NC Summer Camp and Retreat Center
COME AS YOU ARE.
Skyland Camp & Retreats is a beautiful mountain getaway that is steeped in history, love, and a whole lot of fun.
Skyland began as a mountain hotel in the late 1800s, served as a privately-owned overnight camp for girls for more than 100 years, and is now serving girls, women, families (and humanity!) in new and beautiful ways.
The Skyland property, with its tree-lined paths, babbling brooks, and cabins with screened-in sleeping porches, is the perfect location for you to experience one of our mini-camps, host a family reunion, or participate in one of our equine programs.
Mother-Daughter Camp – Youth : June 15 – June 18, 2023
Girl’s Camp – Main Session: June 24 – July 9, 2023
Girl’s Camp – Starter Camp Session 1: June 24 – July 1, 2023
Girl’s Camp – Starter Camp Session 2: July 1 – July 9, 2023
Mother-Daughter Camp – Teen: July 13 – July 16, 2023
Grown-Up Girls Camp: July 19 – July 23, 2023
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OUR STORY.
YOUR STORY.
Skyland’s story has been unfolding for more than 100 years, and has been shared with countless numbers of guests, staff and families. Let our story become part of your story.
JOIN THE SKYLAND COMMUNITY THIS SUMMER
• Archery
• Culinary Arts
• Horseback Riding
• Musical Theatre
• Arts & Crafts
• Swimming
• Yoga
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At Skyland, guests immerse themselves in a range of activities which are ridiculously fun and challenging in just the right way. With archery, horseback riding, culinary arts, volleyball, musical theatre, arts & crafts, nature walks, swimming, tennis, and more, there is something for every athlete or artist on Skyland Hill.
There’s nothing better than dressing up and gettin
Ring Tennis from way back when (around the 1940’s)
At Skyland’s Mother-Daughter Camp, we believe that
Sunday is for chocolate sauce! And fried chicken,
Say hello to Sydney! This summer will be Sydney’s
Our dear Clubhouse in the 1930’s! This old buildin
Say hello to Rosalie! Rosalie was a Skyland camper
We believe that curiosity and collaboration are ke
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NC Summer Camp and Retreat Center
COME AS YOU ARE.
Skyland Camp & Retreats is a beautiful mountain getaway that is steeped in history, love, and a whole lot of fun.
Skyland began as a mountain hotel in the late 1800s, served as a privately-owned overnight camp for girls for more than 100 years, and is now serving girls, women, families (and humanity!) in new and beautiful ways.
The Skyland property, with its tree-lined paths, babbling brooks, and cabins with screened-in sleeping porches, is the perfect location for you to experience one of our mini-camps, host a family reunion, or participate in one of our equine programs.
Mother-Daughter Camp – Youth : June 15 – June 18, 2023
Girl’s Camp – Main Session: June 24 – July 9, 2023
Girl’s Camp – Starter Camp Session 1: June 24 – July 1, 2023
Girl’s Camp – Starter Camp Session 2: July 1 – July 9, 2023
Mother-Daughter Camp – Teen: July 13 – July 16, 2023
Grown-Up Girls Camp: July 19 – July 23, 2023
Photo Gallery
Scroll
OUR STORY.
YOUR STORY.
Skyland’s story has been unfolding for more than 100 years, and has been shared with countless numbers of guests, staff and families. Let our story become part of your story.
JOIN THE SKYLAND COMMUNITY THIS SUMMER
• Archery
• Culinary Arts
• Horseback Riding
• Musical Theatre
• Arts & Crafts
• Swimming
• Yoga
See More
At Skyland, guests immerse themselves in a range of activities which are ridiculously fun and challenging in just the right way. With archery, horseback riding, culinary arts, volleyball, musical theatre, arts & crafts, nature walks, swimming, tennis, and more, there is something for every athlete or artist on Skyland Hill.
There’s nothing better than dressing up and gettin
Ring Tennis from way back when (around the 1940’s)
At Skyland’s Mother-Daughter Camp, we believe that
Sunday is for chocolate sauce! And fried chicken,
Say hello to Sydney! This summer will be Sydney’s
Our dear Clubhouse in the 1930’s! This old buildin
Say hello to Rosalie! Rosalie was a Skyland camper
We believe that curiosity and collaboration are ke
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Reviews about the camp “Creative holidays for girls Little Stars”, St.
