Christmas Time is Here

Posted by Sharon

Greetings from Ridgecrest Summer Camps!  I hope you were able to read our last blog about the Snow Storm here at camp.  By the time the snow ended, we had over a foot of snow!  It was absolutely beautiful!  Not much has melted so we are still enjoying the remnants.

Well, it’s Christmas time and we’d like to bring you another Norman Rockwell Christmas card.  Thank you Wayne for your talent and inspiration.

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


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Winter Storm at Camp

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It is currently cold and snowing here at camp!  There is a big system moving up through the Southeast and because it’s below freezing, we are getting all snow!  There may be an inch on the ground right now, but they are calling for over 8 inches!   We took a drive over to Crestridge so we could show what it looks like under snow.

Front Sign You are now entering Camp Crestridge Crestridge Lodge

Crestridge Lake Crestridge Chapel Crestridge Bear Trap

I wish you all could be here right now enjoying a good snowball fight or even playing 4-square!   We hope you enjoy your Friday, whether it’s in the sun, rain, or snow!


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Almost Finished with Roofs

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They only have 1 metal roof to put on and they’ll be finished with phase #1.  It’s hard to believe the work they’ve already accomplished and it’s only December!  They are almost finished with the electrical work.  They’re still working on installing the new floors and inside walls.  They recently started putting the siding on Chippewa 1.  When finished, all 25 cabins will look the same but their cabin sign will be painted the color of their village.  It’s going to look so nice!  Here are a few pictures to show you the progress.

Choctaw 18 Cheyenne/Choctaw Hill

Chippewa 1 Chippewa 1-different angle

The siding has not been painted yet, so it looks a little light in these pictures.  I’m sure the construction workers will be taking a little time off for the holidays so it may be a few weeks before the next construction update.  Thanks for your prayers as we continue to move forward with this construction!


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It’s Campfire Day

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Today is Tuesday!  Do you know what that means?  It’s Campfire day which means cookouts, singing, fires, and hearing a message from God’s Word.  We’d like to take you back to the summer and remind you of our time around the fire!  If you know the song, sing along!

Now if you really want to treat today as if it were a Tuesday at camp, ask your parents if they can cook your dinner over a fire.  I’m sure they would love that!


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Congratulations to Delaney Phillips-November Winner for Free Store

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Congratulations Delaney, on winning the November drawing for Free Store!  Delaney was a Cheyenne this past summer during 2B.  All Delaney had to do was comment on a blog and she was entered into the drawing.  The more you comment, the more your name gets entered.  We went to the store and got a Cheerwine and a pack of Rolos which are being mailed to Delaney as I write.

Village Activity Campfire

Don’t forget, you too can win a Free Store!  All you have to do is comment on any of our blogs and your name will be entered into our monthly drawing.  You can comment as much as you want for more chances to win.  We choose a winner each month, so be sure to comment each month.  If chosen, we’ll get your order and send it over to you!


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Touring Colorado Springs, CO

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This past week, Ron, Phil and Sharon attended the Christian Camp and Conference Association’s National Conference in Colorado Springs, CO.  We had the opportunity to attend seminars/sessions and also worship with other camping people.  It was a fun and restful time!  We thought it would be a good idea to give you an idea of what we got to do while we were out there.  Take a look!


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Blobbing at its Best

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Although winter is coming and it’s almost Christmas, we’d like to take you back to the summer and show you some of the best blobs from 2009.  I’m sure some of these could have been painful, but it’s always worth it!  Hope you are getting excited about next summer and being able to blob again.


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Happy Thanksgiving

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It’s that time again; time to eat turkey, stuffing, and all the fixin’s!  We hope you enjoy your time this weekend with your friends and family while you are away from school and work.  Get some rest and take time to thank God for all the ways He has provided for you.  Here’s our way of wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!


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4 Villages Down, 1 to Go

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As of 3PM today (Nov. 23), there are only 3 cabins that need a new roof along with the cabin extension.  Those construction workers are just going so fast!  There has been a lot of progress since the last Construction Blog.  They have finished adding the roofs and extensions on all Cheyenne cabins and Choctaw 14.  They are almost finished with the electrical work on Cherokee Hill.  And they are finishing putting up the T1-11 in Chippewa 1 and putting the finishing touches on it.  T1-11 is the wood that is going on the inside walls of the cabins.  I know I keep saying this, but the cabins look so good!

Cheyenne 13 Cheyenne Bathrooms with Extension Choctaw 14

Chippewa 1 Bathroom Chippewa 1 Vanity

They haven’t actually finished a cabin yet, but they are getting the major stuff done first before it gets too cold.  Don’t forget, if you comment on any of our blogs, your name will be entered into our monthly drawing for a free store!


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Guinness World Record Speed Stacking Results

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As some of you may have read, Ridgecrest Summer Camps was involved in breaking the Guinness World Record for “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day” this past Thursday, Nov. 12.  Last we saw, there were over 270,000 people signed up to participate.  Well as we were stacking here in the office, we decided to have a competition of our own.  For all of you thinking about what skills to take this summer, you should think about Speed Stacking (aka cup stacking).  Try to beat our times!

We do get work done here in the office as opposed to what some of you may think.  We hope you enjoy the entertainment we try to provide for you!


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