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Located in the heart of the Carolinas, our site is nestled on 106 acres along the banks of Lake Wylie. On the border of North and South Carolina just 17 miles from Charlotte, N.C. our site is very accessible from Interstates 77 and 85.

The Lake

The 12,455 acres of Lake Wylie is one of our greatest classrooms as your students may find themselves determining the pH of the lake, digging in the bottom of the lake for aquatic insects, or sharpening their skills in a canoe in one of our protected coves. Lake Wylie also offers a great backdrop to your evening campfire, dining experience, and walks around the site.

The Land

Our forest trails provide a path for discovery around each bend with many living and non-living components of the forest. Recreation fields provide ample space for group activities, as well as a place to recreate with your students.

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Although most of our programming occurs outdoors, our center is equipped with heated indoor classrooms, cabins, recreational halls, and dining facility. Our center also has an outdoor amphitheater, two outdoor pavilions, challenge course, climbing tower and high ropes elements, wildlife room, pioneer cabin, Native American site, fish lab, and "Star Lab" planetarium.

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Should your group choose to spend the night, you will enjoy the accommodations of your cabins and your cabin mates. Cabins have bunk-style beds, and are equipped with heat, restrooms, and showers.

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Overnight groups will also enjoy a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals in our spacious dining hall overlooking Lake Wylie.

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