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Apprentice Adventure Camp

2026 Apprentice Adventure Camp Registration is now open!

 

At our new Apprentice Adventure Camp, your high schooler will experience an entire week in the great outdoors, creating long-lasting memories while being fully immersed in colonial history. Hosted at our campsite alongside our normal Residential Camp program, attendees will live and work alongside the CF Staff  partaking in the character-building experience of a lifetime!

 

Apprentices will learn how to lead the younger Residential campers through daily historical chores, assist the CF Staff with activities, organize a camp Talent Show and initiate Camp Improvement projects. They will also enjoy special activities of their own such as advanced campfire cooking, moccasin making, and loading our reproduction firearms.

 

Our Apprentice Adventures Camp also prepares participants to become a future CF camp counselor or staff member. There are limited spots available for this one-of-a-kind opportunity; sign up your Apprentice today!

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Apprentice Adventure Camps take place in mid-June to early July, though exact dates vary year to year.

Camp Flintlock announces summer camp dates in January.

2026 Apprentice Adventure Camp Dates

Session
Dates
Boy's Apprentice Adventures
Monday, June 22nd - Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Girl's Apprentice Adventures
Monday, July 6 - Saturday, July 11, 2026

Apprentice Adventure Camp Information

​Our Apprentice Adventure Camps are divided into two camp weeks: one for boys and one for girls. Both sessions take place at Camp Flintlock's primitive campground in Four Oaks, North Carolina.

Camper firing a flintlock rifle during a supervised living history activity at Camp Flintlock
At our campsite
Colonial food, clothing, & equipment provided
Learn history & life skills
Make traditional crafts
Ages 14-18
$215 registration fee + $50 refundable security deposit
Need-based scholarships available
Full week sessions
Registration opens January 10th, 2026

Packing List

It isn’t necessary to buy lots of new items for Camp Flintlock. Old sheets, towels, and well-fitting old leather boots or shoes (from Good Will, etc.) work great! We encourage you to save yourself the expense. Camp Flintlock requests that you label all personal items to avoid confusion. Camp Flintlock is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

Luggage

As colonial-style luggage is a rare thing, our campers simply use pillowcases to pack their belongings. Each camper will need three pillowcases: one for personal items, one to stuff with straw for a pillow, and one for dirty clothes.  Please bear in mind that, barring all but a few bulky items such as tomahawks or musical instruments, all items brought must fit into a single pillowcase.

Please note that, while we do not specify exact colors, in order to maintain the colonial atmosphere, we do request that cloth items such as towels, sheets, and clothing be kept to muted tones and in solid colors or stripes, if at all possible. Some items may also need to be of a certain material for reasons of comfort and/or safety.

Clothing

Camp Flintlock provides colonial shirts for the boys and colonial shifts, petticoats, bodices, and pinafores for the girls. Camp Flintlock also provides colored kerchiefs corresponding to the campers' team colors.

Please note that what is required varies by gender, though everyone must bring their own shoes and undergarments. Many outerwear items must be at least 50% cotton, as synthetics are easily damaged by sparks from campfires and cookfires.

Campers are encouraged to bring any colonial style clothing they may own (again, synthetics may be easily damaged when working around a fire).

  • ​​1 Cotton Flat Sheet (solid/striped, any size)

  • 3 Pillowcases (solid/striped)

  • 1 Bath Towel (solid/striped)

  • 2 Wash Cloths (solid/striped)

  • 1 Bar of Soap (in a Ziploc bag)

  • 1 Shampoo & Conditioner (in small containers)

  • 1 Hairbrush/Comb (if desired)

  • 1 Hairbands, Barrettes, Etc. (if desired)

  • Feminine Hygiene Products (if needed)

  • 1 Toothbrush & Toothpaste

  • 1 Antiperspirant/Deodorant (non-aerosol)

  • 1 Small Flashlight (with new batteries)

  • 1 Extra Set of New Batteries

  • 1 Non-aerosol Bug Repellant

  • 1 Sunscreen Lotion (if desired)

  • 1 Pocket-Sized Rain Poncho

  • 1 Handkerchief

  • 1 Small Stuffed Animal (if desired)

  • 1 Bible (King James version)

  • $30-$100 recommended Spending Money (staff will hold money for campers)

  • Stamps, Stationary, & Pencil (in a Ziploc bag; bring as much as desired)

  • 5-day supply Any Medications (prescriptions must be in original packaging; staff will hold all medications for campers)

  • 3-5 pairs Plain Socks (at least 50% cotton; we ask that girls bring knee-highs)

  • 1-2 pairs Wool Socks (optional, but recommended)

