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A New Approach to Summer Camp
Flat Rock, NC
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Camp Pinnacle is a place that challenges and rewards kids in an
environment that conceals the learning experiences as total fun!
-Brian Kearney
Matthews, NC
Established in 1928, Camp Pinnacle is a boys and girls summer camp for children ages 8-14.Camp Pinnacle is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in an idyllic wooded
setting just outside of Flat Rock, North Carolina. The forested 126 acre campus
surrounds private Wolfe Lake. At Camp Pinnacle we partner with
parents to help campers become their best selves! Here, your
child will have the most fun and memorable summer of
his or her life, and you as a parent will see your
child grow in powerful ways.
Our activities are carefully crafted to bring out
the very best in your child. Here your child will
learn respect, responsibility, resilience, how to
take reasonable risks, and how to reach out to
others and make lifelong friendships. Its not
a coincidence that generations of alumni hold
such strong ties to this magical place.
Welcome to Camp Pinnacle!
Please speak with us so we can get to know your family and share our goals for your child, which include:
Safety Fun activities and exciting adventures Personal growth, leadership and 21st Century life skills Developing a close community and lifetime friends
Connection with nature Age appropriate activities and outdoor skills We would like the opportunity to give your child a summer to remember for the rest of his or her life!
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Safety, Fun & Adventure ...............................3
Dear Parents .................................................4
Camp Pinnacles Five Rs .............................5
Counselors Who Care ..................................6
The Power of Camp Community .................7
Discovering Independence ..........................8
Connecting with Nature ...............................9
Setting Your Child Up for Success.............10
In-Camp Activities ......................................11
Food .............................................................12
Camp Map ...................................................13
Venturing Out of Camp ..............................16
Our Promise to You ....................................17
In Just 2 Weeks ...........................................18
Our Executive Directors .............................19
Pinnacle Explorers......................................21
Adventure Treks ..........................................22
FAQs ............................................................23
85 Years of Tradition ...................................24
Your Next Step ............................................25
Table of Contents
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Our three most important words atCamp Pinnacle are safety, safety, safety!Safety is the foundation for everything we do. It begins with the
strong leadership of our directors. Our experienced and certied
directors teach safety in every activity, and strive to develop a
safety-conscious mindset among campers.
Each of our counselors attends an intensive 10-day sta training
where we review our safety procedures and set the tone for a safe,
fun summer. We have detailed protocols for each activity and we
constantly evaluate and measure safety.
We teach safety and sound judgment skills through our activities
and make safety checks part of our nightly circle. We want our
campers to continue to make good, safe decisions long after they
leave camp.
We make our decisions regarding the safety of our campers as if
their parents were looking over our shoulders at all times.
SafetyCamp Pinnacle is all about fun! Its summer...
your kids work hard all year and we want them
to have an incredible experience. Camp is a
reward and a marvelous gift. It will excite them
today and help them ourish in the future.
Camp Pinnacle is loaded with fun and
extraordinary adventure, great activities,
outdoor excursions and special events that
will appeal to your child. We fully engage every
camper because growth happens most easily
when campers are having the best time oftheir lives.
Fun & Adventure
hours of training each counselor
receives each summer
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DearParents,
ItwasasaddaywhenCampPinnac
lecloseditsdoorsinJanuary2010
afteran83yearrun.A
placethathadresonatedsostrongl
ywiththousandsofyouthwouldn
olongerbeinspiringthenext
generation.Thesurroundingcomm
unityexpected(andfeared)thatthis
storiedcampwouldsoonbe
justanotherhousingdevelopment.
AsIdrovebytheshutteredcamp
onmydailycommute,Iwondered
who,ifanyone,wou
ldrisetothechallengeofrejuvenat
ingthespecialandmagnicentlysc
eniccamp
beforeitwastoolate.
