Nantahala Outdoor Center Summer Camps
Leaders in Outdoor Adventure Since 1972
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About this camp
Develop outdoor skills at Nantahala Outdoor Center, an adventure program in Bryson City, NC. Participants engage in whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, and paddleboarding. This training focuses on practical outdoor instruction. Nantahala Outdoor Center provides structured adventure activities designed to build competence in various outdoor environments. The program emphasizes direct experience with whitewater rafting and other land-based challenges.
What kids love
- whitewater rafting
- ziplining
- mountain biking
- paddleboarding
- outdoor instruction
Upcoming sessions
Join us for our annual Women’s Mountain Biking Weekend! Enjoy guided rides, skills clinics led by professional women instructors, fun giveaways, and the chance to connect with fellow riders all in spectacular Western North Carolina.
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The Golden Paddle Retreat is a three-day paddling weekend for adults ages 50 and older. Beginners through Class II-III paddlers are welcome, spending two full days learning on the Nantahala River with NOC instructors to build paddling skills and enjoy time with other paddlers.
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