For questions contact Scarlett Dowdy, Program Manager scarlett@nulllaurelridge.org

COME TO CAMP!

Register between February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024

and receive $10.00 off the registration fee.

SUMMER CAMPS

MISSION CAMPS

Specialty Camps

Summer Camp

Laurel Ridge summer camp provides a life-changing experience that nurtures belonging, exploration and spiritual growth, with an emphasis on fun! Our friendly and compassionate staff and counselors strive to create a safe environment and a community where faith, love, and hope prevail. Our goal is to send campers home as beloved children of God, feeling confident in their own identity and gifts, and with a renewed appreciation and care for God’s amazing creation and the deep friendship of their fellow campers.

We offer several summer camp experiences for kids ages 6-18, as well as a camp for the whole family! Our summer camp experience helps campers grow in their Christian faith while creating lasting friendships amid the beauty of God’s creation. Each week of camp explores a different theme, which campers experience through hands-on activities, group conversations, worship, and song.

Pre-Junior Camp

1st and 2nd graders (or rising 2nd and 3rd graders) are introduced to overnight camp with this two-night, abbreviated experience, which has the added benefit of giving parents an opportunity to adjust to the idea of their camper being away from home! Pre-Junior camp will participate in activities like nature exploration, arts and crafts, group games, and singing. This camp is small in numbers and big in safe, fun activities. We increase the ratio of staff-to-campers for this camp.

Cost $295.00

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.  All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.

 

Week 1- June 14-16, 2024 Deans:  Rev David Merritt and Melanie Segraves
Week 2- July 26-28, 2024 Deans:   Rev Andrew Heil and Gail Theard

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Junior Camp

For 3rd to 5th graders (or rising 4th-6th graders), our 6-night summer camp offers loads of fun ways to explore the great outdoors, learn how to work with others, master new challenges, and make new friends. Many activities are done in cabin groups, as part of a close-knit, safe community.

Cost $550.00

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.  All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.

Week 1: June 16-22, 2024 – Deans:   Suzanne Donders and Rev Scott Rainey
Week 2: July 28 – August 3, 2024 – Deans:  Heidi Everhart and Daniel Everhart

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Middle High Camp

Middle school is a time of many changes and adjustment, and this camp for 6th-8th graders (or rising 7th to 9th graders) will allow time for campers to grow in innate skills and abilities. It’s a safe space for campers to explore while making friendships that will last a lifetime.

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.  All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.

Week 1: June 23 – June 29, 2024 – Deans:  Amber Roback and Eric Wall

Week 2:  July 14-20, 2024 – Deans:  Rev Jeff Jones and Kendal Foltz

Cost $550.00

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Senior High Camp

For 9-12th graders, the Laurel Ridge summer camp experience provides an off-the-grid playground to discover both the natural world and their own innate skills and abilities. It’s a safe space for imagination and possibility, a supportive environment for kids to challenge themselves and expand their comfort zones. While making friendships that will last a lifetime.

Cost $550.00

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.  All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.

July 7-13, 2024 – Deans:  Rev Reed Lawson and Lauren Deal

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Mission Camp

Laurel Ridge Mission Camp coordinates Moravians and others as they engage in service and ministry and raise awareness of the Gospel message. Moravians have always celebrated their faith through service and mission work locally, regionally and globally. Each year, many individuals visit the mountain, stay at Higgins Lodge, and head out into the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains to make life better for their neighbors. There’s no question that our service to others results in a sense of common unity and identity from serving together and with others. Youth groups from a variety of denominations, mission and outreach committees, families, and others come together each summer to serve the larger surrounding community.

Mission Camp

Mission Camp offers an intensive, one week trip that help people grow in Christian faith through service. Adults and youth will spend their time in the Blue Ridge Mountain community performing hands-on repair for elderly, low income, and disabled families. Since Laurel Ridge began to offer Mission Camp in 2004, projects completed include:

  • Porch Repair or Construction
  • Step Repair
  • Exterior or Interior painting
  • Weatherization
  • Wheel Chair Ramp Construction
  • Roof Repair

Cost $525.00

Mission Camp 1: June 16-22, 2024 – Dean Rev Rebecca Craver
Mission Camp 2: June 30-July 6 2024 – Dean  Sylvie Hauser BWM
Mission Camp 3: July 28-August 3, 2024 – Dean Bishop Sam Gray
 

To Register contact Scarlett Dowdy Program Manager

scarlett@nulllaurelridge.org

Specialty Camp

There is never a bad time to come to Laurel Ridge! Whether it’s creative arts, fellowship with friends, time with family, or more, check back here frequently to discover more ways to be on the mountain!