Aftermonthsofdiscussion,mywife
JaneandIdecidedthatweweren
otonlyupforthechallenge,but
alsouniquelyqualiedtofacilitatet
hecampscomeback. Webelieve
dwecouldbringour20yearsof
experienceinyouthdevelopmentfr
omouradventurecampforteenag
ers,AdventureTreks,andmodify
ittobesuitedforelementaryandm
iddleschoolchildrenatCampPinn
acle.Wefeltthatintroducinga
newapproachtotraditionalsumme
rcampwouldmakecampevenmo
rerelevantandfunfortodays
families.
Soin2011,wejumpedinwithbot
hfeetandhaventlookedback.Wehaveneverworked
sohard,nor
enjoyedourworkmore!Weenliste
dourfriendSteveBaskin,Director
ofCampChampionsandNational
BoardMemberoftheAmericanCa
mpingAssociation,tohelpusenvis
iontheperfectcampfor21st
centurykids. Inthespiritofpreser
vingexistingCampPinnacletraditio
ns,wehand-pickedourProgram
Director,MaggieAllen(atenyearc
amperandcounselor),fromCamp
Pinnaclesimpressivealumni.
Afteranationalsearch,wefoundou
rDirector,BenLea.Hebringsawe
althofexperiencefromreputable
NorthCarolinacamps.Thisleader
shipteamtrulybreathesfresh,new
lifeintoCampPinnacle.
Renovatingaclassicsummercampandbringingtogetheracounsel
orteamtoshareourlovefor
Pinnaclehasbeentheopportunity
ofourlives. Itsthebestgiftwecou
ldhaveaskedfor,becauseCamp
Pinnacleistrulytheperfectplacet
oraiseourownfourchildren. Know
inghowimportantrolemodels-
whoarenttheirparents-aretode
velopingyouth,welovebeingable
tochoosetheyoungadultswho
willnotonlyinspireyourchildren,b
utalsoourown.
Weareeagertowelcomeyoutothe
CampPinnaclefamilyandare
excitedtotreatyourkidsasiftheyw
ereourown!
JohnandJaneDockendorf,
ExecutiveDirectors
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We want our campers to learn...
RESPECT
for themselves and others.
We want campers to accept...
RESPONSIBILITY
for their own actions
and attitudes.
We want to build...
RESILIENCE
through appropriate challenge.
We want campers to take...
REASONABLE RISKS
that stretch themselves.
And we want campers to...
REACH OUT
to others, and to makea positive dierence
in the world
around them.
Camp Pinnacles Five Rs
Essentially we want to help you raise
caring, competent, independent and
resilient young people who are eager
and prepared for the challenges of an
engaged life full of continuous growth.
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Michael holds his counselors in the highest regard. Im so grateful for these two young
men because they were the point of care 24/7 and were the main facilitators of the
excellent experience that camp had to oer. A few words he used to describe his
counselors were: awesome, very kind, so much fun, great stories, cared about me.
-Susan Robb
Parkland ,FL
First and foremost, our counselors are heroes and role models to our campers. There is nothing
more important, especially today, than to give children people to look up to, who model great
values and expect the best from each of our campers and themselves. The time a child spends
outdoors with impressive mentors is one of the greatest gifts of the camp experience. As
children gain independence from parents, its reassuring to know that Camp Pinnacle is a place
where parental values will be reinforced.
Our directors have over 100 years of combined camp experience. Many of our activity leaders are teachers and hold guide
certications. We hold exacting standards for our Camp Pinnacle counselors and many have been with us in our Adventure
Treks program, or with Camp Pinnacle for years. Our renowned Leadership Summit program at Adventure Treks is specically
developed to train our rising Camp Pinnacle counselors. All counselors are trained in Wilderness First Aid and CPR and have
completed at minimum one year of college. All have been thoroughly interviewed, screened, and background checked. We areproud of our 1:4 counselor to camper ratio and the amazing people who come together each summer to inspire todays youth.
To see counselor biographies, go to www.CampPinnacle.com
Counselors Who Care
of parents ratedcounselors as very
good or outstanding
minutes spent with role modelshaving meaningful conversationsin a two week session
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Our powerful and inclusive community enables campers to form friendships with other great kids from around the globe,
learn from outstanding role models, develop leadership skills, improve self-condence, learn independence and improve
responsibility.
