Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 11–12 · $360/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 11–12

Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill

Ridgecrest, NC · $360/week · ★ 4.7 (98 reviews)

YMCA Camp Gathering Pines offers a traditional summer camp experience with a variety of outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Ridgecrest for Boys loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024, signifying adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has a long history, founded in 1929 by Dr. J.O. Whitener, and is a for-profit organization. The site explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Ridgecrest for Boys' show a strong rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons and the strong Christian values. The program is exclusively overnight, offering a wide range of activities from watersports to adventure and creative arts.
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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 11–12

Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
97 (1929 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 11–12
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 290 Yates Ave, Ridgecrest, NC 28770
  • Phone: (952) 472-1687
  • 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

  • Focus on outdoor activities
  • Affordable pricing

↘ Watch for

  • Limited program variety

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill

What ages does Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill accept?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill is open to children ages 11–12. 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 - Hawksbill cost?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill publishes $360/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 - Hawksbill's hours?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill 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 - Hawksbill accredited?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill 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 - Hawksbill?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill is operated by a private business, 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 - Hawksbill provide lunch?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill 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 - Hawksbill offer extended care?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill 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.
Does Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill offer transportation?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ridgecrest?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hawksbill 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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