Appalachian State University Athletic and Academic Camps
Sports Camps include baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, football, cheerleading, fastpitch softball, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.

Academic Camps include forensic science camp, math camp, community outreach programs, SAT preparation course and Community Music School.

Location: ASU Campus, Boone.
Ages: Camps vary and there is a camp for pretty much any age group.
Dates: Camps are offered throughout the summer and range in length from one to five days.
Fees: $75 to $390
For more information and to register, visit camps.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-3045.

Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp offers swimming and sports at the town’s facilities. Campers go on various field trips, including to local attractions, such as Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. They will also travel to a Hickory Crawdads game and have the opportunity to go horseback riding and whitewater rafting or tubing on the New River.

Location: Blowing Rock, various field trips
Ages: Rising first through seventh graders.
Dates: June 9 through Aug. 1, weekdays.
Fees: Rising first and second graders: $40 for Blowing Rock taxpayers and $95 for others. Third through seventh graders: $50 Blowing Rock taxpayers and $110 for others.

Registration is open until all spaces are filled. For more information, call (828) 295-5222.

Blowing Rock Stage Company’s Theater CAMPservatories offer a variety of week-long day camps with themes, including musical theater, the ins and outs of show business, improvisation, play production, stage combat, storytelling and the technical aspects of theater. Camps are taught by theater professionals and many are visited by designers, actors, directors and musicians from across the country.

Location: Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock
Ages: Vary, depending on camp program.
Dates: Camps are held each week, starting June 2 and ending Aug. 1.
Fees: $100 to $175. Prior TOPs students receive a 10 percent discount and tuition waivers are available for those who qualify. Each student who enrolls receives a complimentary ticket to see one of the Blowing Rock Stage Company’s summer productions.

To register or for more information, contact Kim Cozort Kay at (828) 295-9168, ext. 3, or go online to blowingrockstage.com.

Camp Broadstone offers summer enrichment programs for academically gifted youth that are designed to encourage and foster intellectual, social and physical growth. Campers attend enrichment programs in the morning and participate in adventure activities in the afternoons.
Location: Valle Crucis, just outside of Boone.

Ages: Two-week sessions are open to fourth through ninth graders. Explorer sessions are open to fourth through sixth graders.
Dates: Sessions vary in length and are available throughout the summer, starting on June 15 and finishing Aug. 1.
Fees: The two-week sessions are $1,750 and one-week Explorer sessions cost $1,000. Limited scholarship funds based on financial need are available.

For more information and to register, go to campbroadstone.com.

Camp Broadstone’s Day Camp is a new program offering campers an opportunity to sample the activities resident campers get to experience while returning home each evening. Day campers participate in enrichment classes, adventure activities and field trips.

Location: Valle Crucis
Ages: Fourth through sixth graders.
Dates: Weekly sessions are offered throughout the summer, beginning June 16 and ending Aug. 1.
Fees: $250 per week.

For more information and to register, go to campbroadstone.com.

Camp Cheerio is a YMCA camp offering horseback riding, aquatics, sports, creative arts, nature study and day trips. Cheerio Extreme offers backpacking, climbing, rappelling, canoeing and kayaking, and white water rafting.

Ages: Seven to 15 years old.
Dates: Cheerio offers camps ranging in length from five days to two weeks. Co-ed camps are offered from July 6 to Aug. 15. All-girls camps last from June 1 to July 5. Adventure camps are offered throughout the summer.
Fees: Vary, depending on length of the camp. Traditional camp ranges from $600 to $1,520. Adventure camp tuitions range from $864 to $1,799.

For more information and to register, go online to campcheerio.org.

Camp Sky Ranch offers specialized camping experiences for developmentally and mentally disabled individuals. Daily activities include arts and crafts, boating, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of sports and nature activities.

Location: Blowing Rock
Ages: All ages.
Dates: Camp Sky Ranch offers two-week sessions starting on June 22 and ending Aug. 2.
Fees: $1,200 for each two-week session.

