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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–17

Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers

Ridgecrest, NC · $100/week · ★ 4.7 (98 reviews)

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▌ Editor's read Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, including the Pisgah Trailblazers program, is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2024. The camp's website indicates it has been operating since 1929, founded by Dr. J.R. Black, and is affiliated with Ridgecrest Conference Center, suggesting a church-based ownership. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp offers over 50 activities, including outdoor adventures and waterfront activities. Google reviews for 'Camp Ridgecrest for Boys' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 294 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' spiritual and personal development.
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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 14–17

Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
97 (1929 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 290 Yates Ave, Ridgecrest, NC 28770
  • Phone: (407) 246-4300
  • 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

  • Affordable pricing
  • Variety of activities

↘ Watch for

  • Limited information on website

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers

What ages does Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers accept?
Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers is open to children ages 14–17. 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 Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers cost?
Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers publishes $100/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 - Pisgah Trailblazers's hours?
Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers 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 - Pisgah Trailblazers accredited?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers 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 Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers?
Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers 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 Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers provide lunch?
Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers offer extended care?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ridgecrest?
Camp Ridgecrest - Pisgah Trailblazers 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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