Camp Glen Arden For Girls

Camp Glen Arden For Girls is a children's camp in Zirconia, North Carolina. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this summer camp serves girls from 1st through 11th grade with 2, 3, and 4-week sessions. The camp offers a wide variety of activities designed to ensure every camper enjoys her time, maintaining a high rating of 4.90 from 50 reviews.

The camp has been providing overnight summer experiences for nearly 70 years. The program focuses on developing well-rounded, independent individuals by removing the distractions of technology and social media to encourage the learning of new life skills and the development of meaningful friendships. Campers participate in a structured daily routine that includes morning activity periods, afternoon progressions, and evening programs such as Council Fire and Talent Shows. Specific offerings include the Barn Rats program, where campers can groom and feed horses, as well as activities involving the lake, such as the rope swing and "the blob." The staff is composed of dedicated individuals, many of whom are former campers, maintaining a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio, which improves to 2:1 in the cabins for the youngest campers.

The camp is situated on Cabin Creek Rd, near Rice Knob, Joe Creek, and Cabin Creek. It is also located a short distance from Arrowhead Lake and Green River Road.

Camp Glen Arden is known for its commitment to character development and its mission to provide a safe, supportive environment where every girl's voice is heard. The camp stands as a premier destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains for fostering lifelong friendships and personal growth.

Services:

• Adventure activities
• Arts programs
• Farm-to-table dining
• Horseback riding lessons
• Summer camp sessions for girls aged 6-17