Petersburg, Maryino village
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Liked: Great camp for girls! Counselors create a family atmosphere, individually approach each child. What I didn’t like: The day before arrival, I was told that I needed bed linen, I didn’t have this size, I had to run About counselors and staff: Excellent modern young counselors, cheerful and helpful! About accommodation: Comfortable accommodation About food: Diverse food: soups, pasta, sandwiches, the child is satisfied About the program: Every day master classes, creative programs, discos, a festival of colors and much more
Natalia,
mother of a 7 year old
July 27, 2022
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
What they liked: The child liked the fact that there were only girls. There was a lot of inspiring girlish energy) My daughter was at the camp for the first time, and we are glad that her impressions are only positive. What I didn’t like: I liked everything. About the counselors and staff: The teaching staff did an excellent job, the child was happy in the camp.
About accommodation: Wonderful accommodation! Clean area and cottages! Everything was cozy and comfortable) About food: The food was boring and not varied, but the child ate everything. About the program: The program is very interesting, the child, upon arrival home, excitedly talked about the activities of the camp. They cooked there, drew, made fakes, studied, and most importantly, that it was all interesting for the child, that is, they interested him, helped him and taught him! The daughter was very happy when she found out that fakes can be taken home) She showed us everything, told us and was directly glowing with happiness.
Catherine ,
mother of an 8 year old child
September 23, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
What we liked: My daughter is very happy that she went to this camp.
There was a girly atmosphere in which the child felt comfortable. Dislikes: there is no such thing About counselors and staff: Pleasant and sincere counselors, treated the girls well and took care of them. About accommodation: On the territory of the camp there were cozy cottages with all conveniences. About food: The child practically doesn’t eat anything, but at the camp he ate absolutely everything) Apparently they fed very tasty) About the program: Most of all, the child liked to make fakes and show them proudly at home. She also liked to swim in the pool. There were very entertaining workshops and outdoor games in the camp. We look forward to visiting your camp again!
Svetlana,
mother of a 12 year old
September 22, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Your daughter really liked it.
I cried in the car when we pulled away from the gate. Would stay another week! She really liked the kitchen. The cheese soup was especially impressive, as well as the preparation of croissants. Thank you for every time new hairstyles-braids.
Irina,
mother of an 11 year old child
August 25, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Thank you very much for an interesting and exciting journey to the country of creative girls!!! Before the shift ended, my daughter wanted to see you again. This speaks of your ability to get along with children, to interest them, to be on the same wavelength with them. Good luck in your hard work.
Special thanks to the chefs. It is very difficult to please the capricious in food. You did it.
Irina,
mother of an 11 year old child
August 23, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Thanks a lot for organizing! The child was happy every day! A vivid example of this is that they are waiting for 18 years of age to work as counselors))) Thank you for the fabulously spent leisure time, for all the crafts for parents, all this is priceless !!
Natalia,
mother of a 12 year old
August 18, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Darina has been in this camp 3 times already and, as always, she is delighted.
Thank you very much for your imagination, the shifts are always different, interesting, the girls learn a lot of new things. Every evening she called and told how the day went and hurried to the “candle”. Thank you for the warmth and care that you give to the children. We will come 9 more0003
Nastya,
mother of a 9 year old
August 16, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
I would like to thank the entire project team for a wonderful vacation for my daughter! So often the word “super” I have not heard! An active program, a good atmosphere and the personal contribution of each employee were felt from a distance! Photo and video reports are worthy of the highest praise – even the most skeptical relatives “melted”! Special thanks to the organizers, who were always in touch and promptly helped on all issues, and to the Cook for the goodies that my daughter enjoyed every day! Well, the best recommendation from a child is that she has already asked for the next shift =)
Elena,
mother of an 8 year old child
August 16, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Thank you so much for your contribution to the development of girls! In such a short time, they managed to learn a lot (draw on fabric and embroider, cook pizza and anti-stress, make an application, earn old people and make purchases), swim a lot, play, have fun and a lot, a lot, but the most important thing is to communicate with the same girls, find contact, sort things out, this is the main experience at the moment.
I am sure that the memories of the days spent in Little Stars will remain a bright and memorable moment for a lifetime. I wish you prosperity, new ideas and achievements
Elena,
mother of an 8 year old child
July 17, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
This is the only camp from which the child did not want to leave and asked to come to the next shift! The administration, counselors, cooks do everything to make the children interesting, fun, comfortable, so that they feel at home! All activities are not just to pass the time, but really completely capture the children! Everything is done with soul: both the cottage and the place, food and entertainment.
