All camps take place at the Mountain Heritage Center on the WCU campus. Registration is limited to the first 12 paid participants for each camp. Camp starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon each day.
For more information on registration call 828-227-7397. For more information about the activities during the camp call 828-227-7129.
Mountain Mysteries
June 15 - 19, 2009
A cultural history camp for children who have just completed the 3rd or 4th grade. The program explores the heritage of southern Appalachia beginning with the Native Americans and continuing through the pioneer experience. The children work on historic crafts, listen to a traditional musician, take a field trip to see local sites of interest, investigate artifacts, and generally have a lot of fun learning about the people who lived in this area 100 to 1000 years ago.
To register online or to download a registration form: Camps and Programs for Children and Youth
For more information on Western Carolina University Programs and Camps: Western Carolina University - Youth Camps & Courses
Eco-Adventures Summer Camp
July 6 - 10, 2009
A natural history camp for children who have just completed the 1st or 2nd grade. The program will allow the children to explore insects, flowers, trees, and other aspects of our mountain environment. Each exploration culminates in art-based activities and the week includes a field trip to a wild area within Jackson County.
To register online or to download a registration form: Camps and Programs for Children and Youth
For more information on Western Carolina University Programs and Camps: Western Carolina University - Youth Camps & Courses