Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program
A leadership and outdoor adventure program for older boys at Camp Falling Creek.
▌ Editor's read Camp Falling Creek is an ACA accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by their ACA logo and search on the ACA website. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, founded by Colonel Edward B. Clark, indicating a long-standing tradition in summer camping. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as stated on their 'About Us' page, which suggests individualized attention. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug testing, demonstrating a commitment to safety. Their program offers a wide range of activities, including outdoor adventures, sports, and creative arts, catering to diverse interests.
★
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
⌬
Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–16
Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program 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
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 14–16
- Address: 100 Falling Creek Camp Rd, Tuxedo, NC 28784
- Phone: 828-692-0262
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $8,850 for 27 days.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Jul 24.
1 waitlist
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,850 Waitlist
↗ What parents like
- Leadership and outdoor skills focus
- For older boys
↘ Watch for
- Only for boys
- Longest session available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program
- What ages does Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program accept?
- Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program 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 Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program cost?
- Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program publishes $2,294/week for the standard session. Total cost $8,850 for 27 days. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program accredited?
- Yes — Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Falling Creek - STEEL Program?
- Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program is operated by a private business, with 75 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 Falling Creek - STEEL Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program 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 Falling Creek - STEEL Program compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo?
- Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program is one of 19 overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Falling Creek - STEEL Program.
- Camp Falling Creek · North Carolina · Ages 7–16
- Camp Falling Creek - 2-Week Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–16 · $2,881/week
- Camp Falling Creek - June Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–16 · $2,538/week
- Camp Falling Creek - Main Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–16 · $2,294/week
- Camp Green Cove · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 6–17 · $2,167/week
- Camp Green Cove - Main Camp · Tuxedo, NC · Ages 8–16 · $1,820/week
- Camp Mondamin · North Carolina · Ages 6–17 · $2,450/week
- Camp Mondamin - June Camp · North Carolina · Ages 6–17 · $2,167/week