It is our mission to provide your family with a safe and exciting camp experience that leads your campers to fall in love with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are excited to welcome both new and returning campers to Camp Ridgedale!
If after reading this page you still have questions about what Summer 2024 at Camp Ridgedale looks like for your family, please reach out to us at communitykidsridgedale@gmail.com and we will be happy to help!
Camp Ridgedale Summer 2024
Camp Dates: May 28 – August 2
Weekly Themes Summer 2024
Week 1: Ready, Set, Summer! | 5/28-5/31 (Mini Week – Memorial Day)
Week 2: Jungle Journey | 6/3-6/7
Week 3: Get the Party Started! | 6/10-6/14
Week 4: Camp Rocks! | 6/17-6/21
Week 5: Lighthouse Legends | 6/24-6/28
Week 6: Twists & Turns | 7/1-7/3 (Mini Week – 4th of July)
Week 7: The Mess Festival | 7/8-7/12
Week 8: The Space Race | 7/15-7/19
Week 9: H2O Woah! | 7/22-7/26
Week 10: Hall of Fame | 7/29-8/2
What can I expect at Camp Ridgedale?
Your camper should get ready to be a part of the BEST SUMMER EVER! There are 10 uniquely themed weeks over the course of the summer, with related crafts, science experiments, indoor and outdoor games and recreation, songs, pool time, field trips, and Bible stories.
Each day, campers get to participate in Morning Assembly with fun worship and information about the day so they can be prepared. Then they travel through the day with their Cabin and Counselors to each of the fun and engaging activities listed above. Campers eat lunch on-campus with their friends (with some spontaneous dance parties involved) and get to have a great day until they are picked up in the afternoon! If this sounds like a great time, don’t hesitate to register your camper for one of the limited spots of our summer!
Counselor in Training Program
Camp Ridgedale features a unique way for campers who are no longer able to participate in our Standard Elementary programming to stay involved and gain valuable leadership skills: The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program! Upon completion of the CIT program, campers will have earned recorded volunteer hours and a letter of recommendation from their CIT Coordinator.
The CIT Program is split into two sections to best suit your camper’s age-specific needs: CIT Juniors & CITs.
The CIT Junior program exists with younger CITs in mind, who are mature enough to help lead our Elementary campers but still want to have all the fun Camp Ridgedale has to offer! This program is available to campers who have completed grades 6-7 by May 2024. There is an option for these campers to graduate in to the CIT program upon completion of the CIT Junior program – Just ask us how!
The CIT Program exists for older middle and high schoolers in mind, who have the ability to help lead campers alongside a Counselor, but aren’t old enough to be hired on as a Counselor just yet. This program is available to campers who have completed grades 8-12 by May 2024. This is a great way for your students to gain leadership skills, experience working with children, to practice both teamwork and individual initiative, and to have a fun time doing it!
Pricing
Elementary Camp $135 / week
Our Standard Elementary Camp covers a Monday-Friday week of 8a-3p programming for campers who have completed grades K-5 by May 2024
Elementary Camp + Extended Care $165 / week
Our Standard Elementary Camp with Extended Care covers a Monday-Friday week of 7:30a-5:30p programming for campers who have completed grades K-5 by May 2024
Mini Week Elementary Camp $100 / week
Our Mini Week Elementary Camp covers the weeks of Memorial Day & 4th of July with 8a-3p programming for campers who have completed grades K-5 by May 2024
Mini Week + Extended Care $130 / week
Our Mini Week Elementary Camp with Extended Care covers the weeks of Memorial Day & 4th of July with 7:30a-5:30p programming for campers who have completed grades K-5 by May 2024
CIT Program $125 flat rate for 2-week program
Our Counselor in Training (CIT) Program covers 2 weeks of 8a-3p volunteer experience programming for campers who have completed grades 8-12 by May 2024. Extended Care hours (7:30a-5:30p) are available for additional service hours but not required.
If after having completed the 2-week CIT Program campers wish to continue attending Camp Ridgedale as a CIT, the financial requirement will cover field trips and (if necessary) Extended Care, and will vary per week. Contact communitykidsridgedale@gmail.com if you have further questions.
CIT Junior Program $100 / week
Our Junior Counselor in Training (CIT) Program covers a week of 8a-3p mixed programming split between volunteer and camper experiences for campers who have completed grades 6-7 by May 2024. Extended Care hours (7:30a-5:30p) are available but not required.
A little goes a long way … Camp prices have increased from last year by $15 per week. Why?
We get to better support our awesome themed programming, fun field trips, on-campus events, and maintain our top-tier staff to lead your campers through the BEST SUMMER EVER!
In need of financial assistance? Scholarships and discounts are available! Contact ciaraf@ridgedalebaptist.org to discuss how we can help.
