Camp Kahdalea for Girls
Traditional Christian overnight camp for girls in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a variety of activities and...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL for Camp Kahdalea loads as a real camp website, detailing their various camp sessions. Camp Kahdalea is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating since 1954, making it 69 years old, and was founded by Alfred and Anne Fleer. It is an all-girls overnight camp, and the website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, along with a commitment to staff background checks. Google reviews for Camp Kahdalea show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their daughters' confidence and the strong community fostered. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campkahdalea and a Facebook page 'CampKahdalea'.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Kahdalea for Girls is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1957 (69 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 800 Kahdalea Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
- Phone: (828) 884-6834
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $4,300.00 for 2 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Focus on Christian values
- Variety of outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- Limited session flexibility
- Non-refundable deposit
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Kahdalea for Girls
- What ages does Camp Kahdalea for Girls accept?
- Camp Kahdalea for Girls is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Kahdalea for Girls cost?
- Camp Kahdalea for Girls publishes $2,150/week for the standard session. Total cost $4,300.00 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Kahdalea for Girls accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kahdalea for Girls is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 69 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 Kahdalea for Girls?
- Camp Kahdalea for Girls is operated by a private business, with 69 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 Kahdalea for Girls provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Kahdalea for Girls 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 Kahdalea for Girls compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brevard?
- Camp Kahdalea for Girls 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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