FUGE
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Ridgecrest
June 20, 2024 – June 24, 2024
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
Ropes Course, Basketball, Battleball, Crafts, Creative Movement, Creative Painting, Disc Golf, Drama, Flag Football, For Girls Only, For Guys Only, Frisbee Games, Gagaball, Hiking, Kayaking, Laser Tag, Lawn Games, Mini Golf, Owning Your Faith, PaddleSmash, Random Acts of Service, Sign Language, Slingshot Paintball, Soccer, Spiritual Gifts, STEM Track, Table Games, Total Body Fitness, Volleyball. *Track times offered are subject to change and depend on the size of camp for the session attending.
Ministry tracks (mfuge)
Childrens, Evangelism, 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
Graham Inman
Dr. Graham Inman serves as the Director of the School of Ministry at Pinelake Church in Mississippi. He served in NextGen ministry for over 10 years and loves connecting with students, leaders, and student pastors at camp each summer. He is married to Catherine, who also served in student ministry in the local church for several years, and they have a daughter named Harper.
He holds a Masters degree from the School of Theology at Union University and a Doctorate in Strategic Ministry Leadership from Liberty University. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @grahaminman or connect with him at grahaminman.org.
Worship Leader
Ryan John
Ryan John is a uniquely gifted minister of the gospel!!!
Ryan has served along side ministers and worship leaders such as Rend Collective, Shane Pruitt, David Nasser, Dr. John MacArthur and Wade Morris just to name a few.
At age 13 Ryan started traveling and speaking at church conferences and events. Age 15 he was offered a part time church staff position. At age 17 he was the pastor of a church. The day after he turned 18 he became a licensed and ordained minister. Ryan has earned his Masters of Divinity degree and continues to travel and minister through worship and speaking.
Years ago while touring as a speaker, he noticed a lot of churches were interested in bringing in a speaker…and a band. After struggling week after week to find available bands, Ryan prayed that God would give him the voice to sing and the talent to play the guitar in order to more effectively travel and minister. Thus began the stirring in his heart for music ministry.
