What ages does SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent accept?

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is open to children ages 18–21. 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 SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent cost?

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent publishes $2,471/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,469 median for specialty camps in Balsam. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent's hours?

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Is SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent accredited?

Yes — SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.

Who runs SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent?

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent provide lunch?

Yes — SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent compare to other specialty camps in Balsam?

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is one of 17 specialty camps in Balsam that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Specialty · Ages 18–21

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent · $2,471/week

Adventure-based programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences.

▌ Editor's read The SOAR website (soarnc.org) loads successfully and provides extensive information about their programs. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp was founded by Don Barr and has been operating for over 45 years, demonstrating significant experience in serving its target population. SOAR is a nonprofit organization, as stated on their website. They explicitly mention conducting background checks on all staff members. The camp offers overnight programs with a published staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is beneficial for their specialized population. Google reviews for 'SOAR Summer Camp' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 198145+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 18–21

SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Yes
Established: 1981 (45 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 18–21
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 226 SOAR Lane, P.O Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, USA
Phone: (828) 456-3435
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 22 sessions (0 one-week, 22 multi-week blocks), from Jun 13 to Aug 11.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

Session 1 Jun 13 – 23, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 1 Jun 14 – 30, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,000
Session 1 Jun 14 – 23, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 1 Jun 14 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,200
Session 1 Jun 14 – Jul 4, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,700
Session 1 Jun 20 – 29, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,600
Session 1 Jun 21 – 30, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,900
Session 2 Jun 27 – Jul 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,200
Session 1 Jul 5 – 15, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,600
Session 2 Jul 5 – 21, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,000
Session 1 Jul 6 – 15, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,950
Session 3 Jul 11 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 3 Jul 12 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 3 Jul 12 – 22, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,200
Session 2 Jul 12 – Aug 1, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,700
Session 1 Jul 18 – Aug 3, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,000
Session 4 Jul 25 – Aug 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 11, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,000
Session 4 Jul 26 – Aug 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,800
Session 4 Jul 26 – Aug 5, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,200

↗ What parents like

Specialized for ADHD/LD youth
Low staff-to-camper ratio

↘ Watch for

High cost
Limited session availability

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent

What ages does SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent accept?: SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is open to children ages 18–21. 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 SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent cost?: SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent publishes $2,471/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,469 median for specialty camps in Balsam. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent's hours?: SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent accredited?: Yes — SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent?: SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent provide lunch?: Yes — SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent compare to other specialty camps in Balsam?: SOAR Summer Camp - WY First Ascent is one of 17 specialty camps in Balsam that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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