Opening Day
Arriving at camp in an exciting day for both parents and campers. With that in mind, every effort is made to ensure that the process is as smooth and intentional as possible. On Opening Day, check-in will take place between 9:00am and 12:00pm. It is important that you arrive by 11:30, as we will begin our camp program shortly thereafter.
If your camper is flying in, or you are interested in learning more about having your son fly in, please scroll down to the "Airport Arrival" section.
If, for some unforeseen reason such as traffic, you are going to be arriving late, please contact our office at 828.669.8051 and notify the camp leadership what time you plan on arriving.
What to expect: Once you arrive at camp, all required check-in steps will take place in your vehicle outside the camp gates. After getting checked in and temperatures taken, we will unload your luggage from your vehicle and take it to the cabin for you. Parents are welcome to park and walk with their camper to the cabin and help them move in. Our medical team will be available for questions as needed, and our clothing store will be open. Campers will eat lunch soon after check-in closes. We will not be providing lunch for parents or other family members. More information about Opening Day will be sent via email before you arrive!
Closing Day
Pick-up on Closing Day takes place between 9:30am and 11:00am.
What to expect: Please follow the directional signs once you get off the interstate.You'll be met outside the gate on Yates Ave. where you will be asked to show ID so that we can verify you are the one supposed to pick up your child. You will receive any medication back at that point. Once you pull into camp, you will be directed to your son's luggage, which will quickly be loaded into your car. Your son can jump in the car with you, wave goodbye to his friends and counselors, and you'll be directed around the lake and out the back gate. We ask that all campers be picked up by 11:30am. All campers staying for multiple sessions will still need to be pickd up following the instructions above.
If, for some unforeseen reason such as traffic, you are going to be arriving late, please contact our office at 828.669.8051 and notify the camp leadership what time you plan on arriving.
Starter Camp
Opening Day for Starter Camp will follow the same flow as all other Opening Days, with the check-in taking place between 10:00am and 12:00pm.
If, for some unforeseen reason such as traffic, you are going to be arriving late, please contact our office at 828.669.8051 and notify the camp leadership what time you plan on arriving.
On Closing Day, the gates will be open from 9:00am until 11:00am. Please arrive by 11:00am, as we will begin shutting down camp for the season at that time. There is no closing program for Starter Camp.
Airport Arrivals & Departures
While most campers arrive by car, flying into the Asheville Airport is common and often the best choice for some families. The camp does not assume responsibility for arranging transportation to camp, but we are eager to assist. Consult your airline agent for schedules. Your child will need to fly into the Asheville/Hendersonville airport (AVL). Campers should plan on flying in on the Sunday of Opening Day, and flying out on the Friday of Closing Day.
Campers will be met at the airport if we are notified in advance of arrival times. You may do this by filling out the Arrival/Departure Form online. All luggage should be clearly marked on the exterior for easy identification in the terminal. If your child is young, you may need to use an unaccompanied minor form, so that they will be helped by airline personnel. If you choose to do this, please make sure that you pay for this service, traveling both to camp and returning home as well. Check with your particular airline for rules/regulations concerning unaccompanied minors. Some airlines do not allow younger children to fly alone. If they request a name for the camp person picking your child up, please indicate Phil Berry, PO Box 279, Ridgecrest, NC 28770. You can give them the camp phone number for his number at (800) 968-1630.
Camp representatives will meet each child at the terminal, help gather their luggage, and transport them to camp. The camp will also transport the child back to the terminal upon departure, and will make all necessary luggage arrangements. It's a very easy process as long as we get the proper travel information from the parents.
If we have a large amount of campers arriving by plane, we may have to transport their luggage to camp in a separate vehicle at a later time. Therefore, his luggage may not arrive until the late afternoon. It would be best for your camper to carry a change of clothes or bathing suit with him on the plane to have easily accessible when he arrives at camp.
