What To Expect

Our programing staff, deans, and counselors ensure that each week is unique and filled with games, creative activities, bonding, and spiritual growth. We understand that attending camp makes lifelong memories and we take pride in being apart of those memories for so many people!

While this year has unique hurdles, we are excited about the 2021 camp season! Below you can find out what a typical day looks like for each camp, and the necessary COVID protocols we have put in place. If you have any questions about the Laurel Ridge camp experience, please contact Scarlett Dowdy, Program Manager.

What will in-person camp look like this year with COVID restrictions?

We understand that there is still a lot unknown about what the future looks like in regards to COVID. However, we feel that having camp this summer is important for campers, counselors, and staff!

Laurel Ridge will be in constant communication with ACA (American Camping Association), Redwoods Insurance, and the local Health Department about all matters related to the COVID pandemic. These organizations are following the strict guidance
from the CDC. While we are still planning on have in-person camp, there will be many precautions set in place. The health of our campers, counselors, and staff members are always first and foremost!

While on Laurel Ridge property, campers must wear a face mask, stay socially distant, and participate in daily health screenings. To allow for campers to be able to still enjoy camp, but maintain the proper social distance we are limiting the number of registrations for each week. Additionally, each parent/guardian will be required to sign a waiver and COVID-19 attestation form.

Laurel Ridge will remain in contact with parents/guardians as we move close to the camp season and have a better prediction on what the pandemic will look like over the summer months. Please feel free to contact the staff with questions or concerns.

Click here to read our full COVID-19 Procedures and Requirements for a Safe Camp Experience.

Summer Camp Schedules

Hammocking

Pre-Junior

Daily Schedule

Saturday

Afternoon/Evening

3:00- 5:00: Camper Drop Off
5:00: Cabin Time (Introductions, Schedule, Covenant)
6:00: Dinner
7:00: Camp Introductions & Rules
7:45: Canteen
8:00: Campfire
9:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Sunday

Morning

7:30: Wake Up Bell
8:00: Breakfast
9:00: Morning Program
9:45: Family Group
11:00: Interest Groups

Afternoon/Evening

12:15: Lunch
1:00: FOB (Feet on Bed)
2:00: Activity Session
3:00: Canteen
3:30: Waterfront/Free Time
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Evening Activities (Talent Show, Movie Night, Nature Hike)
8:45: Canteen
9:00: Campfire
9:15: Cabin Time/Devotion
9:45: Lights Out

Monday

Morning

7:30: Wake up Bell
8:30: Breakfast
9:00: Morning Program
9:45: Family Group
11:00: Interest Groups

Afternoon/Evening

12:15: Lunch
1:00: FOB (Feet on Bed)
2:00: Closing Program

*This is a sample schedule for activities at Laurel Ridge Pre-Junior Camp. This is subject to change based on weather, COVID restrictions, and other circumstances.

Junior

Daily Schedule

Sunday

Afternoon/Evening

3:00- 5:00: Camper Drop Off
5:00: Cabin Time (Introductions, Schedule, Covenant)
6:00: Dinner
7:00: Camp Introductions & Rules
7:45: Canteen
8:00: Campfire
10:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Monday-Friday

Morning

7:30: Wake Up Bell
8:00: Breakfast
9:00: Morning Program
9:45: Family Group
11:00: Interest Groups

Afternoon/Evening

12:15: Lunch
1:00: FOB (Feet on Bed)
2:00: Activity Session
3:00: Canteen
3:30: Waterfront/Free Time
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Evening Activities (Talent Show, Movie Night, Nature Hike)
8:45: Canteen
9:00: Campfire
9:15: Cabin Time/Devotion
9:45: Lights Out

Saturday

Morning

7:30: Wake up Bell
8:30: Breakfast
9:15: Closing Program

*This is a sample schedule for activities at Laurel Ridge Junior Camp. This is subject to change based on weather, COVID restrictions, and other circumstances.

Middle High

Daily Schedule

Sunday

Afternoon/Evening

3:00- 5:00: Camper Drop Off
5:15: Cabin Time (Introductions, Schedule, Covenant)
5:45: Welcome to Camp
6:00: Dinner
7:00: Opening Program
9:30: Canteen
10:00: Campfire
11:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Monday-Friday

Morning

8:00: Wake Up Bell
8:30: Breakfast
9:30: Morning Program/Small Group

Afternoon/Evening

12:30: Lunch
1:30: Interest Groups
3:00: Canteen
3:30: Free Time
6:00: Dinner
7:00: Evening Activities (Square Dance, Talent Show, Social Time)
9:00: Canteen
10:00: Campfire
11:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Saturday

Morning

8:00: Wake up Bell
8:30: Breakfast
9:00: Closing Program

*This is a sample schedule for activities at Laurel Ridge Middle High Camp. This is subject to change based on weather, COVID restrictions, and other circumstances.

Senior High

Daily Schedule

Sunday

Afternoon/Evening

3:00- 5:00: Camper Drop Off
5:00: Cabin Time (Introductions, Schedule, Covenant)
6:00: Dinner
7:00: Opening Program
8:00: Small Group Introductions
9:30: Canteen
10:00: Campfire
11:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Monday-Friday

Morning

8:00: Wake Up Bell
8:30: Breakfast
9:30: Morning Program/Small Group

Afternoon/Evening

12:30: Lunch
1:30: Interest Groups or Talk Shops
3:00: Canteen
3:30: Free Time (Waterfront, Camper/Counselor Games)
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Evening Activities (Square Dance, Talent Show, Late Night Activity, Communion)
9:00: Canteen
10:00: Campfire
11:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Saturday

Morning

8:00: Wake up Bell
8:30: Breakfast
9:00: Closing Program

*This is a sample schedule for activities at Laurel Ridge Senior High Camp. This is subject to change based on weather, COVID restrictions, and other circumstances.

Specialty and Mission Camp Schedules

Mission Camp

Daily Schedule

Sunday

Afternoon/Evening

3:00- 4:30: Arrival at Higgins Lodge
4:45: Opening Meeting in Morning Star Room
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Program
9:00: Church Youth Group Gathering
10:00: Vespers
11:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Monday – Friday

Morning:

7:30: Wake Up Bell
8:30: Breakfast and Announcements
9:00: Departure to Worksite (with lunches)

Afternoon/Evening:

3:30: Leave Worksite
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Evening Program
9:00: Church Youth Group Gathering
10:00: Vespers
11:00: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Saturday

Morning:

8:30: Breakfast and Packing Up
10:00: Lovefeast
11:00: Packing and Departing

*This is a sample schedule for activities at Laurel Ridge Mission Camp. This is subject to change based on weather, COVID restrictions, and other circumstances.

Creative Arts Camp

Daily Schedule

Sunday

Afternoon/Evening

3:00- 5:00: Camper Drop Off
5:00: Introductions
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Program
8:30: Vespers
9:30: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Monday – Friday

Morning:

8:00: Wake Up Bell
8:30: Breakfast and Announcements
9:15: Storytime with Deans
9:30: Breakout Activites

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00: Lunch
1:00 Breakout Activitis
2:15: Recreation Time with M-Staff
3:15: Interst Groups
5:00: Free TIme
6:00: Dinner
6:45: Handbells
7:45: Evening Activity
8:45: Vespers
9:30: Quiet Time/Lights Out

Saturday

Morning:

8:00: Breakfast and Packing Up
9:00: Gala

*This is a sample schedule for activities at Laurel Ridge Creative Arts Camp. This is subject to change based on weather, COVID restrictions, and other circumstances.

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