Explorers
Rising 2nd grade - Rising 3rd grade
$975 for a 1 week session
Offered Sessions 2 (June 16-21), 3 (June 23-28),
4 (July 7-12), 6 (July 21-26)
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Let the Journey begin! Explorer Programs form the foundation of the Summer Journey Series. Explorers develop curiosity, calculate risk, and learn to trust themselves and others. The result is self-confidence and a strong identity. Explorers will investigate and become comfortable in nature and learn the skills they will need to be ready for the Discoverer, Adventurer, and Navigator Programs. All Explorers will stay at our beautiful 650-acre main campus and enjoy a week of worship, art, canoeing, hiking, swimming, and games.
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Discoverers
Rising 4th grade - Rising 6th grade
$975 for a 1 week session
Offered Sessions 1 (June 9-14), 2 (June 16-21), 3 (June 23-28),
4 (July 7-12), 5 (July 14-19), 6 (July 21-26)
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You're learning your place in the world. Who are you? What are your limits? What are you really made of? It's time to DISCOVER that YOU can do INCREDIBLE things! Use the confidence you built as an Explorer and step out of your comfort zone a little bit. Designed as a transition program between Explorers and Adventurers, the Discoverer program targets young people who are ready to begin their Journey outside of Camp Grier. Discoverers will camp one night away from their cabin on our 650-acre campus and enjoy a week of worship, art, canoeing, hiking, swimming, and games throughout the week.
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Adventurers
Rising 7th grade - Rising 9th grade
$975 for a 1 week session or $1,950 for a 2 week session
Offered Sessions 1 (June 9-14), 2 (June 16-21), 3 (June 23-28),4 (July 7-12), 5 (July 14-19), 6 (July 21-26)
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Use the confidence you built as an Explorer and Discoverer to step out of your comfort zone a little more. Paddle a river or rock climb in the Pisgah National Forest. We promise you'll learn some amazing things about yourself and the world as an Adventurer. Our Adventurer Programs use Camp Grier as a base camp to explore the abundant natural resources located nearby while still leaving time for traditional Camp Grier activities like worship, hiking to the fire tower, sliding down the rock slide, or getting your groove on at the Rustic Dance. This camp is offered in one or two week sessions. Two week Adventurers will do a 2 night backpacking trip in the Pisgah National Forest surrounding camp.
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Navigators
Rising 10th grade - Rising 12th grade
$975 for a 1 week session or $1,950 for a 2 week session
Offered Sessions 1 (June 9-14), 2 (June 16-21), 3 (June 23-28),4 (July 7-12), 5 (July 14-19), 6 (July 21-26)
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You're confident in who you are, and you've pushed your limits to find out what you're made of. It's time to draw from that strong identity and navigate your world! Designed for older campers who are ready to explore new places. Count on finding adventure in amazing places both on and off camp. Navigators will use our beautiful 650-acre main campus as a base camp enjoying the camp activities that they have come to love like worship, hiking to the fire tower, sliding down the rock slide, or getting your groove on at the Rustic Dance. They will also venture off camp for a trip down the river or rock climbing in the surrounding Pisgah National Forest. This camp is offered in one and two week sessions. Two week campers will also go on a 3 night backpacking trip, develop leadership skills, and provide service to others and the community.
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Specialty Camps
Equestrian
Rising 4th grade - Rising 9th grade
$975 for a 1 week session
Discoverer Ages Offered Sessions 2 (June 16-21), 4 (July 7-12), 5 (July 14-19),
Adventurer Ages Offered Sessions 1 (June 9-14), 3 (June 23-28),
6 (July 21-26)
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Equestrian camp will offer a wholesome and hands-on experience with horses, amongst other camp activities like worship, swimming, canoeing and art. Inclusive to beginner and advanced riders, this program will cover the basics of on the ground horsemanship, as well as skill and technique of arena riding and trail riding, building the foundation for a competent rider. Everyday will include on-horse activities for campers, a chance to connect with their horse and peers, and achieve personal goals. With access to miles of private and public trails, there is no shortage of scenic rides to experience. From horse-relays under our covered arena, to trail rides along the creek, equestrian camp is fun for anyone who loves the outdoors and connecting with animals.
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Mountain Bike
Rising 4th grade - Rising 12th grade
$975 for a 1 week session
Discoverer Ages Offered Sessions 2 (June 16-21), 5 (July 14-19)
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Adventurer Ages Offered Sessions 1 (June 9-14), 6 (July 21-26)
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Navigator Ages Offered Session 3 (June 23-28),
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**NEW** Shred Camp Advanced Level Riders
Adventurer and Navigator Ages
Session 4 (July 7-12)
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Camp Grier MTB camp focuses on becoming a great mountain biker, not just riding the bike. We'll work on riding skills, trail etiquette, being nice to the forest, and creating an environment for progression. All Camp Grier MTB groups receive professional instruction from our PMBIA certified mountain bike instructor all week long. Campers enjoy guided rides on 3+ miles of private trails on camp property and 6+ brand new miles of trails in Pisgah National Forest built by The G5 Trail Collective. Camp Grier also touts a pump track, skills area and over 15 BIKE PARK features. To top it off, on Thursday we'll turn up the music and head off camp property to go mountain biking as a crew on a nationally known trail. Campers will also have time for traditional camp activities such as art, canoeing, swimming, and games. Our camp is inclusive, there are no try outs or requirements. If you can ride a bike, come do it with us!
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Farm Camp
Rising 4th grade - Rising 9th grade
$975 for a 1 week session
Discoverer Ages Offered Sessions 1 (June 9-14), 4 (July 7-12),
Adventurer Ages Offered Sessions 3 (June 23-28),
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Do you love animals and dirt? If so, then our farm camp is just right for you! You will learn about farm to table practices by spending time caring for the chickens, pigs, and bees at camp; helping in the garden planting, weeding, and harvesting the vegetables; and learning outdoor cooking skills. There will be time to do traditional camp activities as well like worship, swimming, canoeing, hiking, and art.
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Leadership Training
Leadership Training
Rising 11th grade - Rising College Freshman
$750 1 week Session 3 (June 23-June 28)
**$1500 2 week Session with backpack trip 5/6 (July 14-26)
Leadership Training is for campers that want to build their leadership skills and want to learn what it takes to work in the Outdoor Industry. Campers will deep dive into outdoor leadership skills beginning with building self-awareness, communication skills and explore conflict resolution/problem solving. Campers will learn outdoor skills while sleeping in a variety of setting from lodges to rustic cabins to tarps under the stars. Two week leadership camp will do a multi-day canoeing or backpacking trip to further enhance their wilderness living skills. As a Leader in Training, campers should possess the ability to use sound judgment and be able to relate to your peers and supervisors in a work setting. It is important that you have enthusiasm, maturity, and communication skills as well as interest in the development of children.
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NEW Equestrian Leadership Training
$750 1 week Session 2 (June 16-21) Session 4 (July 7-14) Session 5 (July 14-19)
The Equestrian Center Leader in Training should possess an interest and love for animals, and a willingness to work with children to foster a safe and fun experience around horses. Maturity, communication and patience will be necessary characteristics when handling horses and assisting campers with equine activities. Daily duties may include leading campers on horseback in the arena and on trail rides, feeding the horses, and general upkeep of Equestrian Center. This roll will provide an incredible learning experience for any CIT curious about riding, as well as an amazing opportunity for the existing equestrian to get hands-on involvement with horses all while engaging with the campers.