Camp Pinnacle

Promising a new approach to summer camps, Camp Pinnacle in Henderson County near the Blue Ridge Mountains is a sleepaway camp for kids ages 7-15. Although there is a separate spot for boys and girls, there are some coed activities. They foster respect, collaboration, and friendships between different genders.

Not only is Camp Pinnacle one of the oldest camps in the state, but it's also one of the oldest in the whole of the USA! With 90 years of history, this place aims to provide a tech-free retreat where every child receives praise for their own achievements — not measured against others' success.

If you're looking for a summer camp near Charlotte for your child, it's only around a two hour drive from it. The coed program makes family scheduling easy, and it also has an excellent reputation.