Camp Kanuga
An Episcopal overnight camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains, focusing on community, faith, and outdoor adventure.
▌ Editor's read Camp Kanuga is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website's footer. The camp has a long history, operating since 1931, indicating significant experience in youth programming. It is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, classifying it as a church-affiliated organization. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp provides comprehensive information on health services and safety protocols. The camp's mission emphasizes community, faith, and outdoor activities, aligning with traditional overnight camp values.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 951931+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Kanuga 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
- Yes
- Established
- 95 (1931 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Address: 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Phone: (828) 692-9136
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Leadership Academy A 2026 is $1825 for 21 days. There are other sessions with different prices.
↗ What parents like
- Faith-based camp
- Focus on community
- Outdoor adventure
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Registration requires creating an account
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Kanuga
- What ages does Camp Kanuga accept?
- Camp Kanuga is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Kanuga cost?
- Camp Kanuga publishes $1,825/week for the standard session. Leadership Academy A 2026 is $1825 for 21 days. There are other sessions with different prices. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Kanuga accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kanuga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1931 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Kanuga?
- Camp Kanuga is operated by a faith-based organization, with 1931 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 Kanuga provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Kanuga 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.
- How does Camp Kanuga compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Kanuga is one of 19 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Kanuga with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Kanuga.
- Camp Kanuga - Overnight Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–15 · $1,708/week
- Camp Kanuga - Starter Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–9 · $1,395/week
- Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers · North Carolina · Ages 14–15 · $1,613/week
- Camp Pinnacle · North Carolina · Ages 6–16 · $2,598/week
- Camp Pinnacle · North Carolina · Ages 7–15 · $2,598/week
- Camp Pinnacle · Camp Pinnacle · Ages 6–17 · $2,500/week
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah · North Carolina · Ages 6–16 · $2,350/week
- Adventure Treks: California Challenge · California · Ages 13–18