  • 6 pairs Underwear

  • 1 pair Plain, Well-Fitting, Close-Toed Shoes (solid, muted color; leather, if possible)

  • 1 Plain, Front-Opening Sweater (at least 50% cotton OR wool)

  • 1 Plain, Light-Weight Bathrobe (knee-length)

  • 4-6 Plain Bras (if needed)

Children participating in hands-on Colonial American history activities at Camp Flintlock

It is important that the Camp Flintlock staff maintain good order and discipline. Our top objectives are to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for learning. The expectations listed below enable participants to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

 

Apprentices’ behavior is expected to be consistent with the following:

  1. Use of appropriate language

  2. Cooperate with the staff and follow direction

  3. Respect equipment, facilities, other Apprentices and
    Residential Campers, staff, and their self

    1. Bushes and landscaping

    2. Trash and littering

    3. Stay with the team

    4. Stay in designated area(s)

    5. Using equipment for its intended purpose

  4. Maintain a positive attitude

  5. Remain in the program area

Camp Flintlock campers experiencing outdoor, hands-on Colonial American history

Behavioral Expectations & Camp Discipline

Discipline
  1. ​​If the Apprentice is unable to comply with the behavioral expectations they will be redirected. The parent/guardian may be contacted.

  2. If, after being redirected, a Apprentice continues to misbehave then they will be put in time out. Parents/guardians will be notified at check out.

  3. If a Apprentice continues to misbehave, then a conference with the Apprentice and parent/guardian and director/assistant director.

  4. Failure of the parent/guardian to attend the conference and/or cooperate will result in the Apprentice’s dismissal.

  5. If after the conference the Apprentice continues to misbehave, the Apprentice may be dismissed.

  6. Behavior that will result in immediate dismissal include but are not limited to:

    1. Any action that could threaten or pose a threat to the physical/emotional safety of the Apprentice, other Campers, or staff

    2. Fighting

    3. Vandalism or willful destruction of property

    4. Sexual misconduct

 

For Apprentice Adventures Camp we have something called stump words which are typically profanity. If an Apprentice cannot refrain from using these and a few select four and five letter words they will be assigned a stump to dig up.

Check In/Check Out

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Camp Flintlock Campsite 218 Hickory Grove Church Road Four Oaks, NC 27524

Boys Adventure Camp: Monday, June 22 - Saturday, June 27, 2026

Girls Adventure Camp: Monday, July 6 - Saturday, July 11, 2026

***If you are running late, let us know ***​

Check In/Arrival 3PM-5PM
Check Out/Departure 9AM-11AM
  • Families will park in our field and walk into camp to the waiting area

  • Stay with your Apprentice

  • Bring all of their things to the Recruitment Tent

  • You will be received in the order you arrive

  • Double check all the instructions (i.e. Facebook/pictures, blades, medications, moneys)

  • Bag inspection to ensure your Apprentice has everything and no contraband

  • Parents can leave after all the above is completed

Group of campers engaged in a Camp Flintlock living history program
  • Apprentices will only be allowed to leave with approved adults

  • The Apprentices will have their things packed and staged by the checkout station

  • Medications will be returned to the parent

  • Any remaining store money will be returned

  • Parents can look through the Apprentice’s bag to ensure they have everything

  • Parents will be encouraged to look through the lost and found

  • Security deposit refunds will be issued by the method you originally paid with

  • Security deposit refunds will be processed near the end of July

  • The store will remain open so long as parents are on site

  • Staff will remain with Apprentices until they have been picked up

  • Lost and found items not collected will be donated by the end of July.

Food

Apprentice Adventure Camp Food is Real

All of the food that is served at camp is real actual food. We try to stay away from processed foods. Our meals are cooked of an open fire, and the Campers will get a chance to help with the preparation and serving of the food. Throughout the day snacks will be served to get Campers in between meals. 

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Food may include but is not limited to:

  1. Beef 

  2. Chicken

  3. Carrots

  4. Potatoes

  5. Turkey

  6. Sandwiches

  7. Sliced Cheese

  8. Pickles

  9. Apples

  10. Watermelon

  11. Cantaloupe

  12. Scrambled Eggs

  13. Bacon

  14. Sausage

  15. Grits

  16. Oatmeal

 

Most dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated.

Hands-on living history activities at Camp Flintlock for students and families

Sleeping Arrangements

Traditional canvas tent used for colonial-style camping at Camp Flintlock
Historic-style canvas tent used for overnight camping at Camp Flintlock
Canvas tent set up for colonial-style outdoor camping
Anatomy of a Camper Tent
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