Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center (Laurel Springs, NC): 2027 prices, dates and reviews

Name: Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center: 2027 Winter Camp
Start: 2027-01-15
End: 2027-01-17
Location: Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center

Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center is a nonprofit, Christian (Moravian) overnight camp in Laurel Springs, NC, founded in 1960 and serving ages 3–18 with separate camps by grade. It offers structured, faith-focused programming with nature exploration, arts and crafts, group games, singing, and lake swimming.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 10, 2026 on laurelridge.org

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Good fit for

Christian families looking for a faith-focused overnight camp.
First-time overnight campers, with a two-night Pre-Junior introduction.
Families with young children, including a Pre-K day camp for ages 3 to Kindergarten with parents and a Family Camp.

Worth knowing

Phone use is discouraged and phones may be held in 'phone jail'; calls and visits are limited to emergencies except closing day.
Session prices are not listed in the provided facts, and optional extra fees and discount timing should be checked.
The camp is not ACA accredited in the provided facts.

Winter sessions and prices

Session	Dates	Price	Per week	Status
2027 Winter Camp · 6th–12th graders	Jan 15 – Jan 17	–	–	Ask

Plus fees: Optional additional insurance; optional store merchandise; canteen snacks/drinks includedSource: camp’s dates and rates

What it really costs

DiscountsEarly-bird discount if registered between January and February 15 Source

Extra feesOptional additional insurance; optional store merchandise; canteen snacks/drinks included Source

Camp life

Daily schedule

structured Source

Waterfront

lake; swimming Source

Phones

Cell phones discouraged; if brought, kept in phone jail; no videos in cabins/lodges Source

Staying in touch

Letters/email printed and delivered at mail time; photos shared at week end; no calls except emergency Source

Visiting day

No calls or visits during stay; closing day visit/shop Source

First-time campers

Pre-Junior Camp two-night introduction to overnight camp to ease campers and parents into camp Source

Health care

Nurse, doctor, or PA on staff all summer Source

Food and allergies

Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan/vegetarian accommodations; note on medical waiver Source

Staff checks

Background checks, drug testing, safety and child-abuse prevention training Source

Directors

Tres Fordham, Executive Director Source

Who runs it

nonprofit church (Moravian Church in America, Southern Province) Source

Faith

Christian (Moravian) Source

State license

Medical staff must hold active North Carolina licenses. Source

Visit or tour

Tours available by request/schedule a tour Source

Getting there

Address

124 Pendry Drive Source

Nearest airports

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI, 64 mi); Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 74 mi)

Phone

336.359.2951 Source

Charlotte82 mi

Raleigh152 mi

Richmond226 mi

Atlanta253 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

Questions about Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center

What ages does Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center take?

Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center takes campers from 3 to 18.

When are the 2027 sessions at Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center?

2027 Winter Camp: Jan 15 to Jan 17.

Can campers bring phones?

Cell phones discouraged; if brought, kept in phone jail; no videos in cabins/lodges

Is there a visiting day?

No calls or visits during stay; closing day visit/shop

Is Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center ACA accredited?

We found no ACA accreditation for Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center. That’s common and not a red flag on its own: ask about its state license and staff screening.

Is it good for first-time campers?

Pre-Junior Camp two-night introduction to overnight camp to ease campers and parents into camp

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