Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–11 · $450/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–11

Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock

Ridgecrest, NC · $450/week · ★ 4.7 (98 reviews)

Camp Rowntree offers a variety of summer programs with a focus on Montessori principles.

▌ Editor's read Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, operating since 1929, provides a Christian overnight camp experience in North Carolina. The website loads successfully and details a program focused on spiritual development, outdoor activities like watersports and climbing, and skill-building. It is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to industry safety and operational standards. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Ridgecrest average 4.9 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' character and the quality of the staff. The camp is privately owned and operated, offering 1, 2, and 3-week sessions.
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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 10–11

Camp Ridgecrest - 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
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: 10–11
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 290 Yates Ave, Ridgecrest, NC 28770
  • Phone: (905) 791-7887
  • 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

  • Montessori-based learning
  • Multiple locations

↘ Watch for

  • Limited information on website

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock

What ages does Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock accept?
Camp Ridgecrest - 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 Ridgecrest - Hemlock cost?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock publishes $450/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 - Hemlock's hours?
Camp Ridgecrest - 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 Ridgecrest - Hemlock accredited?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock 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 - Hemlock?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock 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 - Hemlock provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock 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.
Does Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock offer extended care?
Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock 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 - Hemlock offer transportation?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock 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 - Hemlock compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ridgecrest?
Camp Ridgecrest - Hemlock 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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