It is an honor and a privilege to help shape young lives. We have dedicated ourselves to Camp Pinnacle so that
campers can come away from their summer experience not only having had the most exciting summer of their lives, but
having evolved and grown in ways that they didnt know they could. Knowing we have played a role in the growth and
transformation of children is the reason we have devoted our lives to camp.
Our camp community gives campers an opportunity to become their best selves. We hear time and again that campers
enjoy being at camp because substantive relationships become more important than material possessions and
appearances. Campers love being in a place where they can say, people dont judge me. At Camp Pinnacle, your childwill nd peace, challenge, community, incomparable beauty, and leadership opportunities. By exploring the outdoors in
their youth, our campers develop the habits that make outdoor activities and adventure a part of their lives forever.
The Power of the Camp Community
Become Your Best Self.
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In a study recently completed
by the P21 organization, leaders
in education and innovation
(companies like Apple, Google and
Dell) outlined the skills that will be
necessary for success in the 21st
Century. Rather than the traditional
subjects taught in schools (reading,
writing and math), they stress a new
group of traits:
Learn Life Skillsfor the 21st century
As parents, we cannot give our children independence. We can
only provide opportunities to help them develop it. At Camp Pinnacle,
campers nd the ideal place to have an experience away from
home. Our caring and dedicated counselors ll the roles of parents,
mentors, instructors and friends. We provide the opportunity to learnindependence within an atmosphere of support and supervision. Camp
Pinnacle is a great place for your child to spread his or her wings
and to begin the discovery that through hard work and commitment,
they are capable of accomplishing anything they want in this world.
Discovering Independence...Your First Step Away From Home These skills are critical to thrive ina rapidly changing and competitive
world. Camp is the ideal place to
hone these skills, and we have
intentionally designed our program
to integrate these things. Our
programs promote creativity and our
activities promote leadership and
collaboration, helping to prepare
your child for the future.
Just two weeks at Camp Pinnacle has taught my sons more about
leadership, condence and togetherness than they would have gotten
all year at home. I have no doubts about that.
-Gina Kugler
Palm Harbor, FL
Leadership
Communication
Perseverance
Creativity
CollaborationCuriosity
Critical Thinking
Self Control
Optimism
Conscientiousness
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The challenges of camp activities also provide opportunities for great accomplishment
and resilience. When your child experiences the satisfaction of an incredible view
after a challenging hike to a mountains summit, priorities often change. We believe
that condence comes from competence. Camp provides opportunities to learn avariety of new skills and face small challenges that lead to real accomplishments and
greater condence.
Great Accomplishment
We live in a time when few children spend signicant time in the
outdoors and away from electronics. As our world becomes more
complicated, the need for youth to spend formative time playing
outside has never been so urgent. Last Child in the Woodsby Richard
Louv, documents the positive academic, social, and character-building
benets of time spent in nature. At Camp Pinnacle, our spectacular
natural campus enables your child to have the opportunity to develop a
lifetime connection with nature.
Connecting with Nature
minutes is the average timeper week a typical Americanchild spends outdoors
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Camp is a traditional experience in a technology free environment. It might seem
an unlikely place to develop skills for the future, but that is exactly what camp does.
It unplugs campers from the internet, TV and phones and puts them in cabins with
other children. In these small groups, they learn collaboration, communication and
leadership. Skills that begin at camp will ourish during the rest of the year.
As educators, we know that an outdoor summer camp can be the best classroom. We capture our students
attention through fun and exciting adventure activities. But the camp activities are merely the medium!
Setting your child up for success
minutes are spent each weekby the average ten year old
watching TV
In two weeks you have instilled a magical combination of social growth, love
for nature, sense of adventure, new condence...
-Ilene Schwartz,
West Nyack, NY
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We know that for many rst time campers, just being away
from home can be a challenge. To make the transition
to camp life an easy one, we intentionally plan our
days to form an exciting balance between skill-building
opportunities and activities that are just plain fun. We meet
campers at their level, and provide them with an incredible
camp experience through our combination of scheduled in-
camp activities, free choice activities, and our o-campus
venture programs.
