2011 Chestnut Ridge summer camp brochure

Our mission is to make the love of Christ visible through the practices of hospitality,

responsible care for the earth, and meaningful fellowship that

strengthens the community

Voted #1 summer camp

by the readers of

Carolina Parent Magazine

2008 2009 2010

Our Mission

Summer Camp 2011919 - 338- 2820 www.campchestnutridge.org

Open HouseMay 1

1 - 5pm

Camp Chestnut Ridge4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd. Efland, NC 27243

Nonprofit OrgUS postage paid

Efland, NCPermit No 5

Summer Camp 2011Nestled on 362 acres in the heart of North Carolina, Camp Chestnut Ridge has been offering excellent summer camp experiences for 51 years. Our commitments to quality programs, dedicated staff, and high safety standards, are the core

foundations for creating memories that last a lifetime.

Chesntut Ridge is located in Efland, NC25 minutes from Chapel Hill & Durham; 45 minutes from Raleigh & Greensboro

LOCATION

Kindergarten - 11th gradeAGES

1 week sessionsJune 13 - August 19Kindergarten - 8th gradeDay camp at CR is simply amazing! Outdoor adventures, swimming, climbing, crafts, and great counselors make every day memorable. Continental breakfast, lunch and snack are included!

DAY CAMP1 week sessionsJune 13 - August 12Kindergarten - 11th gradeResidential camp is the very best experience Chestnut Ridge offers. Campers stay in air-conditioned cabins that have bathrooms in them. In the cabins, the counselor to camper ratio is no more than 1 to 5. Spectacular evening activities like Capture the Flag, Amazing Race, Home in the Woods, Pool Party, and Talent Show are reserved exclusively for residential campers. Campers bond with their cabin mates and counselors, while growing in self-esteem and independence. Make new friends and great memories!

RESIDENTIAL CAMP

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DAY CAMP TRANSPORTATIONTransportation for day campers is offered from Chapel Hill each day. Pick-up and drop-off takes place in the parking lot of Chapel Hill Bible Church on Erwin Rd.Pick-up:7:45am Drop-off:5:30pmTransportation cost - $35 per week

Day & Residential

ACA

Voted #1

MudpuppiesK - 2nd grade“The counselors were AWESOME! They were caring, fun and helped to

provide a safe experience for our camper!” ~2010 Summer Camp Parent

Mudpuppy Activities Canoeing/KayakingSwimmingHikes to Big RockArts & CraftsCamp FarmSlip N SlideGamesHayridesCampfire & SmoresSports

Campers who have completed Kindergarten are eligible for Mudpuppy Camp. Mudpuppies are assigned to a small group of 10-14 campers and spend the entire week with their counselors who are known for boundless energy and creative imaginations.

Counselors create themes so that every week of Mudpuppy camp is different! Jungle week, cowboy week, space week, and more! Mudpuppies participate in morning worship and the other activities listed to the left. Mudpuppies do not participate in the zipline, challenge course or lake toys.

DAY CAMP ... $235 RESIDENTIAL CAMP ... $505

American Camping Association Accreditation means that Chestnut Ridge takes seriously our commitment to providing a quality program in a safe setting with well trained staff. The ACA collaborates with nationally known organizations to ensure that current practices at camps reflect the most up-to-date, research based standards in camp operation. Senior counselors are certified in CPR and First Aid. Certified lifeguards oversee all aquatic activities. Our partnership with the ACA says we are committted to the best practices in camping ministry.

Mudpuppy Camp ACA Accredited

Activities

Chestnut Ridge is a Christian camp related by faith to The United Methodist Church. Chestnut Ridge is a ministry of NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Campers do participate in worship and small group time each day. While we reject any attempt to manipulate or push religion, we earnestly seek to present and live out a vibrant, active Christian faith that is inviting, life-giving, and transformative. Campers of all religious traditions or of no religious tradition are welcome.

United Methodist

Care for God’s Creation, both the Earth and our neighbors, is at the core of what it means to be Christian. Chestnut Ridge has established numerous environmental initiatives to create sustainable practices such as recycling, composting food waste, use of biodiesel in vehicles, and organic agriculture. The Community Farm at Chestnut Ridge grows fruits, vegetables, and livestock without the use of pesticides or hormones. Campers help to plant the crops and care for the animals before enjoying the harvest in the dining hall. It doesn’t get much more local than our own backyard!

