Give your Charlotte child an unforgettable mountain adventure this summer! Camp Tekoa offers Queen City families the perfect blend of outdoor exploration, spiritual growth, and character development just a short drive from home in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
A Mountain Escape from City Life
- Close to Charlotte: Just a 2-hour drive from Charlotte to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. Close enough for weekend visits and easy transportation, yet far enough for a true mountain camp experience.
- Urban to Outdoor Transformation: Your child will trade skyscrapers for mountain peaks with:
- Lake zipline adventures
- Guided waterfall exploration
- Rock climbing challenges
- Cave exploration
- Whitewater rafting expeditions
- Mountain hiking and camping
- Evening campfires under starry skies (a view you can't get in the city!)
Programs for Every Charlotte Child
- 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
- Adventure Camps (Ages 12-14): Specialized programs focusing on outdoor skills
- Teen Leadership & Adventure:
- High School TKO (Ages 14-17): Includes whitewater rafting and service projects
- Expedition Extreme (Ages 15-17): Two-week advanced adventure program
- Specialized adventure programs for every interest
Why Charlotte Families Choose Camp Tekoa
- Convenient Mountain Experience: All the benefits of a mountain camp without long-distance travel
- 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 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 Mountain Facilities
- 3-acre mountain lake
- 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
- Special Hurricane Helene recovery scholarships
- Early registration recommended - spots fill quickly!
Easy Travel from Charlotte
- Direct route via I-85S and I-26E
- Convenient Sunday check-in times
- Coordinated arrival and departure schedules
- Connect with other Charlotte-area families
Weekend Preview Options
Want to see Camp Tekoa before summer? With our convenient location just 2 hours from Charlotte, many families combine a camp tour with a spring weekend in the mountains. Contact us about upcoming preview events and tours.
Opportunities for Charlotte Teens
- Leaders in Training (LIT) program for rising high school seniors
- Summer staff positions perfect for college students
- Valuable experience for college applications
- Make a difference in children's lives
Start Your Mountain Adventure
Contact us to learn more about giving your child an unforgettable summer experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains:
- 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.
