Overview
Eagle’s Nest Camp: A Summer of Adventure, Creativity, and Connection
Nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, Eagle’s Nest Camp offers a transformative summer experience for children and teens. With a focus on outdoor adventure, arts, and personal growth, this camp provides a nurturing environment where campers can explore their passions, build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships.
What Makes Eagle’s Nest Special?
Eagle’s Nest is more than just a camp—it’s a community that values curiosity, creativity, and connection. Accredited by the American Camp Association, it emphasizes experiential education and the development of the whole child. Campers are encouraged to immerse themselves in nature, discover new skills, and embrace independence while being supported by compassionate staff.
Activities for Every Interest
Campers at Eagle’s Nest can create their own schedules with guidance from camp leaders, ensuring a well-rounded experience that balances outdoor adventures, artistic exploration, and athletic pursuits. Highlights include:
Outdoor Adventures:
Rock climbing on some of the best granite sites in the Eastern U.S., including Looking Glass Rock and Linville Gorge.
Hiking through lush forests and visiting breathtaking waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
Whitewater canoeing on North Carolina’s rivers after mastering paddling techniques on the camp’s lake.
Arts & Crafts:
Pottery classes using coil, slab, and wheel techniques.
Basket weaving, tie-dyeing, stained glass creation, and woodworking.
Photography workshops where campers can capture the beauty of their surroundings.
Community & Creativity:
Participating in camp musicals, drama classes, or improvisation sessions.
Exploring ecology through hands-on activities like gardening or building fairy houses in the woods.
Unique Experiences:
“Walks and Waterfalls” excursions to explore local natural wonders.
Fishing with handmade bamboo rods crafted from materials found on-site.
Why Choose Eagle’s Nest?
Inclusive Community: Campers are treated with respect and kindness, fostering a sense of belonging that encourages them to be their authentic selves.
Personal Growth: The camp promotes independence by allowing campers to choose their activities while building skills in teamwork and leadership.
Nature Immersion: With 180 acres of pristine wilderness as its backdrop, Eagle’s Nest connects children to the natural world in meaningful ways.
Experienced Staff: Counselors are trained to ensure safety while inspiring campers to explore new challenges and embrace creativity.
Programs & Sessions
Eagle’s Nest offers 1-3 week sessions for school-aged children (kindergarten through 11th grade). Each session is tailored to age groups and maturity levels to provide an enriching experience for every camper.
A Place to Call Home
For over 90 years, Eagle’s Nest has been creating cherished memories for campers who leave with new skills, deeper connections to nature, and friendships that last a lifetime. As one former camper shared: “Camp will forever have a special place in my heart. I’ll always be grateful that I can call Eagle’s Nest home.”
If you’re looking for a summer camp where your child can grow emotionally, socially, and creatively while surrounded by nature's beauty, Eagle’s Nest Camp is an extraordinary choice—a place where wonder thrives and lifelong memories are made.
