Camp · Specialty · Ages 11–17 · $2,418/week
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SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure

SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure · $2,418/week

Wilderness adventure programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences.

▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a real camp site, specifically detailing programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for 47 years, founded by Jonathan Jones, and is a non-profit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. SOAR offers overnight adventure programs, including a Wyoming Canoe Adventure. Google reviews for SOAR generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the supportive staff and positive impact on campers' self-esteem and skills.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197947+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure 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 specialty, 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
1979 (47 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 11–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA & 184 Uphill Road, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
  • Phone: (828) 456-3435
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (4 one-week), from Jun 13 to Jul 25.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 13 – 13, 2026 · 1 week · $3,800
  • Session 2 Jun 27 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $3,800
  • Session 3 Jul 11 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $3,800
  • Session 4 Jul 25 – 25, 2026 · 1 week · $3,800

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on self-confidence
  • Develops social and life skills

↘ Watch for

  • Not a traditional summer camp

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure

What ages does SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure accept?
SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure is open to children ages 11–17. 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 SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure cost?
SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure publishes $2,418/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure's hours?
SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure 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 SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure accredited?
Yes — SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 47 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 SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure?
SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 47 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 SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure provide lunch?
SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure 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 SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
SOAR - NC Canoe Adventure is one of 16 specialty camps in Dubois 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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