Summer Camp 2026

Registration Deadline – For the sake of planning and organization, we ask that all registration and enrollment be completed no later than one full week prior to the start date of each camp week.  Camp classes are capped at 16 students per class.  

There are two steps to complete your registration for Summer Camp:

1. Navigate to the Signup Form and select the week(s) and your price point for the week(s) you are registering for.  If you are registering for additional children, please indicate by adjusting the quantity field and add your order to your cart.   You can mention in the comment section at check out if you are registering for multiple children. Review your cart items and pay for the full tuition for all weeks and children.

2.Once your payment is processed, an automated email will be sent to you with the details of camp dates and the payment you just made.  In this receipt email there will be a link to click to complete your google registration form.   Please complete a separate registration form for each child, If registering for multiple children.

Shortly after your application has been received, you will be sent the parent manual, important forms and more helpful information for a successful camp experience. 

Please note, your spot is completely secured only when we have received your full tuition payment and completed google form application for each child. 

***Tuition payment submitted without a completed application will be refunded and re-enrollment will be required.***

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Our three distinct tiers are:

$350 per week / Community Rate: Discounted spaces for those in our community who represent marginalized populations and/or have limited access to financial resources.

$450 per week / Sustainer Rate: This rate pays for you and allows for Asheville Community Yoga to run operations in a way that is truly sustainable. 

$550 per week / Supporter Rate: This is an opportunity for those who have more access to resources to pay it forward and support others. Achieving accessibility for all is dependent on leveraging privilege in our community. If you can afford a price point above $350, please consider paying more for the benefit of all.

Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from Summer Camp: 

• A full refund (with the exception of a $50 registration fee) will be reimbursed if you need to withdraw up to one month prior to camp start date.
• If you need to withdraw less than one month prior to camp start date, 50% will be refunded.
• No refunds will be given after the start of your program.

This years Youth Summer Camp is offered for 6 weeks total.  Register for individual, multiple OR all 6 weeks of camp.

Drop ins are not permitted.  When the camp week is full, the registration status below will be changed to reflect this.  Camp weeks are capped at 16 children maximum.  Tuition payment for all weeks your child will be coming AND completed registration form are required to secure your child’s space. 

Dates:

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 3:00pm

Week 1: FULL- for waitlist email: Josie@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org
Monday June 8th – Friday June 12th

Week 2: FULL- for waitlist email: Josie@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org
Monday June 22nd – Friday June 26th

Week 3:
Monday July 6 – Friday July 10th

Week 4:
Monday July 20th – Friday July 24th

Week 5: FULL- for waitlist email: Josie@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org
Monday August 3rd – Friday August 7th

Week 6:
Monday August 17th – Friday August 21st

This camp may not be the best match if your child thrives on constant movement and highly active sports.  Although we move our bodies through games, activities and practice the physical form of yoga, this camp does not provide opportunities for running, jumping, throwing or organized sports. 

Children who prefer to spend time exclusively with peers their own age may find our mixed-age group (ages 5–10) less suitable.

Please note that Asheville Community Yoga youth classes are not therapeutic programs and are not designed to support children with behavioral, motivational, or rehabilitation needs.

If you’re unsure whether our youth classes are a good fit for your child, we invite you to reach out to our Youth and Family Director at Josie@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org. We’re happy to answer questions and share more about our program and what we offer.

Asheville Community Yoga
8 Brookdale Rd
Asheville, NC 28804

We will be utilizing our gorgeous courtyard out back, the covered deck, as well as the air-conditioned youth space. Our building and the grounds are inspected annually and we more than fulfill the standards for the Buncombe County codes for safety. Please be assured that children in the camp will be separate from practicing community members and the main building.  Drop off and pick up will be held in the courtyard.  

Our Yoga Summer Camp provides ample opportunities for children to be exposed to yoga through the 8 Limbs of Yoga.

