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Ridgecrest for Boys

Ridgecrest, North Carolina · Christian · overnight

At a glance

Christian overnight camp for boys in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. Completed grades 1–11; published 2027 tuition is $3,725 per two-week session.

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CampFactor v1 · method dated 2026-09-06 · last reviewed 2026-09-06 · How we rank

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Our research

The 2027 dates-and-rates page groups boys by completed grades 1–11. Boys who have completed grades 9, 10, or 11 can choose Highland Outpost on camp property or Pisgah Trailblazers, which spends most of its time hiking and camping off site. Use the program descriptions before choosing a session; a shared campus does not mean every camper follows the same itinerary.

Rates checked September 29, 2026: 2027 tuition is $3,725 per two-week session. The four published sessions are June 6–18, June 20–July 2, July 4–16, and July 18–30.

Before November 1, the required deposit is $775 per session, including $385 that is nonrefundable. Beginning November 1, the $1,000 deposit is nonrefundable; beginning February 1, the $1,500 deposit is nonrefundable. Read the full cancellation schedule before paying.

The published standard payment schedule ends April 1; the monthly plan ends May 1. Campers cannot stay at camp between sessions, so arrange pickup by an approved adult aged 18 or older and return on the next opening day.

The availability table is not updated in real time. Use official registration for the current session or waitlist; the page says no deposit is required to join a waiting list.

Before you choose

A second session needs a pickup plan: campers cannot stay at camp between sessions. Deposits rise on November 1 and February 1.

Confirm these details for your child’s exact session:

Eligible ages or grades, session dates, and whether a parent or church leader registers.
Total cost, additional fees, payment deadlines, and refund terms before paying a deposit.
Faith programming, daily schedule, and how the camp handles your child’s needs.

A detail worth knowing

The wilderness option starts at completed grade 9 for boys. A camper attending consecutive sessions still needs an approved adult to pick them up between sessions.

Details from the camp

Completed grades 1–11; use completed grade rather than rising grade
$3,725 per two-week session for 2027; four sessions run June 6–July 30
Older boys in completed grades 9–11 have a wilderness option
Families must arrange pickup between sessions; campers cannot remain at camp during the break

CampFactor position #6

CampFactor evidence

CampFactor: 95 confirmed points /100

19 of 20 features checked · 5 points still unconfirmed

Scored program: Two-week 2027 summer youth sessions, completed grades 1–11. Family and parent-child weekends excluded; older campers may select wilderness programs.

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Faith & community: 15/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Official Christian mission or faith basis
The summer program aims to build responsibility, independence, confidence, and faith in Christ.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Not yet confirmed: Published worship, Bible, or devotional element
Confirmed: Published cabin or small-group community structure
Campers live in cabins with peers and counselors.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published faith/program leadership context or church relationship
The camp describes hiring counselors as Christian role models for campers.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Activities & outdoors: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Named activity family
The program names a ropes course as an adventure option.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Second distinct activity family
Four-square provides a separate court-game activity.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Named outdoor or nature program or setting used by campers
The optional older-camper wilderness program includes hiking and camping in Pisgah National Forest.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published choice, elective, or age-tailored activity structure
The program describes choosing experiences that match a camper’s interests, such as ropes or four-square.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Age/program fit: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Exact eligible ages or grades
The 2027 session table lists completed grades 1–11; older-grade wilderness choices have separate eligibility.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Dates or session lengths
Four 2027 sessions run June 6–18, June 20–July 2, July 4–16, and July 18–30.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Day or overnight format
Summer campers stay overnight in cabins during a two-week session.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Registration path and group-versus-individual model
Families select a session from Dates and Rates and follow Register Now to enroll their child.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Camper support information: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Published health or medication process
Daily medication must be supplied through the camp’s contracted pharmacy, Sunshine Pharmacy and Health, with scheduled dose packaging.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published dietary or allergy accommodation process
Families with serious food allergies complete the Special Diet and Food Allergy Form and confirm accommodation with camp staff.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Accessibility or additional-needs guidance
For special medical needs or uncertain accommodation, contact the office well before summer; the FAQ says health forms are not fully reviewed before arrival.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Parent communication, packing, or arrival guidance
The opening-day guide tells families to meet the counselor and make the camper’s bunk; nightly photos follow during camp.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Planning & value information: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Current price or fee
Published 2027 tuition is $3,725 per two-week session.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published inclusions or extra costs
Credit-card payments add a 3% service charge; eCheck and ACH have no fee.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Aid, scholarship, payment, or discount information
An optional monthly plan splits the balance into equal payments, ending May 1.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Cancellation or refund policy
Cancellation deductions increase by date, from $385 before November 1 to $3,225 after April 1; no-shows get no refund.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Unknown means we have not confirmed the criterion. It does not mean the camp lacks the feature.