Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp
An overnight camp program at Camp Tekoa for middle schoolers, offering a variety of challenging and engaging activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Tekoa's website loads successfully, detailing various summer camp programs including Quest Camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Camp Tekoa is a ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, indicating a church-based ownership. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. On Google, Camp Tekoa holds an impressive 4.9-star rating based on 309 reviews, with many reviewers highlighting the positive impact of the counselors and the engaging activities. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, with Quest Camp specifically designed for older campers seeking more adventurous activities. Social media handles include @camptekoa on Instagram and 'camptekoa' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Camp Tekoa - Quest 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 12–14
- Address: 211 Thomas Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
- Phone: (828) 692-6516
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Price for Boys Middle School Tekoa Overnight Camp is $830/week.
8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 1.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 13, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 2 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 3 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 6 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 7 Jul 19 – 25, 2026 · 1 week · $825
- Session 8 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $825
↗ What parents like
- Focus on outdoor adventure
- Christian-affiliated camp
↘ Watch for
- Limited spots available
- Full payment due at registration
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp
- What ages does Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp accept?
- Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Tekoa - Quest Camp cost?
- Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp publishes $830/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Tekoa - Quest Camp?
- Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 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 Tekoa - Quest Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Tekoa - Quest 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.
- How does Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Tekoa - Quest Camp 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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