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5030 Watia Rd.
Bryson City, NC 28713
828-209-9600
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Raleigh, NC
Hugo loves Watia! It's some of the best weeks of his whole year!!
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Asheville, NC
Kids loved Mockrock! I can see why! They want to sign up for next year already for three weeks! I'm not sure Im ready for that.
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Swannanoa, NC
I like that it gives my child something do off the screens and out in nature with other kids his age
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Davidson, NC
The variety
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Atlanta, GA
My daughter had the best time for her first sleep away camp! She came back so self assured and confidant! She loved all of her counselors and staff! Made friends to last a lifetime!
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GENEVA, FL
It was Emma's fist camp and it was wonderful experience. THe counselors went out of their way to secure her well being and to help her settle and enjoy the experience. Hopefully Emma will want to return next year. She is not a big outdoors person but she did have fun. She was hoping for more performing arts experience for next year. Thank you!
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Whittier, NC
They are fun. Play Typhoon every week.
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Asheville, NC
Affordable and enriching. Gorgeous campus and amazing counselors. So grateful to have this resource! A little feedback from my kids this year: they were hungry!! Beef up the evening snack. My kids both said they went to bed feeling pretty hungry most nights and their cabin mates felt the same way. They said the evening snack was too small.
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Arden, NC
I love that my daughter is technology free, on top of a mountain for five weeks at a time. I love that you guys have photos that I can login and see. She always looks so happy and literally lives for camp. She’s also very picky about food and raves about it. This is the best experience and we both rave about it.
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Apopka, FL
My daughter liked Cabin and Camper choice. She also thought all the programs and activities were fun, and she had great cabin mates.
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Asheville, NC
I love that the kids are active, unplugged from tech, and doing so in a beautiful environment. It is just the best!
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Asheville, NC
Lots of activities, outdoor time. Counselors were great.
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Asheville, NC
We loved the counselors and love that there were a handful of folks from the UK! Our daughter has attended day camps run by the Y for several years, and in the past few years, the counselors have not appeared equip to handle stress or support the kids in a positive manner. They often turn to negative reinforcement. Our daughter expressed that they counselors at Watia were all kind, provided structure, and appeared to know what they were doing even when situations were unexpected. Our daughter also loved the variety of programs and and emphasis on connecting. This is so needed and we're grateful that you provide a space for that type of interaction. We're already signed up for next year, this time for 2 weeks at the request of a very happy camper!
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St Petersburg, FL
We were so thrilled with Camp Watia this summer! It was our son's first time attending a stay away camp and he had an absolute blast! He came home with lots of great stories. They did a great job of planning all of the activities and making it fun for the kiddos. All of the camp counselors and the director were absolutely amazing as well.
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Asheville, NC
Remy had a blast!
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Asheville, NC
My son had a great time at camp this year and last year. The only negative feedback that he gave was that he was unable to get enough sleep. He was in the Panther Creek cabin and said they didn't go to sleep until around 11am and had to get up at 7am. He needs more sleep than that and he was very tired when he came home. So putting the kids to sleep earlier or letting them sleep in a bit would be our feedback. thanks!
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Raleigh, NC
The high ropes course, hammocks, giant slide, and arts and crafts were highlights for my kids.
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Asheville, NC
Good food, excellent choice on activities, and all wonderful staff.
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Milton, GA
My daughter enjoyed the diversity of activities, including that there are some water and some land based. She also liked that many are optional, so there is a lot of customization. She truly enjoyed rock climbing and the giant slide.
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Charlotte, NC
My daughter loves everything about Watia from the counselors to the facilities to activities. What a beautiful gift to be in nature sharing experiences with other kids her age.
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