I've only been here for LEAF but the land is absolutely beautiful. I would have loved to go to…read morecamp here as a kid. Cabins, a lake to swim in, a waterslide, diving boards, etc...... Plus beautiful land to roam, this place is perfect. Give it a visit sometime and see what all they have to offer.

Let me just say was so fun so many new adventures so much nice people so many laughs but the only…read morething about it is I missed my mom a lot but it was amazing

Really amazing just one thing that could be fixed - was here for a weekend retreat and there was…read morenot a lot of water around. Just one dingy old fountain at the main center then no water sources to fill up your water when in the cabins. Thanks for a lovely experience

From the owner: Camp Merri-Mac is a girls summer camp located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North…read moreCarolina. Summer at Merri-Mac is packed with new opportunities - fun activities, new skills, and great trips. Even more important, a summer with us is filled with meaningful friendships, personal growth, and individual attention.

I have been a camper at Camp Ridgecrest since 2013. After a decade of living on every hill,…read morespending a total of 22 weeks in the cabins, I can proudly say that this is my home away from home and the best place for any kid from all ages to spend their summer. The lack of technology helps limit distractions, strengthening the overarching goal to put Christ above all else. In my time at camp, there have been many changes, however the constant was that this is a place devoted to outreach in a safe place and spread the good news of the gospel. Living Conditions: the living conditions at Ridgecrest are fairly bare bones. Ten to twelve kids are in each cabin, with two or three counselors. There is a routine that is consistent throughout the session, consisting of cabin cleanup (specifics are later mentioned), and devotionals. These "devos" are typically in the style of open conversation guided by scripture. It is a great way to end the day. The bathhouses are also simple, with simple stalls and showers. Although there are sometimes mechanical issues (which happens in all settings similar to ridgecrest), some of my best memories are getting to know kids from different cabins while waiting for my favorite shower. Cabin Inspection: the cabin inspection system is always a lot of fun. It is only twenty or so minutes of making beds, cleaning the floors and organizing trunks, followed by the creation of a skit to perform for the Tribal Leader (age group leader). The TL will check to see whether or not everything is clean after a skit is performed, which all contribute to the honor cabin award. Skills: skills are one of the best parts of camp. It is basically like going to a class, where you hang out with your friends and have fun. They have all sorts of skills, from Bible Study to Archery, and from Rocketry to Spike Ball. My favorites have always been Bible Study, Outdoor Living, Crafts, and Trap Shooting. Free Time: at Ridgecrest you always have one or two free times throughout the day. At these times, the lake is open, you can play four square and two square, and skills are sometimes available! It is the best time to get to know kids from all sorts of age groups. Other Activities: there are regularly scheduled activities for all age groups, and a couple where it is all of camp playing one massive game. There are also night alone's, where one age group has the entire camp to themselves for a few hours to play one giant game. There are campouts and day hikes, none of which are too difficult. I can confidently say that anyone can make it through these hikes, and the views are incredible. Pisgah Program: the pisgah program has a special place in my heart. I have spent the summer of 2023 going all four sessions of pisgah. In pisgah, you leave camp on Monday and return on Thursday from a long camping trip. I cannot truly express how amazing this program is. The places you go are fantastic. My favorite spots I've been are Mount Mitchell and the Pisgah National Forest swimming holes. You live on the trail for days at a time, cooking your own food, setting up where you will sleep, and hiking beautiful trails. There is truly nothing else like it. Ridgecrest has so many more opportunities that I haven't mentioned, but everything we get to do is an experience designed to help you grow in faith and as a man.

Camp Ridgecrest for Boys is the best gift any parent can give their son! Adventurous fun embedded…read morewith Truth about God's love for all of us...and led by an unbelievable team of college kids who my son can look up to and emulate. Our son grows in his faith, in his physical strength, and in his independence with each passing summer. The land and facilities are top-notch, very safe and clean (considering it's on a mountain side and most buildings are strictly for summer use and not winterized) while maintaining a wonderful rustic element...our son truly feels like he's completely away from his regular life while he's there...including all of the stresses of school, social media, etc...it's Utopia! Cannot recommend it more!

Top of the list horse farms for boarding. Top of the list for great lessons for the beginning,…read moreintermediate or advanced equestrian. Great value in private lessons. Well cared for lesson horses. Really serious about Covid-19 containment, so this facility has it all. Highly recommend.

