Brevard Summer Staff
Clara: Counselor Leader
Clara is from Montgomery, AL, and she is a graduate of Auburn University. This is her 6th summer on staff, and she is excited to build relationships with and worship alongside the staff and campers! Clara’s favorite animal is a Platypus and her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is the Mud Pit. She hopes that campers take away fun memories and a deeper love for the Lord.
James: Counselor Leader / Explorer’s Project
James is from Jackson, GA, and came to work at Ridge Haven because it seemed like a fun and inviting place with a great community centered around God. He loves to play any sport and is an avid Atlanta United fan. His favorite place on campus is Jolly Dining Hall and he is most excited about getting to know his fellow coworkers and grow in faith alongside them!
Emily: Operations Leader / Explorer’s Project
Emily grew up moving around overseas for most of her life. She settled in Birmingham in 2019 to attend the University of North Alabama where she completed her bachelor's degree in Social Work. She loves bringing others together through her home-cooked meals and baked goods. Emily hopes to use her experience overseas and working at Ridge Haven to pursue international missions in the future.
Hayden: Operations Leader
Hayden is from Fayetteville, GA. He goes to Oklahoma State and is majoring in Aviation management. This is his 2nd summer on staff after being a camper for 5 years, and his favorite place on campus is the hiking trails. His favorite animal is a Kodiak Bear and he is most excited to learn more about Jesus and worship Him in the North Carolina mountains.
Lily: Camp Admin and Discipleship Leader
Lily is from Gainesville, GA and she is a graduate of the University of Georgia. She first came to Ridge Haven in 2013 and this will be her 7th summer on staff! Lily’s favorite book is The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis and her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is Alaskan Baseball. Her favorite thing to get from the soda shop is a Cheerwine float with chocolate ice cream.
Tobie: CSI Leader / Explorer’s Project
After coming to Ridge Haven as a camper for two years, Tobie joined Summer Staff for three summers and is excited to be on the Gap Year team! She is from Live Oak, FL and loves art, weightlifting, listening to podcasts, and hiking or anything outside. She is most excited to spend more time outside and getting to see the retreat side of working at Ridge Haven while getting to know the staff better.
Nate: CSI Leader / Explorer’s Project
Nate is from Cheraw, SC and was a camper at Ridge Haven before being on Summer Staff for three years. He is excited to learn more about the ministry of Ridge Haven as well as get into rock climbing this year! Nate likes to be active and challenge himself and is excited to be recently forklift certified.
Abby: Counselor
Abby is from Yorktown, IN. She attends Indiana University and is majoring in Nursing. This will be her first year on staff after coming as a camper for 6 years! Her favorite place at Ridge Haven is Keyes Summit, and her favorite thing to order at the Soda Shop is birthday cake ice cream on a cone. This summer, Abby is most excited to get to know her campers and share with them how much joy comes from seeking Jesus.
Emily: Counselor
Emily is from Statesville, NC and goes to Anderson University where she majors in Elementary Education. This will be her first summer on staff! Her favorite animal is a giraffe and the soundtrack of her summer is The Holy Water album by We The Kingdom. Emily hopes that her campers will learn that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and that making him the Lord of your life is the best thing you could do.
Gracie: Counselor
Gracie is from Chattanooga, TN. She attends Mississippi State University and is majoring in Human Development and Family Science. This will be her first year at Ridge Haven, and she is excited to see the Lord at work this summer. Her favorite animal is an otter. Gracie hopes that her campers will be able to learn something new about God’s character through their time at camp.
MaryClaire: Counselor
MaryClaire is from Whispering Pines, NC, and attends Covenant College where she is majoring in English and Philosophy. She was a camper for two years and this will be her second summer on staff! Her favorite thing to get at the soda shop is strawberry ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, and her favorite place on campus is Jolly Porch at sunset. MaryClaire hopes that her campers will come to love the Lord over all things.
McKenzie: Counselor
McKenzie is from Spartanburg, SC, and she attends University of South Carolina Upstate where she is majoring in Nursing. Her favorite book is “The Giver”, and her favorite animal is an otter. McKenzie hopes that her campers will know how much they are loved by Christ and that meeting new people doesn’t have to be scary!
Meka: Counselor/Worship Leader
Meka is from Cincinnati, OH, and she attends Covenant College where she majors in Community Development. She was a camper for 8 years and this is her third summer on staff! Her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is floor hockey at Barnes, and her favorite animal is a goat. Meka’s favorite book is “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”, and she hopes that her campers will see that the joy of camp is the Lord and be able to recognize that in their lives at home as well.
