Camp · Religious · Ages 9–13 · $425/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 9–13

The Wilds Junior Boot Camp

Brevard, NC · $425/week

The Wilds Junior Boot Camp offers a week-long, overnight Christian camp experience for boys aged 8-12, focusing on spiritual growth, outdoor activities, and ...

▌ Editor's read The Wilds Junior Boot Camp is an overnight Christian camp for boys aged 8-12, located in Brevard, NC, with a cost of $425 per week. The website, wildsnc.org/camps/youth/, loads successfully and details the camp's mission to provide a fun, spiritual, and character-building experience. The camp is part of The Wilds Christian Camp and Conference Center, indicating a church-affiliated ownership. The program includes daily chapel, Bible lessons, and activities such as swimming, archery, riflery, and team sports. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'The Wilds Christian Camp and Conference Center' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many parents praising the spiritual impact and fun activities. Social media handles found are @wildsnc on Instagram and 'wildsnc' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

The Wilds Junior Boot Camp 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 religious 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 9–13
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 1000 Wilds Ridge Rd, Brevard, NC 28712

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Wilds Junior Boot Camp

What ages does The Wilds Junior Boot Camp accept?
The Wilds Junior Boot Camp is open to children ages 9–13. 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 The Wilds Junior Boot Camp cost?
The Wilds Junior Boot Camp publishes $425/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Wilds Junior Boot Camp's hours?
The Wilds Junior Boot Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Wilds Junior Boot Camp?
The Wilds Junior Boot Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Wilds Junior Boot Camp provide lunch?
The Wilds Junior Boot Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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