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Largest Carnival in History

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The largest Carnival in the history of Ridgecrest Summer Camps. It was tons of fun and we even squeezed it in on a Sunday! Check this out….


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Bedlam Ball World Cup Style

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Lat night at Camp Ridgecrest we had 325 people, about 93 over-sized inflatable balls, 12 countries, 12 teams, 12 goals, and a ton of fun! Watch this short clip!


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The Galdiators Return to Camp Ridgecrest

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It all begins with the sound of an old rams horn echoing throughout camp, followed by a charge of central staff dressed as Gladiators surrounding the campers at Retreat. Everyone is then escorted into Spilman Lodge where they take part in a massive feast on 4 large banquet tables! The teams are already separated and their colors are waiting for them on their chairs! They eat with no plates or utensils, but enjoy foot-long Turkey Legs, chicken legs, tater-tots, rolls, bug juice, corn on the cob and more. (Don’t worry, we had some PB&J for those who needed a little extra.)

From dinner they watch a 4 minute compilation of some of the greatest pump up movie excerpts of all time. After being led to the upper green and through a tunnel of torches, the young gladiators had several training exercises that you will see on the video, all leading up to a huge game of This Land is My Land where the young Gladiator do battle against their counselors! In the end, the campers were victorious and the night ended with a few energetic Gladiator Cheers! What a night! Take a look…


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Carnival, a Unique Perspective

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See what Carnival looks like at Camp Ridgecrest! We had a blast hanging out with Camp Crestridge, playing games, eating good food, and collecting “Ron Dollars!”


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World Cup Bedlam Ball!

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This is what happens when you have 325 friends who are excited about the World Cup on a field with close to 100 over-sized inflatable balls! We have 12 “countries” represented here having tons of fun! Enjoy Camp Ridgecrest Bedlam Ball…


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The Largest Water Balloon Fight of their Lives!

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Look at what happens when you combine 20,000 water balloons and 265 campers! It’s something that they will never forget! Watch this short video, and enjoy the view!


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Happy Father’s Day from Camp Ridgecrest

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Just because your boys are here having a blast at Camp Ridgecrest, doesn’t mean that they forgot about this day that recognizes the dads who have played such an important role in their lives. They love you, and we thank you!


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Sockwar: The Last Sock

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Pretend with me for a moment. The power goes out. And it’s a fight for survival… This Sockwar has Camp Ridgecrest a safe haven for all… Watch these clips of one of the greatest Camp Ridgecrest Games ever invented…. Enjoy…


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Merry Christmas – Win $50!

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Merry Christmas from your camp family here at Ridgecrest Summer Camps! We hope that this holiday season is tons of fun, marked by encounters with Jesus. Somehow, we are loved so much by our Creator that He decided to help us understand who He is by moving into our neighborhood and living among us. Enjoy your time with family and friends this Christmas Season.

Just for fun, we are giving away $50 to the camp store for the best and most creative Caption that you come up with for our Christmas Card. Simply email your caption to rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com. We will announce the winner after the holidays! Good luck, and Merry Christmas!


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Happy Thanksgiving #tbt

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Happy Thanksgiving Camp Ridgecrest family! As you enjoy family and friends and all the other things that you are thankful for, we wanted to give you a little gift. We hope that this video from a few years ago will make you laugh. Check out this version of the Ridgecrest Summer Camps Turkey Bowl. And don’t forget about our Christmas Clothing Store, available on our website for a limited time!


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