14-17 year olds

High School Adventure Camps offer activities beyond resident camp. Each adventure camp is staffed by a trained resource person, in addition to the senior counselor, and will include opportunities for physical challenges, reflection on our connection to God's natural world, learning new skills and making new friends. Campers will also spend time participating in all-camp activities such as campfires and talent show. Adventure campers may be housed in cabins, tents, or outdoor platforms. Cabinmate requests are not necessary for adventure camps.

Tekoa's program and resource staff continually look for ways to improve the adventure camp programs, including scouting new trails, rivers and rocks, allowing the programs to change and advance from year-to-year. Weather conditions also play a factor in deciding the route or location of an adventure camp activity.

High School Ultimate Challenge
Ultimate Challenge is a non-stop, fun-filled week where high school campers participate in a variety of water, rock, rope and trail activities. Campers begin the week getting to know one another while they tube down the headwaters of the French Broad River. After returning to camp, their evening is filled with instruction and preparation for their next two day/one night backpacking trip in Pisgah National Forest. Once campers return from the trail they will attempt Tekoa’s high ropes course and big zipline. This time spent off the ground will help prepare the campers for one final day in Pisgah National Forest, rock climbing at Looking Glass rock. Campers must be in good physical shape to backpack 5-7 miles over two days. For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

High School Rock Climbing
With an abundance of world-class rock climbing in our regional backyard, Tekoa is able to offer one ROCKIN' climbing adventure! Campers not only climb but are also given the opportunity to learn knot tying, belaying, climbing techniques and proper use of equipment from Tekoa's experienced rock climbing staff. For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

High School Water Adventure
Whether you are an experienced boater or are exploring new interests, this is the adventure for you! Instructors teach water safety and proper paddling techniques. Campers spend one day whitewater rafting and the remainder of the week is spent canoeing on local rivers such as the Green, the French Broad, or the Tuckaseegee. For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

This camp requires a signed copy of the Whitewater Rafting Waiver Agreement click here.

NATIONAL FOREST:  Activities on National Forest Lands are authorized under Special Use Permit by The Pisgah National Forest.