Camp Illahee - Two-Week Session
A two-week overnight summer camp session for girls at Camp Illahee.
▌ Editor's read Camp Illahee is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website's footer. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Frances Hall, indicating a long-standing tradition in summer camping. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Our Staff' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, demonstrating a commitment to safety. Their program is exclusively overnight, catering to girls, and offers a diverse array of activities from horseback riding to watersports. The website clearly outlines their philosophy of fostering independence and community among campers.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Illahee - Two-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
- 1936 (90 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: $5400 for 2 weeks. No extra charges for activities, laundry or transportation.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 26 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 5 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 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 - Two-Week Session
- What ages does Camp Illahee - Two-Week Session accept?
- Camp Illahee - Two-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 - Two-Week Session cost?
- Camp Illahee - Two-Week Session 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 - Two-Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Illahee - Two-Week 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 - Two-Week Session?
- Camp Illahee - Two-Week 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 - Two-Week Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Illahee - Two-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 - Two-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brevard?
- Camp Illahee - Two-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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