If your child is planning a future trip to Windy Gap or is here right now, we want you to have the information you need to rest easy while he or she is away. There are many activities at camp in which your child may be participating. Whether they are challenged on the high ropes course, riding a horse or playing on our waterfront, their safety is our top concern.

Safety
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What to Bring:

  • Hangout at camp clothes
  • Sunscreen and bug spray
  • Bathing suit and beach towel
  • At least one pair long pants for some activities
  • Spending money for snack bar and store
  • Sweatshirt for cold evenings
  • Close-toed shoes for some activities
  • Messy outfit (that can be thrown out)
  • Toiletries
  • Medications
  • Rain jacket
  • Camera (not a phone)
School Season Only
  • Sleeping Bag or Twin sheets
  • Towel

Safety

Young Life and Windy Gap maintain the highest level of safety and standards in operation of all of our activities at camp. 

All of Windy Gap's challenge course elements (ropes course, swing, and zip line) are inspected annually by a registered Preferred Vendor Member of The Association of Challenge Course Technology. All elements are operated and supervised by our staff who have been fully trained and certified to do so, ensuring your child's comfort and safety.

Windy Gap's Horse, Mountain Bike, Archery Tag and Naskarts Programs are also facilitated by trained and experienced staff. Your child will be in good hands while at Windy Gap.

In the event of an unexpected accident, there is always a qualified medical professional on call to tend to your child's needs. Also, if needed, the local hospital is only a short drive away.

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Accessibility

We welcome kids of all abilities to our camps. At Windy Gap, all of our main buildings are accessible to strollers or wheelchairs, and we have a handful of cabins that are designed to be accessible (special housing needs may be requested by your child's trip leader).

Walkways around camp are paved. We will also do our best to help every guest participate in activities. We want every kid to have the best week of their life as they come to camp!

Contacting Your Child

Phone:

828-645-7187

Physical and Mailing Address:

120 Coles Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787

Office Hours

If the office is closed, please follow voicemail instructions for any needs. ​

Summer hours:

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ Sunday

School season hours:

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ Monday through Friday ​

Sign Up for Camp

For summer and weekend camps, all spots are given out to individual Young Life areas and retreat groups. These areas and groups fill their allocated spots with students from their local town. If you are interested in attending camp or finding out how to send your child to Young Life camp, contact your local Young Life office. They might not be attending camp at Windy Gap, but they most likely have a trip planned to one of Young Life's other fabulous properties! To find the Young Life office nearest to you, go here: younglife.org/find

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This form is for general questions. If you’d like to book a retreat, please do so here.

If you want to sign up for a retreat or camp trip, please contact the organizer of the trip. For Young Life trips, use our locator to find your local website.