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Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness)

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

Christian-based overnight wilderness and traditional camp experiences focused on spiritual growth, outdoor...

▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls, part of Ridgecrest Camps, is an ACA accredited overnight camp with a long history, operating since 1929. The camp explicitly states its Christian mission, aiming to foster spiritual growth alongside traditional camp activities. They maintain a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of individualized attention and supervision. The website details a comprehensive safety plan, including background checks for all staff and extensive staff training, which is a notable strength. The camp offers both traditional and wilderness programs, catering to different interests within an overarching Christian framework.
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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 15–17

Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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 religious, 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
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: 15–17
  • 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

  • Wilderness and traditional options
  • Focus on spiritual growth

↘ Watch for

  • Two-week minimum session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness)

What ages does Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) accept?
Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) is open to children ages 15–17. 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 Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) cost?
Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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 - Bluerock (Wilderness)'s hours?
Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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 - Bluerock (Wilderness) accredited?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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 - Bluerock (Wilderness)?
Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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 - Bluerock (Wilderness) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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 - Bluerock (Wilderness) compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
Camp Crestridge - Bluerock (Wilderness) 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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