Camp Ridgecrest

Residential Boys' Summer Camp, ages 7-17

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Established in 1929

Boys of all ages are looking for two things. They're looking for adventure and for someone to follow into that adventure. For over 90 summers, Camp Ridgecrest for Boys has been a place where campers follow role models into the adventure of following Jesus and stepping outside of what is ordinary and familiar to grow in every way. Our mission of "impacting lives for God's glory through discipleship and adventure" emphasizes ...read moreour desire to meet campers where they are and show them what it looks like to follow Jesus through the highs and lows of life's journey. Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters friendship, encouragement and the adventure of a lifetime! Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Asheville, North Carolina, our camp is designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering an overnight Christian camp program. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys offers numerous activities taught by Christian role models who are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a heart for children.

Camp Balcones Springs

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-18

Marble Falls, Texas

Established in 1993

At Camp Balcones Springs, we want our campers to thrive and grow to reach their full potential. At CBS, we know the needs of today's youth, and we understand the culture in which they live. Therefore, we aim to create a place where heroes of character and faith abound, where hugs and laughs and good times are constant, where self-confidence grows with each new experience, where friendships flourish and where campers are safe to be themselves.

Camp ...read moreBalcones Springs offers cabins with AC and indoor bathrooms, with a 4 to 1 camper to counselor ratio. We have an award winning chef to cook our campers nutritious and delicious meals, and meet any dietary needs that come up. Come see what our beautiful 250 hill country acre camp with 2 lakes and endless activities has to offer.

Seacamp

Residential Coed Camp, ages 10-17

Big Pine Key, Florida

Established in 1966

Since 1966, Seacamp is the first program dedicated to the education of youth in marine sciences.
Seacamp's location in the Florida Keys allows for a truly unique marine science program, providing an array of activities under the guidance of academically-trained instructors. Students work at their own level of interest, choosing from 24 different areas of study.

Seacamp's SCUBA diving program is open to qualified ...read morecampers. Courses are designed to give the diver training in SCUBA techniques enabling them to use SCUBA as a tool for underwater research. Satisfactory completion of Basic or Master Diver certification course earns certification through NAUI. Already certified campers choose from our combined marine science/SCUBA courses.

Seacamp aquatics programs include sailing and windsurfing. US Sail certification is offered to beginners in sailing. Seacamp offers the American Red Cross course in lifeguarding.

Camp Highlander

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16

Horse Shoe, North Carolina

Established in 1957

Camp Highlander is a residential summer camp in Mills River, North Carolina devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls ages 6-16 in a safe, fun-filled, and electronics-free environment. Since 1957, we have been deeply committed to our families and our mission. We work hard to ensure the safest, most meaningful, and most exciting summer camp experience through our personal attention to every camper, our love for each camper and through ...read moreour caring and competent staff. We believe that the right summer camp experience can be a defining and formative experience in a young life. Camp Highlander is all about making memories, fostering lifelong friendships, and creating more confident and capable children in a kind, nurturing and welcoming community. Our goal is to create a long-term partnership with your family to help you raise a caring and independent young person equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.

An intentional and sound philosophy is behind everything we do at camp. Each 10 person cabin unit is arranged by birth gender, age and grade so everyone is able to maximize friendships and fun. Our campers are treated as unique individuals and we work extremely hard to make sure no one falls between the cracks. Every camper is a valued and important member of our community and we look forward to building a long term relationship with your family. It begins with an emphasis on inclusivity and kindness, parents and campers can feel a unique sense of community the moment they arrive. And because kids learn better when they are relaxed and having fun, we make sure that they are growing in ways and developing new skills more effectively than they could at home, in school, or through organized sports. Using fun and outdoor adventure as our delivery system, we focus on the Camp Highlander Core Values: COURAGE (Dare to Be Brave), HONESTY (Speak Truth in Love), INTEGRITY (Respect Yourself, Others and Nature), and FAITH (Seek Truth and Believe).

*Camp New Hope

Residential coed summer camp for children with a parent in prison

Seminole, Oklahoma

New Hope is an Oklahoma-based prison ministry for children who have a parent in prison. These children are seven times more likely to end up in prison themselves. Our mission is to empower these children and their families to create a healthy future in the hopes of ending the generational cycle of incarceration.

This camp offers creative education and life skills as children enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, sports ...read moreand chapel. Caregivers receive a much needed break. The camp is limited to 40 children so counselors can coach and mentor individual campers.