Every campers daily schedule typically includes 5 to 6
activities. Some of these in-camp activities, canoeing forexample, actively help promote valuable new skills while
building teamwork. Other activities, such as gaga ball, free
swim and miniature golf, are simply to have fun. Most days,
campers will participate in activities with their cabin group.
However, we also include free choice periods where
campers can choose the specic activities or day trips that
interest them most.
In-Camp Activities
See our interactive map at: CampPinnacle.com
Your Typical Day:
7:30 Wake Up
8:15 Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 Morning Assembly9:10 - 9:50 First Activity
10:00 -10:50 Second Activity
11:00 -11:50 Third Activity
12:00 -12:50 Free Swim or Free Choice Activity
1:00 Lunch
2:00 - 2:50 Down Time
3:00 - 3:50 Fourth Activity
3:55 - 4:45 Fifth Activity
4:50 - 5:40 Sixth Activity
5:45 - 6:15 Free Swim or Free Choice Activity
6:30 Dinner
7:15 Evening Program
8:45 Evening Circle with Your Cabin
9:15 Call to Quarters
9:45 Lights Out (earlier for younger campers)
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After lunch we have an hour of downtime. We deeply
value unstructured play, something that is often
missing in our overscheduled lives. Most of the time,
campers rest or take naps in their cabins. On otheroccasions, campers might relax outside in a scenic
shaded spot to draw, write letters, build a dam in
a creek, play a board game or engage in a friendly
discussion. We try to match the pace of camp with
the age and stamina of your child.
Meal time is always special at Camp Pinnacle.
We eat family style, and our food is healthy and
kid-friendly. Food is fun and plentiful enough to
excite our campers, and we support our parents by
modeling healthy eating habits.
We make every eort to accommodate specialdietary conditions including nut and gluten-free
diets. However, we cannot provide vegan or kosher
diets. We try to limit heavily processed foods.
Each morning after a hot and tasty breakfast, we come together
as a community to sing songs, participate in skits, open the
daily mystery box, escape the Bin of Doom and learn about
the exciting activities planned for the day.
Down Time
Food
Morning Assembly
Your camper will look forward to the evening program all day
long. Every night is dierent, exciting and fun! Just a few
examples include: Capture the Flag, Gold Rush, the Pinnacle
Game Show, Counselor Hunt, Dance Party, Campre or
Candlelight. Each night concludes with an evening circle where
campers come together as a cabin to discuss the pluses and
deltas of the day, plan the next days activities, celebrate their
community, and participate in the Pinnacle Hat Ceremony.
Evening Activities
Smores consumedlast summer!
My sons time at Camp Pinnacle was a remarkable experience, providing
him with a rare opportunity to experience a culture that champions kindness,
cooperation, respect and camaraderie. It was life-changing.
-Nanette
Coughenour
Allison Park, PA
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GilbertsRock Climbing
4 Minutes
Dupont StateForest
17 Minutes
Carl SandburgNational
Historic Site6 Minutes
Green River29 Minutes
Pisgah NationalForest
26 Minutes
Holmes StateEducational
Forest12 Minutes
Sliding Rock33 Minutes
Mt. PisgahTrailhead48 Minutes
Elevation: 5,722ft
Camp
Pinnacle isClose to GreatActivity Sites
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Boys and girls learn dierently and have dierent programming and social needs. We run separate programs for each
gender. The concurrent dates make camp planning easier for our families. Siblings can attend the same sessions, but
have dierent experiences. The natural separation of our boys and girls cabins and our large campus gives each genderthe appropriate privacy. Because we believe that boys and girls should learn how to respect each other and interact
appropriately, our programming is integrated for special all-camp events and daily meals. We feel Camp Pinnacle fosters
a great program balance that acknowledges gender dierences within the coed world in which we live. In our spirit of
fostering a close inclusive community, we strongly discourage any type of cliques or romantic relationships.
Fish caught in Wolfe Lakeeach summer
A Non-Denominational Camp
Although we dont promote a particular religious emphasis, the values we represent,
through our activities, through our traditions, and especially through our people are
values that families from a host of dierent religious traditions can get excited about.
