80^th Anniversary

We are looking forward to the 80th Summer Homecoming Reunion Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27 at Camp Ridgecrest. Many alumni have already confirmed their attendence. Below is a list of nearby accommodations. Reserve your rooms soon: since it is Bele Chere Weekend in Asheville, the rooms cannot be held much longer. Here is the agenda that is planned so far. Updated 7/23.

Thursday

7PM Reception at new and improved front gate. Light snacks. Clothing Store open. After everyone has gathered, we’ll move up to the new Chapel for a sneak peak. After a tour of the new facility, we will go to the Middle Green for the...

8:30PM Weekly Campfire Service. Johnny Bebeau will deliver the message after the campfire songs.

Friday

Road Biking and/or running. Anyone interested in doing one or both on Friday and/or Saturday Mornings, .

10AM Morning Hike. Meet Landis Stanfield in front of Lake Lodge. Destination to be decided then.

Golf Outing with Rick Johnson. Tee time around 1PM. For more info if interested.

12-1PM Clothing Store Open. Located at the Gate (former "Weight Room").

12:45-1:15PM Free Swim*.

5-6PM Free Swim* and Clothing Store open.

7PM-10PM Decade/Era Socials. Conference Center-various locations. We gather according to eras. Light hors d'oeuvres. Party hopping is encouraged. Summer, dress casual attire. Party locations will be officially announced and directions available at Camp gate (former Weight Room) and RBCC-Pritchell lobby. Currently, it's looking like this:

30's-60/70's Pritchell Mezzanine (upstairs lobby)
80'90's Mountain Laurel Hotel lobby.
The Aughts ('00's) Rhododendron balcony (Rocking Chair Ridge)

*Lifeguard on duty but guest children must supervised by parent.

Saturday

Road Biking and/or running. Anyone interested in doing one or both on Friday and/or Saturday Mornings, .

10AM Morning Hike. Meet Landis Stanfield in front of Lake Lodge.

11AM. Board of Directors Meeting. RBCC Conference Room.

12-1PM. Clothing Store Open.

12:45-1:15PM Free Swim*.

3:30-3:45PM. Sock War begins. Alumni may best view opening skit from Rogers Retreat.

5PM Chapel Dedication Service. The new Chapel. Summer, dress casual attire. After Service. Large Picture. Middle Green. Bobo cheer to follow.

7PM Banquet. Rhododendron Auditorium at the Conference Center.

After Banquet: Late Night on the Upper Green. Bonfire and with live music by alumni recording artists including Walker Hayes and Chris Chrismond. You may want to bring chair or blanket and flashlight.

*Lifeguard on duty but guest children must supervised by parent.

Sunday

10:30PM Sunday Church Service. Chapel. Limited seating.

12:30-1PM Clothing Store open at front gate.

1PM Whole Hog BBQ Picnic. Middle Green.

2PM. Annual Alumni & Friends Members Meeting. Pavilion (near old H Dock).

3-4PM. Nibble Nook open.

6PM. Vespers Service.

4PM Frisbee Golf with Ron Springs. Camp Disc Course. Supper on your own.

7:30 Council Ring.

We try to keep the afternoons free to allow you to visit with friends, travel into Asheville Bele Chere, or Black Mountain. While in Black Mountain, please visit these alumni owned stores: JJ McFerrin's Take a Hike, Josh Hendry's Fine Art, and Scott Counce's Merry Wine Market.

Announcements

Please check for daily announcements posted each day at front gate (former Weight Room).
Please be mindful that Camp will be in session.
Parking will be relegated to outside the camp only.
And due to modern-day security concerns, all visitiors will be required to wear the distributed wrist bands.
The cost is $40 per person (“financial aid” available on request).
You may register by mailing the form with a check to our PO Box 4 at Ridgecrest and/or . Keep checking the website for any changes or last minute announcements.
The list of confirmed attendees is now online.

If you have Facebook, check out the Camp’s 80th Reunion Event.

Hotel & Room Information

The Mountain Getaway

Web Site
828-669-2202
Rooms (only 3) generally run $60-$80 but there's a reunion rate and multi-night rate too. It's one block up the road from Camp – easily walkable.

Madison Inn

Web Site
828-669-4785
Should be a special reunion rate available but I haven't confirmed this yet. Up the road from Camp – right before you cross the bridge – easily walkable.

Don't let their "Black Mountain" addresses fool you, both BnB's are definitely in Ridgecrest. Both are entirely reserved for Camp Ridgecrest reunion but I can't hold them too long since the Bele Chere Festival makes hotel rooms run at premium rates.

The Lifeway Conference Center

800-588-7222
Rooms are booked for us in newly renovated Rhododendron. Special reunion rate is $40 a night. (The new Mountain Laurel Hotel is already booked – sorry.)

The Monte Vista Hotel

Web Site
888-804-8438
In Black Mountain (across from Dairy King).

Creekside Campground

Right outside Camp gate...really, next to Lower Green. Reserved through the Conference Center.

Update: For those just needing a place to crash, contact Frank Johnson to reserve a FREE bed in Torbett Lodge, located just down Yates Ave. from Camp. Thanks to Dan Torbett and his family for providing their lodge again this year.

For questions and more information contact Frank Johnson at 336-577-6110 or .

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80th Anniversary