Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16 · $1,820/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16

Camp Green Cove - Main Camp

Tuxedo, NC · $1,820/week

Traditional all-girls overnight camp in NC's Blue Ridge Mountains, focused on outdoor activities, community, and...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Green Cove website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for girls. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to recognized standards. The camp has been operating since 1945, founded by Frank Bell, indicating a long-standing history and experience in youth camping. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing safety and supervision. Google reviews for Camp Green Cove show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive environment, diverse activities, and the growth their daughters experience. The program offers a wide array of activities including horseback riding, watersports, arts, and outdoor adventures, catering to varied interests.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 811945+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Camp Green Cove - Main 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
81 (1945 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2120 S Lake Summit Rd, Tuxedo, NC 28784
  • Phone: (828) 692-6355
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $9,100 for 5 weeks

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from May 31 to Aug 14.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 May 31 – Jun 19, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,500
  • Session 2 Jun 23 – Jul 28, 2026 · 6 weeks · $9,100
  • Session 3 Aug 1 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,900

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on outdoor adventure
  • All-girls environment
  • Sister camp to Camp Mondamin

↘ Watch for

  • No shorter-term options for older girls
  • Website is similar to Mondamin's

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Green Cove - Main Camp

What ages does Camp Green Cove - Main Camp accept?
Camp Green Cove - Main Camp is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Green Cove - Main Camp cost?
Camp Green Cove - Main Camp publishes $1,820/week for the standard session. $9,100 for 5 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Green Cove - Main Camp's hours?
Camp Green Cove - Main Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Green Cove - Main Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp Green Cove - Main Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1945 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 Green Cove - Main Camp?
Camp Green Cove - Main Camp is operated by a private business, with 1945 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 Green Cove - Main Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Green Cove - Main 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 Green Cove - Main Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo?
Camp Green Cove - Main Camp 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.

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