The Mountain offers programs for all ages — from youth camp to leadership training for adults and youth and intergenerational programs that families can enjoy together. In addition,The Mountain hosts gatherings, meetings and events for a variety of groups and organizations. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 4200 feet, the inspiring view from our mountaintop is the perfect background for your gathering!
The Mountain is capable of hosting multiple groups at the same time. If you're interested in bringing a group and want to check on the availability of certain dates, please call (828) 526-5838 ext 250 or e-mail sales@mountaincenters.org. Ask about our great weekday rates!
The Mountain has now gone paperless with all registrations!! On line registration is fast and easy. Click here to register for any program or call the registrar at (828) 526-5838.
| 4 - 9 | Dallas UU Youth Service week for Unitarian Universalist youth from Dallas, Texas. |
| 17 - 29 | Service & Adventure MountainCamp For Youth Ages 15-17. A week of learning teamwork skills and community building through service, followed by a second week of backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Click-here for on line registration. |
| 17 - 29 | Teen Leadership MountainCamp Formerly Senior High MountainCamp, designed for youth aged 14-17. Traditional camp experience, campers also select a track of focus that includes Art, Music, Outdoor Leadership, Naturalist or Community Action. Click here for on line registration. |
| 17 - July 27 | Counselors In Training MountainCamp For ages 17-18, this hands on leadership program is by application only and is limited to six participants. The 2012 Counselor in Training Program is full, so please register for Teen Leadership MountainCamp. |
| 30 - July 27 | A.S.C.E.N.D.E.R. MountainCamp All Summer Campers Exploring Natures Delight & Experiencing Recreaction. This program is for youth ages 15-17 and is by application only. The 2012 ASCENDER Program is now full. Please register for 2012 Teen Leadership Mountain Camp! |
| 1 - 6 | Beginning MountainCamp For ages 6-8, this 5 day Camp is the perfect introduction to the MountainCamp experience. With a 3:1 camper to counsellor ratio, campers will enjoy arts and crafts, nature hikes, swimming, campfires, scavenger hunts and other programs. Click here for online registration. |
| 1 - 13 | Elementary I MountainCamp A twelve day MountainCamp session for ages 9-11. Click here for on line registration. |
| 8 - 13 | Elementary II MountainCamp A six day session of MountainCamp for ages 9-11. Click here for online registration. |
| 15 - 27 | Intermediate MountainCamp For youth ages 12-14 (formerly Junior High Camp). This camp provides opportunites to learn and grow in a community of supportive friends while offering a full array of activities designed to meet the high energy needs of this age group. Offering something fun for all personalities, optional whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River and the high ropes challenge course activity are popular yearly highlights! Click here for online registration. |
| 15 - 27 | Explorer MountainCamp For ages 12-14, Explorers MountainCamp is focused on the outdoor experience and is designed to introduce campers to a wilderness experience. Rafting, Rock Climbing and both High and Low Rope Challenge courses are offered. After learning basic wilderness survival skills, Exploreres will go on a three day base camping experience. Click here for online registration. |
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The Mountain
P.O. Box 1299
3872 Dillard Road,
Highlands, NC 28741
Phone: (828) 526-5838
Fax: (828) 526-4505
Email: info@mountaincenters.org
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