Camp Illahee - Junior Session
A five-day overnight summer camp session specifically designed for younger girls at Camp Illahee.
▌ Editor's read Camp Illahee is an overnight summer camp for girls, with a long history of over 90 years, founded by Frances and Fred Whitmire. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website provides clear information on sessions and rates, including a specific 'Junior Session' for younger campers. A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 is explicitly stated, suggesting a good level of supervision. While the site offers extensive parent resources, specific language regarding staff background checks was not found.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Camp Illahee - Junior Session fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–9
- Address: 500 Illahee Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
- Phone: (828) 883-2161
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $2350.00 for 1 week
1 session (1 one-week), from Aug 9 to Aug 14.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 6 Aug 9 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
↗ What parents like
- Good for first-time campers
- Sample 20 activities
↘ Watch for
- Short five-day session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Illahee - Junior Session
- What ages does Camp Illahee - Junior Session accept?
- Camp Illahee - Junior Session is open to children ages 6–9. 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 - Junior Session cost?
- Camp Illahee - Junior Session publishes $2,350/week for the standard session. Total cost $2350.00 for 1 week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Illahee - Junior Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Illahee - Junior Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 - Junior Session?
- Camp Illahee - Junior Session is operated by a private business, with 90 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 - Junior Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Illahee - Junior 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 - Junior Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brevard?
- Camp Illahee - Junior 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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