Summer 2026 · Sessions from 6 to 27 Days

Dates & Rates for
Summer 2026

Talisman offers flexible session lengths — 6, 13, or 27 days — so you can find the right fit for your child's schedule and readiness. Programs fill quickly, so apply early.

Apply for Summer 2026 Call (828) 697-6313

⚠  Summer 2026 enrollment is nearly full — Sessions 2, 3 & 2A are closed. Only Sessions 1 and 4–7 still have availability. Don't wait.

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What Summer Looks Like
at Talisman Camps

Watch these short videos to get a feel for our programs and what communication with your camper looks like during the session.

Talisman Summer Camp

Communication with Your Camper

2026 Session Schedule

Limited Spots Remain —
Act Before They're Gone

This is one of our highest-demand summers on record. Open sessions are the only dates with availability for new families in 2026.

Open for Enrollment

Spots Available

Session 1

June 14–19, 2026

🔥 Filling Fast
6 Days Session Length
Ages 6–22 All Programs
⭐
Insight — Second Group Now Forming Exceptional demand has led us to open a second Insight group for Session 1. Apply immediately to reserve your child's spot.
Insight ★ Sight Foundations Teen Adventure
$1,950 most programs  ·  $2,100 Teen Adventure
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Session 4

July 6–11, 2026

Open
6 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Sight Foundations Insight
$1,950 per session
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Session 4A

July 6–18, 2026

Open
13 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Sight Foundations Insight Young Adult Krewe Flora & Fauna Quest Leadership
$4,150 standard  ·  $4,550 adventure focus
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Session 5

July 13–18, 2026

Open
6 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Sight Foundations Insight
$1,950 per session
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Session 6

July 20–25, 2026

Open
6 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Sight Foundations Insight
$1,950 per session
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Session 6A

July 20–August 1, 2026

Open
13 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Sight Foundations Insight Young Adult Krewe Mountain Odyssey Caves & Mining Leadership
$4,150 standard  ·  $4,550 adventure focus
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Session 7

July 27–August 1, 2026

Open
6 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Sight Foundations Insight
$1,950 per session
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Session 8

August 3–8, 2026

Open
6 DaysSession Length
Ages 6–22All Programs
Insight Teen Adventure
$1,950 Insight  ·  $2,100 Teen Adventure
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In-between sessions available. Families traveling from a distance can arrange in-between stays between Sessions 2–3, 4–5, 5–6, and 6–7. Call (828) 697-6313 to confirm availability — these fill alongside the main sessions.

Enrollment Closed

No Availability
These sessions are no longer accepting new enrollments. This is one of the strongest demand years we've seen — these dates filled ahead of schedule. If your family had one of these sessions in mind, please enroll in an open session above or call us at (828) 697-6313 to talk through your options.

Session 2

June 21–26, 2026

🔒 Closed
6 DaysSession Length
Sight Foundations Insight
$1,950
🔒 This Session Is Full Enrollment is closed. We are not accepting new campers for this session.
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Session 2A

June 21–July 3, 2026

🔒 Closed
13 DaysSession Length
Sight Foundations Insight Young Adult Krewe
$4,150  ·  $4,550 adventure focus
🔒 This Session Is Full Enrollment is closed. We are not accepting new campers for this session.
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Session 3

June 28–July 3, 2026

🔒 Closed
6 DaysSession Length
Sight Foundations Insight
$1,950
🔒 This Session Is Full Enrollment is closed. We are not accepting new campers for this session.
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Financial Aid Is Available

We believe every family who needs Talisman should be able to access it. Financial aid is available for every open session — talk to our team to learn what's possible for your situation.

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Open Sessions Are Going Fast — Act Now

Sessions 1 and 4–7 are the only dates with availability. Reserve your child's spot before they're gone.

Reserve Your Spot in 2026 Call (828) 697-6313
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Session 1
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight, Discovery 6 Days June 14th June 19th $1,950
Teen Adventure Series 6 Days June 14th June 19th $2,100
Session 2
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight 6 Days June 21st June 26th $1,950
Session 2A
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight, Young Adult, Krewe 13 Days June 21st July 3rd $4,150
Mountain Odyssey, Caves & Mining, Tri-Adventures 13 Days June 21st July 3rd $4,550
Session 3
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight 6 Days June 28th July 3rd $1,950
Session 4
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight 6 Days July 6th July 11th $1,950
Session 4A
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight, Young Adult, Krewe 13 Days July 6th July 18th $4,150
Flora & Fauna, Quest, Leadership 13 Days July 6th July 18th $4,550
Session 5
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight 6 Days July 13th July 18th $1,950
Session 6
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight 6 Days July 20th July 25th $1,950
Session 6A
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight, Young Adult, Krewe 13 Days July 20th August 1st $4,150
Mountain Odyssey, Caves & Mining, Leadership 13 Days July 20th August 1st $4,550
Session 7
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight 6 Days July 27th August 1st $1,950
Session 8
Length Opening Day Closing Day Price
Sight, Foundations, Insight, Young Adult, Discovery, Krewe 6 Days August 3rd August 8th $1,950
Teen Adventure Series 6 Days August 3rd August 8th $2,100

In-between sessions offered between sessions 2-5, 4-5, 5-6 and 6-7 only.

Can't find the program you want? Give us a call! Camp fills up each summer, reserve your dates sooner than later.