For Boys and Girls
I was greeted by a dierent child than the one I dropped o.
The self condence he gained in a mere two weeks speaks volumes
to the work you do with our children.
-Stephanie Del Valle
Miami Beach, FL
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Although Camp Pinnacle is spectacularly beautiful, we would be remiss not to venture out and explore the scenic
beauty and bio-diverse splendor of the North Carolina mountains that surround us. Day and overnight trips are
a part of every campers program. Campers of similar age and ability levels participate in age-appropriate camp
ventures each session. Ventures increase in challenge and skill level as campers return to Camp Pinnacle each
summer. Some favorite ventures include hiking to the summit of 6,100 ft. Tennent Mountain with a view of four
states; an overnight camping trip in Panthertown Valley, the Yosemite of the East; mountain biking with views of
huge waterfalls in nearby Dupont State Forest; or whitewater rafting down the famous Nantahala River. These o-
campus ventures are an integral part of the Camp Pinnacle experience and are included in your tuition.
Venturing Out of CampActivities at Camp Pinnacle are carefully balanced betweenscheduled o-campus ventures and over 30 in-camp activities.
minutes spent on screens at Camp Pinnacle-The average child spends 53 hours per weekin front of a digital screen
Camp Pinnacle was the perfect place for my children to be able to experience so manyactivities that are just not available to them in South Florida. It was very important thatwe sent our children to a camp where they would feel safe and be able to explore and
develop a greater love for the outdoors. Camp Pinnacle exceeded all of our expectations.
-Margaret Curtis -
Parkland, FL
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We are deeply committed to our families and our mission. We want to begin a long term partnership with your family
as we provide the experiences that will help you raise a caring, condent and independent young person.
Risk Free Guarantee.
If 30 days after your child returns home from camp you do not believe that you have received fair
value for your tuition, we will refund the amount you feel appropriate, up to the full price of tuition.
(The refund applies only to tuition; it does not apply to any child who is sent home for inappropriate behavior or
withdraws voluntarily without completing the full session.)
Our Promise to You
number of activities at CampPinnacle to choose from
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In just 2 weeks youll have the opportunity to:
Choose fromover 30
activitiesincluding riery, shing, rock
climbing, swimming, disc golf,
kayaking, stand up paddle
boarding, game room, canoeing,
crafts, 200 waterslide, lacrosse,
soccer, gaga ball, tether ball, beach
volleyball, basketball, pickle ball,
mountain biking, backpacking,
rope swing, blob, zip-line, tennis,archery, rowing, hiking, yoga, river
tubing, nature lab, miniature golf,
water trampoline and more.
For detailed activity descriptions,visit: CampPinnacle.com
Make new friendsClimb a real rockSee an amazing 4 state viewfrom atop a mountainRaft a white water river
Camp out with cabin mates androast marshmallowsMountain bike on a forest trailGain confdence
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John Dockendorf- Dock, our Executive Director, lives in Flat Rock, NC a few miles from
Camp Pinnacle with his wife, Jane, and his four children, Audrey, Ella, Ava Rees, and Charlie.
Dock founded Adventure Treks in 1993 and it quickly became one of the nations leading
and most respected summer adventure programs for youth. Dock holds a Masters Degree inManagement from Cornell University. He is excited to share the year-round energy, passion,
and vision that created Adventure Treks with Camp Pinnacle! Dock is a member of several
school and community boards and has been featured on Good Morning America.
Jane Dockendorf- is an Executive Directorof Camp Pinnacle and is frequently your
parent contact during the summer. Jane grew up in Bualo, New York where she was
an accomplished rower. She has a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Fordham
University and a Masters Degree in Education from Appalachian State University. As a
former fth grade teacher and a parent of four, Jane uses her years of youth development
experience as she works with campers and counselors at Camp Pinnacle. When not driving
her children all over the map or working at Camp Pinnacle, she can often be found running,
biking or swimming.
