M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska
Christian summer camp for middle and high school students focusing on spiritual growth and community.
▌ Editor's read M28 Camps operates as a Christian summer camp, with its Lake Junaluska location being one of several. The 'About Us' section indicates the camp's mission to 'make disciples' and mentions a history dating back to 2015, suggesting at least nine years of operation. The 'Safety' page explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a significant strength. They also list a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. The camp is clearly an overnight program, catering to students in grades 6-12. While the website details the spiritual focus, it lacks information regarding specific state licensing or ACA accreditation. The 'Contact Us' page provides social media handles for Instagram and Facebook, which are active.
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Since 112015+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska 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 religious, 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
- Not accredited or not found
- Established
- 11 (2015 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 12–18
- Address: 91 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745, USA
- Phone: 828-452-2881
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $335 per participant, includes $115 registration fee + $220 balance. Cost does not include excursions or activities during Free Time.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska
- What ages does M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska accept?
- M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska is open to children ages 12–18. 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 M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska cost?
- M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Total cost $335 per participant, includes $115 registration fee + $220 balance. Cost does not include excursions or activities during Free Time. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska accredited?
- M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 2015 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
- Who runs M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska?
- M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska is operated by a faith-based organization, with 2015 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 M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska provide lunch?
- Yes — M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska 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 M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska compare to other religious camps in Lake Junaluska?
- M28 Camps - Lake Junaluska is one of 6 religious camps in Lake Junaluska 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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