It’s officially Spring, and you probably have questions about Summer Camp! When is it? Where is it? How much is it? Good news: we’ve got answers to most of your questions. However, we’re making some big shifts in our camp strategy, and we wanted to explain what camp will look like at the Ridge.

TWO SUMMER CAMPS ARE TOO MUCH

For the last two summers, RidgeKidz has run two summer camps (a preteen overnight camp and a four-day VBS-style on-campus camp). As much fun as these camps were, they were TOO much! In a very short period, these two separate camps were all-consuming. Doing these two camps is not bad; it’s more about spacing and timing.

We’re not going to take anything away; we’re just going to spread things out. So, here’s what we’re going to do instead:

INVESTING BIG IN OUR ON-CAMPUS CAMP

Camp RidgeKidz was THE big summer event for kids at the Ridge for years. Kids of all ages came for 2-3 hours to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with Jesus. When we started doing two camps, the on-campus Camp RidgeKidz was negatively affected. However, we believe that if we prioritize this camp, it could be MASSIVE! It could reach hundreds of kids and make an impact that would be remembered for a lifetime.

So, we’re expanding everything about Camp RidgeKidz (except for a few key things). It will be a power-packed Three-Day summer camp experience (July 15-17). Camp RidgeKidz is for kids from Kindergarten – Fifth Grade. We will run a Preschool version of Camp RidgeKidz for preschool kids who have parents serving at Camp RidgeKidz. We’re going to maximize our property and facilities in new ways – it’s going to be unbelievable!

Registration will open in a few weeks!

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRETEEN KIDS

This summer, we are NOT doing an overnight preteen camp. Bummer, I know. I believe that starting the overnight preteen camp a couple of years ago was a brilliant decision – I’m a HUGE fan of the overnight preteen camp. But, we’re going to reinvent this camp. Rather than ONE Four-Day overnight camp, we’re creating TWO preteen experiences.

Preteen Experience # 1: SuperStart

In February of 2026, we will take 40-50 Preteen kids to a Friday/Saturday event called SuperStart. SuperStart is run by CIY (Christ in Youth), one of the largest Christian Camp organizations in the United States. SuperStart is branded as a Gospel-Centered Weekend Event for Preteens. Over 500 preteens will come together for two amazing days. You can read more about SuperStart here.

Preteen Experience #2: Best Weekend Ever

We’ll host our first Best Weekend Ever event on September 12-14th (Friday-Sunday). What is Best Weekend Ever? Essentially, it’s what we did for our overnight camp last summer crammed into one weekend. Best Weekend Ever (BWE) will be held at the amazing Woodlands Camp in Clevland, GA. Since it’s so close to the summer, we’ll get to enjoy all the summer camp activities like ziplines, swimming, lake activities, gaga ball, and s’mores. BWE will feature powerful worship experiences and amazing time with small groups – this is a NO-MISS event! Check out Woodlands Camp here.

SuperStart and BWE are two AWESOME events ONLY for preteens. However, your 3rd-5th graders can also participate at Camp RidgeKidz – so there’s WAY MORE for preteens than ever before!

CAMP DETAILS

Camp RidgeKidz
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
July 15-17 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Cost: $30

Best Weekend Ever (BWE)
Preteens (3rd-5th Grade)
September 12-14 (Friday – Sunday)
Cost: $150

SuperStart
Preteens (3rd-5th Grade)
February 2026 (Friday – Saturday)
Cost: TBD

GIGANTIC NEWS – DON’T MISS THIS!!!

We believe in the power of camp experiences. They can be spiritual catalysts for kids, which is why we want EVERY kid to attend camp. We work hard to raise extra funding and underwrite camp so that we can offer parents an affordable price. Even when our most affordable price is too much, we match scholarship funds to campers who need them. We’re serious about ensuring every kid gets to go to camp.

Recently, a generous family agreed with us about making sure every kid goes to camp. They made a donation that essentially covers tuition for every camper. We applied these funds to Best Weeknd Ever (BWE), paying the $150 tuition for every spot! We’ll open registration in a couple of weeks, and you’ll be able to register! Save the date in your calendar, and we’ll let you know when registration opens!