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Ridgecrest
July 5 – July 9
Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Conference Center is a 1,300-acre Christian conference center located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Ridgecrest has welcomed over one million guests including thousands who have participated in FUGE Camps since 1979. Ridgecrest offers both MFuge and Centrifuge.
Amenities
Students and adults can take a hike on the many hiking trails on the Ridgecrest campus, enjoy ice cream and snacks from the Nibble Nook, have a cup of coffee or a snack from Clouds, or relax in a rocking chair on Rocking Chair Ridge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Ridgecrest campus. Housing is bunk style (some up to 12 per room) and standard hotel style. Linens are not provided. Ridgecrest housing staff will notify you of your specific housing assignment and how many per room before you arrive at camp, sometime in the later spring. Please be aware that your group is personally responsible for damages to any facilities including but not limited to the housing room(s) your group occupies. Ridgecrest offers laser tag, high ropes course and miniature golf hang time options for all participants. If you want your group to participate in laser tag or ropes course during afternoon hang time, email Scott Darnell at [email protected] To participate in miniature golf during hang time, there is no need to sign up. You can check out equipment at the rec shack on rec hill during hang time. If you have questions or difficulties getting your group signed up, contact Scott Darnell with Ridgecrest at [email protected]. Kayaking is also available by FUGE Camps during hang time on the lake on a first come, first serve basis. Students are allowed 30-minute time slots on the kayaks, as available. No costs are associated with any of these hang time/recreation options. *Information listed above is subject to change without notice.
Centrifuge Tracks
Adventure Rec, Basketball, Battleball, Crafts, Creative Journaling, Creative Movement, Creative Painting, Defending Your Faith, Disc Golf, Drama, Flag Football, For Girls Only, Games Track, Growing Your Faith, Guitar, Hiking, Kayaking, Kickball, Laser Tag, Lawn Games, Leadership 101, Life After High School, Mini Golf, Misc Frisbee Games, Paintball, Percussion, Random Acts of Service, Sharing Your Faith, Sign Language, Soccer, Softball, Spiritual Gifts, STEM Track, The Man Track, Total Body Fitness, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Worship Leadership. *Track times offered are subject to change and depend on the size of camp for the session attending.
Ministry tracks (mfuge)
Childrens, Games and Rec, PCY (Painting, Construction, and Yardwork), Social. *Track times offered are subject to change and depend on the size of camp for the session attending.
Contact Info
address
1 Ridgecrest Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Website
Before May 1st Contact:
Camps Customer Service at 1(877)CAMP-123
After May 1st Contact:
Ridgecrest FUGE Camp Cell Phone: 615.200.7624
Ridgecrest FUGE Camp Email Address: [email protected]
Camper Mail address
Attn: FUGE Camps
CAMPER/CHURCH NAME
PO Box 128 Ridgecrest, NC 28770
Camp Pastor
Chad Poe
Chad preaches God’s Word through story telling, media, and visual experience. As a result, the Scripture is clearly presented in order for people of all ages to examine and apply Biblical truth to their everyday walks of life. As someone not simply called to speak, Chad believes in the importance of relationship and seeks to get to know people when he is away from the stage. Ultimately, Chad hopes to see people moved into a deeper relationship with Christ. In turn, they will live lives of action that impact their world.
Chad is originally from Chattanooga, TN. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he received a degree in Secondary Education. Following college, he attended Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, TX where he received a Masters of Divinity. After graduating seminary, God called Chad to a life of itinerant ministry.
Chad started Through-line Cohort in 2021 to help bible communicators efficiently and effectively tell the story of Jesus. Chad and his wife, Hope, live in Lake Jackson, TX with their sons (Shepherd, Charlie, and Alder) and daughter (Magnolia Bea). He is an avid reader and infrequent visitor to the gym. He serves as Teaching Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Clute, TX.
Worship Leader
Jarod Espy
Jarod is a worship leader and songwriter with a heart for the local church. He strives to lead his own congregation in songs that are firmly rooted in Scripture. His heart is to see them grasp the power of God’s Word and to see them respond in worship with that foundation. As a songwriter, Jarod believes our songs of worship should be saturated in the Word, edifying for the Church as well as glorifying to the Lord, much like many of the songs and hymns of faith throughout the centuries. Jarod leads his local congregation weekly in Houston, TX, as well as travels to events and conferences throughout the year. He has written songs such as “Kingdom’s Cause” and “Send Us To The Nations.” For more information on Jarod please visit www.jarodespy.com.
