2027 Dates and Rates
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Summer Camp Sessions
| Session | Days | Date | Rates | Grades | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Camp | 3 | Fri, May 14 - Sun, May 16 | See Info | All Ages | |
| Session 1 - Rookie Camp | 5 | Sun, June 6 - Thu, June 10 | $1,500 | Rising 1-5 First Time Campers | |
| Session 2 | 12 | Sun, June 13 - Thu, June 24 | $4,590 | Rising 2-8 | |
| Session 3 | 19 | Sun, June 27 - Thu, July 14 | $6,370 | Rising 4-9 | |
| Session 4 | 6 | Sun, July 18 - Thu, July 23 | $2,120 | Rising 2-6 | |
| Session 5 | 12 | Sun, July 25 - Thu, Aug 5 | $4,590 | Rising 2-8 |
Rookie Camp is reserved for First-Time Campers only. If you have already attended Rookie Week, please consider a 6, 12 or 19-day session.
Base Camp Expeditions (BCX)
Introductory one-week Expedition sessions focusing on Rock Climbing OR Mountain Biking. Base Camp Expeditioners stay on GRP property at an established shelter and explore the magic of nearby climbing routes and mountain bike trails.
| Sessions | Days | Dates | Rates | Grades | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Read | 6 | Sun, July 18 – Fri, July 23 | $2,530 | 7-10 | |
| Mountain Biking | 6 | Sun, July 18 – Fri, July 23 | $2,530 | 7-10 |
Blue Ridge Expeditions (BRX)
Our flagship intermediate Expedition program introduces extended wilderness travel by combining time at base camp with multi-day backpacking, rock climbing and white water canoeing.
| Sessions | Days | Dates | Rates | Grades | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge 1 | 12 | Sun, June 13 – Thu, June 24 | $4,490 | 9-12 | |
| Blue Ridge 2 | 16 | Mon, June 28 - Tue, July 13 | $5,540 | 9-12 | |
| Blue Ridge 3 | 16 | Sun, July 19 - Tue, Aug 3 | $5,540 | 9-12 |
Adventure Plus Expeditions
A full immersive multi-day experience in some of the most rugged and inspiring landscapes in Western North Carolina. Participants develop advanced outdoor skills and independence.
| Sessions | Days | Dates | Rates | Grades | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountains Exploration | 12 | Sun, June 13 - June 24 | $4,480 | 10-12 | |
| Linville Gorge Climbing | 11 | Tues, June 28 - Thu, July 8 | $4,330 | 10-12 |
Leadership in Training (LIT)
Over 5 weeks, LITs receive hands on leadership experience by learning and working alongside established counselors. The heart of the LIT Expedition is leadership training and life skills development.
| Sessions | Days | Dates | Rates | Age | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT | 33 | Sun, June 13 - Thu, July 23 | $5,930 | 17 years + |
Scholarships
We want camp to be possible for every child, and actively work to build our scholarship funds, partnerships, and access to camp. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, check “yes” next to “seeking scholarship” on the camper application. We make our initial scholarships decisions in January and then on a rolling basis, as available, after that. We are constantly seeking grants and charitable donations to support our scholarship fund. Please help us bring children to camp by donating and supporting our outreach efforts! For a full description of our scholarship program, see our Ways to Save page that also includes details on work trade opportunities and more ways to save on your child’s summer camp experience.
Registration Details
When you’re ready to apply, access the CampInTouch Portal to submit an application. If a session becomes full, please still submit your application to be added to the waitlist.
New or Prospective Campers
To learn more about GRP or to speak with a member of our Leadership Team, please complete this short form and we’ll reach out and connect with you. We are happy to update you, answer any questions, and even guide you toward the session that’s right for your child. For general questions, please call our office during normal business hours at (828) 698-8828 or contact our Administrative Director .
Registration Notes
Here are a few notes to keep in mind as you work on your application.
- We will process applications in the order that we receive them.
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it can take approximately two weeks to process your application.
- We require a deposit in order to secure your camper’s spot, which will be due once your child is accepted and enrolled. We can only guarantee your camper’s spot once this deposit is processed.
- The deposit is $1000 for Sessions 3, 4, 5 & ALL Expeditions and $500 for Session 1 and 2.
Waitlist
Summer Camp Waitlist
There are 10 waitlist spots per camp session. Priority will be given to returning GRP campers & their siblings and legacies. Remaining spaces are filled on a first come first serve basis. If we receive your application after we have reached capacity for the program in which you applied, you will be notified that your camper has been placed on our waiting list. You may apply to your second choice camp session while still holding one waitlist spot, but if you choose to transfer to our expedition program you must forfeit your camp session waitlist spot. Regular enrollment processes and payment policies apply if you enroll on a second roster.
On April 1, all campers on a waitlist must pay a fully refundable deposit to remain on the waitlist. By remaining on the waitlist and paying a deposit, you agree to reserve or decline a roster spot within 24 hours if offered and you are aware that you could be offered a spot within days of the start of the camp session. You may remove yourself at any time from the waitlist after April 1 as well for a refund of your deposit. The deposit is $500 for 5-6 day sessions and BCX and $1000 for 12-19 day sessions and BRX.
The deposit is simply held to assist us in a quick turn around of enrollment of your camper in the event of a cancellation. At the beginning of the session in which your camper is waitlisted, any deposit or payment made will be refunded or returned if space does not become available or if you would like to remove yourself from the waiting list at any time. You may also choose to roll over the waitlist deposit to 2026 registration.
Expeditions Waitlist
There are 5 waitlist spots per Expedition. Priority will be given to returning GRP campers & their siblings and legacies. Remaining spaces are filled on a first come first serve basis. If we receive your application after we have reached capacity for the program in which you applied, you will be notified that your camper has been placed on our waiting list.
On April 1, all campers on a waitlist must pay a fully refundable deposit to remain on the waitlist. By remaining on the waitlist and paying a deposit, you agree to accept or decline within 24 hours of an offer and you are aware that you could be offered a spot within days of the start of the camp session. The deposit is $500 for 5-6 day sessions and BCX and $1000 for 12-19 day sessions and BRX.
Your deposit is simply held to assist us in a quick turn around of enrollment in the event of a cancellation. At the beginning of the session in which your camper is waitlisted, any deposit or payment made will be refunded or returned if space does not become available or if you would like to remove yourself from the waiting list at any time.
Payment Information
Upon acceptance to Green River Preserve, you have agreed to the following payment parameters:
- Pay deposit upon two weeks of receiving notification of acceptance in order to secure enrollment. For our 12-19 day Camp Sessions (2, 3 & 5) and 11-33 day Expedition programs the deposit is $1000. For our 5-6 day Camp Sessions (1 and 4) and Base Camp Expeditions the deposit is $500.
- Pay 50% of the total tuition by February 1st.
- Pay the tuition balance by April 1st.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
In the event of withdrawal, tuition is refundable, minus a $500 cancellation fee, if written notice is received by the camp office by February 1st. For cancellations after February 1st, tuition is non-refundable. If a participant withdraws voluntarily or is sent home as a consequence of unacceptable behavior, no refund will be granted. As of June 1st, any past due accounts will result in cancellation of camper’s enrollment and no refund of any tuition.
In order to protect Camp for future generations, as a result of binding commitments that the Camp must enter into in order to conduct camp with appropriate levels of staff and medical personnel and the cost of readying the Camp to open, no refunds will be given in the event of an Act of God, War, Terrorism, Civil Unrest, Pandemic, other matters beyond the control of the Camp, or any other non-personal situation that, in the Camp’s sole judgment, could lead to significant cancellations that would have a negative financial impact on the future of Camp.