General Info

Founded in 1935 by Mary Gwynn, Gwynn Valley is a summer camp for boys and girls. The camp offers several recreational and educational programs for children in kindergarten through grade eight. It consists of hillside, brookside, mountainside and riverside areas. Gwynn Valley provides a variety of session lengths, including 8 to 10 days and two- through three-week sessions. The camp specializes in various activities, such as gardening, beading, fishing, swimming, kayaking, tubing and creek hiking. Gwynn Valley offers various sports activities, including archery, soccer, mountain biking, climbing, basketball and volleyball. The camp s fine art division provides creative writing, drama, music and folk dance classes. It maintains a location in Brevard, N.C.