Camp Ridgecrest - Roan
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▌ Editor's read Camp Ridgecrest for Boys is an ACA-accredited overnight camp in North Carolina, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating since 1929, founded by Dr. J. Heath Whittle, and is a for-profit entity. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp's website emphasizes a Christian foundation, offering a wide range of activities from watersports to adventure sports and creative arts. Google reviews for 'Ridgecrest Camps' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' character and spiritual development. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@ridgecrestcamps) and Facebook (ridgecrestcamps) page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 971929+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–14
Camp Ridgecrest - Roan fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 97 (1929 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 13–14
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 290 Yates Ave, Ridgecrest, NC 28770
- Phone: (214) 295-5877
- 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
- Flexible drop-in care
- Variety of activities
↘ Watch for
- Can be crowded
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Camp Ridgecrest - Roan
- What ages does Camp Ridgecrest - Roan accept?
- Camp Ridgecrest - Roan is open to children ages 13–14. 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 - Roan cost?
- Camp Ridgecrest - Roan publishes $250/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 - Roan's hours?
- Camp Ridgecrest - Roan 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 - Roan accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Roan 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 - Roan?
- Camp Ridgecrest - Roan 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 - Roan provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Roan 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 - Roan offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Ridgecrest - Roan 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.
- How does Camp Ridgecrest - Roan compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ridgecrest?
- Camp Ridgecrest - Roan 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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