
Adventure Center of Asheville Summer Day Camps
Full day youth adventure camps held in the forest canopy featuring guided zipline runs, high ropes challenges, team building games and outdoor skills instruction led by trained guides for elementary to teen participants.
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A late-night aerial adventure through the forest canopy with twilight views and a headlamp-ready ropes course. Expect zip lines, elevated obstacles, and an adrenaline-forward climb under the stars.

A late-night aerial adventure through the forest canopy with twilight views and a headlamp-ready ropes course. Expect zip lines, elevated obstacles, and an adrenaline-forward climb under the stars.
A late-night aerial adventure through the forest canopy with twilight views and a headlamp-ready ropes course. Expect zip lines, elevated obstacles, and an adrenaline-forward climb under the stars.

After-school camp for ages 9–14 in a hands-on creative studio environment. A structured weekday meet-up focused on skill-building, making, and social connection in a local Asheville workshop space.

After-school camp for ages 9–14 in a hands-on creative studio environment. A structured weekday meet-up focused on skill-building, making, and social connection in a local Asheville workshop space.
After-school camp for ages 9–14 in a hands-on creative studio environment. A structured weekday meet-up focused on skill-building, making, and social connection in a local Asheville workshop space.

Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.

Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.

Progressive single-track mountain biking across miles of beginner to expert trails, with features built for controlled skills development; a 10-punch park pass is $30 off through Feb 28.

Progressive single-track mountain biking across miles of beginner to expert trails, with features built for controlled skills development; a 10-punch park pass is $30 off through Feb 28.
Progressive single-track mountain biking across miles of beginner to expert trails, with features built for controlled skills development; a 10-punch park pass is $30 off through Feb 28.

A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.

A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.

Four-day adult camp focused on hands-on metalsmithing and artmaking in a dedicated studio setting. Build practical skills through guided instruction, tool time, and multi-day projects designed for immersive creative momentum.

Four-day adult camp focused on hands-on metalsmithing and artmaking in a dedicated studio setting. Build practical skills through guided instruction, tool time, and multi-day projects designed for immersive creative momentum.
Four-day adult camp focused on hands-on metalsmithing and artmaking in a dedicated studio setting. Build practical skills through guided instruction, tool time, and multi-day projects designed for immersive creative momentum.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
A guided Blue Ridge Mountain hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session designed to unplug and unwind in expansive scenic views. Slow-paced outdoor wellness experience focused on breath, grounding, and reconnecting with nature.
A guided Blue Ridge Mountain hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session designed to unplug and unwind in expansive scenic views. Slow-paced outdoor wellness experience focused on breath, grounding, and reconnecting with nature.
A guided Blue Ridge Mountain hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session designed to unplug and unwind in expansive scenic views. Slow-paced outdoor wellness experience focused on breath, grounding, and reconnecting with nature.

A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.

A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.
A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.

A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.
A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.

Midday summer camp sessions in an indoor ninja and obstacle course facility with movement games, agility challenges, and coached skill-building. Designed for kids to stay active while tackling climbs, swings, and timed course runs.

Midday summer camp sessions in an indoor ninja and obstacle course facility with movement games, agility challenges, and coached skill-building. Designed for kids to stay active while tackling climbs, swings, and timed course runs.
Midday summer camp sessions in an indoor ninja and obstacle course facility with movement games, agility challenges, and coached skill-building. Designed for kids to stay active while tackling climbs, swings, and timed course runs.

A lantern lit haunted walk winds through dark forest trails with costumed scares, eerie sound effects, and sudden jump scares. Designed as a Halloween season nighttime thrill at the Adventure Center’s outdoor course.

A lantern lit haunted walk winds through dark forest trails with costumed scares, eerie sound effects, and sudden jump scares. Designed as a Halloween season nighttime thrill at the Adventure Center’s outdoor course.
A lantern lit haunted walk winds through dark forest trails with costumed scares, eerie sound effects, and sudden jump scares. Designed as a Halloween season nighttime thrill at the Adventure Center’s outdoor course.
Lighthearted outdoor yoga flow surrounded by friendly, playful goats that wander, cuddle, and spark plenty of giggles. A feel good movement session on a farm style setting in Candler with a social, animal loving vibe.
Lighthearted outdoor yoga flow surrounded by friendly, playful goats that wander, cuddle, and spark plenty of giggles. A feel good movement session on a farm style setting in Candler with a social, animal loving vibe.
Lighthearted outdoor yoga flow surrounded by friendly, playful goats that wander, cuddle, and spark plenty of giggles. A feel good movement session on a farm style setting in Candler with a social, animal loving vibe.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.
Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.

Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.
Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.

A kid centered comedy ride rolls through downtown Asheville with goofy guides, playful jokes, and crowd interaction. The tour doubles as a sightseeing loop with family friendly laughs and light local storytelling.

A kid centered comedy ride rolls through downtown Asheville with goofy guides, playful jokes, and crowd interaction. The tour doubles as a sightseeing loop with family friendly laughs and light local storytelling.
A kid centered comedy ride rolls through downtown Asheville with goofy guides, playful jokes, and crowd interaction. The tour doubles as a sightseeing loop with family friendly laughs and light local storytelling.