Chestnut Ridge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in ministry to and on behalf of the United Methodist Church. Our mission is to make the love of Christ visible through the practices of hospitality, responsible care for the earth, and meaningful fellowship that strengthens the community.

All donations go to support the ministry of the camp, including -

• summer camp scholarships
• improvements to buildings and grounds
• new program equipment and supplies
• development of new spiritual retreat opportunities
• the community farm and sustainable agriculture initiatives
• the natural playground and other environmental education programs

Click on the "Donate" link to the right to donate using a credit card through Google Checkout.

You may also write a check and mail it to:
4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge
Efland, NC 27243

Thank you for your continued support of the ministry at Chestnut Ridge!

Chestnut Ridge thrives from dedicated donors who underwrite some of the costs of ministry in order to keep fees to guests and campers as low as possible. Many thanks to our 2010 donors who help extend the reach and impact of this ministry:

Noel Harvey and Helen Pak-Harvey
Mt. Herman United Methodist Men
University United Methodist Church
Craig and Natalie Sanders
McMannen United Methodist Church
Jennifer and Michael Feiler
Whole Foods
Ken Huntington and Erin Gemmell
University United Methodist Women
Jim and Emily McConnell
Lori and Frank Desloge
New Hope United Methodist Church
Millbrook United Methodist Women
Janine and Jim McKelvey
Pamela and Thomas Jeffries
Walnut Grove United Methodist Women
Habitat for Humanity Reuse Store
Joseph Rimsky
Shannon and Mike Taylor
White Rock Baptist Church
Triangle Community Foundation - R. Meade Christian Safe Swimmer Scholarship
Greg and Susan Jones
White Plains United Methodist Church

Want to join this dedicated group that makes a difference? Donate online, or send a donation to:

NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries, PO Box 726, Fuquay Varina NC 27276

The economy has been quite a challenge over the last couple of years for many of our families. Yet, in all the chaos that has been brought on by the economy, parents still see clearly the value of the camp experience for their children. We recently heard from one parent,

“My daughter has gone to camp for the past two years. She would love to go for 2 weeks. Camp has become such an important part of her life. She talks about it all year and plans her return almost everyday. It has become a piece of solid footing for her life. The friends she has made and the experiences she has had have become almost bedrock experiences for her young life. She feels so good about herself and about life when she comes home. We have been hit hard by the bad economy, so we can't afford camp this year.