Steve Baskin- is the Executive Directorof Camp Champions in Texas with his wife Susie
and their four children: twin boys Wiley and Liam, daughters Terrill and Virginia. They are
committed to creating an extraordinary place to serve families. After graduating from
Davidson College, Steve worked on Wall Street. He then went to Harvard Business School,
where he decided to pursue his true passion: summer camp. Steve has been featured in
numerous articles including the Wall Street Journal and American Way magazine. He serves
on the national board of the American Camping Association and is a featured blogger for
Psychology Today.
Our Leadership Team
I have a conviction that a few weeks spent in a well-organized summer camp
may be of more value educationally than a whole year of formal school work.
-Charles Eliot,
former president of
Harvard University
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Ben Lea- is the Directorof Camp Pinnacle. Ben began his camp experience at Falling Creek Camp for
Boys and was previously the Associate Director. A native of South Florida, Ben wanted to be closer to
the mountains so he attended Carson Newman College graduating with a degree in Leisure Services.
He continued his outdoor pursuits at Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club in Cashiers, North Carolina as
Founding Director of Kids Camp. Ben spends his free time exploring the waters that surround him as an
avid catch and release y sherman, paddler, and surfer. He is a Certied Wilderness First Responder.
Maggie Allen- is a graduate of the Architecture program at Clemson University and serves as our
Program Director.Her love of the outdoors was cultivated at Camp Pinnacle, where she has been a camper
and senior sta member for ten years. She is a certied rock climbing instructor and an avid rock climber,
mountain biker and trail runner. Maggie has hiked her share of wilderness miles, slept in the woods too many
nights to count, completed an Outward Bound Program, thru hiked the Long Trail in Vermont, and completedtwo marathons. She is a certied Wilderness First Responder and Red Cross Life Guard.
Cait Mates-joined us after seven years as an Adventure Treks student and instructor. Cait now serves as our
Associate Director.She has a degree in Creative Writing from Eckerd College, spent two winters teaching
snowboarding in Colorado, taught 2nd grade in Connecticut, and taught English in India, Venezuela, Peru,
and Mexico. Her free time is spent competitive hula hoop dancing, surng, and practicing yoga. She is acertied Wilderness First Responder and is currently working on her Masters degree in Elementary Education.
Holly Robinson- is our Communications Director.She graduated from Salem College. Holly has been
a sea kayaking guide, rafting guide, supported a Blue Ridge Parkway Thru Bike and Appalachian Trail Thru
Hike, and each year she helps organize the Gnarliest Kids Adventure Race Ever (GNAR). Holly spends her
free time mountain biking and snow skiing with her husband, Rodney, and son, Walker.
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Pinnacle Explorersis an adventure
program for campers who love
participating in adventurous out-of-
camp trips, while still maintaining their
connection to the traditional summer
camp experience. Campers spend
approximately half the nights in cabinsand the other half camping out in the
beautiful scenery of Western North
Carolina. Each session is limited to 10
male and 10 female campers in grades
6-8. (Returning campers receive rst
priority. New campers are accepted on a
rolling basis starting January 15th.)
Question:Can this trip be combined
with other sessions? YES! Pinnacle
Explorers can serve as a standalone
experience, it can be paired with a
traditional session or you can attend
back-to-back Pinnacle Explorers
programs to create your ideal summer.
Pinnacle Explorers...an option for Middle School Campers
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Camp!
Day 2: Camp Pinnacle In-Camp Activities
Day 3-5: Backpacking in Pisgah
Day 6: Rock Climbing and Waterfront
Day 7: Mountain Biking
Day 8: Whitewater Rafting the Pigeon River
Day 9-11: Canoeing Expedition
Day 12: Camp Pinnacle In-Camp Activities
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...continuing your adventure.
As our campers discover a lifetime love of the outdoors and adventure activities,
many campers seek the opportunity to expand their horizons beyond the campfacility and seek greater challenges and more intensive experiences. As part
of the Adventure Treks natural progression, we can open up a continent full of
outdoor adventures with the same 2-3 week summer commitment.
