Western North Carolina doesn't do summer halfway. The mountains, rivers, and creative communities that make this region worth visiting year-round also make it an extraordinary place for kids to spend their summers. Whether your child or teenager is drawn to wilderness adventures or wants to spend the summer writing code, there's something genuinely worth getting excited about. Asheville-area camp offerings can include app development workshops, rock climbing, mountain biking, bouldering, wilderness expeditions, and more. Camps begin registration in January or February and spots go fast.
- Indoor Summer Camps: From creative arts to martial arts, indoor camps in the Asheville area offer high-quality programming for kids who thrive in structured environments.
- Outdoor Summer Camps: Access to and instruction in safe hiking, swimming, rafting, and climbing right outside the cabin door is something WNC does better than almost anywhere in the Southeast.
- Sports Summer Camps: Volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming, and more. Find programs for beginners learning the basics as well as competitive athletes looking to sharpen their skills.
- STEAM Summer Camps: Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programming gives curious kids a place to develop real skills in a hands-on environment.
Looking for overnight summer camps? See our Overnight Summer Camp Guide for big kids and teens.
Outdoor & Indoor Summer Camps
Spring Break & Summer Discovery Camps, NC Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum offers a variety of Spring Break and Summer Camps for varying ages and interests including outdoor exploration, hiking, arts & crafts, local ecology, geocaching,… More Information
YMCA Summer Day Camps
Choose from a variety of summer day camps throughout the region with focuses on science, sports, arts, and adventure. Campers will grow in self-confidence and experience activities including… More Information
Adventure Camp, Asheville Parks & Recreation
The City of Asheville has many camps. There are 10 weeks of summer day camp from 8:30 am to 6 pm at four locations, the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, Linwood Crump Shiloh… More Information
WNC Nature Center, Asheville
The Nature Center will not offer summer camp in 2026 but may resume programming in future years. Teens ages 13–17 can apply for the summer volunteer program. Visit wncnaturecenter.com for details… More Information
Summer Camps by Asheville Parks & Recreation
The City of Asheville has many camps. There are 10 weeks of summer day camp from 8:30 am to 6 pm at four locations, the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, Linwood Crump Shiloh… More Information
Summer Music Camps at Asheville Music School
Summer Music Camps at Asheville Music School offer fun, supportive, team-oriented instruction for ages 4–18. Campers explore instruments and genres—from rock to jazz and Appalachian music—while enjoying outdoor time. Half- and full-day options available.
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Camp Cedar Cliff, Asheville
This Christian youth camp on 300 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers themed weekly sessions with archery, swimming, splash days, trail rides, and horsemanship. Day camp includes lunch and… More Information
Sunny Truth Farm, Mars Hill
This camp allows kids to learn and play in an outdoor setting where they interact with nature through games, art, science, and farm animals. It’s held on 150 acres of land comprised of meadows,… More Information
Adventure Camp, Adventure Center of Asheville
Offering Teacher Workday Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer Day Camps: Adventure Camps and Kolo Bike Park Camps. Campers can experience a variety of outdoor adventures, including ziplines,… More Information
JCC Camp Ruach, Asheville
Open to all, this Jewish community center offers a variety of day camps, including a camp for children with autism called Camp Tikvah. Activities include swimming, sports, arts & crafts,… More Information
Sports Summer Camps
ABYSA Soccer Camps
This summer soccer camp offers options for varying skill sets, from beginner to experienced players. Summer 2026 is for youth born 2021-2011. Open to players in ABYSA/ HFC programs or players from… More Information
Kolo Bike Camp, Adventure Center of Asheville
Kolo is a bike park for every level of rider. It is located just 5 minutes from downtown Asheville and offers 4 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails and features on rolling terrain.… More Information
Osega Gymnastics, Fletcher
Weekly themed sessions combine gymnastics training, ninja obstacle course work, outdoor OCR racing, trampoline time, arts and crafts, foam pit fun, and game room access. Full-day camp runs Monday–… More Information
