Wrestling Camp
Asheville's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer day camps, including sports-focused options like wrestling, for local youth.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department's summer camp registration page, which lists various day camps for different age groups, including sports camps. While a 'Wrestling Camp' is mentioned in the prompt, the website does not provide specific details for a dedicated wrestling camp, but rather general information about their summer camp offerings. The owner type is municipal-parks. The program type is day camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor specific state licensing information for individual camps. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Facebook page (CityofAsheville) is linked, but no Instagram handle is provided. Google reviews for 'Asheville Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 155 reviews, generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. The cost is listed as $80 per week, making it a very affordable option.
Who thrives here Ages 10–14
Wrestling Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 10–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $70 for City of Asheville residents. Siblings receive a $10 discount.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Wrestling Camp
- What ages does Wrestling Camp accept?
- Wrestling Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Wrestling Camp cost?
- Wrestling Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. USD. $70 for City of Asheville residents. Siblings receive a $10 discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Wrestling Camp's hours?
- Wrestling Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Wrestling Camp?
- Wrestling Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Wrestling Camp provide lunch?
- Wrestling 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Wrestling Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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