My daughter asked for a horse experience for her 9th birthday, and I reached out to several local…read morestables to ask about bringing a small group of her friends for instruction and experience grooming and riding (all beginners). I was not asking for a "party experience" - just a group lesson. Pegasus Hill Farm was the only stable that responded immediately and positively. They worked with my schedule and were prompt, honest, and professional in all communication with me. They even offered the use of their picnic tables and/or field for us to bring a picnic/cake if we desired. As the day approached, the weather was looking iffy, and the stable doesn't have their covered arena built yet. They offered to change the date or change up the experience to grooming and painting a horse if I could bring non-toxic paint. Horse painting! A new one for me. The day of the lesson, the staff at Pegasus Hill welcomed us even though we arrived 30 minutes early. They were very kind and hands-on with our group, and got the kids started with the grooming and painting. Several of the kids were able to get a short ride led by a staff member before the rain started. The staff were so kind and professional, even when some of the paint didn't totally wash off of the horse (stay away from hot pink/red!). And Megan even took the remaining two kids for a short ride after the rain stopped, though our scheduled time was nearly up when I asked. I am very excited that my girl is going to one of their camps this summer. All the horses seemed content and healthy, the stables are new - bright and airy, and the the staff are so generous and kind. The stable is located in a very picturesque area with great views of the surrounding mountains, yet it was a short easy drive from I-26. I feel very confident in their attention to safety and comfort for the kids. What a great experience!

I have fallen in love with this camp from the moment I contacted them. I received an information…read morepacket and follow up; all of my questions were answered and I felt like a priority from day one. My children have always attended camp where I worked so it was a stretch for me to send them to camp without mama. Camp chatuga made it a breeze; the little touches are fantastic. Weekly emails and a countdown calendar explaining to the campers what to expect at camp. I loved the online activity sign up; I was able to sit and work with my children to help have a fun day filled with new experiences and some do their favorites. Everything the camp does it top notch. My children came home and haven't stopped speaking about the fun they had, the people they met and asking me when they can go back next summer!

My son has been going to this camp for five years and loves every minute of it. The staff and…read morecounselors are nothing short of amazing. This literally is the quintessential definition of a traditional fun summer camp. Wood cabins, camp fires, lake swimming, lots of activities, children running around barefoot & fancy free... living their best life!

love the camp! kids have the best time being a kid. away from TV and phones! they run, play outdoor…read moregames, swim in a lake, ride a zip line, tube down the river, climb a rock wall, rappel and more! all while learning the the creator of the universe LOVES them and they are unique and special. they spend time in the Bible and at live worship music! I wish every child 7-17 could experience the camp!

An AMAZING Christian adventure camp for children of all ages! From the moment you pull into the…read moreproperty you will be in awe of the beauty. The children are immediately excited seeing the huge log cabins, the lake and water activities, etc. I'm on my 4th child whom I drive from Chicago to TN for this camp, it's seriously THAT amazing!

Camp Pinnacle is one awesome summer camp for kids ages 6-14. This was my home away from home for…read moremost of my childhood (now 30+ years ago) but it was so worth going. I was up at Pinnacle this past weekend for their annual Open House and Grand Revealing of their new Dining Hall. It was so breath taking to see all the great new improvements. I arrived and the staff welcomed me and provided some nice refreshments after driving. I was then able to walk the property again (had been around 7 years since I was last there) and was just amazed. The camp has a long great history and several famous historical people are on their alumni roster including the late General William Westmoreland. Consider checking out camp for your kids. It's a life changing event where they make real friends for life and not on a computer screen. The camp is an "unplugged" camp for the campers, so kids, leave your electronics at home and time to learn real friendships. I know I did and I was so thrilled to see a childhood friend this past weekend that I hadn't seen in 30+ years.

Camp Pinnacle exceeded our expectations. Son loved every aspect of camp, immersion into great…read moreenvironment with spectacular views and facilities, knowledgeable, fun staff, making long-lasting, coed friendships with young people from all over the world. There are many opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, water sports, as well as traditional camp activities. Lots of time for creativity, singing, campfires, and good old-fashioned FUN! The food has been consistently another thing our boys rave about - good variety, healthy options, ample portions, and always fresh - served with a smile by Richard and his crew. No electronics; and no one minds, at all! We have seen such growth and confidence and increased love of the outdoors in both our sons as a result of their wonderful experiences at both Camp Pinnacle and their adventure / outdoor experience travel camp, Adventure Treks. The sense of community, shared responsibilities, and camaraderie... We've never had a moment's worry or lost a night of sleep while our kids have been at either Camp Pinnacle or backcountry with Adventure Treks. We can't thank you enough for your efforts, at all levels. From the logistics/planning/support team headquartered in NC to trip leaders, everything is seamless; we appreciate it! The Dockendorf Family, Dave McGlashan, Dmac, Amanda, Fayssoux et al - you are the BEST!

Great time at Ninjaville for our 8 yo birthday party, every kid there had a blast. The coach was…read moregreat at keeping them safe which allowed them to push themselves a little on the obstacles. Great space for a birthday party too! Looking forward to going back!

Ninjaville is amazing!! Coach Kermit is a true pro with kids. They learn discipline, listening,…read morecomprehension, and focus. Coach Kermit doesn't cut corners and expects discipline and respect. My seven year old LOVED the summer camp.

