Meet the Staff

Hannah Beth is from Charlotte, NC she recently graduated from Grove City College with a degree in Religious and Biblical Studies. This will be her 4th year at Ridge Haven and she is excited to see God at work in the hearts of campers and staff this summer. Her favorite animal is an otter and her favorite childhood movie is Tangled. Hannah Beth’s favorite spot on campus is High Falls!

James is from Jackson, GA, and this is his 4th summer on staff. His favorite childhood movie is Cars and his favorite place on campus is Jolly Dining Hall. James is most excited about getting to know his fellow coworkers and grow in faith alongside them!

Isaac is from St Louis, MO and attends Covenant College. This will be his fourth summer at Ridge Haven. His favorite animal is the dog, Honey, that he and his wife own. Isaac’s favorite childhood movie is Old Yeller and says his favorite spot on campus is Keyes Summit. The three words he would use to describe Ridge Haven are; memories, ministry, community.

Tobie is from Live Oak, FL and this will be her 5th summer at Ridge Haven! She is most excited to spend more time outside and enjoys helping with the retreat side of Ridge Haven’s ministry.

Nate grew up in Cheraw, SC and was a camper before being on Summer Staff for three years. He is happy to be back at Ridge Haven full time!

Abby is from Yorktown, IN. She attends Indiana University and is majoring in Nursing. This will be her second year on staff after coming as a camper for 8 years! Her favorite childhood movie is The Little Mermaid and her favorite activity at Ridge Haven is angleball. Abby is excited to meet all her campers this summer and hopes they learn that everything they need can be found in Jesus!

Anna is from Tulsa, OK and is studying International Business at Oklahoma State University. This will be her first time at Ridge Haven, actually in NC overall. Her favorite books are the Harry Potter series, her favorite animal is a cat, and if she had to pick one snack to eat all summer it would be goldfish!!

Cammie Grace is from Greenville, SC and will be attending Hillsdale College this fall. She attended Ridge Haven as a camper for 5 years and this will be her 4th summer on staff. Her favorite animal is her own dog, Nola, and her favorite childhood movie is Tangled. Cammie Grace’s favorite place on campus is the swings at the Cobbage Patch.

Julia is from San Antonio, TX attends the University of Texas. This is her first summer at Ridge Haven and she is excited to make new friends! Her favorite book is Harry Potter and if she could only eat one snack all summer it would be pickles

Marilla is from Annapolis, MD and is studying Elementary Education at Belmont University. She has been attending Ridge Haven for 6 years. Her favorite animal is a sloth and her favorite place on campus is the Lake Pavillion. Marilla says Ridge Haven is unique because we focus on developing faith for the lives of kids, not just creating a mountaintop camp experience.

Sophie is from Yorktown, IN and attends the University of Cincinnati as a Pre-Physical Therapy major. She has come to Ridge Haven for 7 years as a camper and this will be her first time on staff! Her favorite book is Gentle and Lowly and favorite Ridge Haven activity is Mission Impossible. Sophie hopes campers leave camp appreciating the vastness and beauty of God’s creation!

Sophia is from Hawkinsville, GA and is studying Health Sciences at Covenant College. She has been coming to Ridge Haven for 10 years. Her favorite childhood movie is The Lion King, and her favorite book is Little Women. Sophia’s favorite place on campus is Lake Morse and she is most excited to get to know her campers this summer!

Tori is from Muncie, IN and attends Purdue University. Tori is excited for her first summer on staff after coming to Ridge Haven for many years as a camper. Her favorite animal is a brown bear and favorite childhood movie is How to Train Your Dragon! Tori loves doing service projects at Ridge Haven, going up to Keyes Summit, and her favorite thing to order from the soda shop is a Cheerwine!

Arlen is from Clemson, SC. He is studying Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. This will be his first summer on staff after coming to Ridge Haven a few times on weekend retreats. His favorite book is Unbroken and his choice of one snack to eat all summer is extra cheezy cheezits. Arlen’s favorite activity at camp is bubble soccer and he is excited to grow in his relationship with God this summer.