Adventure Treks has been enhancing lives for over 20 years. Teenagers can
sample a variety of adventure activities on programs in North Carolina, California,
Alaska, British Columbia, the Pacic Northwest or Colorado as they continue to
live in a close community and improve their outdoor, leadership and 21st Centurylife skills. Many students challenge themselves at Adventure Treks for multiple
summers and graduate to leadership programs in Alaska and our signature
Leadership Summit program in the Pacic Northwest. Students can complete
the circle from college by returning to Camp Pinnacle as a counselor to share the
leadership and outdoor skills learned along the way.
P.O. Box 1321
Flat Rock, NC 28731
adventuretreks.com
888.954.5555
Hands down, this will be one of the best opportunities you can give your child. They
will thank you this year, and for years to come. Truly a life-changing experience.
-Margaret Keener,
Albuquerque, NM
Ages 12-18
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Will I be able to send mail?
Yes! We encourage you to send letters or emails. Camp
Pinnacle has a NO PACKAGES POLICY. Mail should
be sent to Camper Name-Cabin Name-PO Box 1339Flat Rock, NC 28731. Campers do not have access to
computers to return emails.
Should I pack a pillow?
Yes. We ask that each camper bring a pillow, pillowcase,
towels and washcloths. Sheets and blankets are provided
for your convenience.
Where are the hidden fees?
Camp Pinnacle is all-inclusive except for transportation
to/from camp and credit card fees. There are no extra
charges for trips, snacks or special activities.
What do I need to pack?
A packing list is provided for your convenience. Clothes
will be laundered during the session. Please do not send
more than the list suggests. We recommend you send oldclothes, as the majority of camp activities occur outdoors.
We want children to enjoy the freedom of not worrying
about stains.
Does my child need camping equipment?
Well provide ALL camping equipment: backpack, mess
kit and sleeping pad- saving you time and money. Please
pack your childs sleeping bag. If you dont have one, weare happy to provide one.
What if my child gets sick?
We have a Registered Nurse on the camp premises
to take care of anyone who might get sick and a fully
stocked inrmary with beds in case somebody needs
to spend the night. Your childs counselor is trained in
Wilderness First Aid, so he or she can help with small cutsor bruises. Whether your child just needs a little extra rest
or a visit to a nearby clinic, he or she will be feeling
great and having fun in no time. Our Camp
Doctor makes rounds on an as-needed
basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rarely a day goes by where we dont meet someone who stops by to
visit and relive wonderful childhood memories. We love hearing your
stories and getting glimpses of CPs storied past. Its clear that the
learning that has taken place at Camp Pinnacle over the past 85 yearsremains long beyond the summer. We are of course excited to show
you the many improvements we have made to both the facility and
program.
This magical place continues to make a lifelong impression. We will
argue that for kids raised in the digital age, the camp experience is
now more important than ever before. The skills you learned at camp;
communication, collaboration, leadership, responsibility, problem solving,resilience, initiative, and taking reasonable risks, are better taught at camp
than anywhere else. Hopefully the friends you made during your Pinnacle
days are still folks you keep in touch with and role models who have helped
inspire your path.
What Can Our Alumni Do To Get Involved?
Charlie Kendrick- Charlies
association with Camp Pinnacle
goes back for over 40 years,
and he now serves asAlumni
Director.He has been a
camper, counselor and sta
member and has taught every
activity and performed every
job at camp. He is a walking history book of all that is Camp
Pinnacle. Charlie is currently a teacher and media specialist in
Greenville, SC. A graduate of the College of William and Mary,
Charlie holds a Masters degree in Education. He formerly
directed the Virginia Governors German Immersion Academy
and was honored as Teacher of the Year. In his free time, hehikes and bikes.
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and complete our
Alumni Update Form
Get in touchwith us
Call 855-EST-1928
(855.378.1928)
or email
info@camppinnacle.
com and say hello!
Sharethe newswith your camp
friends and get them
involved again!
Reach outto potential campers.
You can rest assured
that the new
Camp Pinnacle is
exceptional - there is
even a money backguarantee!
