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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–13

Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland

Ridgecrest, NC · $950/week · ★ 4.7 (98 reviews)

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi offers a traditional overnight camp experience with a focus on outdoor activities and leadership...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Ridgecrest for Boys loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards. The camp's 'About Us' page states it was founded by Dr. Maurice and Mrs. Elizabeth Peterson and has been operating for over 75 years, indicating a long history. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys is an overnight camp with a Christian focus, offering a variety of activities including watersports, outdoor adventure, and creative arts. Google reviews for 'Ridgecrest Camps' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 210 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons and the strong Christian values. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, as it is part of 'Ridgecrest Camps' which also includes a girls' camp.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 12–13

Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 12–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 290 Yates Ave, Ridgecrest, NC 28770
  • Phone: (763) 230-9308
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition: $3550 per two-week session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Jul 31.

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
  • Session 2 Jun 21 – Jul 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550
  • Session 3 Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550
  • Session 4 Jul 19 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550

↗ What parents like

  • Overnight camp experience
  • Leadership development programs

↘ Watch for

  • High cost

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland

What ages does Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland accept?
Camp Ridgecrest - 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 Ridgecrest - Cumberland cost?
Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland publishes $950/week for the standard session. Tuition: $3550 per two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland's hours?
Camp Ridgecrest - 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 Ridgecrest - Cumberland accredited?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Ridgecrest - Cumberland?
Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland is operated by a private business, with 75 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 Ridgecrest - Cumberland provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - 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 Ridgecrest - Cumberland compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ridgecrest?
Camp Ridgecrest - Cumberland is one of 11 overnight/sleepaway camps in Ridgecrest 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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