12-14 year olds

Middle School Adventure Camps offer activities beyond resident camp. Adventure camp programs are geared toward a specific population group (age and/or gender), or activity. Depending on the adventure camp, campers will participate in activities designed specifically for their group. Different adventure camps are offered every week of the summer and are limited to a smaller group size than the resident camps. Each adventure camp is staffed by a trained resource person, in addition to the senior counselor(s) assigned to the group. Adventure camps offer opportunities for campers to complete physical challenges, take time for spiritual reflection, learn new skills and make new friends. Campers will also spend time participating in all-camp activities such as campfires and the talent show. Adventure campers may be housed in cabins, tents, or covered 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.

Breakout Camp - Rising 6th Grade ONLY (11 year olds)
The Breakout Camp is a great first step into our adventure program. Rising 6th graders try their hands at rock climbing on our 40 foot tower, on-site camping, mountain boarding and waterfall hopping in Dupont State Forest. They also have a late night event on the zipline! For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What to Pack list, please click here. For this camp, please also download and sign the Mountain Boarding Waiver form.

Middle School Rock Climbing
(12-14 year olds)
Rock climbing gyms just don't compare to the real thing. On the first day, campers learn basic rock climbing skills on our 40 foot climbing tower,  The remainder of the week is spent off-site at nearby rock climbing sites such as Gilbert’s Rock and Looking Glass Rock where campers have the opportunity to fine-tune their climbing skills and learn about climbing safety, techniques, equipment, and knot tying.  For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

Middle School All Girls Adventure   (12-14 year olds)
Simply put, NO BOYS ALLOWED! Tekoa's Middle School All Girls Adventure is loaded with cool activities such as horseback riding, campouts, high ropes course, rock climbing, and tubing or waterfall hopping. For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here. For this camp, please also download and sign the Horseback Riding Permission form.

Middle School Water Adventure  (12-14 year olds)
It is easy to see why Water Adventure is our most popular adventure session! Campers spend one day at camp prior to their days of tubing or canoeing on our local rivers. They also learn team building skills as they complete water-based initiative games. Instructors spend time teaching about water safety, proper paddling techniques, and having a blast in the water! For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

Middle School Fishing  (12-14 year olds)
Fishing is much more than just a slow, relaxing, snooze under a tree. Campers use Tekoa’s three acre lake to practice and learn about bait, tackle, rods, reels, and casting. Experienced instructors guide the campers to local lakes, rivers and streams to put their skills to test. For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

Middle School Survivor  (12-14 year olds)
The 130-foot zipline across the lake is a fun ride, but can you do it blindfolded while dropping balls into floating targets? A survivor camper not only learns to earn supplies through exciting group challenges, but also learns how to build shelters, make fires, prepare food, navigate through nature, and find water sources.  For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here.

Middle School All Boys Adventure   (12-14 year olds)
Middle school boys want to do everything! Throughout this week, the boys will gain a full camp experience by participating in activities such as rock climbing, mountain boarding, backpacking and tubing or waterfall hopping. For more specific information regarding this week at camp, and an additional What To Pack list, please click here. For this camp, please also download and sign the Mountain Boarding Waiver form.

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