The Brace House
Black Mountain, NCNow registering for the girl’s house
Please fill out the interest form if you are a boy family or interested in coming, but not ready to make the deposit.
(We are trying to get enough boy family’s to make the boy’s house possible.)
The Brace House is a friendship focused overnight retreat for girls and boys that wear a scoliosis brace (and their parents.)
Campfire nights.
Brace friendships.
Lifelong confidence.
A cozy mountain retreat for kids and teens. Girls and boys with braces (any age) are welcome! The Brace House is a mix of friendship camp, confidence retreat, and sleepover-style bonding experience where kids can connect with others who truly understand brace life through fun activities, late-night talks, swimming, crafts, games, and mentor support. Our goal is simple: to help kids feel less alone, more confident, and proud of who they are.
Options for parents to stay close by or possibly with the kids depending on how many families want to come!
5 days/4 nights
Boy’s house
Girl’s house
Imagine the memories…
Private pool parties in
the mountains …
The Property…
Our Vision….
10-20 Bracing Kids & Their Parents
Pool Parties
Campfires
Guided hikes
Crafts, candle making, pottery, painting..
Nerf gun fights, legos, games…
Bean bags and pillows everywhere so everyone is comfortable
Support sessions and workshops
Sleepover energy
Late night chats sharing brace stories and tips
Lots of fun matching items included for kids…
Camp hoodie
Comfort Colors camp shirts
Matching pajamas
Tote bag
Water bottle
Kids will learn from…
Bracing teen mentors and
Lauren, Founder of Higgy Bears
How to tell friends about your brace
How to handle bullies
How to stay motivated to wear your brace
Tips for school and more.
There will be on-going connection through zoom after the retreat ends to continue the friendships and memories made.
Most importantly they will….
Build lifelong friendships,
Gain confidence & motivation
Know that they are not alone,
and have the most fun week imaginable!
I will work with parents to fine-tune the details and schedule their kids would most enjoy!
The Details……
House:
Fully air-conditioned
Brand new- built in 2024
Property:
Amenities on site include a full sports complex, craft building (candle making, pottery, painting, etc.) guided nature hikes and more.
Parents will stay on site with their kids. The price is for parent and child total (not per person.)
Date & Location
August 9-13, 2026
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly
Black Mountain, NC
https://blueridgeassembly.org
Only room for 20 families
Private room- $2,495
Shared room- $1,995
(Total per parent/child)
Registration now open!
Experience offered on a
first-come, first-served basis
Questions? lauren@thebracehouse.com
The Brace House is a private venture by Lauren Higginson & is not part of Higgy Bears.