U.S. National Whitewater Center

U.S. National Whitewater Center offers an exceptional range of week-long summer camps running June through August, designed for children ages 4-17 with specialized programs tailored to different age groups and interests. The camp features multiple distinct programs including Early Discoveries for younger explorers (ages 4-7) that blend outdoor activities with crafts, games, and STEAM education; the popular Adventure Camp (ages 8-13) featuring whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and scavenger hunts; U.S. National Whitewater Center offers an exceptional range of week-long summer camps running June through August, designed for children ages 4-17 with specialized programs tailored to different age groups and interests. The camp features multiple distinct programs including Early Discoveries for younger explorers (ages 4-7) that blend outdoor activities with crafts, games, and STEAM education; the popular Adventure Camp (ages 8-13) featuring whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and scavenger hunts; STEAM Camp (ages 10-12) that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with outdoor activities; Survival Camp (ages 10-12) focusing on wilderness skills with an overnight stay component; Rock/Ride/Paddle Camp (ages 12-16) emphasizing climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking; and three progressive levels of Whitewater Kayak Camps (ages 10-17) for skill development from introduction to advanced paddling. All programs operate on a consistent daily schedule with drop-off from 7:30-8:30am, morning activities from 8:30am-12:30pm, lunch from 12:30-1:00pm, afternoon activities from 1:00-4:00pm, and pick-up from 4:00-5:00pm. The camp is strategically located at the U.S. National Whitewater Center with access to world-class facilities including whitewater rapids, climbing walls, mountain biking trails, and 1,300 acres of outdoor space. Educational sessions are carefully designed to correlate with curriculum standards for North Carolina and South Carolina schools, making these camps both fun and academically enriching. With counselor ratios ranging from 4:1 to 10:1 depending on the program, lunch provided daily, and programs available during teacher work days and school holidays throughout the year, U.S. National Whitewater Center provides flexible, high-quality adventure education for families seeking meaningful outdoor experiences combined with skill development and STEAM learning.