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Camp Celo
OvernightNature & outdoors
Campers take overnight and multi-day backpacking trips during their camp session.
Registration opens Jan 15, 2027
Returning-camper registration opens Jan 5, 2027
Returning-camper registration opens Jan 5, 2027
“January 5, 2027 - Registration for returning campers and their siblings will open on this page.” · campcelo.com
Registration opens Jan 15, 2027
“January 15, 2027 - Registration for first-time campers will open on this page.” · campcelo.com
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| Week / theme | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session Cardinal | Jun 20 – Jul 16 |
| Session Sparrow | Jul 18 – Aug 14 |
Camp Celo
775 Hannah Branch Rd., Burnsville, NC
About 70 min drive from downtownMap
Drive times from Pack Square, without traffic: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | © OpenStreetMap contributors
In the camp’s own words.
Checked Oct 29, 2026.
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