Camp Mondamin - August Camp
A two-week boys' overnight camp session at Camp Mondamin, focusing on outdoor activities and skill building.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to Camp Mondamin's dates and rates page, confirming it as a legitimate camp website. Camp Mondamin is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, ensuring adherence to industry safety and operational standards. The camp was founded in 1922 by Frank Bell, indicating over a century of operation. It is an overnight camp for boys, emphasizing outdoor activities and skill development. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Mondamin show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their sons' independence and outdoor skills. The camp maintains an active presence on Instagram (@campmondamin) and Facebook (campmondamin).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1041922+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Mondamin - August 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
- 104 (1922 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–17
- Address: 100 Mondamin Rd, Tuxedo, NC 28784
- Phone: (828) 693-7445
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: August Camp is a 2-week session for $4,900.
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 activities
- Non-competitive environment
↘ Watch for
- Only for boys
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Mondamin - August Camp
- What ages does Camp Mondamin - August Camp accept?
- Camp Mondamin - August Camp is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Mondamin - August Camp cost?
- Camp Mondamin - August Camp publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. August Camp is a 2-week session for $4,900. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Mondamin - August Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Mondamin - August Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1922 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 Mondamin - August Camp?
- Camp Mondamin - August Camp is operated by a private business, with 1922 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 Mondamin - August Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Mondamin - August 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.
- Does Camp Mondamin - August Camp offer transportation?
- Camp Mondamin - August Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Mondamin - August Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Tuxedo?
- Camp Mondamin - August 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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