Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16 · $2,700/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16

Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I

North Carolina · $2,700/week

A two-week overnight summer camp session for girls at Camp Illahee.

▌ Editor's read Camp Illahee is an ACA accredited camp, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as stated on their website's 'Safety' page. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Frances and Fred Miller, indicating a long-standing tradition in summer camping. They explicitly mention a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Safety' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. Furthermore, the camp details their staff vetting process, including background checks, on the same 'Safety' page, confirming the presence of such language. The camp is clearly an overnight program for girls, as evidenced by the session descriptions and overall website content. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are readily available on their website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I 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
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Address: 500 Illahee Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Phone: (828) 883-2161
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $5400 for 2 weeks. No extra charges for activities, laundry or transportation.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Jul 10.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 3 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,400

↗ What parents like

  • Historic camp since 1921
  • All-inclusive tuition
  • Multiple session lengths available

↘ Watch for

  • No sessions shorter than two weeks for most
  • Enrollment fills up very quickly

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I

What ages does Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I accept?
Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I 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 - Mini-Session I cost?
Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I publishes $2,700/week for the standard session. $5400 for 2 weeks. No extra charges for activities, laundry or transportation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I accredited?
Yes — Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I 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 - Mini-Session I?
Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I 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 - Mini-Session I provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I 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 - Mini-Session I compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brevard?
Camp Illahee - Mini-Session I 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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