About this Event
Membership Information:
Membership discounts cannot be added retroactively, please read the following and be prepared with the proper information before checking out: To activate your membership discount at checkout, you must enter your member promo code. Please note that your promo code is not the same as your member ID. If you have questions regarding your membership or promo code, please contact Membership at [email protected] or call 828-665-2492.
Waitlist Information:
A link to our Discovery Camp 2025 waitlist will be posted when Open Enrollment begins on February 20th.
Camps Running August 4-8:
K/1
Fur, Feathers, and Scales (Session 3)
Wildlife abounds at the Arboretum! Join us for a wild encounter as we explore streams, woodlands, and gardens in search of lizards, chipmunks and songbirds. Wildlife crafts, games and stories, along with live animal demonstrations, guarantee a wild week for all!
2/3
Aquatic Adventures (Session 2)
Discover the diversity of aquatic life in our natural environment. Explore aquatic wonders on creek walks, pond investigations, a salamander safari, and a trip to Lake Powhatan. Learn to use kick nets and dip nets to capture and observe a variety of life; and most importantly, learn how to protect our amazing aquatic habitats.
Junior Mountaineers (Session 3)
As Junior Mountaineers, we’ll practice all sorts of outdoor skills, games and activities, like making shelters out of found materials, fire building, and learning how to use a map while on a hike. Create nature themed crafts, splash in a creek, and play outdoor games. Get ready for a week of outdoor fun!
4/5
Wilderness Explorers (Session 1)
Become a true Wilderness Explorer by learning essential outdoor skills such as Leave No Trace principles and survival skills, and find the best places to practice them! You’ll experience heightened senses during awareness games that will help you master the art of observation. Put your new skills to the test with treks that go beyond the normal trails and out into the less visited places within the Arboretum’s 434 acres. Who knows what wildlife we will encounter!
6-8
Eco Trek (Session 1) - OFF-SITE / OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT THURSDAY EVENING
The Southern Appalachians are home to some of the most unique plant and animal communities in the world! Join us for a week spent visiting some of these special places, where we’ll hike through forests, explore waterways, and take in the view from mountaintops. Along the way, we’ll discover why Western North Carolina is such a special place for both plants and people to live! We will provide transportation to each offsite location. Pick-up and drop-off will still be at the Arboretum each day, with an optional campout at the Arboretum on Thursday night.
Disclaimers:
* In this camp we’ll be exploring different locations around the Asheville area. Campers should be ready and able to spend up to 2 hours of travel time in the car as we journey to these exciting destinations.
**Due to the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, we reserve the right to adjust our locations throughout the week to ensure the safety of our campers and staff. Thank you for your understanding.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States
