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▌ Arts · Ages 8–13

Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp

Local Cloth · $300/week

Local Cloth's Farm to Fabric Summer Camp offers a unique day camp experience for ages 8-12, exploring natural fibers, dyes, and textile arts from sheep to fi...

▌ Editor's read The Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 8-12. The camp focuses on the journey of fiber from farm to fabric, including sheep shearing, natural dyeing, weaving, and felting. It is run by Local Cloth, a non-profit organization dedicated to fiber arts, indicating a mission-driven approach. The website lists a cost of $300 per week for members and $350 for non-members, with a 10% sibling discount. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of staff background checks were found. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Local Cloth' (the parent organization) show a rating of 5.0 stars based on 10 reviews, with comments praising the organization's educational offerings and community involvement. Social media handles for Local Cloth are @localcloth on Instagram and 'localcloth' on Facebook, both actively showcasing textile arts and community events.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Address: 408 Depot St, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Phone: (828) 575-2445
  • Cost notes: USD. Estimated pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp

What ages does Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp accept?
Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp cost?
Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. Estimated pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp?
Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp provide lunch?
Local Cloth Farm to Fabric Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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