Group Size and Ratio
Small group interaction is our first priority.

Campers at Millstone enjoy a community designed around developing relationships and working together in small groups. The camp includes no more than 140 campers for each session and provides a staff-to-camper ratio  of at least one-to-eight. Because we believe positive guidance is the key to a successful summer camp experience, we provide 24-hour supervision.

Safety and Health
A "safety first" philosophy and a certified staff guide our camp.

Providing a safe environment for our campers and staff is our first and most important job. As part of our commitment to this goal, we maintain an annual membership with the American Camping Association (ACA). In addition, our counselors and program staff are certified in CPR/first aid by the American Red Cross. Swimming instructors and waterfront staff are certified as lifeguards. The camp has an infirmary managed by our camp nurse, who provides for the health of campers while they are with us. The center has a doctor on call in Ellerbe and is served by Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.

Leadership
Staff members are the heart of our camp experience.

We are proud of our caring, dedicated and highly trained staff members. Staffers are hired both locally and internationally, providing a culturally diverse camp community. Our staff’s diversity likewise is reflected in its training in education, child youth development, outdoor living skills, recreation (including horsemanship and riflery), art, music or medical care. As a part of North Carolina State University, the camp has access to the best training in youth development techniques and programming in the state.

Equipment
You bring the determination. We provide the gear.

Campers are provided with all the specialized equipment needed for an exciting week at Millstone.  Campers bring their own sleeping bag or bed linens, clothing and personal items.

Food
The center has a full-service dining hall, providing nutritious, balanced meals three times a day. Meals are served family-style. Working together, campers set the tables, serve the meals and help with cleanup, learning skills for teamwork and helping others in the process. Snacks and juice are served in the evenings, and the camp store is open in the mornings and afternoons for ice cream or soft drinks.