Special thanks for the chat in which the shift diary is kept and photos and videos are posted. You, as parents, are calm, you see the child and you know what he is doing. This is a separate large, professional, high-quality work! Despite the fact that the phone is not taken away, the children do not need it there. They are so busy and passionate that they have no time for gadgets. Well done counselors! Find an approach to everyone! Your entire team is great! Thanks again!
Ludmila,
mother of a 12 year old
June 30, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Many thanks to everyone (organizers, counselors, cooks and girls) for a great vacation for our daughter.
The whole week was so full of events, master classes, classes that there was absolutely no time to be sad for relatives.
My daughter left home on her own for the first time, and to be honest, we doubted it very much, since none of the girlfriends agreed to keep the company. But the daughter did not doubt for a minute that she needed this trip. And everything worked out! Now he asks for a ticket for another shift.
Ksenia,
mother of a 7 year old
June 28, 2021
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Verified Review of Little Stars Girls’ Creative Holiday Camp
Dear Little Stars project team, this was the first trip to you and it exceeded all our expectations. It would seem that only a week, but it was so rich and interesting that it is impossible to convey in words the emotions that we experience.
This week has been magical! Your boundless love for children and great work are priceless.
I would like to share with everyone my positive charge and tell that the Happy Country of Childhood exists, and it is very close. From what he saw and experienced – feelings overwhelm.
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
What are you all good fellows! Every day my family and I watched photos and videos, plunging into childhood.
Many thanks to the organizer for the wonderful idea to create this project. It’s great that there is such a soulful Little Stars family! Thank you for always being there.
Counselors are just a miracle! Girls, you are awesome! Thank you all for the bright mood, smiles, for interesting games and master classes, for your individual approach to each child and the warm atmosphere that you created every day.
Thank you for the delicious food and sweets.
Thank you for the wonderful photos, videos and comments on them.
It turned out a big thank you)), and this is from the bottom of my heart!
The shift has come to an end, but I don’t feel like saying goodbye at all. We wish you prosperity in your great cause! See you again.
Sincerely, Ekaterina, Lyuba’s mother.
Catherine,
mother of an 11 year old child
June 16, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Liked: Liked everything. Unusual format. Accommodation – a very cool cottage near St. Petersburg. There is a swimming pool, nice area. The food is super, not a canteen, but like in a restaurant or hotel. Individual approach to children. A busy program every day. What I didn’t like: there is no such thing About counselors and staff: Well done to all. About accommodation: Accommodation – a very cool cottage near St.
Petersburg. There is a swimming pool, nice area. About food: Like in a good hotel or restaurant. About the program: Rich creative program
Alexandra,
mother of a 9 year old
June 15, 2021
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Verified Review of Little Stars Girls’ Creative Holiday Camp
Dear team! Thank you so much for a great vacation for my daughter! Everything is great and professional! I really want to spend the holidays with you! We look forward to meeting you!
madina,
mother of a 9 year old
April 8, 2021
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Verified Review of Little Stars Girls’ Creative Holiday Camp
Little Stars is truly a magical land! My princesses, 7 and 6 years old, were away from us for the first time) Thank you for the warmth and hugs, for the huge number of master classes and entertainment.
I also had holidays. The daughters received a rested mother. This is a delight! Daily text and photo-video reports, inspired stories of my daughters filled me with total peace, confidence and happiness. I thank everyone who is involved in this wonderful project. She barely had time to listen to her storytellers with two ears, who excitedly and viedly talked for several hours. Quest, pool, battles, candle. Immediately there was a plan for a bath and bombs. So the adventure continues. They also said there was a magical cheese soup, borscht and previously beloved, but forgotten semolina porridge.
See you again, thank you and low bow!
Alexandra,
mother of a 6 year old
April 1, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Thank you very much! Our Zarina is full of positive emotions after the first trip, you opened this wonderful world to children! We have not heard a single negative feedback, we recommend your program to everyone, thanks to the girls counselors for their individual approach and kindness
Hope,
mother of a 7 year old
April 1, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
What we liked: I liked everything, the location, the program, the kitchen, and, of course, the team of counselors. The girls organized everything so well that the children were not even sad and scared that they were there without their parents. My daughter left with tears, we will definitely go back in the fall on vacation. What I didn’t like: A big request, supervise the children so that they hang towels for drying About the counselors and staff: The counselors are smart, everything is well thought out, they say they are professionals, my daughter said that they are the best About accommodation: Everything is fine, the only thing is there is no place for drying towels.