Eli: Counselor
Eli is from LaFayette, GA and he attends Covenant College. His favorite animal is a Spider Monkey and his favorite place on campus is the creek by South Rec. He is most excited about forming new relationships and seeing how the Lord will work through him.
Elijah: Counselor
Elijah is from Canton, GA. He is majoring in Computer Science at Covenant College. This is his first summer at Ridge Haven! His favorite animal is a Majestic Damascus Goat and Elijah hopes his campers take away a deeper appreciation for Jesus.
Nick: Counselor
Nick is from Senegal and he attends Liberty University where he majors in Exercise Science. This will be his first summer on staff! Nick is most excited to meet his campers and play Mission Impossible. His favorite activity at Ridge Haven is Angle Ball and his favorite animal is a Cheetah.
Sam: Counselor
Sam is from Marietta, GA. He is majoring in Engineering at Covenant College. and this will be his first summer at Ridge Haven! His song of the summer is Ghost of a King by The Gray Havens, and his favorite book is “The Princess Bride”. Sam is most excited to play all of the camp games and worship God alongside his campers.
Wyatt: Counselor
Wyatt is from Athens, GA and attends Georgia Southern University where he is majoring in finance. This is his first summer at Ridge Haven! His favorite book is anything by Dr. Suess and his favorite animal is a tiger. Wyatt is excited to grow in his faith this summer and he hopes that his campers can have a memorable time at camp.
Zach: Counselor
Zach is from Greenville, SC, and he attends Clemson University where he majors in Computer Science. This will be his 9th summer at Ridge Haven! Zach’s favorite place at Ridge Haven is the Lake and his favorite activity is Mission Impossible. He hopes that his campers will know that God’s glory is a real and exciting thing that is a part of our every day lives thanks to His sacrifice for us.
Anna: Infirmary Staff
Anna is from Birmingham, AL, and she attends Mississippi State University. She is majoring in Microbiology, and this will be her first summer on staff. Her favorite animal is an Orca and her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice. Anna hopes to exemplify the Lord’s kindness in all that she does this summer!
Anna Kate: Infirmary Staff
Anna Kate is from Sumter, SC, and attends Anderson University. This will be her third summer on staff after six years coming as a camper! Her favorite treat in the soda shop is Salted Caramel Craze ice cream, and her favorite animal is a Dachshund. This summer she is most excited about the community at Ridge Haven.
Annabelle: Operations / Counselor
Annabelle grew up as a military kid, and has lived all over the world! She is originally from southwestern Virginia in the mountains. She attends Covenant College and majors in Biblical and Theological Studies. Her favorite book is “Emma” by Jane Austen and her favorite animal is a Scottish Highland Cow. This is Annabelle’s first year at Ridge Haven and she is most excited to see campers grow stronger in their walk with the Lord.
Evie: Operations / Explorer’s Project
Evie is from Birmingham, AL and is beginning the Gap Year Program at Ridge Haven. This will be her second summer at Ridge Haven and her first year on staff! Her favorite animal is a Black Panther and her favorite thing in the soda shop is a Cheerwine slushie. Her favorite place on campus is Badger Barn. Evie hopes that campers have fun and grow closer to God during their time here!
Ginny Mae: Operations
Ginny Mae is from Raymond, MS. She attends Mississippi State University and majors in Child Developmental Sciences and Business. This will be her 10th summer at Ridge Haven! Her favorite place at Ridge Haven is Mudgeville and Creekside and her favorite activity is serving food at Jolly and the Soda Shop. She is excited to see how God grows the staff and the campers.
Jocelyn: Operations / Explorer’s Project
After finishing college at Anderson University, Jocelyn joined the Gap Year program and is most excited about growing closer to the other interns and being challenged to grow in new ways. She is from Seneca, SC and enjoys playing pickleball, hiking, and visiting coffee shops.
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 8th on staff! Her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is the Barnes Dance, and her favorite place on campus is High Falls. Julia hopes that campers leave knowing that Jesus loves them infinitely.
Karis: Operations / Explorer’s Project
Karis is from Jacksonville, FL. This is her 7th summer at Ridge Haven, and she is beginning the Gap Year Program. Her favorite thing to get at the Soda Shop is a Cheerwine slushie, and her favorite place on campus is Keyes. Karis is most excited about spending time among God’s creation!
Katelyn: Operations - Photographer
Katelyn is from Greenville, SC and is majoring in Multimedia Journalism at Bob Jones University. This will be her first summer at Ridge Haven, and she is most excited to meet new people! Her favorite animal is a panda. She hopes that campers walk away knowing that God’s love for us is beyond comprehension, and that is why a personal relationship with him is so amazing.