For more information and to register, visit campskyranch.com.

Celtic Unicorn Horse Stables will be offering its annual Summer Horseback Riding Camp. The camp focuses on beginning horseback riding mixed with craft activities, music, games and a bit of Scottish heritage. Campers will learn the basics of horseback riding and respectful horsemanship, as well as how to safely care for and interact with horses.

Location: Boone
Ages: Seven to 15 years old.
Dates: Week-long sessions start in early June and end in mid August. For ages seven to 10, the camp runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For 11- to 15-year-olds, sessions last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fees: $325 for ages seven to 10, $425 for 11 to 15.

For more information and to register, contact the stables at (828) 963-7856 or go online to celticunicornstables.com.

Cre8tive Drama Day Camp offers a week-long day camp focusing on drama and movement. ASU faculty member Gordon Hensley will serve as the workshop’s facilitator.

Location: ASU’s I.G. Greer Studio Theater
Ages: Six to 16 years old.
Fees: $50 for Turchin Center members, $75 for others.

For more information and to register, call (828) 262-3017 or email turchincenter@appstate.edu.

High Country Home Health and Hospice’s Camp Sunshine assists children who have been affected by the death of a family member or loved one within the past year. The camp provides support and guidance through activities, such as games, music, storytelling, puppet shows and art. Older campers can serve as junior counselors.

Locations and Dates: Watauga: Oak Grove Baptist Church in Boone, June 16 through 18. Ashe: Ashe Baptist Campground, June 23 through 25. Allegany: Lion’s Club Pavilion in Sparta, June 30 through July 2. Camps are held each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages: Six to 18 years old.
Fees: Free.

For more information and to register, contact the Hospice office in your county. Watauga office: (828) 265-3926. Ashe: (336) 246-6443. Allegany (336) 372-8018.

Holston Presbytery Camp offers a small group camping structure and activities, such as canoeing, hiking, caving, rock climbing, rappelling, crafts, rafting, backpacking and Bible study.

Location: Banner Elk
Ages: Vary, depending on camp session. Range from eight to 17 years old.
Dates: The camp offers week-long sessions starting on June 15 and ending July 25.
Fees: Vary depending on age and camp session. Range from $370 to $515.

To register and for more information, contact the camp at (828) 898-6611 or go online to holstoncamp.org.

Lutheridge and Lutherock offer summer camping experiences that focus on teamwork and Bible study. Activities at Lutheridge include swimming, crafts, games, canoeing, hikes and a low-ropes course. Lutherock offers campers outdoor adventure programs, including rafting, backpacking, caving, rock climbing and rappelling, in addition to more traditional camp experiences.

Location: Lutheridge is located in Arden, and Lutherock is in Newland.
Ages: Camps sessions vary, ranging from first to 12th grades.
Dates: Each camp offers weekly sessions starting on June 1 and ending Aug. 9.
Fees: Vary, depending on age and session. Range from $399 to $589.

For more information and to register, visit llmi.net.

Mary’s School Summer Backyard takes advantage of the summer weather with extended time outside. Campers will participate in creative and play activities, as well as Montessori math, language, sensorial and geography activities.

Ages: Two to nine, with older students acting as “junior assistants.”
Dates: June 9 to Aug. 1. Morning sessions last from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and children should bring a lunch.
Fees: Five mornings (Monday through Friday): $100
Three mornings (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): $68
Two Mornings (Tuesday and Thursday): $49
Extended hours (lasting until 4 p.m.) are available for $25 per day.

To register and for more information, contact the school at (828) 297-5045.

Merri-Mac for Girls is a non-denominational Christian camp offering horseback riding, gymnastics, diving, rock climbing, cheerleading, crafts, archery, riflery, drama, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking and more.

Ages: Six to 16 years old.
Dates: Merri-Mac offers camps ranging in length from six days to six weeks. Sessions start June 8 and end Aug. 9.
Fees: Vary, depending on length of session. Range from $1,050 to $4, 800.

