This camp is absolutely amazing. I met some of my life-long friends here and all the staff is so loving and gracious to every camper. Love this place❤️
Jr. High Camp
Our Jr. High programs give each camper an opportunity for lots of activity action combined with more in depth worship and Bible study. Zipping through the air on our Flying Squirrel and playing laser tag in the woods, campers will experience real (not virtual) activity, as well as develop new and deeper friendships in a jam packed day.
Additional Jr. High Camp Options
Aviation Camp
Have you ever wanted to fly a plane? This summer you could make that dream a reality at our Brand New Aviation Camp being offered at Pine Ridge! Aviation camp will allow campers to learn the basics of flight, controls, and even let them fly a plane! Campers will spend the majority of each day Monday through Friday training at SMAT (School of Missionary Aviation Technology) while spending each morning and evening on the Pine Ridge campus.
During this week of exploring mission's aviation, campers will experience ground lessons on pre-flight inspection as well as a briefing prior to each flight, during which the basic concepts of aerodynamics and aircraft control are explained in an abbreviated and simple format. Each camper will experience 3 flights during which the basic skills of ground maneuvering, climbs, level turns, and descents are perfected.
Space is Limited!
Steppin' Up camp
Steppin’ Up Camp provides a great transition from Oasis to our Jr. High camps. This program allows campers, grades 5-7, to spend a week living in our Ridge camp area, playing new games, and getting a taste of new activities that they can look forward to in the Jr. & Sr. High programs. This camp balances familiar Oasis style programming with new Ridge experiences creating an exciting program for campers to enjoy. There is so much more to explore and experience after Oasis, you won’t want to miss the excitement that occurs during this amazing week!
Adventrure Trip
If you are looking for a completely different camp experience, try our Adventure Trip. This week of camp calls and caters to the adventurous soul in all of us. This week involves an overnight trip to a rustic camp ground, canoeing down the challenging and fast Pine River, cooking meals over a campfire, and some hiking. The focus of this camp will be to surround our campers in God's creation, and through rigorous challenge, be stretched for growth in relationship with God and others. On the return to camp, campers will get to enjoy many of our amazing camp activities and games they have come to know and love at Pine Ridge. This will be an adventure they won't want to miss.
Take Camp to the Next Level
Take camp to the next level by adding one of the following additional experiences to your camp week. Enjoy the daily fun of Christian camping while also spending specialized time trying out a new thing or improving on skills you may already have.
Horsemanship
Campers will enjoy a daily trail ride, while also deepening their understanding of both horse and rider safety. Daily instruction will focus on emergency equine care, independent saddling and bridling, as well as equitation. Campers will get to take care of a horse and learn to saddle and ride it throughout the week. All equipment is included, but we do ask campers to bring their own boots/good riding shoes and extra-long pants to ride in. No prior riding experience is required.
Art
This Emphasis will allow each camper to explore one’s love of art beyond what is usually offered in the craft shop. The instruction will focus on several or progressive projects as time allows. Projects can be taken home by each camper to share with others and remind them of all their hard work.
Basic Watersports
Our Water Sports program is for all of our adrenaline hungry, water loving campers. Basic Water Sports is for campers that would like to learn how to or to hone their water sports’ skills. These campers spend their entire 60-90 minute daily sessions out on beautiful Pine Lake. This program includes tubing, knee boarding, water skiing, and wakeboarding. These sessions include teaching and instruction on each water activity to increase the success of each camper. Space is limited so, if you are interested, be sure to register early. Equipment is provided for all.
Battle Games
This emphasis is for those who want to take Pine Ridge battle activities to the next level! In addition to the laser tag activity that we offer battle games will provide campers with the ability to play paintball throughout the week! All equipment will be included as campers will learn battle strategies and how to work together as a team!
Advanced Watersports
Take water sports camp to the next level! Advanced Water Sports is for campers that can water ski, wakeboard, and kneeboard. If you do not know how to do any of the above skills we invite you to sign up for our Basic Water Sports week to learn these skills. Campers will spend a few hours each day having fun on Pine Lake water skiing, tubing, or wakeboarding. Also included is a day trip to Action Water Sports where campers will have the opportunity to practice jumps and tricks at the wake park.
Fishing
Campers will be taught how to catch “the big one”. Of course we will fish in Pine Lake, but we will also try out some other bodies of water around the Cedar Springs area. Bring your own pole and tackle box or use Pine Ridge equipment. All experience levels are welcome!
2022 Jr. High Camp Schedule
| Session | Dates | Costs |
Optional Add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 2 | June 13-18 |
Jr. High Classic - $350 |
Horsemanship - $75 Battle Games- $75 |
| Session 3 | June 20-25 |
Jr. High Classic- $350 Aviation Camp - $749 |
Horsemanship - $75 Battle Games - $75 |
| Session 4 | June 27- July 2 |
Adventure Trip- $380 | |
| Session 6 | July 11-16 | Jr. High Classic - $350 |
Horsemanship- $75 Basic Watersports- $50 Art- $30 Fishing- $30 |
| Session 7 | July 18-23 | Jr. High Classic - $350 |
Horsemanship - $75 Advanced Watersports- $75 |
| Session 8 | July 25-30 |
Steppin' Up- $350 (Grades 5-7 Only) |
Horsemanship- $75 |
Summer Camp Discounts
While Pine Ridge Bible Camp strives to make camp as affordable as possible, we realize that families sometimes still need additional support. Below are some listings of discounts that are available for families with campers attending any of our 5 night camp experiences. If you see a discount that may apply to your family, be sure to request it during the registration process. We have also listed a link to our Camper Fundraisers. With our new fundraiser this year, the QR KEY CARDS, only 28 need to be sold to enjoy a FREE WEEK OF CAMP! If additional support is still needed, you may also download our Camper Scholarship Application. Completed applications need to be turned into the office ASAP as funding is limited.
Fetchin' Friends Discount
*$30 off*
Camp is always better with a friend. Bring a friend from a family who has never attended Pine Ridge Bible Camp previously and you will be eligible to receive $30 off your week of camp.
Siblings Discount
*Up to $100 off*
2nd Sibling- $50 off
3rd Sibling- $100 off
Each additional sibling will receive $100 off.
Pastor / Missionary Discount
*$100 off*
$100 off any 5 night camp session for kids of active missionaries / pastors
Camper Scholarship
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Here are somehelpfulimportantusefulthings you should know about Jr. High Camp.
Pine Ridge has helped children make unforgettable memories and life changing impacts since 1946! Through the years, we have a great track record of providing a safe and affordable summer camp for children and youth.
Summer camp has many benefits in all areas of life development. For instance, child experts agree that playing outside is very healthy and beneficial. Camp provides these types of real hands-on experiences and challenges. Our activities are not virtual, but they are live and real!
Summer camp also provides some great social development opportunities. Camp by design is structured for temporary communities to be developed. In other words, camp is a great place to meet new friends and grow other friendships deeper.
Camp will also be a place to try and learn new things. Besides our fun activities, campers might learn to build a fire, or study an ecosystem, or feed a goat. Eating healthy (yes, we still have food kids love) is also encouraged.
Finally, campers will be challenged to consider the truths from God's Word. Along with this comes character growth and life changing decisions. We have heard parents tell us over the years that after a week at camp, their child might obey better or get along with siblings better.
All in all, summer camp at Pine Ridge is awesome. Kids that attend will create some memories that last forever, make some new friends, and be spiritually nurtured.
