SUMMER CAMPS
At TLC, inclusivity is central to who we are. We are a diverse and wonderful community of individuals who support and encourage each person to be their true self. TLC summer camps are open to everyone, regardless of where you are enrolled during the school year! By signing your child up for camp, your family becomes part of this community, and you agree to participate in alignment with these values.
School vans used for transportation from downtown Asheville!
Check back in January 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!
Summer Camps
Bus will pick-up and drop-off at our downtown Asheville bus stop.
- Morning Bus drop-off: 8:10-8:25 am
- Afternoon Bus pick-up: 3:45 pm (depending on traffic)
- Morning Carline drop-off: 8:30-9:00 am
- Afternoon Carline pick-up: 3:30 pm
- Morning Bus pick-up: 8:10-8:25 am
- Afternoon Bus drop-off: 4:00 pm
Junior Adventure Day Camp* will meet and return to bus stop each day. No campus drop-off.
Camp Bee Tree
Camp Bee Tree is an immersive outdoor day camp designed for rising kindergarten through 5th grade students, where curiosity, creativity, and nature come together. Set along the beautiful Bee Tree Creek that flows through campus, campers spend their days exploring the natural world- splashing in the creek, wandering through forests and wooded trails, and engaging in hands-on, imaginative play.
Each day offers a wide range of activities that allow campers to follow their interests and try something new. They might build shelters in the woods, get messy in the mud kitchen, or design magical fairy forests tucked among the trees. For those who enjoy skill-building, there are opportunities to take archery lessons, or explore creativity in the maker space lab, LEGO labs, and art stations.
Grades:
- Rising Kindergarten-5th
Prices:
- Deposit: $150/week
- Camp Price: $350/week ($200 after deposit)
Camp Dates:
- All camps are full, but check back in Jan 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!
Theater Camp
Theater Camp introduces young performers to the fun of musical theater in a warm and supportive setting. Campers sing, dance, act, play games, and create simple crafts and costumes while learning a short one act musical together. Guided by experienced and encouraging staff, children build confidence, creativity, and friendships. The week ends with a joyful final performance for families. No theater experience needed, just imagination and enthusiasm.
Grades:
- Rising 3rd-6th
Prices:
- Deposit: $150/week
- Camp Price: $350/week ($200 after deposit)
Camp Dates:
- All camps are full, but check back in Jan 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!
Junior Adventure Day Camp
Junior Adventure Day Camp is designed for students to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation activities off campus, including activities like hikes to waterfalls, swimming, indoor climbing, white water rafting, ropes course, and ziplining!
Grades:
- Rising 4th-7th
Prices:
- Deposit: $150/week
- Camp Price: $550/week ($400 after deposit)
Camp Dates:
- All camps are full, but check back in Jan 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!
Summer Academy
Join us for two weeks of learning and fun. Our Summer Academy reinforces writing, reading, and math skills to prepare students for the upcoming school year. Hands-on academics, a daily makerspace/engineering lab, and time spent in our creek and forest create a winning summer camp experience!
Grades:
- Rising 1st-6th
Prices:
- Deposit: $150/week
- Camp Price: $350/week ($200 after deposit)
Camp Dates:
- All camps are full, but check back in Jan 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!
Senior Overnight Adventure Camp
Senior Adventure Camp is a 5 day/4night adventure that celebrates nature and wild places. Campers will spend the week in a national park or forest traveling by foot or canoe. We will carry everything we need with us to eat, sleep, and play in packs. There will be many opportunities to swim, practice camp craft, make campfires, and sharpen our backcountry skills. Participants will need to provide their own gear EXCEPT for group cooking gear, tarps/ground cloths, water filtration, and food. TLC will provide those. Any trip questions can be sent to Andy@thelearningcommunity.org.
Grades:
- Rising 7th-9th
Prices:
- Deposit: $500/week
- Camp Price: $1,400/week ($900 after deposit)
Camp Dates:
- All camps are full, but check back in Jan 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!
Dungeons & Dragons + RPG Camp
Journey to the Forgotten Realms for a week-long Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No previous experience required! Campers will learn the fundamentals for playing a successful table-top gaming campaign, and will walk away from sessions feeling enriched, confident, and ready for what life throws at them. Games are played around a table with paper, pencil, dice, and other accessories, and do not involve screens or electronics.
Dungeons & Dragons & More is a great way for kids to learn and foster skills like:
- Problem solving & critical thinking
- Teamwork & sharing
- Communication & basic math
- Imagination & creativity
- Plus, it’s a lot of fun!
Each weekly session will be a different campaign or game, and will include character development, table-top game play, game-related art projects, and outdoor play in the field, woods, or creek! Campers will be given a set of dice and a dice bag to take home at the end of camp.
Grades:
- Rising 4th-8th
Prices:
- Deposit: $150/week
- Camp Price: $350/week ($200 after deposit)
Camp Dates:
- All camps are full, but check back in Jan 2027 for Summer 2027 dates!