For more information and to register, visit merri-mac.com.

Mountain Quest offers two six-day sessions of a day camp, providing campers the opportunity to experience local natural wonders, while learning about the environment and themselves.

Location: Blowing Rock Conference Center with field trip throughout the area.
Ages: Nine to 12 years old.
Dates: June 9 through 14 and June 23 through 28. Camp days last from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fees: $550, includes transportation, lunch and fees. Discounts available for siblings.

To register and for more information, contact Sabrina Crawford at sabrina@brlc.org or call (828) 265-0602.

Penland Kids’ Camps offers a variety of camps involving clay, painting, toy making, book making, masks, beading, puppet making, photography, earth art and dulcimer maker.

Location: Mitchell County
Ages: Four to 18 years old.
Dates: Camps are offered weekly throughout the summer.

For information about fees and registration, go online to penland.org.

Rockmont for Boys offers a variety of sports and wilderness activities in a Christian setting.

Location: Black Mountain
Ages: Six to 16 years old.
Dates: Sessions range in length from six days to 27 days and are offered starting June 8 and ending Aug. 8.
Fees: Vary, depending on session. Fees range from $995 to $4,400.

For more information and to register, go online to rockmont.com.

Timberlake for Boys is a non-denominational Christian camp offering horseback riding, gymnastics, diving, rock climbing, cheerleading, crafts, archery, riflery, drama, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking and more.

Location: Black Mountain
Ages: Seven to 16 years old.
Dates: Timberlake offers camps ranging in length from six days to six weeks. Sessions start June 8 and end Aug. 9.
Fees: Vary, depending on length of session. Range from $1,050 to $4,800.

For more information and to register, visit camptimberlake.com.

Turtle Island Camp offers nature and pioneer skills, lessons in biology, botany, ecology and handicrafts training.

Location: Turtle Island Nature Preserve in Triplett
Ages, Dates and Fees:
Young Boys Camp: ages 7 to 10, June 22 to 28, $700
Older Boys Camp: ages 11 to 17, July 6 to 19, $1,400
Girls Camp: ages 8-16, July 20 to 26, $700

For more information and to download registration forms, visit turtleislandpreserve.com.

Watauga County 4-H will be taking a group of youth to the Betsy-Jeff Center in Rockingham County, where they can commune with the great outdoors.

Location: Betsy-Jeff Center in Rockingham County, near Reidsville.
Ages: 8 to 14 years old
Dates: July 13 through 18
Fees: Spots can be reserved for a $50 deposit and the total fee of $290 will be due in July.

To register and for more information, contact Watauga County 4-H at (828) 264-3061.

Watauga Arts Council’s Summer Arts Camp will feature the Missoula Children’s Theater and offer a week of drama, storytelling and art. The week will end with a performance of “Robin Hood.”

Location: Watauga High School
Ages: Rising first through 10th graders.
Dates: June 23 through 28. Runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to show time on Friday. Performances are tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m on Friday and 3 p.m. for Saturday.
Fees: $110 per child.

Registration is available online at watauga-arts.org. For more information, contact the Arts Council at (828) 264-1789.

Watauga County Parks and Recreation’s Fun in the Sun Camp is a day camp offering swimming, art and physical activities.

Location: Hardin Park Elementary School
Ages: Giggle Gang 5-7, Super Troopers 8-9, Explorers 10-13
Dates: Six weeks long, starting June 16. Runs 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fees: $70 per week
Summer Adventure Camp is a day camp offering a different theme each week and campers can pick weeks they wish to attend.
Location: Watauga High School
Ages: Giggle Gang 5-7, Super Troopers 8-9, Explorers 10-13
Dates: Seven weeks long, starting June 16. Runs 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fees: $80 per week

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and can be completed at the Watauga County Parks and Recreation office, located at 231 Complex Drive in Boone. For more information, call (828) 264-9511.