Camping 2026 Registration Information

Cost

Spring, Summer, and Cold campouts - $150/family (does not include food and gear)

Destination campouts - $250/family (does not include food and gear)

Financial assistance information is available here. New applications for support are reviewed on a first come, first served basis and are being accepted now. Some gear may also be available for loan.

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Registration for the Fall session opens May 25, 2026 (members) and May 27, 2026 (non-members). If you aren’t a member yet, join us here.

If the campout is full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org with the location and dates to be added to the waiting list.

locations and dates

Destination Camp

Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina, June 26 - 29

This campout is currently FULL. Please email registration@redoaksforestschool.org with your info and the name of the campout if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Summer End Family Camp

Dogwood Campground in Tennessee, July 31 - August 2

Enjoy time with other families and camp with support! Campers do bring their own food and gear for this experience. Enjoy hikes, bouldering, secluded waterfalls, group potluck, and more for this end of summer experience.

Cold Camp

Kingdom Come State Park in Cumberland, Kentucky, November 13 - 15

Enjoy time with other families and camp with support! Campers do bring their own food and gear for this experience. Enjoy a hike to an old growth forest, campfire time, potluck, and more. This campout can get cold included nights in the upper 20s and 30s and is recommended for experienced campers.

teen week

Teen Week Sleepaway Camp is FULL for Summer 2026. Please email registration@redoaksforestschool.org with your info and the class name/location if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Rock Creek Campground near Obed River in Tennessee, June 9 - 12

This camping experience is open to ages 14+ and offers a sleepaway experience for teens. The entire campground is booked and no other campers will be in the campground with us. All campers are responsible for bringing their own camping gear (though some may be provided as needed), but all food is provided. Campers learn to set up camp, prepare and clean up all meals, explore local hikes and waterfalls, make art, and enjoy games designed to build teamwork. This screen-free experience builds lasting bonds and connection to nature and peers. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified adults are with campers at all times and campers can chose to camp alone or in same-gendered small groups. Cell phone service is limited for this location and only a pit toilet is available for bathrooming. Life jackets will also be provided though campers are encouraged to bring their own as well. Parents are updated with check-ins and photos when possible. Transportation is available to and from the destination. Drop-off location is in Richmond, KY and we depart mid-morning and return late afternoon. Parents are welcome to drop-off and pick-up from the location directly.

Tween week

Twin Knobs Campground in Daniel Boone National Forest near Morehead, Kentucky, July 27 - 29

This camping experience is open to ages 11-14 and offers a sleepaway experience for young adolescents. We have a private group campground reserved for us. All campers are responsible for bringing their own camping gear (though some may be provided as needed), but all food is provided. Campers learn to set up camp, prepare and clean up all meals, explore local hikes and swim, go on a cave tour, make art, and enjoy games designed to build teamwork. This screen-free experience builds lasting bonds and connection to nature and peers. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified adults are with campers at all times and campers can chose to camp alone or in same-gendered small groups. Flush toilets and showers are available. Life jackets will also be provided though campers are encouraged to bring their own as well. Parents are updated with check-ins and photos when possible. Transportation is available to and from the destination. Drop-off location is in Lexington, KY and we depart at mid-morning and return in the late afternoon. Parents are welcome to drop-off and pick-up from the location directly.