Care for Creation

Chestnut Ridge is proud to be serving real food. We are commited to purchasing food free of trans-fats, MSG, artificial colors and flavors, and high fructose corn syrup. We are increasing our use of organic and fair-trade products in our made-from-scratch meals. In addition, we are supporting local farms with values that are in accord with our own. These farmers care enough to use the best ingredients for our health, the health of our communities, and the health of God’s Creation.

Healthy Local Food

Who We AreChestnut Ridge

Creative

IMAGINATIONS

BoundlessENERGY

Spirit of ADVENTURE


Waterdogs2nd - 5th grade“My son had been to day camp for three years and loved it. He tried residential camp this year and he said

it was by far the absolute best!” ~2010 Summer Camp Parent

Feed and care for the goats, pigs, chick-ens, and cows. Plant crops, gather eggs, pick veggies, cook dishes using fresh food from the farm!

ArcheryArts & CraftsBasketballVolleyballCookingCamp FarmCanoeingImprov GamesFirebuildingOrienteeringGardeningZiplineHigh Challenge CourseLow Challenge CourseMarshmallow LaunchingInflatable Lake Toys

The Community FarmHikingKickballSoccerKayakingTeambuildingSlingshot RangeSwimmingTree ClimbingWater GamesSlip N SlideHayrides

DAY ... $235 | RESIDENTIAL ... $505

Let your imagination delight in new artistic creations. Beading, tie-dyeing, candle making, painting, nature art, pottery and more!

Arts & Crafts


Ready to get wet? This camp is all about the water. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, inflatable lake toys, water games, and slip-n-slide!

Nature Quest


Do you like to hang out in the tree tops? This camp features group teambuilding activities like initiative games and the low challenge course, and more individual challenges with the high challenge course, zipline, and tree climbing.

Challenge & Teambuilding


Ready. Aim. Fire! Archery, Slingshots, marshmallow launching, catapults, field slingshot range, and waterballoon launching will all test your aim!

Target Sports


Hit the trails! Race down hills and through 362 acres of woods at Chestnut Ridge. Build jumps and learn basic bike main-tenance. *Must bring your own mountain bike & helmet.

Mountain Biking


Ready to take on the elements? Learn survival skills like firebuilding, outdoor cooking, whittling, orienteering, raft building, fishing and more!

Kid vs. Wild


Take a walk on the wild side! Meet native and non-native plants and animals that make Chestnut Ridge their home. Learn about predator/prey relationships, track casting, and the aquatic ecosystem of Lake Fellowship.

Waterfront


Play Ball! Team up to play many sports like soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, flag football, kickball, touch rugby, cricket, beach volleyball, and more!

Group Sports


Saddle Up! Campers will care for and ride the horses each day. Learn about tack, grooming, and horse husbandry as you develop riding skills in the Western riding tradition. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Campers ride in the arena and on trails throughout the camp’s 362 acres.

Horseback Riding


Waterdog Majors

Trying NEW THINGS

Building

CONFIDENCE

ExploringNATURE

Waterdog Campers choose one of the following majors for each week of camp they attend. A major group consists of 8 - 15 campers and their counselors. Waterdogs will do activities with the same major group each

morning, and then choose electives in the afternoon.


Elective Activities

Duskies5th - 8th grade“The people at Chestnut Ridge make it a very special place. These experiences have exceeded our expectations year after year! Keep up this

wonderful work for our children, our community, and our faith.”

~2010 Summer Camp Parent

During this weeklong camp, campers learn seriously good paddling skills, and then head to the New River in western NC for a 3-day, 2-night canoe adventure. Campers and staff will pack their gear in the canoes, canoe down the river, and camp at the New River State Park along the way.

As part of this weeklong camp, campers will head to western NC for a 3-day, 2-night adventure of mammoth proportions. Campers will spend one day in a duckie rafting down the Nantahala River and another day rock climbing in Pisgah National Forest.

Canoe the New

Rock & Raft

Duskie MajorsOff-Site

Adventure Camps

Learning NEW SKILLS

MakingFRIENDS


Duskie Campers choose one of the off-site adventure camps or one of the following majors for each week of camp they attend. A major group consists of 8-15 campers and their counselors. Duskies will choose electives each morning,

and then do activities with the same major group each afternoon.

Feed and care for the goats, pigs, chickens, and cows. Plant crops, gather eggs, pick veggies, cook dishes using fresh food from the farm!

The Community Farm


Let your imagination delight in new artistic creations. Beading, tie-dyeing, candle making, painting, nature art, pottery and more!

Arts & Crafts


Ready to get wet? This camp is all about the water. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, inflatable lake toys, water games, and slip-n-slide!

