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Our Ninety-Year History

In 1919, a young Transylvania County entrepreneur named Joe Tinsley bought a hundred acres of land in order to start a summer camp for girls. With the help of an idealistic educator named Hinton McLeod and his wife, Francis, Camp Illahee opened in 1921.

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Greetings from Gordon & LaurieGordon and Laurie Strayhorn of Camp Illahee, Brevard NC summer camp for girls
With this website, we've tried to bring a sense of the adventure, creativity, enthusiasm and fun that are the hallmarks of the Illahee experience. So take a look around, acquaint yourself with all that Camp Illahee offers, and get ready for the "Best Summer Ever"!
What's New
  • Our 90th Summer is Underway! Read Gordon's Blog! More >
  • All of Our Sessions are Full for 2010 with Record Enrollment! Applications for 2011 Available August 9, 2010 More >
  • Alumna? Register for an Account to Let Us Know Where You Are! More >
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