Winter Camp

Camp… in the winter? Yes, you read that right! Winter Camp is a great chance for youth to enjoy some outdoor fun and faith development. Campers will spend two nights at Higgins enjoying all their favorite camp activities, plus a few new Wintery ones as well!

January 26-28, 2024 Dean:  Rev Noah Smith

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Family Camps

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of busy weekly schedules? Missing the “top of the mountain” feeling? Experience camp your way, with a flexible schedule of activities designed to be exciting for kids and relaxing for adults. This intergenerational camp is perfect for large and small families, alike!

Spring: May 24-26, 2024

Fall:  September 20-22, 2024

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Creative Arts Camp

Engage your creative side as you work on a variety of art projects and camp crafts – together and individually. You’ll also have plenty of time for building community with new friends, growing closer to God, exploring nature, and experiencing lots of camp activities, games, and worship!

This camp begins on Sunday June 9 and ends Friday evening June 14 with a Gala celebration of art and performances. Parents are invited to have dinner and enjoy the Gala afterwards.

After the Gala, you may take your camper home or if you need to spend the night we will need to know ahead of time to have you a room available.

$550.00

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.  All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.

June 9-14, 2024 –  Deans:  Rev Adam Goodrich and Jami Vandock

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Parent Information for Summer Camps (including Creative Arts Camp)

How does the cabin mate request policy work?

A camper may request one camper as a cabin mate and that person must request this camper as a cabin mate for the two of them to be together.

We believe that an important part of the camp experience is to make new friends and become fully involved with the whole camp.  We also understand that young people want to be with a friend, especially if they are coming to Laurel Ridge for the first time.

If you have a concern about cabin assignments, call our office or email scarlett@nulllaurelridge.org

Will my camper need money?

  • Canteen snacks are included in the registration fee.
  • If a camper wants to buy merchandise such as clothing, hats, water bottles, etc.  They will need money to do so.

How do I send mail/email to a camper?

Address your letter or card to:

Camper’s name, Camp attending, Laurel Ridge, 124 Pendry Drive, Laurel Springs, NC 28644

Emails may be sent to info@nulllaurelridge.org and should include the campers name and camp attending.

What should you bring to camp?

  • Bible
  • shower shoes
  • bedding (twin sheets or sleeping bag, blanket and pillow) NOTE THAT CAMPS AT HIGGINS LODGE WILL NOT NEED BEDDING.
  • long pants or jeans for trail hiking and cool nights
  • adequate rain gear (coat or poncho and shoes)
  • warm clothing, jacket, hoodie, etc. for cool nights
  • shorts, shirt, socks, underwear for everyday wear (they will most likely get dirty)
  • pajamas
  • swim suits
  • beach towels for swimming
  • toiletries:  soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
  • bath towels and wash clothes.  NOTE THAT CAMPS AT HIGGINS LODGE WILL NOT NEED BATH TOWELS AND WASH CLOTHES.
  • dirty clothes bag
  • water bottle

Please label all of your campers belongings with first and last name.

Please instruct your camper to be sure they leave camp with all their belongings.

Laurel ridge cannot be responsible for lost items or anything left at camp.

What things may campers NOT bring to camp?

  • cellphones
  • electronic games
  • iPod
  • mp3 players

We will confiscate these items and return them at the end of the week. They do not need cellphones for pictures. We will take an abundance of pictures to be shared with everyone at the end of the week.

Camp Medical staff (Nurse/PA/Doctor)

  • There will always be a medical professional on site at every camp  If a camper takes medications, or has special medical concerns, the details should be reported on the health form in the registration process.  The medical staff will review all health forms and may have questions at registration.
  • Medications will be given to the medical staff for distribution.  Please send medication in a gallon bag with your camper’s name on it.  Please send only the number of does needed while at camp.
  • If your camper carries an epi-pen or inhaler, we will allow older campers to have them with them at all times.  For younger campers we will give them to their counselor to keep up with.
  • Campers are insured by Laurel Ridge for outside medical treatment resulting from accidental injuries up to $3000.  there is additional insurance you can purchase if you need to through our registration software.  Campers are not insured for outside treatment resulting from illness.  If a camper requires such treatment, the fees will be the responsibility of the camper’s personal insurance.  Parents and guardians will be notified immediately in the event of injury of illness.

For the protection of the campers, it is camp policy that campers are not allowed visitors during their camp week.

Laurel Ridge is a drug, alcohol and smoke free environment.  If campers bring illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages to camp they will be sent home immediately