Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16 · $2,572/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16

Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe

Nebo · $2,572/week

Teen expedition in the Blue Ridge Mountains focusing on backpacking and whitewater canoeing.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe 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 outdoors/nature, 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Address: 2000 Old Blue Ridge Pkwy, Nebo, NC 28761
  • Phone: 828-291-0300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $5,144

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe

What ages does Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe accept?
Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe cost?
Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe publishes $2,572/week for the standard session. $5,144 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe?
Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe provide lunch?
Yes — Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe 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 Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Nebo?
Blue Ridge Backpack & Whitewater Canoe is one of 18 outdoors/nature camps in Nebo 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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