Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week)
A three-week overnight camp session for girls at Camp Ton-A-Wandah, offering an immersive traditional camp experience.
▌ Editor's read Camp Ton-A-Wandah has been operating since 1933, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in youth camping, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by a search on the ACA website. They explicitly state that all staff undergo a thorough background check, including criminal history and sex offender registry checks, which is a strong safety measure. The camp is an overnight program for girls, offering a traditional camp experience with a wide range of activities. Their 'Dates & Rates' page, which was the provided URL, loads successfully and provides session details. The camp's social media presence on Instagram and Facebook is active, suggesting engagement with their community.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) 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
- 93 (1933 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 200 W Ton-A-Wandah Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
- Phone: 828-692-7728
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $6,050 for 3 weeks
3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Three Week - Session 1 Jun 7 – 26, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,050
- Three Week - Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 17, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,050
- Three Week - Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 7, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,050
↗ What parents like
- Immersive 3-week session
- Located in Blue Ridge Mountains
↘ Watch for
- Deposit is non-refundable
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week)
- What ages does Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) accept?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) cost?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) publishes $2,017/week for the standard session. Total cost $6,050 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1933 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 Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week)?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) is operated by a private business, with 1933 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 Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) 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 Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Ton-A-Wandah - 1st Session (Three Week) 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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