Give your Lake Norman child the perfect complement to lakeside living! Camp Tekoa offers Lake Norman families the ideal blend of familiar water adventures and exciting mountain experiences in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains – all within an easy drive from home.
View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!
From Lake Life to Mountain Heights
- Convenient Mountain Location: Just a 1.5-hour drive from Lake Norman to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. Close enough for weekend visits and easy transportation, yet far enough for a true mountain experience.
- Beyond the Lake: Your child will build on their water skills while discovering:
- Mountain lake zipline adventures
- Guided waterfall exploration
- Rock climbing challenges
- Cave exploration
- Whitewater rafting expeditions
- Mountain hiking and camping
- Evening campfires under starlit skies
Programs for Water-Loving Kids
- Young Explorers:
- Mini Camp (Ages 7-9): Sunday-Wednesday sessions perfect for first-time overnight campers
- Elementary TKO (Ages 8-11): Full-week adventure with guided introduction to activities
- Growing Adventurers:
- Middle School TKO (Ages 11-14): Features off-site waterfall trips and shelter camping
- Water Adventure (Ages 12-14): Specialized program focusing on advanced water skills
- Teen Leadership & Water Adventures:
- High School TKO (Ages 14-17): Includes whitewater rafting and service projects
- Water Adventure (Ages 14-17): Advanced program with multiple whitewater experiences
- River Runners (Ages 14-17): Specialized program focusing on various river crafts
Why Lake Norman Families Choose Camp Tekoa
- Complementary Skills: While Lake Norman offers excellent flatwater experiences, Camp Tekoa introduces moving water adventures and mountain skills
- Faith-Based Community: Through daily devotions, community service, and meaningful relationships, campers grow in their faith while having incredible adventures
- Skills for Life: Research shows lasting positive changes:
- Enhanced independence
- Increased self-confidence
- Strengthened leadership skills
- Deeper faith development
- Improved social connections
Summer 2025 Program Features
- Nine weeks of programs from June through early August
- New "Quest" program for elementary adventurers
- Traditional favorites like talent shows and evening campfires
- Weekly off-site adventures
- Family-style cabin groups led by caring counselors
Outstanding Facilities
- 3-acre mountain lake (a different experience than Lake Norman!)
- Multiple zipline courses
- 40-foot climbing tower
- Extensive hiking trails
- Modern, clean cabins
- Dining hall serving nutritious meals
Making Camp Accessible
- Multiple session lengths to fit your summer schedule
- Financial assistance and scholarships available
- 2% Promise program helping more children experience camp
- Early registration recommended - spots fill quickly!
Easy Travel from Lake Norman
- Direct route via I-40 E to I-26 E
- Convenient Sunday check-in times
- Coordinated arrival and departure schedules
- Connect with other Lake Norman families
Weekend Preview Options
Want to see Camp Tekoa before summer? With our convenient location just 1.5 hours from Lake Norman, many families combine a camp tour with a spring weekend in the mountains. Contact us about upcoming preview events and tours.
Water Program Spotlight
For children who already enjoy lake activities at home, our water adventures offer exciting new challenges:
- WATER ADVENTURE (Middle School): Paddleboarding, tubing, waterfall hopping, and whitewater canoeing
- WATER ADVENTURE (High School): Two trips of whitewater canoeing, whitewater kayaking, and flatwater canoe campout
- RIVER RUNNERS (High School): Tubing, inflatable kayaking, whitewater rafting, paddleboarding, canoeing, and riverside camping
Start Your Mountain Adventure
View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!
Contact us to learn more about giving your child an unforgettable summer experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains:
- 2025 Online Registration
- Phone: (828) 692-6516
- Address: PO Box 1793, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Camp Tekoa is accredited by the American Campers Association and has been transforming young lives through outdoor ministry since 1949.