Camp · Religious · Ages 9–10 · $1,775/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 9–10

Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den

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

Christian overnight camp experience with diverse activities, focusing on spiritual growth and personal development.

▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls, part of Ridgecrest Camps, has been operating since 1929, indicating a long history of experience in youth camping. The camp is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry safety and quality standards (ACA website). They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal and sex offender checks, and are CPR/First Aid certified, highlighting a focus on camper safety (https://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/safety/). The camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is favorable for supervision and individualized attention (https://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/staff/). As a Christian camp, its mission is rooted in spiritual development alongside traditional camp activities (https://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/our-mission/). The camp is owned by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, confirming its religious affiliation and non-profit structure (https://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about/).
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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 9–10

Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right religious fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–10
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Balsam Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Phone: (828) 669-2700
  • 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 - Wolf Den

What ages does Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den accept?
Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den is open to children ages 9–10. 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 - Wolf Den cost?
Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den 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 - Wolf Den's hours?
Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den 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 - Wolf Den accredited?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den 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 - Wolf Den?
Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den 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 - Wolf Den provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den 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 - Wolf Den compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
Camp Crestridge - Wolf Den 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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