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Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw

Ridgecrest, NC · $1,775/week · ★ 4.6 (70 reviews)

Christian overnight camp for girls in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a wide range of activities and focusing on...

▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards (ACA Accreditation Directory). The camp boasts a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which suggests individualized attention and supervision for campers (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/staff). They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to camper safety (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/staff). The camp has a long history, operating for over 100 years, which speaks to its experience and established programs (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/our-story). As a ministry of Ridgecrest Conference Center, it operates as a nonprofit organization (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/our-story). The camp offers a diverse range of activities, from watersports to arts and crafts, catering to varied interests (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/activities).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. religious content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Balsam Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Phone: (828) 669-2785
  • 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 - Bear Paw

What ages does Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw accept?
Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw is open to children ages 6–8. 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 - Bear Paw cost?
Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw 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 - Bear Paw's hours?
Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw 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 - Bear Paw accredited?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 - Bear Paw?
Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 - Bear Paw provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw 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 - Bear Paw compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
Camp Crestridge - Bear Paw 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.

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