Ridgecrest Conference Center
June 5 – June 9
contact information
Camp Director: Jaleon Abrams
Email: ck8@lifeway.com
Phone: 615-657-9258
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Camp Pastor
Kyle Scarlett
Kyle Scarlett serves as the Family Discipleship Pastor at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. He has served in churches in Virginia, California, and North Carolina for almost 20 years. He has been serving as a CK Camp Pastor since 2016. He and his wife, Kerri, have five daughters. Kyle enjoys adventurous food choices, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Worship Leader
Jonathan Jackson
about the campus
Ridgecrest Conference Center has an amazing staff that helps camp run smoothly. They are dedicated to going above and beyond to make it a great week at camp! This campus has a fantastic view of the North Carolina mountains. This is a great place to take your kids and escape for a few days and have a phenomenally fun time at Recreation, Bible Study and Track Times.
When you arrive on campus, you will follow the CentriKid flags to the ARC. There, our staff will take your kids, and you will go inside with your Camp Director to get checked in.
ammenities on campus
The coffee shop, Clouds, is a great place to hang out and get something to drink, and the Nibble Nook has just been remodeled!
Ridgecrest offers disc golf, putt-putt golf, multiple hiking trails, and more! If you have questions or need more information about recreation options, call 828.669.4844.
Your church can reserve a fire ring for one of the nights after church group devotion. Email centrikid@lifeway.com to let us know what date you wish to reserve, and which fire ring. ((Mountain Laurel Fire Ring seats up to 100 people / Royal Gorge Fire Ring seats about 30)) Both rings are a short walk from the ARC where CentriKid worship takes place.
There is not a pool on campus at Ridgecrest, but we will offer lots of fun water games for campers during Track Times and Hang Time.
Camper Mail address
ATTN: CENTRIKID CAMPS
Camper and Church Name
(Letters/Mail)
PO Box 128
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
(Packages/Boxes)
1 Ridgecrest Drive
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
HOUSING INFORMATION
During the weeks CentriKid is at Ridgecrest, housing facilities include Mt. Laurel, Rhodo, Royal Gorge, and Walnut. Not all facilities are available each week.
View Ridgecrest Housing Accommodations
Towels are not provided.
Housing will be determined when Ridgecrest has received a participant list for each church attending camp for the week.
close to campus
- Walmart (20 mins)
- Mercy Urgent Care East (14 mins)
- McDonald’s (14 mins)
in case of bad weather
We communicate with Group-Leaders on-site when we know bad weather is coming, and our staff have plans in place whenever storms pop-up unexpectedly.
In case of inclement weather, we use the Arc, gym, and other facilities on campus to keep campers safe while still being able to enjoy each activity at camp. Your Camp Director will keep you updated on everything you need to know when conditions like these arise at camp.
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Zach and Drew met in college at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. They started to lead worship at the BCM on campus in 2012 and have led on and off since. Zach is married to his wife 
Austin Miller Band is a group based out of the Carolinas that formed in 2018. Known for their high energy, and passion, AMB constantly seeks to point others to Christ through their music and lives. Seeking to tear down the divide that seems to have been made between the stage and the seats, AMB can be found all over camp with students and their leaders. They want to get to know you, your story, and what God is doing in your life. 
Jonathan & Emily can’t wait to start their 7th summer with 
Eryn Riley is a student at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas majoring in Vocal Music Education. This is her second official year with CentriKid, and she is thankful for the opportunity to lead out in worship (one of the best parts of camp)! CentriKid has quickly become one of her favorite things, and she is so excited for this summer!
Matt is a worship pastor / leader currently residing in Hernando MS. He has spent the past 16 years traveling and leading across the country, while also serving for the past decade as one of the founding pastors and worship leader of Eastpoint Church in Lewisburg, MS. His desire is for people to realize and walk in their God given calling of glorifying The Father through individual & corporate worship
Dr. Shane Garrison is Professor of Educational Ministries at Campbellsville University School of Theology. Shane has served with CentriKid for ten years as a camp pastor and on the content creation team. He is married to Jennifer and they have two teenage sons.