Opening Day
On Opening Day, check-in will take place between 9:00am and 12:00pm. Parents will be able to take a shuttle with their camper into Crestridge to help them get settled before the session begins!
If your camper is flying in, or you are interested in learning more about having your daughter fly in, please scroll down to the "Airport Arrival" section.
If, for some unforeseen reason such as traffic, you are going to be arriving late, please contact our office at 828.669.2613 and notify the camp leadership what time you plan on arriving.
What to expect: Please follow the directional signs once you get off the interstate. You will be directed to the back gate at the Ridgecrest Conference Center. After a temperature and forms check, we will unload your luggage for you. You will then follow the signs to the location where you can park. Then, follow the signs to the shuttle area where a bus will take you to Crestridge. The shuttle service does not allow dogs on the buses, so please do not bring your dog on the trip. The shuttle will drop you off at the Barn where your camper will receive their lice check and have an opportunity to change skills. You can then head up the hill to your daughter's cabin to get her settled. One your way, stop by the Beehive to visit our clothing store! We ask that parents depart camp by 12:00PM. The last shuttle will leave Crestridge at 12:00PM. Campers will eat lunch soon after check-in closes. We will not be providing lunch for parents or other family members. More information about Opening Day will be sent via email before you arrive!
If you are staying at the Ridgecrest Conference Center before Opening Day, please follow the same instructions as above.
Closing Day
Please follow the same traffic pattern as Opening Day. The gates will be open from 9:30AM-11:30AM.
What to expect: Please follow the directional signs once you get off the interstate. You will be directed to the back gate at the Ridgecrest Conference Center. Before entering the gate, our camp staff will ask to see your ID so we can verify you are the one who is supposed to pick up your child. Then, our camp staff will direct you through the gate to luggage pick-up. Your luggage will be loaded into your vehicle for you. After getting your luggage, follow the directional signs to park and load the shuttle. Each village will have a specific pick-up location in camp. You will receive that information on closing morning as you load the bus. There will be no closing program. The Beehive will be open during this time. Visit the clothing store one more time before you head home! We ask that all campers be picked up by 11:30AM.
All campers staying for multiple sessions will still need to be pickd up following the instructions above.
Airport Arrivals and Departures
The camp does not assume responsibility for arranging transportation to camp, but we are more than willing to assist in this matter. Consult your airline agent for schedules. Campers should plan on flying in on the Sunday of Opening Day, and flying out on the Friday of Closing Day. Closing Day flights have to be scheduled for 3 PM or earlier. Please do not schedule a flight home for your child on Closing Day after 3 PM. If you do, we will contact you to change your flight, at your expense. There is a $50 per camper (each way) transportation fee for those who are flying children to and/or from camp.
