Summer camp

In 2010, The Highland School hosted its first ever Summer Camp for ages 7-15. If you are interested in getting more information about next year's camp, just let us know and we'll be sure to get you details once they are available in the spring of 2011.

To get a 2011 Summer Camp registration packet when details have been finalized, just let us know here.

"The Highland School Camp was the only one that said my daughter would have a say in what she did and when she did it. She was looking to overcome her fear of being away from her parents and home. We are all so thankful to the staff and other kids at school for helping her to feel so comfortable she made it through and had a blast. Thank you guys! We loved the parents night; it was fun, informative, and good to see the kids become acquainted. It made leaving our child for the first time a better feeling for us and her." Melinda, parent of a 7-year-old camper

"My daughter loved the horseback riding and the views from the trail [at ACE adventure resort]. She also talked about the lake a lot and how much fun they all had playing in the water and on the floats. I thought the staff were excellent. I spoke with Karen the most and I felt very comfortable leaving my child in her care. Maya had a great time with her." Debra, parent of an 11-year-old camper

Everyone had a great time this year at our first Summer Camp. Everyone is looking forward to seeing friends again next year!

Camp Meeting

The camp will be run democratically, just like The Highland School, with campers deciding what to do with their time and what will be offered. After parents have left, campers and staff will get together to plan out anything people want to do throughout the week. This may include things like sports and crafts or games of flashlight tag or movie watching. Everything doesn’t have to be planned, obviously, and there will be things that pop up throughout the week campers will want to do. There will not be a master schedule requiring everyone to attend a certain number of activities. Campers can do as much or as little as they want.

At this first Camp Meeting, we can begin to get ready for our trip during the week. The Camp Meeting will meet a number of times throughout the week and will have a specified budget that will be doled out. Campers will propose and plan how the money will be spent during the week.

Stuff to do

There are lots of things to do at the Highland Summer Camp. Our 500 acre campus has lots of resources available for whatever campers want to spend their time doing. They can explore nature, do arts & crafts, go on bike rides, play games, help in the garden, hang out with their friends, make meals together, or anything else they want.

Outdoor trip

During the week, campers will be able go on an outdoor adventure trip to somewhere in West Virginia. There are a lot of options thoughout West Virginia including world-class whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, camping, caving, high ropes courses, rock climbing, and kayaking. Campers can choose their preferences when they register online and we will make reservations before Camp starts.

Parents night

The first night of camp parents are invited to camp out with their kids and participate in a few orientation activities about the Summer Camp and school. This is an excellent chance for parents to learn what the Summer Camp is all about, the democratic nature of the camp and school, and why The Highland School may be a good place for your child year-round. It is pretty informal and last year's parents thought it was a great way to get to know the staff, see the campus, and know that their kids would make friends quickly with the other campers.

To get a 2011 Summer Camp registration packet when details have been finalized, just let us know here.