Asheville Day Camp
Asheville Day Camp
Nature Explorers
RISING 1ST-3RD GRADESTrail Blazers
Rising 4th-6th gradesLeadership Camp
Rising 7th-8th gradesJune 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13
Dive in and get your sneakers muddy discovering and exploring the trails of WNC! Nature Explorer Camp sessions offer full-day place-based expeditions for rising 1st-3rd graders. Our outdoor-loving naturalist staff engage campers with awesome outdoor games and crafts as they delve into nearby ecosystems. For our Asheville sessions we are able to provide short transportation to explore Carolina Day’s Nature Trail, going from their ballfields and wrapping it’s way 1.5 miles back to campus. The campers also have the opportunity to hike up towards the parkway and discover the Mountains to Sea Trail.
$399 per week
- Rising 1st-3rd graders
- Drop-off is 8:45am-9am and pick-up is from 5pm-5:15pm
- Drop-off and pick-up is located at the front of Carolina Day School
June 11-15, July 9-13
Our highly trained naturalists are focused on getting kids outdoors to inspire curiosity, a connection with nature, staying active, and cultivating a sense of stewardship. After parent drop-off they head into the forest for hands-on experiential learning. Our campers gain a deep understanding of the natural world and have the opportunity to explore the peaks, creeks, and wild woodlands that make Western NC so magical. There are new lands to explore in our Asheville location including the parkway, Mountains to Sea trail, and some conserved lands that are only offered through Carolina Day permitting. We are excited to learn and discover with the campers in these new locations!
$399 per week
- Rising 4th-6th graders
- Drop-off is 8:45 am-9am and pick-up is from 5pm-5:15pm
- Drop-off and pick-up is located at the front of Carolina Day School
June 25-29
Our leadership camp is designed to help campers develop an awareness for their capabilities and how they can make a difference in our community. Our staff are dedicated to coaching campers through a nature based course that will use different leadership styles to develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and peer mentoring. As they explore the mountains with a leader’s view, their deep nature connection will help cultivate a sense of empowerment, responsibility and compassion. We Cater to rising 7th and 8th graders because it is a pinnacle point in development. They are starting to figure out who they are and what they want to bring to the rest of the world.
$450 per week
- Rising 7th-8th graders
- Drop-off is 8:45am-9am and pick-up is from 5pm-5:15pm
- Drop-off and pick-up is located at the front of Carolina Day School
Leadership Camp Daily Schedule
8:45-9:00: Campers Arrive
9:00-9:15: Morning gathering and mind collection
9:15-9:45: head out to our nature destination
9:45-12:00: Hike and explorer through a steward’s lens. The group will make nature connections while participating in team building games.
12:00-1:00: Lunch on the trail and time for free-play and rest
1:00-4:15: Discovery of self using nature and human connection
4:15-5:00: Pick up at Base Camp
By clicking a button above, you will be redirected to Carolina Day School’s camp registration page to register for Camp Muddy Sneakers in Asheville.
Did you know?
Camp Muddy Sneakers runs summer programming in Brevard, Hendersonville and Rutherfordton too. Find out more at the following links for rising 1st-3rd graders and rising 4-7th graders.