Pass It On
To some people, camp means campfires, a first trip away from home, a place to belong. For others, it is a walk on the pier, a hike in the woods, a trip down the zipline. Whatever it means to you, it can only be found at Camp.
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Transforming and Nurturing Lives
North Carolina United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries, Inc. is about transforming and nurturing lives. There is nothing more important in this day and age than making sure we are grounded in faith and our priorities are clear. Melissa is a young lady I had the privilege of working with several years ago. Melissa lived… [Continue Reading]

The Camper Garden
Just east of the center of the Camper Garden stands a fig tree not even two feet high. It produced figs this past summer even at its young age and small stature. It reminds me in some ways of our summer campers, who likewise, appear young and not yet fully mature. Yet, their lives have… [Continue Reading]

A Vital Connection
By Ben Williams, pastor at St. Marks UMC, Raleigh I remember that my parents thought it was a great idea. I also remember thinking quite the opposite. I was seven years old and fresh out of first grade. I was ready for a summer filled with bike rides, trips to the pool and a week… [Continue Reading]
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The Chestnut Ridge Statue
Looking back on my first summer at Chestnut Ridge, I must admit that it all seems like a whirlwind! I came on board one week before staff training, but it didn’t take long for me to fall into the rhythm that is summer camp: arriving each day at dawn, …
Horse Lessons and Opportunities
2010-11 Ongoing Horse Opportunities
Recreational Riding lessons offered Mon and Wed, 1 hour session. $30
Semi-Private Lessons. Professional instruction in newly surfaced riding arena, Tuesday and Thursday. $40
Intermediate/Advanced Semi Private Lesso…
Summer 2010
The bees weren’t the only ones busy at The Community Farm this summer! Campers by the dozens rode on hayrides, mountain biked, hiked, and rode camp buses to visit the Farm during the ten weeks of summer camp. For many, it was their first time on a farm…
5K Run on Oct 31
5K on Oct 31
Chestnut Ridge is hosting a Family Fun Halloween 5k Run on Sunday, October 31st. Check in is 7:30am and the run starts at 8:30am. Worship will be held at the Outdoor Chapel at 10am. For the little folks, we’ll also host a mini-race in Main…









