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For questions contact Scarlett Dowdy, Program Manager scarlett@null<\/span>laurelridge.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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COME TO CAMP!<\/h1>\n

Register between February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

and receive $10.00 off the registration fee.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1604598804572{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #c69237 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1583278047589{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1754″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” image_hovers=”false” link=”#Traditional-Summer-Camp” css=”.vc_custom_1692299121173{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” title=”SUMMER CAMPS” el_class=”white overlay-camps1″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1583278055672{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1755″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” image_hovers=”false” link=”#Mission-Camp” css=”.vc_custom_1692299246824{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”white overlay-camps2″ title=”MISSION CAMPS”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1583278065151{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1756″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” image_hovers=”false” link=”#Specialty-Camps” css=”.vc_custom_1692299315437{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” title=”Specialty Camps” el_class=”white overlay-camps3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1608511862994{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_id=”Traditional-Summer-Camp”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1583278085080{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Summer Camp” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”non-uppercase”][vc_column_text]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\u2019s amazing creation and the deep friendship of their fellow campers.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s creation. Each week of camp explores a different theme, which campers experience through hands-on activities, group conversations, worship, and song.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1757″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_toggle title=”Pre-Junior Camp” el_class=”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.<\/p>\n

Cost $295.00<\/p>\n

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.\u00a0 All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.<\/p>\n

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Week 1- June 14-16, 2024 Deans:\u00a0 Rev David Merritt and Melanie Segraves<\/strong>
\nWeek 2- July 26-28, 2024 Deans:\u00a0 \u00a0Rev Andrew Heil and Gail Theard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Junior Camp” el_class=”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.<\/p>\n

Cost $550.00<\/p>\n

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.\u00a0 All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.<\/p>\n

Week 1: June 16-22, 2024 – Deans:\u00a0 \u00a0Suzanne Donders and Rev Scott Rainey<\/strong>
\nWeek 2: July 28 – August 3, 2024 – Deans:\u00a0 Heidi Everhart and Daniel Everhart<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register Now!<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Middle High Camp” el_class=”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\u2019s a safe space for campers to explore while making friendships that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.\u00a0 All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.<\/p>\n

Week 1: June 23 – June 29, 2024 – Deans:\u00a0 Amber Roback and Eric Wall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 2:\u00a0 July 14-20, 2024 – Deans:\u00a0 Rev Jeff Jones and Kendal Foltz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost $550.00<\/p>\n

Register Now!<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Senior High Camp” el_class=”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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Cost $550.00<\/p>\n

We have ample scholarship money available if this is a hardship for parents.\u00a0 All you need to do is apply for assistance as outlined in the registration process.<\/p>\n

July 7-13, 2024 – Deans:\u00a0 Rev Reed Lawson and Lauren Deal
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\"\"[\/vc_toggle][vc_btn title=”Register Now” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#e9b851″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#c69237″ size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultracamp.com%2Fclientlogin.aspx%3FidCamp%3D639%26campCode%3Dlrc|title:Register%20Now|target:_blank” el_class=”uppercase bold”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1608511905620{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_id=”Mission-Camp”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1583278085080{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission Camp” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”non-uppercase”][vc_column_text]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\u2019s 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. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_toggle title=”Mission Camp” el_class=”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:<\/p>\n