Econonmic IMpact Studies

The North Carolina Youth Camp Association (NCYCA) understands the benefits for campers and staff of attending high-quality camp experiences.

2011 Economic Impact Study

Western North Carolina

The North Carolina Youth Camp Association retained NC State University to evaluate the economic and fiscal benefits of the operations of summer residential camps in Western North Carolina (WNC) within four counties (Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and Transylvania) during the summer of 2010. This analysis presents estimates of the quantifiable impacts and a discussion of qualitative benefits to the WNC Region (referred to as Region throughout this report) currently generated as a result of these summer residential camps. The study’s key findings are presented in this following report.


2020 Economic Impact Study

Statewide

The North Carolina Youth Camp Association contracted with North Carolina State University to evaluate the economic contributions of organized youth camping operations (hereafter, camps) in North Carolina (NC) during the summer of 2019. This report summarizes the economic contributions of camps to the state, three regions (Western, Piedmont, and Coastal), and four counties within the Western region (Alleghany, Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania). It also summarizes the demographics and travel activities of camp families and camp staff. Collectively, these data were used to demonstrate the economic impact that the camps generated for the state of North Carolina from October 2018 – September 2019 as well as for the aforementioned regions and counties. Summarized key economic contributions are outlined below.