Donate(support
scholarships)
send checks to:
Camp Pinnacle
Scholarship Fund
PO Box 1339Flat Rock, NC 28731
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Years
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Your Next Step1. Apply online at CampPinnacle.com or
call us at: 855-EST-1928 or 855-378-1928
to reserve your space. Applications will
be carefully reviewed on a rst-come, rst
served basis.
2.We intentionally limit the size of our
program. Please send in your application
early to ensure your space.
In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy,
Camp Pinnacle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, gender, or religion. We reserve the right to refuse acceptance of any camper. We are
selective in admissions because the close community we strive to foster and the quality experience we
seek to provide to each camper can be compromised by a single camper. Our areas of expertise do not extend to
handling behavioral, psychological, motivational, or rehabilitation issues. You will be notied of an acceptance decision upon
receipt of a completed application and acceptance materials. If your application is not accepted, your deposit will be refunded in full.
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The Fine PrintPayment: The $800 deposit is applied to the full cost
of the program. The balance must be paid on or before
April 1. Applications received after April 1 should be
accompanied by full payment. We gladly accept personalchecks or credit cards (fee applies). Payment plans can
be arranged on an individual basis.
Refund Policy:All deposits are refundable prior to
March 1, less a $200 processing fee, for cancellation
for any reason. For cancellations after March 1, tuition
is non-refundable. We recommend you purchase
cancellation insurance for your protection. If a participantwithdraws voluntarily or is sent home as a consequence
of unacceptable behavior, no refund of any type will be
granted. It is the parents responsibility to cover any
additional travel expenses.
Communication:Parents will have access to a camp
blog where they can see photographs and read daily
updates from camp.
Camp Pinnacle Expectations:It is the campers
responsibility to bring a willingness to participate fully
and a desire to try new things. While we fully understand
that some trepidation is quite normal, we expect each
camper to have a positive and unselsh attitude and
a desire to be a part of a close community of friends.
We reserve the right to send a camper home who doesnot adhere to safety rules, meet the necessary physical
requirements, or demonstrate good behavior.
Permits and Licenses: We are permitted in Pisgah
National Forest (NC), Great Smoky Mountain National
Park (NC & TN) and Dupont State Forest (NC).
Environmental Ethics: Camp Pinnacle is wholly
committed to the protection and preservation of thenatural environment. We use the most current minimum
impact camping techniques and subscribe to the
practices of Leave No Trace. We compost and recycle.
Approximate Drive Time:
Atlanta, GA 3.5 hours
Baltimore, MD 9 hours
Birmingham, AL 8 hours
Charlotte, NC 2 hours
Charleston, SC 4 hours
Cincinnati, OH 6 hours
Jacksonville, FL 7 hours
Memphis, TN 8 hours
Miami, FL 13 hours
Nashville, TN 5 Hours
Raleigh, NC 4 hours
Richmond, VA 7 hours
Direct Flights to Charlotte:
Baltimore, MD 1.5 hours
Boston, MA 2 hours
Chicago, IL 2 hours
Ft Lauderdale, FL 2 hours
Los Angeles, CA 4 hours
Miami, FL 2 hours
New York, NY 1.5 hours
Seattle, WA 4 hours
Tampa, FL 1.5 hours
What if Im nervous about the ight?
Campers may take a direct ight into Charlotte
Douglas International Airport (CLT), Greenville/
Spartanburg (GSP) or Asheville Airport (AVL) . Our
sta will be wearing a Camp Pinnacle hat and shirt,
and will greet each camper as they step o the
plane. Plan for your child to arrive at the airport
before noon on opening day. Its always best tochoose the rst ight of the day so in the event of
delays, your child can still stay on schedule. If your
child does experience a delayed ight or a missed
connection, well be sure to meet the new ight even
if it arrives at 2AM! Most campers will be ying as
an Unaccompanied Minor. Check with your airline
for specic policies. If driving, please arrive at Camp
Pinnacle between 9AM and 11AM.
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P.O. Box 1339 Flat Rock, NC 28731 855-EST-1928 or 855-378-1928 CampPinnacle.com
Our Mission:To insure the safest, most substantive and most exciting summer camp experience foryoung people through our personal attention to every camper, our caring and our competence.