Give your Ballantyne child an extraordinary mountain adventure this summer! Camp Tekoa offers south Charlotte families the perfect blend of premium outdoor experiences, spiritual growth, and character development in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains – just a short drive from home.

View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!

From Ballantyne to Blue Ridge

• Convenient Mountain Escape: Just a 2-hour drive from Ballantyne to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. Close enough for weekend visits and easy transportation, yet far enough for an immersive experience.
• Beyond Manicured Suburbs: Your child will trade planned communities for wild mountain adventures:
  • Lake zipline adventures
  • Guided waterfall exploration
  • Professional rock climbing instruction
  • Cave exploration
  • Whitewater rafting expeditions
  • Mountain hiking and camping
  • Evening campfires under starlit skies

Exceptional Programs for Every Age

• 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 Ballantyne Families Choose Camp Tekoa

• Balanced Development: While Ballantyne offers excellent academic and sports opportunities, Camp Tekoa provides the crucial outdoor, social, and spiritual experiences that round out a child's development
• Faith-Based Community: Through daily devotions, community service, and meaningful relationships, campers grow in their faith while having incredible adventures
• Leadership and Life Skills: Research shows lasting positive changes:
  • Enhanced independence and resilience
  • Increased self-confidence
  • Strengthened leadership abilities
  • Deeper faith development
  • Improved social intelligence

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 professionally trained counselors

Premium Facilities in a Natural Setting

• 3-acre mountain lake
• Multiple zipline courses
• 40-foot climbing tower
• Extensive hiking trails
• Clean, well-maintained cabins
• Dining hall serving nutritious meals

Program Options

• Multiple session lengths to fit your family's busy schedule
• Financial assistance available if needed
• Early registration recommended - premier sessions fill quickly!

Easy Travel from Ballantyne

• Direct route via I-485 to I-85S to I-26E
• Convenient Sunday check-in times
• Coordinated arrival and departure schedules
• Connect with other south Charlotte families

Weekend Preview Options

Want to see Camp Tekoa before summer? Many Ballantyne families combine a camp tour with a luxury spring weekend in Hendersonville or Asheville. Contact us about upcoming preview events and tours.

Leadership Opportunities for Ballantyne Teens

• Leaders in Training (LIT) program for rising high school seniors
• Summer staff positions perfect for college students
• Valuable experience for competitive college applications
• Professional skills development in a supportive environment

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.

Local Connections

Join our growing community of Ballantyne and south Charlotte campers!

Church Partnerships

Many south Charlotte churches partner with Camp Tekoa for youth programs throughout the year. Ask your church youth leader if they have a relationship with Camp Tekoa, or contact us to learn more about our church partnerships.

Give your Weddington child an extraordinary mountain adventure this summer! Camp Tekoa offers Union County families the perfect blend of premium outdoor experiences, spiritual growth, and character development in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains – all within an easy drive from home.

View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!

From Weddington Trails to Mountain Adventures

• Convenient Mountain Destination: Just a 2.5-hour drive from Weddington to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. Close enough for weekend visits and easy transportation, yet far enough for an immersive experience.
• Beyond Equestrian Estates: Your child will trade manicured trails for wild mountain adventures:
  • Lake zipline adventures
  • Guided waterfall exploration
  • Professional rock climbing instruction
  • Cave exploration
  • Whitewater rafting expeditions
  • Mountain hiking and camping
  • Evening campfires under starlit skies

Exceptional Programs for Every Age

• 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
  • New "Quest" program combining adventure with experiential learning
• Growing Adventurers:
  • Middle School TKO (Ages 11-14): Features off-site waterfall trips and shelter camping
  • Adventure Camps (Ages 12-14): Specialized programs including horseback riding options
  • All-girl and all-boy specialized adventure programs
• 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 Weddington Families Choose Camp Tekoa

• Balanced Development: While Weddington offers excellent academic and equestrian opportunities, Camp Tekoa provides complementary outdoor, social, and spiritual experiences
• Faith-Based Community: Through daily devotions, community service, and meaningful relationships, campers grow in their faith while having incredible adventures
• Leadership and Life Skills: Research shows lasting positive changes:
  • Enhanced independence and resilience
  • Increased self-confidence
  • Strengthened leadership abilities
  • Deeper faith development
  • Improved social intelligence

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 professionally trained counselors

Premium Facilities in a Natural Setting

• 3-acre mountain lake
• Multiple zipline courses
• 40-foot climbing tower
• Extensive hiking trails
• Clean, well-maintained cabins
• Dining hall serving nutritious meals

Program Options

• Multiple session lengths to fit your family's busy schedule
• Financial assistance available if needed
• Early registration recommended - premier sessions fill quickly!

Easy Travel from Weddington

• Direct route via I-485 to I-85S to I-26E
• Convenient Sunday check-in times
• Coordinated arrival and departure schedules
• Connect with other Union County families

Weekend Preview Options

Want to see Camp Tekoa before summer? Many Weddington families combine a camp tour with a luxury spring weekend in Hendersonville or Asheville. Contact us about upcoming preview events and tours.

For Horse-Loving Weddington Kids

For children who enjoy equestrian activities at home, our horseback riding adventures offer a different experience through mountain terrain. Several of our specialized camp programs include professional horseback riding instruction:

• CASCADE (All Girls, Ages 12-14): Includes waterfall hopping, tubing, and horseback riding
• JOURNEY (All Girls, Ages 12-14): Features backpacking, waterfall hopping, caving, and horseback riding
• EXPEDITION EXTREME (Ages 15-17): Our two-week premier program includes horseback riding among many other adventures

Leadership Opportunities for Weddington Teens

• Leaders in Training (LIT) program for rising high school seniors
• Summer staff positions perfect for college students
• Valuable experience for competitive college applications
• Professional skills development in a supportive environment

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.

Give your Concord child an unforgettable mountain adventure this summer! Camp Tekoa offers Cabarrus County families the perfect blend of outdoor exploration, spiritual growth, and character development in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains – all within an easy drive from home.

View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!

From NASCAR Country to Mountain Wilderness

• Convenient Mountain Location: Just a 2.5-hour drive from Concord to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. Close enough for weekend visits and easy transportation, yet far enough for a true camp experience.
• Different Kind of Adventure: Your child will trade speedways for mountain pathways with:
  • Lake zipline adventures
  • Guided waterfall exploration
  • Rock climbing challenges
  • Cave exploration
  • Whitewater rafting expeditions
  • Mountain hiking and camping
  • Evening campfires under starry skies

Programs Perfect for Concord Children

• 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 Concord Families Choose Camp Tekoa

• Accessible Mountain Experience: All the benefits of a mountain camp without excessive travel time
• 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 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 Concord

• Direct route via I-85S to I-26E
• Convenient Sunday check-in times
• Coordinated arrival and departure schedules
• Connect with other Cabarrus County families

Weekend Preview Options

Want to see Camp Tekoa before summer? Many Concord families combine a camp tour with a spring weekend in the mountains. Contact us about upcoming preview events and tours.

Opportunities for Concord 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

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.

Local Connections

Join our growing community of Concord and Cabarrus County campers!

Church Partnerships

Many Concord area churches partner with Camp Tekoa for youth programs throughout the year. Ask your church youth leader if they have a relationship with Camp Tekoa, or contact us to learn more about our church partnerships.