Give your Charleston child an unforgettable mountain adventure this summer! Camp Tekoa offers Lowcountry families the perfect blend of outdoor exploration, spiritual growth, and lasting friendships in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!
Trading Beach for Mountains: A Different Kind of Summer Adventure
- Easy Mountain Getaway: Just a 4-hour drive from Charleston into the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. The change in scenery and climate provides a refreshing summer experience away from coastal humidity.
- Mountain Adventures Not Found in the Lowcountry: Your child may experience:
- Waterfall exploration
- Mountain hiking
- Rock climbing on real cliffs
- Cave exploration
- Whitewater rafting
- Lake activities at 2,100 feet elevation
- Cool evening campfires under mountain stars
Programs for Every Charleston Kid
- First-Time Mountain Adventurers:
- Mini Camp (Ages 7-9): Sunday-Wednesday sessions perfect for first-time overnight campers
- Elementary TKO (Ages 8-11): Full-week experience with gentle introduction to mountain activities
- Growing Adventurers:
- Middle School TKO (Ages 11-14): Includes off-site waterfall trips and shelter camping
- Adventure Camps (Ages 12-14): Specialized programs focusing on specific outdoor skills
- Advanced Expeditions:
- High School TKO (Ages 14-17): Features whitewater rafting and service projects
- Expedition Extreme (Ages 15-17): Two-week advanced adventure program
- Various specialized adventure programs for older teens
Why Charleston Families Choose Camp Tekoa
- Beat the Coastal Heat: Experience cool mountain mornings and evenings, perfect for outdoor activities
- Faith-Based Community: Through daily devotions, community service, and meaningful relationships, campers grow in their faith while having incredible adventures
- Proven Growth Opportunities: Research shows our camp experience creates lasting positive changes:
- Enhanced independence
- Increased self-confidence
- Strengthened leadership skills
- Deeper faith development
- New outdoor skills
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
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!
Start Your Mountain Adventure
View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!
Ready to give your Charleston child an extraordinary mountain summer? Register today:
- 2025 Online Registration
- Phone: (828) 692-6516
- Address: PO Box 1793, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Travel Tips for Charleston Families
- Easy I-26 route from Charleston to Hendersonville
- Packing lists specific for mountain weather
Weekend Preview Options
Want to see Camp Tekoa before summer? Many Charleston families combine a camp tour with a spring weekend mountain getaway. Contact us about scheduling a tour.
Camp Tekoa is accredited by the American Camper Association and has been transforming young lives through outdoor ministry since 1949. Join us for a summer of mountain adventures that can't be found in the Lowcountry!