Camp · Religious · Ages 12–13 · $1,775/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 12–13

Camp Crestridge - Cumberland

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

Christian overnight camp for girls, focusing on spiritual growth, character development, and outdoor adventure in a...

▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website. The camp has a long history, operating since 1929, and was founded by Dr. J. Kenneth Bryan, indicating a well-established program. It is explicitly a Christian camp, part of Ridgecrest Camps, and its mission is centered on spiritual growth and character development. The website details a 1:4 camper-to-staff ratio, which is a strong indicator of individualized attention and supervision. Furthermore, the camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, drug testing, and extensive training, including CPR/First Aid and child protection. Social media presence is active with an Instagram handle @ridgecrestcamps and a Facebook page @ridgecrestcamps.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 971929+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 12–13

Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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
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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 12–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Balsam Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA
  • 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 - Cumberland

What ages does Camp Crestridge - Cumberland accept?
Camp Crestridge - Cumberland is open to children ages 12–13. 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 - Cumberland cost?
Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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 - Cumberland's hours?
Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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 - Cumberland accredited?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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 - Cumberland?
Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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 - Cumberland provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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 - Cumberland compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
Camp Crestridge - Cumberland 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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