Eli is from Cumming, GA and he attends Belhaven University. He has been a camper for 5 years and this will be his first summer on staff! His favorite childhood movie is Star Wars Episode 6. Eli’s favorite Ridge Haven activity is Archery Tag.

Wes is from Great Falls, VA. He attends Clemson University and majors in Economics. This will be his first summer at Ridge Haven and he hopes campers leave with a greater knowledge of God’s word and how it applies throughout their everyday life. Wes’s favorite childhood movie is Space Jam and if he had to pick one snack to eat all summer it would be strawberries!

Anna Kate is from Sumter, SC, and is studying Biology at Anderson University. This will be her fourth 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 white squirrel. Anna Kate is excited to be back in the mountains, and she hopes campers learn that the gospel is applicable to every part of their life.

Brelynn is from Vevay, IN and attends Ball State University studying Exercise Science. This will be her first summer at Ridge Haven and she is excited to be a part of the ministry at Ridge Haven. Brelynn’s favorite animal is a red panda and if she could only eat one snack all summer it would be goldfish!

Grace grew up in a military family, currently stationed in Hawaii. She attends Belhaven University majoring in Nursing. This will be her first time at Ridge Haven and she is excited to spend time worshipping the Lord in His creation with all the campers and staff! Grace’s favorite childhood movie is Tangled, her favorite animal is a tiger, and if she could only eat one snack all summer it would be apples and peanut butter.

Karis is from Jacksonville, FL. This is her 7th summer at Ridge Haven. 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!

Kristin is from Lexington, NC and this is her second summer on staff after doing the gap year program. 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!

Lucy is from Fayetteville, NC and majors in English at Union University. She is excited to be back for a second summer and visit her favorite spot on campus, Keyes Summit! Her choice for one snack to eat all summer is peanut butter straight from the jar. Lucy hopes campers leave Ridge Haven with a renewed vision of God’s love for them!

Meg is from Tallahassee, FL and attends the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. This is her third summer on staff. Her favorite animal is a green anole and her favorite childhood movie is Kit Kittridge. Meg’s favorite place on campus is the kitchen and her thing to order at the soda shop is a root beer float!

MollyClaire is from Hendersonville, NC and attends Western Carolina University. This is her first year at Ridge Haven and she is most excited for cooking in the kitchen. Her favorite book is the Hunger Games and if she could only eat one snack for the summer it would be beef jerky.

Sadie is from Wade, NC, and this will be her second summer at Ridge Haven after doing the gap year! 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.

Ben is from Charlotte, NC. He attends Belhaven University majoring in Biology. This will be his first summer at Ridge Haven. His favorite book is Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and if he could only eat one snack all summer it would be cajun trail mix.

Knox is from Buford, GA. After coming for many years as a camper, this is his second summer on staff. His favorite animal is a walrus, and his favorite childhood movie is From Up on Poppy Hill. Knox’s absolute favorite activity at Ridge Haven is the Barnes Dance and he says the best thing to order at the soda shop is a strawberry milkshake with andes mints and mini m&ms.

Jackson is from Lakeland, FL. He will be attending the University of Tennessee to study Supply Chain Management this fall. This is his 7th summer coming to Ridge Haven. If he could only eat one snack for the summer, it would be beef jerky and his favorite animal is a bunny. Jackson hopes campers take away that God knows them personally and loves them unconditionally.

Seth is from Elm City, NC and attends Liberty University. His is his first summer at Ridge Haven. His favorite animals are cats and if he could only eat one snack all summer it would be peanut m&ms. His favorite activities are battleball and floor hockey and if he could describe Ridge Haven in three words it would be intentional, impactful, and important.

Titus is from Veneta, OR. He came to Ridge Haven once as a camper and is excited to be on staff this summer and for the gap year program. His favorite childhood movie is Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and his favorite book is The Lord of the Rings. Titus hopes campers leave with a greater love for Jesus Christ!