Diana,
mother of an 11 year old child
Especially after the pool, a big request to correct it! About food: The food was excellent, the children ate everything. Everything was very tasty0010 About the program: The program is chic, the master classes are excellent June 14, 2022
About accommodation: Wonderful accommodation! Clean area and cottages! Everything was cozy and comfortable) About food: The food was boring and not varied, but the child ate everything. About the program: The program is very interesting, the child, upon arrival home, excitedly talked about the activities of the camp. They cooked there, drew, made fakes, studied, and most importantly, that it was all interesting for the child, that is, they interested him, helped him and taught him! The daughter was very happy when she found out that fakes can be taken home) She showed us everything, told us and was directly glowing with happiness. 
There was a girly atmosphere in which the child felt comfortable. Dislikes: there is no such thing About counselors and staff: Pleasant and sincere counselors, treated the girls well and took care of them. About accommodation: On the territory of the camp there were cozy cottages with all conveniences. About food: The child practically doesn’t eat anything, but at the camp he ate absolutely everything) Apparently they fed very tasty) About the program: Most of all, the child liked to make fakes and show them proudly at home. She also liked to swim in the pool. There were very entertaining workshops and outdoor games in the camp. We look forward to visiting your camp again! 
I cried in the car when we pulled away from the gate. Would stay another week! She really liked the kitchen. The cheese soup was especially impressive, as well as the preparation of croissants. Thank you for every time new hairstyles-braids. 
Special thanks to the chefs. It is very difficult to please the capricious in food. You did it. 
Thank you very much for your imagination, the shifts are always different, interesting, the girls learn a lot of new things. Every evening she called and told how the day went and hurried to the “candle”. Thank you for the warmth and care that you give to the children. We will come 9 more0003
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
Thank you so much for a wonderful week of rest, bright emotions and discoveries! Daughter is delighted, in a great mood!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every participant of such a wonderful project!!! Special thanks for the concert, which allowed me to see and feel the atmosphere of positive and kindness in which the girls spent a week!!
Maria,
mother of a 9 year old
August 14, 2021
I am sure that the memories of the days spent in Little Stars will remain a bright and memorable moment for a lifetime. I wish you prosperity, new ideas and achievements 
Special thanks for the chat in which the shift diary is kept and photos and videos are posted. You, as parents, are calm, you see the child and you know what he is doing. This is a separate large, professional, high-quality work! Despite the fact that the phone is not taken away, the children do not need it there. They are so busy and passionate that they have no time for gadgets. Well done counselors! Find an approach to everyone! Your entire team is great! Thanks again! 
The whole week was so full of events, master classes, classes that there was absolutely no time to be sad for relatives. 
This week has been magical! Your boundless love for children and great work are priceless. 
We wish you prosperity in your great cause! See you again. 
Petersburg. There is a swimming pool, nice area. About food: Like in a good hotel or restaurant. About the program: Rich creative program 
I also had holidays. The daughters received a rested mother. This is a delight! Daily text and photo-video reports, inspired stories of my daughters filled me with total peace, confidence and happiness. I thank everyone who is involved in this wonderful project. She barely had time to listen to her storytellers with two ears, who excitedly and viedly talked for several hours. Quest, pool, battles, candle. Immediately there was a plan for a bath and bombs. So the adventure continues. They also said there was a magical cheese soup, borscht and previously beloved, but forgotten semolina porridge. 
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
We want to express our gratitude to the whole team of organizers for your work, for your ideas, for your approach to children!! So much to do in a week, so interesting to spend time, keep everyone entertained, quests, games, master classes, songs, discos, battles, and much more interesting things!!! Moreover, everyone is tasty to feed, take a walk, dive into the pool and have a daytime sleep))) How much strength and preparation is required for this?!? We want to wish you creative ideas and prosperity!!! You are great fellows!!! It’s just a fairy tale for girls)) I, as a mother, am very glad that I can give my daughter into the hands of professionals and not worry about anything))) Thank you all!!! We will be glad to meet you again!
