LONGLEAF
LEARNING COLLECTIVE
FALL FAMILY CAMP
October 9th-11th
NC Mountains
Three days in the mountains. Climbing, canoeing, campfires, and s'mores. Your cabin, every meal, and every activity are already included.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
What's Included:
Everything. No paying per activity, no renting gear, no figuring out five meals for your family.
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Two nights in a climate controlled cabin in the NC mountains
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Five meals per person, starting Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch
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A full weekend of activities, all included in your registration
What we're doing:
Climbing · Archery · BBs · Driving Range · Tennis · Pickleball · Mini Golf · Gaga Ball · Bigfoot Hike · Canoeing · Fishing · Disc Golf · Arts & Crafts · Board Games · Mahjong · Campfires and s'mores every night · Plenty of time to just run, play, and explore
Where you'll sleep
Every family stays in a climate controlled cabin with at least 16 bunk beds, three toilets, and two showers.
Depending on final numbers, some families may share a cabin this year. We'll spread everyone out as much as we can, and you'll get to tell us who you'd like to share with during registration. Coming with friends? Text them now and make sure they request you too.
Food and dietary needs
Five meals are included, starting Saturday breakfast and running through Sunday lunch. Friday dinner is not included, so eat before you arrive or bring something with you. Camp Cheerio does a great job with allergies and dietary restrictions, and you'll share your family's needs at registration. Feel free to bring a cooler if you want extra snacks. Coffee and tea are out basically all day!
Getting there
Camp Cheerio is in Glade Valley, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 2.5 hours from the Triangle. Our founder went to this camp as a kid and can't wait to share the mountain with your family.
Pricing
Early bird pricing is live now through September 18, or until we sell out.
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Adults (18+): $299
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Youth (5-17): $269
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Little kids (12 months to 4 years): $99
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Babies (under 12 months): $25
The details below (activities, cabins, and packing list) are for spring family camp.
Questions about either?
Email us at hello@longleaflearning.org.
Summer Camp Activities:
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Swimming
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S’mores
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Archery
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Arts and Crafts
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Sailing
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Canoeing
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Free Play
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Hayride
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Challenge Course
Special Programs Include:
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Pond Study
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Stars and Constellations
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Night Nature Hike
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Fossil Dig
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Reptile and Amphibian Biology
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Pirate Folklore
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Coastal Animals
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Fish Anatomy
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...and more!
Important Details and Frequently Asked Questions.
What will we do?
We have a mix of typical summer camp activities and nature-based outdoor programming planned for the whole family! It will be the perfect blend of our current classes and fun. A reminder here- we're going to pack this weekend full of options, choose the pace that works best for your family!
Who can come?
This event is open to the public! You do not have to be currently enrolled in our programs to participate. Invite the grandparents, the high school student that wants to learn to sail, bring the neighbors, include the middle school kid that is suddenly too cool for you; everyone is welcome!
What is included?
All meals, activities, and your climate controlled cabin are included. No surprise add-ons.
Where are we going?
Longleaf Spring Family Camp will be held at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center. Our founder attended this camp as a child and loves going with her family. The address is 315 Camp Don Lee Road Arapahoe, NC 28510. It is about 2 hours from the Triangle.
Where will we sleep?
We have reserved cabins for our stay. Unless requested, each family gets their own private room with 2 or 4 bunk beds. Each cabin has 2 private indoor bathrooms with a sink, toilet, and shower.
What about food?
Five meals are included with the cost of registration. Three meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Most allergies and dietary preferences can be accommodated. Please include this information when you register.
You are welcome to bring coolers with snacks and drinks to keep in your room or on the porch of your cabin. Ice, water, and coffee are always available at the dining hall.
Is this religious?
No. All of the programs that Longleaf Learning Collective offers are secular and aim to include people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Camp Don Lee is a faith-based camp, so you may see some religious symbols on site but our program will not be incorporating that into our event.
“My son is already asking to go back to family camp! We love doing activities as a family where there really isn’t any other opportunity like this elsewhere. I went to sleep away camp as a kid and my favorite part was being able to show my parents all the fun things on family visiting day. It’s so cool that we can now make these memories together especially for kids who are too young to go by themselves. Also the porch hangs before going to sleep is like the perfect adult sleepover except having your own space when you need it!”
Packing List
What to bring to Spring Family Camp:
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Casual clothing
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Closed toed shoes for hikes or team building activities
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Bed linens or sleeping bag for single bed
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Water Bottle
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Towels/washcloths
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Pillow
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Personal toiletry items
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Sunscreen and bug spray
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Bathing suit
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River shoes to wear canoeing and sailing
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Cooler with snacks for your cabin
Additional items you may want to pack:
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Notebooks and pens
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Personal art supplies
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Books
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Personal fishing gear
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Folding camp or lawn chairs
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Bicycles
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Wagons or carts to help small children travel across camp
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Reusable coffee cup
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Floats or noodles for the pool
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Baby monitor so you can relax on the porch after bedtime