Camp Crestridge - Hemlock
A two-week adventure that shapes the woman your daughter becomes.
▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about-us/aca-accreditation). The camp is owned by Ridgecrest Conference Center, which is part of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, classifying it as a church-owned entity (ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/about-us/our-history). A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 is explicitly stated, demonstrating a commitment to supervision (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about-us/staff). The camp also clearly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a focus on camper safety (girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/about-us/staff). The program is exclusively overnight, catering to a residential camp experience. Social media presence includes active Instagram and Facebook accounts under 'ridgecrestcamps'.
Who thrives here Ages 10–11
Camp Crestridge - Hemlock 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 10–11
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 105 Balsam Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA
- Phone: (828) 669-8022
- 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
- Christian summer camp
- Two-week sessions
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Crestridge - Hemlock
- What ages does Camp Crestridge - Hemlock accept?
- Camp Crestridge - Hemlock is open to children ages 10–11. 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 - Hemlock cost?
- Camp Crestridge - Hemlock 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 - Hemlock's hours?
- Camp Crestridge - Hemlock 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 - Hemlock accredited?
- Yes — Camp Crestridge - Hemlock is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 - Hemlock?
- Camp Crestridge - Hemlock is operated by a faith-based organization. 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 - Hemlock provide lunch?
- Camp Crestridge - Hemlock 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.
- How does Camp Crestridge - Hemlock compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
- Camp Crestridge - Hemlock 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.
Planning guides
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