“Children are natural imitators. Give them a practice worthy of imitating.” – Nell Regan

Limb 1: Yama: Kindness, Compassion, Honesty, Non-stealing, Wise Use of Energy and Sharing

Limb 2: Niyama: Cleanliness, Contentment, Discipline, Self-study, Devotion

Limb 3: Asana: Physical yoga postures (think of your favorite childhood games and engaging stories modified with yoga poses! So much fun!)

Limb 4: Pranayama: Breath awareness and breath work (breath with singing bowl, bee breath, lion breath, ocean breath, bunny breath, starfish breath…)

Limb 5: Pratyahara: Senses, tuning in and out of the senses and bodily sensations to connect to inner wisdom (i.e. mindful tasting, mystery bag, blindfold activities, intuition game…)

Limb 6: Dharana: Concentration, placing attention on a single thing to anchor awareness to the present moment (i.e. balancing poses and activities, walking with bean bag(s) on head, eye gazing, toe-ga with pom poms…)

Limb 7: Dhyana: Meditation, a contemplative state of being (i.e. mantra, mudra, singing, dancing, mandala work, making music, activities done mindfully and with intention.)

Limb 8: Samadhi: Blissfulness, a moment of natural open awareness (i.e. savasana, sound bath, guided visualization, yoga nidra, body scan…) 

The eight limbs are like the branches of a tree.  Each limb is separate but they are all connected by the roots and the trunk. They were designed to help us remember our essence or true nature, and that in our heart we are infinite love and perfection.  

The first two limbs, the yama and niyama, are listed as the most important acts we can do to live a life that is harmonious and peaceful. They are the foundation of our spiritual practice and are the ethical framework for soulful living and a guide to navigating the challenges that arise as we walk our paths.  Following these guidelines helps us pay attention to the relationship and awareness we have with ourselves and how we interact with the outside world. 

The following limbs are focused on the actual physical postures of yoga, breath awareness, attention to the senses, focus, mediation and blissfulness.  Using the 8 limbs of yoga as our framework ensures a well rounded and holistic approach to teaching children yoga. 

There are many wonderful benefits of kids engaging in the practice of yoga along with their fellow friends. A few of these benefits include:

-Builds strength and flexibility
-Fosters connection and unity with self and others
-Teaches self-regulating techniques
-Can calm and invigorate
-Learn self acceptance
-Develop visual spacial skills
-Learn about patience
-Boosts self esteem and social skills
-Increases body awareness and mindfulness

Click here to see a sample weekly schedule.

*A newsletter will be sent out at the end of each week showcasing the magic and happenings of camp. Make sure to sign the photo release so that we may capture some special moments with your child to share with you. 

Josie Hoban

Asheville Community Yoga’s Youth & Family Program Director & Lead Teacher

Josie is thrilled to offer summer camps at ACY this June!  She has been a classroom educator for over 20  years and she has been teaching kid’s yoga for over 16 years.  Josie graduated from the University of South Florida in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  Combining her love of children and passion for travel, she’s taught in Spain, Taiwan and locally at Rainbow Community School.  

In 2010, Josie received her RYT 250-Hr in Costa Rica and Tampa, Florida.  She subsequently received her RCYS through Rainbow Kids Yoga.  She is a Positive Discipline Trained Educator and versed in Compassionate Communication and Equity and Inclusion. Josie integrates various concepts from these learnings into her youth classes. 

Josie is ACY’s Youth and Family Program Coordinator and Summer Camp Lead Teacher.  In addition to running the Youth and Family Program, she enjoys teaching children and adult yoga.  Josie values making connections with her students and she is dedicated to creating a classroom culture where children feel belonging, significance and love.  She enjoys sharing her creativity, experience of mindfulness and yoga, holistic education and her playful sense of humor with the community. 

In addition to all things yoga, Josie also fills her cup by spending time frolicking in her gardens, paddling on rivers and lakes with her husband and dog, and creating art and doing DIY projects.

Jenny Bourdette Lusk

Asheville Community Yoga Youth Teacher

Jenny’s journey with yoga began in 2005 after completing an Ashtanga Yoga teacher training with David Swenson in Doylestown, PA, while also studying at the International School of Shiatsu. These experiences were the spark that ignited a passion with yoga and bodywork.

