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Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure

Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure · $3,430/week

SOAR offers adventure-based summer camps and year-round programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences,...

▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering summer camps and year-round programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating a commitment to high standards. The organization explicitly states on its 'About Us' page that it has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Jonathan Jones. They are a non-profit organization. The camp maintains a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2, as stated on their 'Our Staff' page, and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Programs are primarily overnight, focusing on adventure and life skills. Google reviews for SOAR (the organization, not specific to the CA Redwoods program) show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently 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 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure 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 adventure, 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
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA
  • Phone: (828) 456-3435
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is $4,900 for 10 days.

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

  • Explore California redwoods
  • Focus on social skills

↘ Watch for

  • High cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure

What ages does Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure accept?
Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure cost?
Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure publishes $3,430/week for the standard session. That sits 39% above the $2,469 median for adventure camps in Balsam — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is $4,900 for 10 days. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure's hours?
Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure accredited?
Yes — Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure?
Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure compare to other adventure camps in Balsam?
Summer Camp at SOAR - CA Coastal Redwoods Adventure is one of 19 adventure 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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