Campers are challenged to step out of their comfort zones, fostering resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Whether they're tackling high ropes courses or navigating unfamiliar terrain, these challenges instill a sense of accomplishment and boost self-confidence, empowering participants to overcome obstacles not just in the great outdoors, but also in their everyday lives.
Moreover, adventure camps nurture strong social and interpersonal skills. In the backdrop of nature's beauty, campers learn the art of teamwork and effective communication as they collaborate with peers to achieve common goals. These experiences create lasting bonds and friendships, promoting a sense of belonging and acceptance.
Adventure camps also encourage a break from the digital world, allowing campers to unplug and fully engage with the natural environment, enhancing their appreciation for the world around them. Ultimately, these camps not only offer a thrilling escape, but also an opportunity for personal development, self-discovery, and the cultivation of valuable life skills that last a lifetime.
Adventure Camp Options At Camp Tekoa
Camp Tekoa offers a variety of options for middle and high-school-aged youth. Let’s look at the adventure camp offerings.
Middle School Adventure Camp Options
1) Breakout! - Coed, Rising 6th Graders
The Breakout Camp is a great first step into our adventure program where rising 6th graders try thrilling activities such as our Gigantic Swing, on-site campout, rafting down raging rapids on the Pigeon, and waterfall hopping in Pisgah National Forest. We also have a late-night event on the Big Zipline! Kids truly get to “Breakout!” as they enter a new chapter of their lives.
Activities:
- Late Night Zipline
- Waterfall Hopping
- Rafting
- Campout
2) Cascade - Girls, Age 12-14 Years Old
Cascade combines our most popular activities for an all-girls group! Campers will enjoy a Tubing float trip down the Green River. Then, they will explore Pisgah National Forest on a Waterfall Hopping day followed by a day of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on Lake Jocassee. Their adventure culminates on a Horseback Trail Ride through Pisgah.
Activities:
- Waterfall Hopping
- Tubing
- Paddleboarding
- Horseback Riding
3) Journey - Girls, Age 12-14 Years Old
Are you ready to journey beyond your comfort zone? Journey takes the girls on a two-day backpacking trip, followed by a day of caving at Worley’s Cave. After returning to camp and enjoying the adventure of our high ropes course, the girls will finish their week with a horseback riding trip. Take the journey!
Activities:
- Backpacking
- 2-Day Waterfall Hopping
- Caving
- Horseback Riding
4) Explorer - Girls, Age 12-14 Years Old
This camp allows girls to explore God’s beautiful creation! The week begins with the challenge of our High Ropes course, which features a 70’ giant swing. Explorers will explore the heights of Pisgah National Forest with a summit hike excursion, tube down the Green River, and experience the thrill of rafting down the Nantahala! The trip culminates with exploring the depths of Worley’s Cave in eastern TN.
Activities:
- Rafting
- Tubing
- Vistas
- Waterfalls Day
- Caving
5) R3- Ridges, Rocks And Rapids - Boys, Age 12-14 Years Old
This camp will take adventure to the next level. Campers will take in the views of Pisgah National Forest on a 2-day backpacking trip, climb Looking Glass Rock, and tube in the beautiful Green River Gorge. The week will conclude with an exploration of Worley’s Cave in Tennessee! R3 is an action-packed adventure!
Activities
- Backpacking- 2 Day
- Rock-Climbing
- Tubing
- Caving
6) Overboard - Boys, Age 12-14 Years Old
This camp will take adventure overboard! The week begins with a fishing trip campout to a local lake. Campers then whitewater canoe down the Tuckasegee River!
Campers finish their week stand-up paddleboarding in the crystal clear waters of Lake Jocassee and waterfall hopping in Pisgah National Forest. Go deeper this summer! Jump Overboard!
Activities:
- Whitewater Canoeing
- Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
- Fishing Campout - 2 Day
- Waterfall Hopping
7) MS Water Adventure - Coed, Age 12-14 Years Old
It is easy to see why Water Adventure is one of our most popular adventure camps! Campers spend one day at camp enjoying all the on-site water activities Tekoa has to offer. They quickly take their water adventures off-site to spend a day on the crystal blue water of Lake Jocassee.
Campers will enjoy a paddleboard trip and campout on the shore! Campers will also go white water tubing and canoeing and will also have a day of waterfall hopping in Pisgah National Forest. Instructors spend time teaching about water safety, proper paddling techniques, and having a blast in the water!
Activities:
- Tubing
- Waterfall Hopping
- Whitewater Canoeing
- Paddleboard And Cookout
8) MS Survivor - Coed, Age 12-14 Years Old
Survivor is one of Tekoa’s most popular adventure camps! Much like the TV show Survivor, campers engage in group challenges and competitions in order to earn supplies and valuable equipment throughout the week.
Campers live at a primitive campsite where they learn how to make fires, prepare food, and navigate challenges. The week culminates with a “final challenge” day on Friday. Challenge, teamwork, and perseverance will be learned as campers grow in skills and in their faith!
Activities:
- High Ropes
- Big Zipline + Vertical Playground
- Climbing Tower + Leap Of Faith
- Primitive Living + Tribal Challenges
9) Voyage - Coed, Age 12-14 Years Old
Are you ready to take the voyage with this new middle school summer camp? It has three amazing trips throughout the week: Caving at Worley’s Cave, Whitewater Rafting, and Inflatable Kayaking. Campers will learn more about themselves and God all along the voyage.
