![]() ![]() An alternative for some families is to stay at the nearby High Meadows Inn (or to find other local accommodations) and drive up to camp for activities and meals. Camp Cheerio also offers accommodations in Millis Lodge with private bathroom and towels/linens provided. Families must bring their own bedding, pillows and towels. Cabins can facilitate families of almost any size. Each family will stay in their own private cabin with a large sleeping area of twin-size bunk beds and a private bathroom. mountains at Camp Cheerio, located at the crest of the Blue Ridge near Roaring Gap. GAA member exclusive (one person in your family must be a GAA member).īring your extended family-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins - and join other UNC families for the last fling of summer. Plus, the UNC fencing coach will provide a clinic and staff from the UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will provide activities. From swimming, canoeing and horseback ring riding to archery, arts and crafts, climbing walls and more, make lasting memories with your family at Camp Cheerio located in the N.C. Your UNC General Alumni Association’s popular family camp weekend – Camp Blue Heaven – returns for the 26th year, Aug. Enjoy one last getaway before school starts. You can also write letters and emails to them while they are with us to stay in touch and reinforce your desire for them to have a great week at Camp Kanata.Camp is now full – to be added to the waitlist please complete this form.Ĭreate lasting memories with your family. Let them know that it is normal and ok for them to miss home, but reassure them that you will be there when they finish camp and that you truly want for them to enjoy their camp experience. Spend time before camp talking with your child about the things they are hoping for in the experience and let them know what you hope they gain from camp. Rest assured that we are excellent at helping new campers to feel welcome and at home at Camp Kanata. Going away to camp for the first time is a big deal. What advice would you give parents of first-time campers? Our counselors invest in our campers because they genuinely care about who they are and they know that today’s campers are tomorrow’s leaders. There are many things that can occupy time in the summer, but there are very few things that will help children to be their best selves. Without a doubt, our counselors make Camp Kanata different from other summer activities for kids. What makes Camp Kanata different from other summer activities for kids? The opportunity to change lives helps me to look forward to working every day. I switched my major to Parks and Recreation Management and never looked back. It didn’t take long for me to realize that the woods alone were not enough and I needed people too. When I first went to college I started studying Forestry because I wanted a job where I could be outside and in the woods. I loved getting to explore the woods and getting to know the other kids in my cabin! What made you decide to work at camp? ![]() My first camp memory is playing counselor hunt with my first cabin when I was a 14-year-old camper. Prior to Camp Kanata, Shane was assistant camp director at Camp Cheerio for more than seven years. Shane Brown has been Camp Director at Camp Kanata for 4 years. Summer Camp is about to get started and YMCA Camp Kanata is ready to create the best summer ever for the kids spending time with us! To help you get ready for camp, we've decided to introduce you to some of the folks who make camp happen at Camp Kanata.
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