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The Wilds Summer Teen Camp

Brevard, NC · $435/week

The Wilds Summer Teen Camp in Brevard, NC, offers an overnight Christian camp experience for teens with a focus on spiritual growth and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Wilds Summer Teen Camp website (wildsnc.org/camps/youth/) loads successfully and details an overnight Christian camp experience for teens. The camp is part of The Wilds Christian Camp and Conference Center, indicating a church-affiliated ownership. While the website highlights a focus on spiritual growth and offers activities such as whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and a ropes course, it does not provide information on ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'The Wilds Christian Camp' show a strong 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the spiritual impact and fun activities. Social media handles found are @thewildsnc on Instagram and 'thewildsnc' on Facebook, both actively promoting camp life.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

The Wilds Summer Teen Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 12–18
  • 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 Summer Teen Camp

What ages does The Wilds Summer Teen Camp accept?
The Wilds Summer Teen Camp is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Summer Teen Camp cost?
The Wilds Summer Teen Camp publishes $435/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Wilds Summer Teen Camp's hours?
The Wilds Summer Teen 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 Summer Teen Camp?
The Wilds Summer Teen 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 Summer Teen Camp provide lunch?
The Wilds Summer Teen 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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