What ages does Camp Blue Skies accept?

Camp Blue Skies is open to children age 21. 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 Blue Skies cost?

Camp Blue Skies doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost is not mentioned on the website. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Camp Blue Skies's hours?

Camp Blue Skies runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Camp Blue Skies?

Camp Blue Skies is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 15 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 Blue Skies provide lunch?

Camp Blue Skies 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.

How does Camp Blue Skies compare to other specialty camps in Charlotte?

Camp Blue Skies is one of 14 specialty camps in Charlotte 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.

▌ Specialty · Age 21

Camp Blue Skies

Camp Blue Skies offers overnight camp experiences for adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on social, recreational, and educational activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp Blue Skies is an overnight camp for adults with developmental disabilities, founded in 2009 by Dick Sesler, making it 15 years in operation. The camp's mission is to provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment for its campers, focusing on social, recreational, and educational activities. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong community presence and positive feedback, with a 5.0-star rating from 11 Google reviews. The program includes activities like arts and crafts, sports, music, and nature exploration, tailored to the needs of its adult campers. The organization operates as a nonprofit, dedicated to serving this specific population.

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Since 201115+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Age 21

Camp Blue Skies 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 specialty, 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: 2011 (15 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 21–21
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 2820 Selwyn Ave., Box 767, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
Cost notes: USD. Cost is not mentioned on the website. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Blue Skies

What ages does Camp Blue Skies accept?: Camp Blue Skies is open to children age 21. 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 Blue Skies cost?: Camp Blue Skies doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost is not mentioned on the website. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Blue Skies's hours?: Camp Blue Skies runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Blue Skies?: Camp Blue Skies is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 15 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 Blue Skies provide lunch?: Camp Blue Skies 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.
How does Camp Blue Skies compare to other specialty camps in Charlotte?: Camp Blue Skies is one of 14 specialty camps in Charlotte 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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