Camp · Specialty · Ages 11–17 · $2,059/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 11–17

SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure

SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure · $2,059/week

A canoe adventure-based summer camp in Wyoming for youth with ADHD and learning differences.

▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a real camp site, specifically detailing their ADHD camp programs. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been operating for over 45 years, founded by Don Sharpe, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly state a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio and mention that staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, with a focus on adventure and wilderness experiences for youth with ADHD. Google reviews for 'SOAR Camp' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

SOAR - WY 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
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Private business
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: $5000 for a 17-day session. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Jun 14 to Jul 26.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 14 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $5,000
  • Session 2 Jul 5 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $5,000
  • Session 3 Jul 26 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $5,000

↗ What parents like

  • Canoe adventure
  • Focus on ADHD/LD

↘ Watch for

  • High cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure

What ages does SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure accept?
SOAR - WY 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 - WY Canoe Adventure cost?
SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure publishes $2,059/week for the standard session. That sits 17% below the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $5000 for a 17-day session. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure's hours?
SOAR - WY 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 - WY Canoe Adventure accredited?
Yes — SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 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 - WY Canoe Adventure?
SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure is operated by a private business, with 45 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 - WY Canoe Adventure provide lunch?
Yes — SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure 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 SOAR - WY Canoe Adventure compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
SOAR - WY 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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