Micah: Counselor/Activity Leader
Micah is from Greenwood, SC, and this is her 2nd summer on staff. She attends Furman University and is majoring in Health Sciences and Spanish. Micah can’t wait to be outside for the entire summer, and is most excited about having fun with campers and learning more about God and His creation! Her favorite animal is a giraffe and her favorite order at the ice cream shop is birthday cake ice cream with sprinkles.
Isaac: Counselor Leader
Isaac is from St. Louis, MO. He majors in IDS Marketing at Covenant College. This is his 3rd summer on staff, and his favorite place at Ridge Haven is Keyes Summit. Isaac is excited to experience and witness the Lord growing and sanctifying himself and the staff, and he hopes that all campers leave knowing the goodness of their Heavenly Father.
Sidney: Ops Leader
Sidney is from Pensacola, FL. She goes to Pensacola State College and is studying to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. This is her 2nd summer on staff after being a Gap Year Intern in 2022. Her favorite Ridge Haven activity is the Barnes Dance, and her favorite animal is an Orca. Sidney is most excited to see how Jesus works in each person’s life and heart this summer!!
Josh: Activity Leader
Josh is from Charlotte, NC. He goes to App State and is majoring in History Education. This is his 3rd summer on staff, and his favorite thing to get at the soda shop is an Oreo milkshake. His favorite books are the Harry Potter series, and he hopes that campers leave knowing that they are more loved than they realize by a Creator who knows their name.
Abby: Counselor
Abby is from Chattanooga, TN and she is a rising junior at Covenant College. She is on a pre-nursing track right now hoping to go to Nursing School after Covenant. Abby is most excited to learn and grow with fellow staff members and campers and be in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. Her favorite animal has always been an elephant, and her favorite book is “Little Women”. She hopes that campers are able to see the love of Christ from every aspect of camp!
Ali: Counselor
Ali is from Gainesville, FL. She attends the University of Central Florida and is majoring in Advertising/Public Relations. She has been coming to Ridge Haven for 6 years, and this is her 2nd summer on staff. Her favorite book is “Gentle and Lowly” by Dane Ortland, and her favorite animal is an otter. Ali’s favorite activity at Ridge Haven is Mission Impossible, and is most excited to hang out at the lake with her campers!
Anna: Counselor
Anna is from Yorktown, IN. She majors in Dietetics/Nutrition at Ball State University. She was a camper for 6 years, and this is her 3rd summer on staff! Anna’s favorite place on campus is South Rec at night, and her favorite activity is the Barnes Dance. She hopes her campers take away a greater understanding of how much Jesus loves them, and a greater appreciation for creation.
Elanna: Counselor
Elanna is from Tullahoma, TN. She attends Tennessee Tech University and is majoring in Special Education with an Endorsement in ESL. This is Elanna’s first summer on staff! Her song of the summer is Fireflies by Owl City, and her favorite animal is a dolphin. She hopes that her campers take away that God is always with them, even in the hills and valleys of life.
Hannah Beth: Counselor
Hannah Beth is from Monroe, NC. She attends Grove City College and is majoring in Biblical and Religious Studies. This is her second summer at Ridge Haven, and she is most excited to build relationships with the girls in her cabin! Her favorite snack on a hike is a cliff bar and her favorite book is Little Women.
Kaela: Counselor
Kaela is from La Quinta, CA and goes to Baylor University, where she is majoring in Speech Pathology. This is her first summer on staff! Her favorite animal is a dolphin and her favorite book is “All the Light We Cannot See”. She hopes her campers see the love of God and that they can develop a further relationship with him.
Katelynn: Counselor
Katelynn is from Tullahoma, TN. She attends Tennessee Tech University and is majoring in Middle School Math and English. This is Katelynn’s first summer on staff, and she is most excited about meeting her campers and staff, and to have the opportunity to worship with them all. Her favorite book is “New Morning Mercies” by Paul David Tripp, and her favorite animal is a dog. She hopes her campers leave camp having a deeper love for God and others, a thankful heart for what God has done, and knowing that no matter what God will never leave or forsake them.