I want to be fully transparent about my recent experience at Camp Hollymont as a counselor in…read moretraining aka CIT. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION I WANT PARENTS, AND FUTURE STAFF MEMBERS AND OR CIT's TO BE AWARE OF* I arrived at Camp Hollymont a day before the campers arrived. When I got there all of the CIT's received a brief synopsis of the camp and what our job entailed. Camp hollymont has wonderful camp counselors that take the time to make sure that your child's individual needs are met, especially for the little campers. I had also met the staff members and the camp director Emily Levy. A lot of the staff members are very friendly they took time out of their day to speak to me, I had lots of memorable moments with the staff members. Before I had arrived at camp I was required to do an online interview with Emily Levy ( Camp director ) our interview went well, she appeared to be very friendly and homey. Fast forward to when the camp had begun the camp director DID NOT appear to be as friendly as she was in our interview. Emily levy ( Camp Director ) always appeared to be annoyed, and easily irritable. Very unfriendly. Every time the CIT's would talk to her she would make us feel unimportant as if we were a burden by simply sharing the same space as her. One of the CIT's told me that Ms. Levy had told her that camp hollymont was for "campers and NOT CIT" and that C.I.T's were not wanted at the camp. The directors' comments rubbed me the wrong way. Because I personally thought the whole point of being a CIT was so that we could work our way up to being a part of the staff team. Ms.Levy would NEVER take the time out of her day to speak to CIT's. I personally didn't feel invited into her social circle/clique. She didn't even take the time to check in on us weekly. I was expecting her to be more personable considering that she is the camp director. On the day of my departure she didn't even come up to my car to tell me goodbye, not even a thank you for your help. She stood on the grass and watched my car pass by. As the days went by I was beginning to feel extremely drained from the camp, all of the C.I.T's were walking on average 4 miles a day to complete the laborious jobs we were required to do. By the time the first week was coming to an end I was ready to quit and go home but I stayed hoping that things would be better. For me personally managing children was the least stressful part of my day. The days at camp felt extremely long because CIT's didn't have the time to relax or have FUN we were always in constant work mode. I would usually end off my day with sour feet and extreme exhaustion, our day did not end until all of the campers were asleep, we would stay in the camper's hallways until 11 pm. As a C.I.T I felt like I was overworked. All of the CIT's worked like dogs while still trying to manage to maintain a smile on our faces for the campers. I'm not trying to discourage anyone interested in becoming a CIT but I would like people to know what my experience as a CIT was like so that you won't be clueless like I was when I was hired for the position. Staff members were NOT TRAINED in the skills they were assigned, there were many times where activities and skills at the camp felt thrown together. I asked one of the counselors whether or not she received the proper training to run certain skills and activities and she said NO. Hearing this from a camp counselor concerned me. The counselors weren't given a checklist, of things they should do during that class period. So they would always have to think about what they were going to teach the kids DURING THEIR SKILLS. I personally would NOT go back to camp hollymont again, especially if I'm going to receive the odd-one-out treatment from the camp director. The camp helped me to grow as an individual. I am very grateful that I had an opportunity like this even if it was challenging. I would like to thank all of the lovely staff, counselors, Gayle, Missy Roper, and the children that I was assigned to work with for being the wonderful human beings that they are!!

As a former camper and staff member of Camp Highlander there aren't enough wonderful words to…read moredescribe this camp. Highlander is a co-ed overnight summer camp in the hills of Mills River,NC devoted to children ages 5-16. Campers come back year after year, and all year long you hear stories of children who wish they were still at camp. The camp used to be owned by a school in south Florida, but now is owned by a wonderful family named the Alexanders. At camp you can go swimming, hiking, there's a ropes course, horse back riding, climbing wall, arts n crafts, pottery, rec room, campfires, swing dancing, talent shows, concerts, cookouts, basketball, soccer, drama classes, camping and so much more. Wednesdays and Saturdays campers get to choose their schedules, all other days campers remain in cabin groups where they meet friends and bond with others. Off camp trips include camping in the Pisgah National Forest, Sliding Rock, Coon Tree (a big rock you jump off of into the water), trips to Lake Keowee in South Carolina, white water rafting down the Nantahala River, theme parks, hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, farmers markets, horse shows, and so much more. Schedules change every year and new events happen. There's a small lake on the property but they travel to larger lakes for water skiing and wakeboarding. The camp runs in 2 week, 3 week, 6 week and 9 week sessions. You can stay as little as 2 and as long as 6. Most of the staff members return each year and are dedicated to children on the mountain. The camp was even featured on the Disney Channel show Bug Juice which was filmed in the summer of 1999 and aired on tv in 2000.

Camp Highlander is amazing. There is no word that can describe a campers love for this mountain…read more The counselors treat you like a sister and I made so many new friends there. Everyone comes back year after year for more fun! I miss it so much :(