Cape Fear River Adventures Youth Camps in Lillington, NC

Cape Fear Adventures Youth Camps


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A week-long program focused on a variety of water activities, outdoor and survival classes, and basic medical and safety training designed to broaden the knowledge, improve confidence, and prepare children for life-long enjoyment of the Great Outdoors!



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Activities

Group of kayakers on the Cape Fear River at launch in Lillington, NC
  • Kayaking and canoeing
  • Paddle boarding and river tubing
  • River and water safety
  • Wilderness first-aid and survival skills
  • Hiking, navigation and land games
  • Shelter and fire building
  • Wildlife and plant recognition
* Some of the activities listed might not be offered every session


Camp Details

  • Mon thru Fri sessions
    8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Spring Break: Apr 10 - Apr 14, 2023

    Summer: Every week Jun 12 - Aug 18, 2023
  • Ages: 8 - 17
  • Lunch and 2 snacks each day
    (add-on for extra fee)
  • Early drop-off and late pick up available
  • Multi-session & sibling discounts
  • Price: $349
Group of kayakers on the Cape Fear River at launch in Lillington, NC


2024 registration is now open!
Register Now!


Here's what parents are saying

"Karson absolutely loved it and the counselors Andrew and River! Definitely going to be doing a summer session. Thank you!"
Charlotte C.
Spring session 2022
"Y’all got my melancholy child who hates outdoors to love kayaking and say on camera that kayaking is better than video games!!!! This was the best idea ever!!!! Thank you so much for showing the kids a little bit of outdoor fun!"
Charlotte R.
Spring session 2022


Trip F.A.Q.

Campers should be dropped off between 8:30am and 8:45am. Camp activities start at 9am. Campers should be picked up between 4:00pm and 4:30pm at the latest.
We offer an early drop off and late pickup service with a $25 fee for each service, that extends drop off times to 7:30am and late pick up to 5:30pm.
Yes. Mandetory Monday orientation must be completed before your camper can participate in other activities so it is required that participant is on time for that day. Early pick-up must be scheduled in advance, and it can be done at the time of drop off. Keep in mind that whoever picks up your camper must be on our approved pick-up list!
A backpack or bag
Lunch (if choose to bring your own or if there are strict dietary restrictions/concerns). Alternatively, we provide lunch as an add-on option.
Water bottle
Swimsuit (or clothes that can get wet), change of clothes, and towel
Rain jacket (if desired/needed) Hat and/or sunglasses (if desired/needed)
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Closed toed shoes
An adventurous attitude!
We offer day camp for children ages 8-17.
Age groups are split based on participation.
We provide all of the equipment necessary for all of our activities including life vests, paddles, boats, and tubes.
All of our campers are encouraged to try our activities and should expect to spend roughly half the time or more in water activities up to but not limited to kayaking and tubing. We take every precaution by ensuring all campers have personal floatation devices, are monitored at all times, and are taught the necessary skills to stay safe while out on the water. We provide basic training to float in a life jacket for non-swimmers. The practice area of the Cape Fear is also typically shallow and makes for a particularly good place for new learners or anyone who may be nervous about entering the water!
Rain does not necessarily interfere with any of our activities. If it rains enough to make the river unsafe or if rain develops into a thunderstorm, we have other activities to keep our campers entertained and safe, while making the best of nature’s temperament. If the forecast calls for rain, we do encourage campers to bring appropriate clothing.
Campers will typically spend half of their day learning useful skills like kayaking, building fires, or first aid. The other half doing water activities such as kayaking or tubing with lunch in the middle. Based on weather and other potential factors, we may move activities around for the safety of campers but generally, you can expect that schedule.
We offer sibling and multi-session discounts! We also offer group rates! Check out our rates at our registration portal.
Direct parent/guardian/organization to our website or call us at 910.242.3800 for more information! We would love to work with anyone interested in helping children experience all that we have to offer!

Cape Fear Adventures Youth Camps is a trade name of Lost Paddle Camps, LLC and is not legally affiliated with Cape Fear River Adventures, LLC

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