Forest Floor Asheville - Blacksmithing Camp
Hands-on blacksmithing camp teaching traditional forging techniques.
▌ Editor's read The Forest Floor Asheville website loads successfully, detailing a Blacksmithing Camp for ages 10-16, where participants learn traditional forging techniques and create tools. The camp is a day program, running from 9 AM to 3 PM. The organization has been operating for 15 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, and was founded by Matt Bures-Whited. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and wilderness first aid. Forest Floor Asheville has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging and knowledgeable instructors and the unique learning opportunities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @forestfloorasheville on Instagram and 'forestfloorasheville' on Facebook.
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Since 201115+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–16
Forest Floor Asheville - Blacksmithing Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 10–16
- Address: 1000 Old Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC 28730, USA
- Phone: 828-338-9787
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
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