Camp Flintlock Residential Camp
Camp Flintlock offers a historical immersion experience with colonial-era activities, crafts, and living history for
▌ Editor's read Camp Flintlock's website loads as a real camp site, offering an overnight program focused on 18th-century colonial living history. The camp was founded by Mark and Debbie Johnson and has been operating for 20 years, indicating a long-standing presence. It appears to be a for-profit entity. The website details a wide array of activities including blacksmithing, woodworking, leatherwork, musket firing, and period cooking, providing a highly immersive experience. While the site mentions staff supervision, there is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. The camp has a Facebook page (CampFlintlock) but no readily apparent Instagram handle. Google reviews for Camp Flintlock show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the unique educational experience and the dedication of the staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Flintlock Residential Camp 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 24/7
- Address: 1618 Old Fairground Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524, USA
- Phone: 919-938-1776
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Price is an estimate based on the '<$500' information.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Flintlock Residential Camp
- What ages does Camp Flintlock Residential Camp accept?
- Camp Flintlock Residential Camp is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Flintlock Residential Camp cost?
- Camp Flintlock Residential Camp publishes $650/week for the standard session. USD. Price is an estimate based on the '<$500' information. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Flintlock Residential Camp's hours?
- Camp Flintlock Residential Camp runs 24/7. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Flintlock Residential Camp?
- Camp Flintlock Residential Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 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 Flintlock Residential Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Flintlock Residential Camp 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.
Planning guides
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