Kristin: Operations / Explorer’s Project
Kristin is from Lexington, NC and is beginning the Gap Year Program at Ridge Haven! This is her first time on staff after attending once as a camper growing up. Her favorite animals are a bunny and a butterfly, and her favorite book is a Calvin and Hobbes comic. Kristin is excited about this new experience and can’t wait to meet new people!
Marilla: Operations
Marilla is from Annapolis, MD. She attends Bellmont University where she majors in Elementary Education. She has been attending Ridge Haven for 5 years. Her favorite animal is a Koala and her favorite place on campus is the Barnes Center. Marilla is excited to meet all of the campers this summer!
Mary Bennett: Operations
Mary Bennett is from Valdosta, GA, and she attends the University of North Georgia where she is majoring in nursing. This will be her 11th summer at Ridge Haven! Mary Bennett’s favorite place on campus is the lake pavilion and her song of the summer is “Counting Every Blessing” by Rend Collective. This summer, she is most excited to praise the Lord outside!
Meghan: Operations
Meghan is from Buford, GA, and she attends Point University. She is majoring in Counseling and Human Services. This is her 5th year at Ridge Haven and her first summer on staff! Meghan’s favorite animal is a cat and her favorite book is “Mere Christianity”. Her favorite thing to order at the Soda Shop is a cookies & cream milkshake with caramel drizzle. She would describe Ridge Haven as the “Best. Place. Ever!”
Sadie: Operations / Explorer’s Project
Sadie is from Wade, NC, and this will be her first summer at Ridge Haven! Her favorite animal is a lion, and she is most excited about the opportunity to connect and work as a team with staff members and campers at Ridge Haven. She hopes that campers would have a wonderful time connecting with others, spending time in nature, and learning more about our Creator.
Sarah: Operations
Sarah is from Fletcher, NC. She attends East Tennessee State University and majors in Rehab Science. She has attended Ridge Haven for 10 years as a camper and staff, and her favorite activity is the Barnes Dance. Sarah is most excited about worshipping the Lord this summer!
Selah: Operations
Selah is from Greenville, SC. This is her third summer on staff at Ridge Haven after being a camper for many years. Selah is excited to work in the kitchen this summer!
Andrew: Operations
Andrew is from Charleston, SC, and he attends Erskine College where he is majoring in Business. He used to be a camper at Ridge Haven and this will be his first summer on staff. His favorite place on campus is the hiking trails and he is excited about the work that he will do with the maintenance team this summer.
Hudson: Operations
Hudson is from Perkasie, PA, and he attends Covenant College where he majors in Physics and French. This is his first summer at Ridge Haven! His favorite book is “Mere Christianity”. This summer, Hudson hopes that campers walk away with a stronger faith and friendships that last.
Josh: Operations
Josh is from Pinehurst, NC and attends Duke University where he majors in Electrical and Computer Engineering. This will be his first summer at Ridge Haven and he is most excited about being outside in Creation and getting to meet Christian community in the North Carolina area. Josh’s favorite animal is a Grey Wolf and his favorite book is The Hobbit.
Mac: Operations
Mac is from Buford, GA. He is a graduate of Georgia Gwinnett College where he majored in English and teaching. This will be his third year on staff and he is most excited about playing carpetball! His favorite places on campus are the lake and the soda shop. Mac hopes that campers will see the beauty of the Lord through the staff and the beautiful campus.
Rhys: Operations / Counselor
Rhys is from Taylors, SC and attends Hillsdale College in Michigan. He is majoring in English and Classics. He has been a camper in the past and is excited for his first summer on staff! His favorite animal is a Mantis Shrimp and his favorite Ridge Haven activity is a tie between High Falls and Mission Impossible. He hopes that his campers take their dirty laundry home from camp! He is excited to grow closer with the Lord this summer through serving his campers.
Sean: Operations / Explorer’s Project
Sean is from Wake Forest, NC, and he has been part of the Explorer’s Project for 2 years. His favorite animal is a tortoise and the song of his summer is Control by Tenth Avenue North. His favorite activity at Ridge Haven is battleball, and he is most excited to meet all of the new staff this summer!
Cono Summer Staff
David: Camp Leader
David is from Greenwood, SC. He attends Covenant College where he majors in Civil Engineering. He has been coming to Ridge Haven for 12 years! David’s favorite animal is a Gorilla and his favorite book is “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”. He hopes his campers take away a desire to praise the Lord not just in church or at camp but in every part of their lives.
Abbey: Counselor
Emma: Counselor
Nathan: Counselor