Kayla: Counselor
Kayla is from Christianburg, VA, and attends Radford University where she majors in nursing. She was a camper for 6 years, and this is her first year on staff! Her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is the Barnes Dance, and her favorite animal is a turtle. Kayla is most excited about growing in faith alongside staff and campers, and having so much fun!
Meghan: Counselor/Worship Leader
Meghan is from Knoxville, TN. She majors in Sport, Outdoor Recreation, and Tourism Management at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This is her first summer at Ridge Haven! Meghan’s favorite book is “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer, and her favorite animal is a bear. She loves hanging out at the lake and jumping off the rope swing! She hopes her campers grow in their understanding of the Lord’s ever-present hand and unwavering grace, as well as the knowledge that there is a seat at the Lord’s table for them!
Stasia: Counselor
Stasia is from Dyer, IN. She majors in Music at Covenant College. This is her 1st summer on staff! Her favorite animal is a parrot, and her favorite book is “The Count of Monte Christo”. Stasia hopes her campers enjoy having fun doing activities with each other while building each other up in Christ.
Caleb: Counselor
Caleb is from Thomasville, NC. He majors in Computer Science at Davidson Davie Community College. This is his first summer at Ridge Haven. His favorite animal is a dog and he is most excited about being in the outdoors. Caleb hopes that his campers come away with good memories and new friends!
Connor: Counselor
Connor is from Hagerstown, MD, and he attends Elizabethtown University and majors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This is his first summer on staff. His favorite book is “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis, and his song of the summer is Together for the Gospel III by Sovereign Grace. He is the most excited about spending his summer advancing the kingdom of Christ through youth ministry and developing closer relationships with campers and other staff members!
Hayden: Counselor
Hayden is from Fayetville, GA, and he attends Oklahoma State University and majors in Aviation Management. This is his first summer on staff! His favorite animal is a Kodiak Bear, and he is most excited about worshipping Christ in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains. Hayden hopes campers see the beauty of God’s creation and the gifts He has given us to enjoy it.
James: Counselor
James is from Jackson, GA. This is his second summer at Ridge Haven after being a Gap Year intern last year! His favorite snack on a hike is a Nature Valley peanut butter granola bar, and the song of his summer is “Spirit” by Judah and the Lion. He hopes that he can show campers not to be afraid of getting out of their comfort zones!
Keith: Counselor
Keith is from Raymond, MS. He attends Mississippi State University where he majors in Computer Science. This will be Keith’s 9th summer at Ridge Haven, and his 3rd year on staff! His favorite place at Ridge Haven is Keyes Summit or High Falls, and his favorite to order in the soda shop is Cheerwine. He hopes that amidst all of the fun memories his campers make, they come away thinking the most important thing in their lives is their relationship with Christ.
Philip: Counselor
Philip is from Matthews, NC and attends Covenant College, where he majors in Computer Science. This is his first year on staff! Philip’s favorite book is “The Great Gatsby” and his favorite animal is a penguin. He hopes that his campers learn more about the Gospel and enjoy time in God’s beautiful creation.
Addie: Infirmary Staff
Addie is from Turbeville, SC. She majors in Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina. This is her first summer at Ridge Haven! Her favorite place on campus is right outside Badger Barn at sunset, and her favorite animal is puppies. Addie is most excited about growing in her relationship with the Lord and sharing her love of the Lord with those around her.
Gracie: Operations
Gracie is from Atlanta, GA. She attends Lee University and majors in Criminal Justice. She has been coming to Ridge Haven for 9 years and this is her 4th year on staff. Her favorite animal is a duck and her favorite thing to order at the Soda Shop is a birthday cake milkshake with sprinkles. She describes Ridge Haven as Quirky. Scenic. Fun!
Hope: Operations
Hope is from Nashville, TN and majors in French at Tennesee Tech University. This is her 7th summer at Ridge Haven! Her favorite thing to order at the Soda Shop is a caramel coffee ice cream milkshake and her favorite game at Ridge Haven is Mission Impossible. She hopes that campers get to experience God in ways they haven’t before, and also that they make lasting friendships!
Julia: Operations
Julia is from Nashville, TN. She attends Belmont University and majors in Illustration. This is her 14th summer at Ridge Haven, and her 7th on staff! Her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is Skit Night, and her favorite place on campus is the Barnes Center. Julia is most excited about having the privilege to serve the campers and give them a fun week!
