Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session
A four-week overnight summer camp session for girls at Camp Illahee.
▌ Editor's read Camp Illahee is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls, with its accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on the ACA website. The camp has a long history, operating for over 80 years, founded by Frances and Fred Whitmire, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is clearly listed on their 'Staff' page. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and reference checks, on their 'Staff' page. The camp offers various sessions, including the four-week session, with detailed pricing and dates available on the 'Sessions & Rates' page. Social media presence includes active Instagram (@campillahee) and Facebook (@campillahee) accounts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 500 Illahee Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
- Phone: (828) 883-2161
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $8850.00 for 4 weeks
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Jul 24.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,850
↗ What parents like
- Immersive, long session
- Build strong friendships
↘ Watch for
- Very high total cost
- No email on contact page
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session
- What ages does Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session accept?
- Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session cost?
- Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session publishes $2,213/week for the standard session. Total cost $8850.00 for 4 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session?
- Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session is operated by a private business, with 80 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 Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session 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 Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brevard?
- Camp Illahee - Four-Week Session is one of 44 overnight/sleepaway camps in Brevard 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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