Activities:
- Caving
- Whitewater Rafting
- Inflatable Kayaking
- Riverside Camping
10) Leap!! - Coed, Age 12-14 Years Old
Come take the leap! This camp is all about taking a leap of faith. Campers will enjoy all of our rope activities here at Camp Tekoa, such as our climbing tower and ziplines. Campers will also be going rock climbing offsite and end the week exploring waterfalls at Pisgah National Forest.
Activities:
- Ziplines
- High Ropes
- Climbing Tower + Leap of Faith
- Rock Climbing/Vertical Playground
- Waterfall Hoping
High School Adventure Camp Options
1) Blitz! - Coed, Age 14 Years Old (Rising 9th Graders)
Blitz! is a camp for rising HS 9th graders. This camp is designed to help campers transition to high school with plenty of challenges! You will explore the depths of Worley’s Cave in TN, climb our vertical playground, and paddleboard on Lake Jocassee. You will also rock climb in Pisgah at Looking Glass Rock and mountain bike at Dupont State Forest.
Activities:
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Rock Cllimbing
- Mountain Biking
- Caving
2) Expedition - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
This journey will certainly leave an impression on the campers who choose this adventure camp! HS Expedition is designed to allow campers the opportunity to spend the entire week on a four-day/three-night excursion through western North Carolina.
Campers will spend two days/two nights out backpacking, followed by two days/two nights canoeing and camping at Lake Jocassee. The expedition will finish with a caving trip to Worley’s Cave in East Tennessee. Campers will be back in time to experience Tekoa’s Talent Show, closing campfire, and candlelight service.
Activities:
- Caving
- Backpacking- 3 Day
- Flatwater Canoeing And Campout- 2-Day
3) Ultimate Challenge - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
Ultimate Challenge brings out the best in every camper! Ultimate Challenge is a non-stop, fun-filled week where high school campers participate in a variety of water, rock, rope, and trail activities with a three-day/two-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 approx. 5-7 miles per day on the backpacking trip. Campers will sleep in a covered shelter while they are at camp.
Activities:
- Backpacking- 3-Day
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Rock-Climbing
4) HS Water Adventure - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
Whether you are an experienced boater or are exploring new interests, this is the adventure for you! HS Water Adventure is a step up from the MS Water Adventure. There is no prerequisite for this adventure camp; simply the desire to have FUN in the water!
Instructors teach water safety and proper paddling techniques. Campers start the week with a trip to Lake Jocassee, where they canoe to their campsite. Campers will whitewater canoe on the rapids of the Tuckasegee River. Campers then spend one-day whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River.
Activities:
- Flatwater Canoe Jocassee Campout- 2-Day
- Tuckasegee River Whitewater Canoeing
- Rafting
5) Expedition Extreme! - Coed, Age 15-17 Years Old (2 Weeks)
2-EX is a rigorous and high-paced 2-week adventure through western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina, and east Tennessee.
Campers will begin their journey with a fun and preparation day in camp. Then, they will head out for rock climbing at Looking Glass Rock and caving at Worley's cave in TN. They will gear up mountain bikes and coast through the trails of Dupont State Forest. After a brief stop at camp, 2-EXer participants will head out for a 4-day- 3-night backpacking excursion through the remote parts of Pisgah National Forest.
The next four days will be spent at Lake Jocassee on a flat-water canoe trip to a canoe-only island campsite and a day of scuba diving and stand-up paddleboarding. After returning to camp for our talent show, campers will spend their last day on a river and mountain horseback riding trek. It is called Expedition Extreme for a reason!
Activities:
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Scuba Diving
- Mountain Biking
- Backpacking- 4 Day
- Canoe- 3 Day
- Caving
6) HS Survivor - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
Survivor is one of Tekoa’s most popular adventure camps! Much like the TV show Survivor, campers engage in group challenges and competitions in order to earn supplies and valuable equipment throughout the week. Campers live at a primitive campsite where they learn how to make fires, prepare food, and navigate challenges.
The week culminates with a “final challenge” day on Friday. Challenge, teamwork, and perseverance will be learned as campers grow in skills and in their faith!
Activities:
- High Ropes
- Big Zipline + Vertical Playground
- Climbing Tower + Leap of Faith
- Primitive Living + Tribal Challenges
7) Soar! - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
SOAR! is a camp designed for those who love to climb and experience thrills! It will take campers to many new experiences both onsite and offsite. Campers begin with all the heights Camp Tekoa offers, including the Big Zip, Vertical Playground, and High Ropes. Then, they will venture offsite for rock climbing and end the week with a massive Zip Canopy Tour that crosses the Pigeon River.
Activities:
- Big Zip + Vertical Playground
- High Ropes
- 2 Day Rock Climbing
- Zipline Canopy Tour
8) HS Amazing Race - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
SOAR! is a camp designed for those who love to climb and experience thrills! It will take campers to many new experiences both onsite and offsite. Campers begin with all the heights Camp Tekoa offers, including the Big Zip, Vertical Playground, and High Ropes. Then, they will venture offsite for rock climbing and end the week with a massive Zip Canopy Tour that crosses the Pigeon River.
9) River Runners - Coed, Age 14-17 Years Old
Does your camper enjoy all things water? This is the perfect camp for them! Every day, they will be going on river adventures, each time on a different watercraft.
Activities:
- Tubing
- Inflatable Kayaking (Duckies)
- Whitewater Rafting
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Canoeing
- Riverside Camping
Experience An Adventure Camp At Camp Tekoa
As you can see, Camp Tekoa has many Adventure Camps to choose from and is the perfect place for your child to grow and experience all the benefits of an adventure camp. For more information about registering your child for an adventure camp at Camp Tekoa, contact us or visit our website.