Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure
SOAR offers adventure-based summer camps and year-round programs for youth with ADHD and other learning differences,...
▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering adventure programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024. The camp was founded by Jonathan Jones and has been operating for 45 years, indicating a long history of service. SOAR explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2 on their 'About Us' page, highlighting individualized attention. They also mention that staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, with various adventure-based activities. Google reviews for SOAR show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
Who thrives here Ages 13–16
Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys 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
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 13–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA
- Phone: (828) 456-3435
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: FL Keys Adventure is $4,600 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
- Adventure-based learning
- Focus on self-reliance
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure
- What ages does Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure accept?
- Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure is open to children ages 13–16. 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 - FL Keys Adventure cost?
- Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure publishes $3,220/week for the standard session. That sits 30% above the $2,469 median for adventure camps in Balsam — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. FL Keys Adventure is $4,600 for 10 days. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure's hours?
- Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys 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 - FL Keys Adventure accredited?
- Yes — Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure?
- Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure 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 Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys Adventure provide lunch?
- Yes — Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys 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 - FL Keys Adventure compare to other adventure camps in Balsam?
- Summer Camp at SOAR - FL Keys 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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