Camp Crestridge
Christian overnight camp for girls in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page and confirmed via the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating since 1929, founded by Dr. L.L. Carpenter, and is part of Ridgecrest Camps, which is a ministry of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, indicating a church-synagogue-mosque ownership type. They explicitly state their commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff and volunteers, and provide a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4. The camp's mission is clearly Christian-focused, aiming to foster spiritual growth alongside traditional camp activities. Their website is comprehensive, detailing program offerings, safety protocols, and their foundational beliefs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 971929+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Crestridge is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 97 (1929 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 105 Balsam Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Phone: (828) 669-8022
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition is $3550 per two-week session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Jul 3.
2 waitlist
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550 Waitlist
- Session 2 Jun 21 – Jul 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550 Waitlist
↗ What parents like
- Focus on spiritual growth
- Variety of outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- Two-week minimum session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Crestridge
- What ages does Camp Crestridge accept?
- Camp Crestridge is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Crestridge cost?
- Camp Crestridge publishes $1,775/week for the standard session. Tuition is $3550 per two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Crestridge's hours?
- Camp Crestridge runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Crestridge accredited?
- Yes — Camp Crestridge is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1929 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Crestridge?
- Camp Crestridge is operated by a faith-based organization, with 1929 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Crestridge provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Crestridge includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Crestridge compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
- Camp Crestridge is one of 10 religious camps in Black Mountain that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Crestridge with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Crestridge.
- Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 6–8 · $1,775/week
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- Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 15–17 · $1,775/week
- Camp Crestridge - Cumberland · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 12–13 · $1,775/week
- Camp Crestridge - Fox Creek · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 8–9 · $1,775/week
- Camp Crestridge - Hawksbill · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 11–12 · $1,775/week
- Camp Crestridge - Roan · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 13–14 · $1,775/week
- Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den · Ridgecrest, NC · Ages 9–10 · $1,775/week