Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–15 · $1,613/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–15

Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers

North Carolina · $1,613/week · ★ 4.1 (77 reviews)

Leadership development program for older campers aged 14-15, focusing on outdoor skills and service.

▌ Editor's read Camp Kanuga is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their website. The camp has a long history, operating since 1931, indicating significant experience in youth programming. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision and individualized attention. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to camper safety. Camp Kanuga is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, classifying it as a church-affiliated organization. The camp offers a traditional summer camp experience for children aged 7-15, emphasizing outdoor activities and community building within a Christian framework.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 951931+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–15

Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
Yes
Established
95 (1931 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–15
  • Address: 1600 Kanuga Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Phone: (828) 692-9136
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 13-day session costs $2995. Weekly cost is calculated from this.

↗ What parents like

  • Leadership development focus
  • Outdoor skills training
  • Service opportunities

↘ Watch for

  • Specific age range required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers

What ages does Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers accept?
Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers is open to children ages 14–15. 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 - Trailblazers cost?
Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers publishes $1,613/week for the standard session. 13-day session costs $2995. Weekly cost is calculated from this. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers accredited?
Yes — Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers 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 - Trailblazers?
Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers 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 - Trailblazers provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers 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 - Trailblazers compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
Camp Kanuga - Trailblazers 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.

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