2026 Summer Retreat Dates
June 22 - 27
July 13 - 18 (FULL)
Are you a youth leader looking for a camp to bring your students to? Check out our Summer Retreat! This 5-night, 6-day retreat will allow your youth leaders to join in on the fun of our Ridge Haven Summer Camps alongside your students.
Join us for an action packed week, filled with summer camp favorites! Ridge Haven will provide the meals, programming, activities, worship and talks, allowing you to enjoy all the benefits of spiritual rest and renewal experienced on youth retreats. Youth leaders can focus on relationships and fellowship with their students—without the worry of creating games and other activities to keep students engaged. Ridge Haven's qualified and fun summer staff will focus on creating spaces to allow youth to engage, so you can focus on the important discipleship aspects of youth ministry.
Enjoy games like Bubble Soccer, Juggernaut, Battle Ball, and more!
Explore our vast campus during a hike
Get geared up for our popular Mission Impossible Event
Go down our Wet Willy slide or any of our numerous lake activities!
Enjoy times of devotion and worship led by Ridge Haven staff
Ready to Book?
Please call our office at (828) 862-3916.
2026 Brevard Summer Retreat Speakers
June 22 - 27: Coming Soon
July 13 - 18: Zac Martin
Zac grew up in Clanton, AL and came to know Jesus through the ministry of his parents and Bethsalem Baptist Church. He earned his B.A. at The University of South Alabama in 2016. After graduation, he joined our staff in January of 2017 and began his seminary training at Birmingham Theological Seminary. He graduated seminary in 2024 and was ordained in February of 2025. He has been married to Kaley, a professor at the University of Montevallo, since 2016. They welcomed their first son, Henry, in January 2023. Zac enjoys lawn care, Mexican food, the Cleveland Browns, and time with friends/family.
Have something else in mind?
Youth Groups also have the option of Service Project Camps, which are designed for those looking for a service element during their week of camp. Find out more.
For questions regarding Summer Retreat, call us at 828-862-3916.
Office hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday).