Nature Quest


Do you like to hang out in the tree tops? This camp features group teambuilding activities like initiative games and the low challenge course, and more individual challenges with the high challenge course, zipline, and tree climbing.

Challenge & Teambuilding


Ready. Aim. Fire! Archery, Slingshots, marshmallow launching, catapults, field slingshot range, and waterballoon launching will all test your aim!

Target Sports


Hit the trails! Race down hills and through 362 acres of woods at Chestnut Ridge. Build jumps and learn basic bike maintenance. *Must bring your own mountain bike & helmet.

Mountain Biking


Ready to take on the elements? Learn survival skills like firebuilding, outdoor cooking, whittling, orienteering, raft building, fishing and more!

Kid vs. Wild


Take a walk on the wild side! Meet native and non-native plants and animals that make Chestnut Ridge their home. Learn about predator/prey relationships, track casting, and the aquatic ecosystem of Lake Fellowship.

Waterfront


Play Ball! Team up to play many sports like soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, flag football, kickball, touch rugby, cricket, beach volleyball, and more!

Group Sports


Saddle Up! Campers will care for and ride the horses each day. Learn about tack, grooming, and horse husbandry as you develop riding skills in the Western riding tradition. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Campers ride in the arena and on trails throughout the camp’s 362 acres.

Horseback Riding



DAY... $435 | RESIDENTIAL... $590

High School8th - 11th grade“Thank you for making such an impact on my son’s life. Your work has blessed him in ways that will

bear fruit in the days to come” ~2010 Summer Camp Parent

CITs must have completed 9th grade

CITs must apply to the program using the CIT application

CIT campers have the opportunity to pursue certification in - Lifeguarding First Aid CPR

The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is an exciting 2 week intensive leadership development and training program for high schoolers who wish to grow in their faith, gain new skills, and take on new leadership challenges. Campers will delve into study of scripture, their faith, and how it relates to leadership at camp and back home. The program takes place primarily on-site with a short off-site backpacking trip over the weekend. By the end of the 2 weeks, CIT campers try on new leadership roles as they plan and implement new programs or activitiesfor the younger campers. Participation in the CIT program does not guarantee future employment.

SSA is a herpetology camp for high schoolers interested in hands-on ecological fieldwork and exploring the hardwood forests of Chestnut Ridge. Participants will collect, process, and analyze scientific data on salamanders, frogs, snakes, turtles, and other animals.

Counselor In Training

High School Camp Out

RESIDENTIAL ... $505 | JUNE 12 - 17

For high school girls only! Wrangler camp is for horseback riders of intermediate or advanced skill level. Campers will enjoy the trails and activities at Chestnut Ridge, but will also head off-site for a 3-day, 2-night overnight horseback riding adventure.

Slip Slidin Away

RESIDENTIAL ... $695 | JULY 17 - 22

Family camp offers families a chance to experience camp together. Families will spend the weekend participating in many of the traditional camp activities like worship, the challenge course, zipline, lake toys, canoeing, swimming, archery, hayrides, and more! Families have the option of having a private room, sharing a cabin, or tent camping. Family Camp is open to all ages. Bring the whole family for a great weekend of outdoor fun and adventure! July 22 - 24.AGES 11 & UPPRIVATE ... $150 SHARED ... $125 TENT ......... $75

This camp is so big, it can’t be contained in just one camp session. Campers will arrive a day early, on Saturday, to begin this ultimate mountain adventure. We’ll head out to the mountains on Sunday for a jam-packed week of high adventure activities including backpacking, rock climbing, caving, white water rafting, and camping. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

Ultimate Mountain Adventure

RESIDENTIAL ... $795 | JULY 9 - 15

Thought you had aged out of camp at Chestnut Ridge? Think again! This camp is designed specifically with high schoolers in mind. Campers will spend the week camping out at the rustic sites during the night and participating in all your favorite camp activities during the day. Relive great camp experiences like the zipline, high challenge course, lake toys, canoeing, archery, and more! See old camp friends and make new ones!

Wrangler CampRESIDENTIAL ... $495 | JULY 24 - 29

High School Camps


Family CampFun for campers of all ages from 1 to 101

AGES 5 - 10PRIVATE ... $125 SHARED ... $100 TENT ......... $50

AGES 4 & UNDERPRIVATE ... $30 SHARED ... $25 TENT ......... $20

RESIDENTIAL ... $995 JUNE 19 - JULY 1

CHALLENGESNew

DEVELOPMENTLeadership

TRAININGCounselor in

Documents

2011 Chestnut Ridge summer camp brochure