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Join us in August for our Father-Son Weekend at Camp Mondamin – a chance to share the adventure, spirit, and traditions of camp with your son. Whether you’re a longtime Mondamin family or experiencing camp for the first time, this weekend is all about strengthening bonds through fun in the outdoors.
We’ll gather at Mondamin Friday night to prepare before we set off for a wilderness experience on Saturday morning, either on camp’s extensive backcountry property, the Back Forty, or in nearby Pisgah National Forest, depending on your son’s age and your preference. We’ll spend Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning out in the woods and return to camp to wrap the trip up on Sunday by noon. With great food, an easygoing atmosphere, and a mix of structured and free time, it’s an unforgettable way to create lasting memories with your son away from the distractions of the front-country.
This weekend is best suited for boys aged 5- to 15-years old, along with their dad. Participants should be in decent shape, but serious backcountry experience is not required - both trips will be guided by an experienced Mondamin staff member who will handle trip logistics, cooking, bear safety, navigation, medical emergencies, etc. For father’s looking for more instruction in camping techniques, our staff can offer that as well, involving you in campsite selection, meal planning, and meal prep. We are offering two options for the weekend to cater to everyone’s intensity preference and backcountry comfort level, outlined below:
Camp Property Expedition This group will spend the backcountry portion of the weekend in Camp’s private 800-acre wilderness area. This group will require, at most, a ~1-mile approach hike and will have the option to tent camp or sleep in one of camp’s open-air shelters. This group will spend Saturday afternoon exploring the Back Forty.
Out-of-Camp Expedition This group will drive 1-2 hours into Pisgah National Forest, Panthertown Valley, or another nearby wilderness area and will overnight in the backcountry. This expedition may require up to a 3-mile approach with all gear carried in packs and participants should plan to bring tents for sleeping, as no permanent shelters will be available. This group will spend Saturday afternoon exploring the national forest trails and could possibly visit a swimming hole.
Friday, August 22nd
Saturday, August 23rd
Sunday, August 24th
$800 for father-son pair, $250 for each additional son. Price is inclusive of meals, activities, and travel after arrival at Mondamin.