margarita,
mother of a 10 year old
March 30, 2021
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Confirmed review of Little Stars Girls Creative Holiday Camp
It was the most fun vacation my child ever had! She is already packing her bags for the next shift))) We have never seen such a bright, rich and exciting interactive! The counselors are great smarties, they were able to captivate the children and interest one hundred percent. For the entire shift, the child called us only 2 times. She was simply not up to us))) And all my Instagram followed your video reports)) There were a lot of questions about what a wonderful place it is, and whether adults can go there)) so you have more fans, and next shift we will come with friends!)) Thank you very much to the organizers, you have an excellent project! See you again))
Irina,
mother of a 9 year old
March 2, 2021
From what age and until what age can you go to the camp: age from and to
Summer is created in order to spend a lot of time outdoors, make new friends and learn something useful.
The summer camp gives all this – the guys relax under the supervision of teachers, and parents do not have to worry that their son or daughter may be in bad company while the adults are at work.
The first questions that arise when thinking about a trip are how old and how old you can go to the camp. Let’s talk about this in detail.
Contents:
- How old do you have to be to go to the camp?
- Test “Is the child ready for a trip to the camp?”
- Until what age can you go to the camp?
How old do you have to be to go to the camp?
Most children’s organizations take to the camp from the age of 6. At this time, the child is ready to go to the first grade or is already in school.
Health programs in country camps are designed for schoolchildren or contact, inquisitive, school-ready and kindergarten children, therefore, such a minimum age for children admitted to the camp is set.
A child will like and benefit from this holiday if he/she already knows how to perceive and analyze new information, understands the basics of household safety equipment, knows how to communicate with peers and teachers, and is quite independent in everyday life.
Only parents can tell if a child is ready to go to camp. It happens that an outwardly unsociable preschooler quickly adapts, finds many new friends, actively participates in all activities and does not want to leave the camp. It happens the other way around – an independent and easily making friends first grader misses his parents and asks to take him home.
Test “Is the child ready for a trip to the camp?”
Answer the questions, the answer options are “yes”, “no”, “partially”. The answer “yes” – 2 points, “partly” – 1 point, “no” – 0 points.
- The child has already spent several days without his parents. For example, he stayed with his grandmother for the weekend and there were no tears or tantrums.
- The child has all the skills of self-care. Knows how to choose clothes according to the weather and change clothes, brushes his teeth twice a day, combs his own hair, does not lose his things.
- The child himself wants to go to the camp and can say why. For example, find new friends, visit a new place, swim in the sea.
- The child understands the basics of household safety. Careful with water, fire, electrical appliances, does not try to run away from home.
- The child is able to communicate. He has friends and acquaintances in the kindergarten, in the yard, at school, or at least there are no serious protracted conflicts with the team.
- You are ready to let your child go for 21 days and understand that children are constantly busy with something in the camp, and if the child likes the rest, then he may forget that you agreed on daily calls. If the child does not call in the evening, you will not panic, urgently go to the camp or call there at night and ask to call him to the phone.
- Your home is calm or at least predictable. No scandals, you do not plan to divorce while the child is in the camp.
If the child does not call in the evening, you will not panic, urgently go to the camp or call there at night and ask to call him to the phone. Results:
- 11-14 points – the child is completely ready for the camp and will have a great time there, it’s time to choose a ticket.
- 7-10 points – the child is not quite ready for an independent trip, it is up to the parents to decide whether or not to send him to the camp.
- 4-6 points – the trip should be postponed until next year, now the child is not ready for it.
- 0-3 points – the child is absolutely not ready for a vacation without parents, this summer you can try to be like a day camp.
Recommended:
- Camps for 7 year olds
Until what age can you go to the camp?
According to Federal Law No.
124 “On Basic Guarantees of the Rights of the Child in the Russian Federation”, you can go to the children’s camp until the age of majority, that is, up to 18 years. This means that the child must be under 18 when the shift starts. For example:
- shift starts June 2;
- Teen turns 18 on June 20;
- at the time of the start of the shift, the teenager is only 17 years old and can go to the camp.
Please note! If a teenager turns 18 years old during the shift at the camp, then the cost of the transfer in the opposite direction is calculated at the adult rate.
In practice, children’s recreation and recreation organizations may privately establish stricter rules. But you can go to most camps at the age of 16-17.
Teenagers like to take a break at a pioneer camp before 9th or 11th grade, it’s a good opportunity to gain strength for the crucial school year. It is no longer interesting for students to go to a children’s camp, their adult life begins.