact Master Y. Jeon at 277-8002.

Camp Rockmont
Located just outside of Black Mountain, North Carolina, Camp Rockmont is a private Christian summer camp for boys ages 7-16. Contact Jon Brooks at 686-3885. > details...

Day Camps

Fletcher Summer Day Camp
Themes each week: arts & crafts, games, field trips. Ages 5-11. June 6-July 30. Contact Cristin Corder at 687-0751 or email [email protected] for more information. details...

Swim Lessons at Skyland Recreation Center
Learn to swim. Ten-day sessions. All levels welcome. Ages 4 and older. June 7-July 29. For more information call: 684-5072.

Junior Tennis Camp
Asheville Racquet Club, Hendersonville Road. Ages 6-8. May 31-July 30. For more information call: 274-3361.

Little Sneakers Camp
Asheville Racquet Club, Hendersonville Road. Fundamentals of tennis with focus on fun. One week sessions. Ages 4-6. May 31-July 30. For more information call: 274-3361.

Summer Quest
Carolina Day School offers weeklong session with sports, rocks & minerals, cooking, wildlife, art & woodworking. Ages: rising kindergartners through eighth-graders. June 14-July 23. Contact: Katherin Kaderabek at 251-0412 or [email protected] details...

Mountaineer Adventure Camp
Blue Ridge Parkway and Swannanoa Valley adventures in Black Mountain. Ages 8-12. July 19-23. For more information call: 669-9566.

Wilderness Walk-About
As part of the Blue Ridge Parkway Jr. Ranger program learn low-impact camping, oriteering and what to do if you find yourself lost in the woods. Ages 11-12. July 21-23. Contact: Michele Maertens at 350-3822 ext. 207.

Overnight Camps

N.C. Outward Bound School
Through kayaking, rock climbing, hiking learn leadership and teamwork skills. Ages: 14-17. June 4-Aug 22. For more information call: 877-776-2627 or email [email protected]. details...

Eagle's Nest Camp
Three week sessions of swimming, riding, backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing & visual and performing arts. Grades: K-12. June 5-Aug. 8. For more information call: 877-4349 or email [email protected] details...

Backpacking Trip from Hendersonville
All levels welcome for hiking part of the Appalachian Trail. Ages: 14 and up. May 30-Aug 1. For more information call: 298-6118 or 698-3686

Camp Pinnacle for Girls
Three week sessions of swimming, riding, backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing & visual and performing arts. June 6-July2. For more information call: 692-2677 details...

TrailRidge Mountain Camp for Boys
Travel to Washington and bike and raft or bike & canoe in Florida. June 6-25. For more information call: 669-5636 or [email protected] details...

TrailRidge Mountain Camp for Boys
Travel to Washington and bike and raft or bike & canoe in Florida. June 6-25. For more information call: 669-5636 or [email protected] details...

popular summer activities for the whole family:
hiking . biking . paddling . golf