Discovery Camp

With new themes every week, there's always something exciting happening at Discovery Camp!

Few camps offer the variety of activities that you can find at Discovery Camp. Every year, new weekly themes are selected and activities and field trips are built around the theme of the week. 

There's never a dull moment at Discovery Camp. Join us this summer to be a part of the fun.

Activities

• Field trips
• Games
• Arts and crafts
• Outdoor fun
• Lessons
• And more!

Dates

In 2025, Discovery Camp runs from June 16-August 15. Closed June 19 and July 4.

Locations

• Enka District: Hominy Valley
• Erwin District: West Buncombe
• Owen District: Black Mountain (Pre-K located at Black Mountain Primary)*
• Reynolds District: Haw Creek
• Roberson District: Glen Arden
• McDowell District: West Marion (Pre-K located at Glenwood Elementary)*

Childcare Subsidy Vouchers are accepted for this program. Click here to learn more and to register.

2025 Discovery Camp Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedure

Black Mountain Primary

301 E State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
(Please DO NOT use the front entrance on E State Street.)
Camp phone: (828) 777-2089 

Drop-Off: 7:30–9:00 a.m.

• Take Northridge Way Avenue and turn right onto Charlotte Street.  
• Turn right into the back entrance of the school.  
• Drive up along the sidewalk at the front of the building into the car line.  
• Stay in your car — a staff member will assist your camper.  

*Late arrivals after 9:00 a.m. require prior approval from camp leadership. Campers without approval will not be admitted for the day.

Pick-Up: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• Upon arrival, call or text the site phone: (828) 777-2089 with your name and who you are picking up. For example: "Bob Smith here to pick up Sally Smith."  
• A program coordinator will bring your camper to your vehicle.  

*Check the Remind app and daily schedule for off-site trip updates, as return times may vary.

Email: [email protected]  
Remind code:@yowen25 - text the code to 81010

Glen Arden Elementary

50 Pinehurst Cir, Arden, NC 28704 
Camp phone: (828) 775-7091

Drop-Off: 7:30–9:00 a.m. 

• Enter through the main entrance. 
• Pull along the sidewalk by gym doors. 
• Stay in your car — staff will check your camper in curbside.

Pick-Up: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• Use the same loop as drop-off. 
• Text: (828) 775-7091 with your name and who you are picking up. For example:  "Bob Smith here to pick up Sally Smith."
• Staff will walk your camper out and check them out.
• Photo ID required before release. 

Tip: Text up to 10 min early to reduce wait time. Note that cell service is very spotty within 5-10 minutes of the school.
Remind code: @ycampga25 - text the code to 81010

Haw Creek Elementary

10 Bethesda Rd, Asheville, NC 28805  
(Please DO NOT use the rear entrance on Trinity Chapel Rd.)
Camp Phone: (828) 775-7084

Drop-Off: 7:30–9:00 a.m.

• Take New Haw Creek Rd and turn left onto Bethesda Rd.  
• Turn left at the school entrance.  
• Drive up along the sidewalk at the front of the school into the car line.  
• Stay in your car — a staff member will assist your camper.  

*Late arrivals after 9:00 a.m. require prior approval from camp leadership. Campers without approval will not be admitted for the day.

Pick-Up: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• Upon arrival, text the site phone: (828) 775-7084 with your name and who you are picking up. For example: "Bob Smith here to pick up Sally Smith."
• A program coordinator will bring your camper to your vehicle.  

*Check the Remind app and daily schedule for off-site trip updates, as return times may vary.

Email: [email protected]
Remind code: @yrey25 - text the code to 81010

Hominy Valley Elementary

450 Enka Lake Rd, Candler, NC 28715 
Camp phone: (828) 775-7073

Drop-Off: 7:30–9:00 a.m.

• Enter through the main entrance. 
• Take the first right into the bus loop. 
• Pull along the gym doors sidewalk. 
• Stay in your car — staff will check your camper in curbside. 

Pick-Up: 3:30–5:30 p.m. 

• Use the same loop as drop-off. 
• Text: (828) 775-7073 with your name and who you are picking up. For example:  "Bob Smith here to pick up Sally Smith." 
• Staff will walk your camper out and check them out.
• Photo ID required before release. 

Tip: Text up to 10 min early to reduce wait time.
Remind code: @yhvc25 - text the code to 81010

West Buncombe Elementary

175 Erwin Hills Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 
Camp phone: (828) 775-7074

Drop-Off: 7:30–9:00 a.m.

• Enter at the traffic light for West Buncombe/Eblen Intermediate. 
• Take the second left into the car loop by the school. 
• Pull along the gym doors sidewalk. 
• Stay in your car — staff will come to check in your camper.

Pick-Up: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• Use the same route as drop-off. 
• Text: (828) 775-7074 with your name and who you are picking up. For example: "Bob Smith here to pick up Sally Smith." 
• Staff will bring your camper to the car and sign them out. 
• Photo ID required for camper release. 

Tip: Text up to 10 min early to reduce wait time.
Remind code: @ywbc25 - text the code to 81010

*Buncombe County Pre-K:

Licensed childcare for preschoolers in Buncombe County. Hours 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed June 19 and July 4 (no pro-rate). One $75 registration fee per family, if applicable. Owen District, located at Black Mountain Primary. 4- and 5-year-olds. Priority given to Head Start families (please indicate if you are Head Start in Additional Comments at the end of the registration)

*McDowell County Pre-K:

Licensed childcare for preschoolers in McDowell County. Hours 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed June 19 and July 4 (not pro-rated). One $75 registration fee per family, if applicable. $20 non-refundable deposit per week/per child to be charged after registration. Located at Glenwood Elementary, Ages 4-5.