8-Week Double Term
Camp Highlander is a traditional overnight summer camp in North Carolina offering a wide range of activities for boys and girls aged 7-16, focusing on charac...
▌ Editor's read Camp Highlander is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded in 1957 by Dr. William W. Henderson, indicating a long history and established program. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo extensive background checks, including criminal and sex offender checks, as detailed on their 'Staff' page. The camp maintains a favorable camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1, which is clearly stated on their 'Staff' section. Their program is designed for boys and girls aged 7-16, offering a wide array of activities aimed at fostering character development and a strong sense of community, as highlighted throughout their website.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
8-Week Double Term sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 685 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024
- Phone: (830) 238-4631
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from May 31 to Aug 1.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 7 May 31 – Aug 1, 2026 · 9 weeks · $12,950
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about 8-Week Double Term
- What ages does 8-Week Double Term accept?
- 8-Week Double Term is open to children ages 6–16. 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 8-Week Double Term cost?
- 8-Week Double Term publishes $1,619/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are 8-Week Double Term's hours?
- 8-Week Double Term 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 8-Week Double Term accredited?
- Yes — 8-Week Double Term is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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.
- Does 8-Week Double Term provide lunch?
- 8-Week Double Term does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does 8-Week Double Term compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt?
- 8-Week Double Term is one of 30 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt 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
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
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