Louisa: Operations
Louisa is from Nashville, TN. She goes to Hillsdale College and is majoring in History. She has attended Ridge Haven for 7 years as a camper, and this is her 4th year on staff. Her song of the summer is Not Yet I But through Christ in Me, and her favorite thing to get at the soda shop is a Cheerwine Slushie. Louisa hopes that campers believe that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient, so they can confidently run to Him for forgiveness and mercy!
Mary Bennett: Operations
Mary Bennett is from Valdosta, GA, where she attends Valdosta State University and majors in Business. This will be her 10th summer at Ridge Haven! Her favorite animal is a Snow Leopard, and her favorite place on campus is the lake pavilion. She is most excited about meeting new people and hearing their testimonies.
Meka: Operations
Meka is from Cincinnati, OH, and she attends Covenant College. She was a camper for 8 years and this is her second summer on staff! Her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is floor hockey at Barnes, and her favorite order at the soda shop is Moose Tracks with gummy bears. Meka’s favorite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird”, and she is most excited about the tight-knit community and enjoying friendships in the beautiful mountains!
Peyton: Operations
Peyton is from Raymond, MS. She attends Charleston Southern University and majors in Mathematics. She was a camper at Ridge Haven for 6 years, and this is her first year on staff! Her favorite book is “Pride and Prejudice”, and her favorite place on campus is High Falls. This summer, Peyton is excited to meet everyone and help out as much as she can!
Sarah: Operations
Sarah is from Fletcher, NC. She attends East Tennessee State University and majors in Rehab Science. She has attended Ridge Haven for 9 years as a camper and staff, and her favorite activity is the Barnes Dance. Sarah is most excited about worshipping the Lord this summer!
Tobie: Operations
Tobie is from Live Oak, FL, and attends Covenant College where she majors in Art. This will be her 6th summer at Ridge Haven! Her favorite thing to order at the Soda Shop is mint chocolate chip ice cream, and her favorite animal is a lion. Tobie is most excited about developing wonderful relationships with her fellow staff members and bringing Christ's goodness to campers.
Haddon: Operations
Haddon is from Statesboro, GA. He was a camper 3 times and it is his 2nd summer on staff! His favorite animal is a toad, and his favorite Soda Shop order is a Cheerwine float. This summer, Haddon is excited to grow in his relationship with the Lord in such amazing fellowship with friends!
Isaiah: Operations
Isaiah is from Greenville, SC. This is his 9th summer at Ridge Haven! His favorite book is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie, and his favorite place on campus is Keyes Summit. This summer, Isaiah is excited to explore the outdoors and help others with their journey with Christ!
Nate: Operations
Nate is from Stone Mountain, GA. He majors in Carpentry and Business at Liberty University. This is his first summer on staff at Ridge Haven after being a camper for 3 years! His favorite books are the Lord of the Rings series, and his favorite animal is a wolf. Nate’s favorite activity at Ridge Haven is Archery Tag, and he is most excited for serving at camp and growing in his faith.
Sam: Operations
Sam is from Stone Mountain, GA. He majors in History at Liberty University. This is his first summer on staff at Ridge Haven after being a camper for 2 years! His favorite book is “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, and his favorite animal is a lion. Nate’s favorite activity at Ridge Haven is the Barnes Dance, and he is most excited about being outdoors and having Christian Fellowship.
Angie: Intern
Angie is from Washington, DC. This is her first year at Ridge Haven! Her soundtrack of the summer is the album GOD IS GOOD by Forrest Frank, and her favorite animal is a wolf. Angie hopes that campers leave with a longing to follow Christ or deepen their relationship with him!
Jocelyn: Intern
Jocelyn is from Seneca, SC. She just graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. This is her first summer on staff. Otters are her favorite animal, and the album Manna by Chris Renzema will be on repeat for her this summer. Jocelyn is most excited to witness life change and transformation in the campers and staff this summer!
Nate: Intern
Nate is from Cheraw, SC. He was a camper for 3 years, and now this is his 3rd summer on staff! His favorite camp activity is Mission Impossible, and his favorite place at Ridge Haven is the fire pit at South Rec. Nate hopes that each camper gains lifelong friends like he has over the years!