There was a deep healing that could only have been possible by diving into these practices, and Jenny felt it was important to share this with as many people, and children, as possible. She then became certified as a Yoga Ed™ instructor, which was a program designed to teach a yoga curriculum in schools, grades K-8. She ran an after school program at an elementary school for 2 years, before moving to Oregon to complete her massage training. Once her path led her to Asheville in 2010, she knew she found home in these beautiful healing mountains.

Jenny now has her own massage business and has continued her yoga practice, along with raising her 6yr-old son. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, hiking, dancing, gardening and beekeeping. Jenny is excited and honored to be a part of the ACY community, where she has been practicing for many years. 

“My child never wanted to leave at pick up and when asked what her favorite part of the day/week was she said ‘EVERYTHING!’“ -K.R.

“My child absolutely loved camp. She was so excited to go each day and told me lots about the activities they did there (normally she isn’t as descriptive about activities she does at school) and they clearly really caught her attention. She made friends and was SO excited and proud to share her project at the end of the week.” – M.P.

“This was the first camp experience where my child didn’t want to be picked up early, and was excited to go the next morning. Yesterday she asked, “how many days until yoga camp?” She had so much fun and has been sharing all of the wonderful things she learned about taking care of nature and each other.  She felt safe and seen and happy at camp. She loved to tell me all about her day and share what she was learning. She’s attended two other camps since but she still talks about yoga camp and how much she loved it.  I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am that we found this camp! I felt so safe and confident with her there. It made me so happy to know she loved it and was enjoying the experience. Thank you for supporting our children in their natural path of being joyful and kind little humans.“ – I.C.

“My child came home happily tired, grounded and also enthusiastic to teach us some of the things he’d learned that day.  I think it was a wonderful opportunity for him to be in a large group of such mixed ages.  The camp was well-organized, the children were loved and nurtured, the instructors were welcoming and enthusiastic – even after such a long day with the kiddos! The entire process – from the early marketing, the abundance of information, the great communication, well-researched and thoughtful daily itinerary – was top notch.” – C. J.

“My child really, really enjoyed camp. She gained a greater interest in yoga and new breathing techniques to incorporate at home. She was not overtired or overstimulated after camp, was in great spirits which isn’t always the case after a full day away from home.I have experience as a kids yoga teacher and have co-created and ran a tween sleepaway camp, so I know how much effort and care goes into creating a camp experience. That being said, I am extremely impressed with the level of care and attention to detail in every aspect of camp you’ve put together. Wonderful job, what a great camp!! Thank you for the work you do in the world.” – A.L.

“My child LOVED CAMP. She was so sad that it was only one week and said she wished she could go all summer. It was 100% her jam. She was regulated and delighted every day at pick-up and just so proud to have been able to have her grown-ups come in to watch her performance. She felt so proud. She said all of the kids were so kind and all of the teachers, which isn’t her experience at other camps unfortunately.”  – W.M.

“My child said camp was fun, and couldn’t wait to come home and give his father and I savasana with his magic rocks and eye pillow. He was so proud.  I was struck by how grounded and happy my child was during his week at yoga camp. I wasn’t sure how he would like it, since he normally likes to be outside climbing trees. But Ms. Josie and the other teachers did an amazing job keeping him engaged and helping him learn mindfulness. His nervous system was more regulated that week than I’ve ever seen it, and we’ve been trying to maintain and incorporate the skills he learned.” – W.L.

“What a breath of fresh air! We have never encountered such detailed and thoughtful communications from other camps. Thank you so much for this, on behalf of all parents and kiddos.”   -ER

Just wanted to say thank you to you and the other teachers at yoga camp last week! My child came home each day just ecstatic and pumped up about her time at camp. She had a blast! She says she liked everything — especially the yoga.” LM

My child absolutely loved it. The week before she went to another local camp and also said it was amazing and loved that camp as well. However, when I asked her which camp she liked better, she said yoga camp. When I asked her why she said that it was easier to make friends and connect with other kids.” – HD