December 28, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Brevard, NC & Cono, Iowa

Camp is the perfect way to close out the year! Don’t wait until next summer to return to camp—come experience Ridge Haven in the winter in either NC or IA!

Winter Camp provides a full week of camp activities, games, teaching, and worship. There will also be plenty of time to hang out with friends around the campfire or in the activity/game room and camp store. To top it off, celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with our big New Year’s Eve celebration! Check out the highlight video of the 2019/2020 Winter Camp in Brevard to see what’s in store.

Winter Camp welcomes youth groups as well as individuals who are looking for the full Ridge Haven camp experience. (The cost is cheaper for those that bring their own counselors!)

Youth Groups also have the option of Winter Retreat, which is designed for churches that prefer to lead their own worship times while also enjoying fun activities led by the Ridge Haven staff. Find out more.

Brevard Winter Camp Speaker 2023: Dave Latham

Rev. Dave Latham was born in Charleston, SC but was raised in Greenwood, SC. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC with a business management degree in 2003 and later completed his M.Div. from RTS Charlotte in 2010. After seminary, he planted RUF at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA and was a campus minister from 2010-2015. After his time in Virginia, Dave moved back to Charlotte and served as the Director of Admissions at RTS Charlotte and also as an Assistant Pastor at Uptown Church. In April of 2019, Dave began serving as the Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Fort Payne, AL. He also provides the summer staff training here at Ridge Haven! He met his wife, Rebecca, at Camp Greystone and they have been married since 2003. Rebecca graduated from Ole Miss with a degree in Geological Engineering and later earned her Masters Degree in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. They have 2 children- Stokes and Ellie-Grace who both love being outside and reading books. Dave enjoys playing golf, fly fishing, listening to bluegrass, and smoking BBQ to share with friends.

Cono Winter Camp Speaker 2023: Josh Golackson

Josh and Lindsey moved back to Wisconsin in April, 2015 after serving as missionaries in China for nearly a decade. They have been married for 19 years and have 8 energetic children: Lily (17), Caedmon (16), Hadassah (14), Vivianna (12), Olivet (11), August (9), Porter (7), and Ryle (4). Lindsey grew up in Appleton and Josh is from Monroe. Josh and Lindsey met at UW-La Crosse, where they both got their undergrad in Communication Studies. Josh completed his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The Golacksons moved to Oshkosh in October 2016 and Living Stone Church began public worship services in October 2017. Josh and Lindsey love spending time with family and friends and enjoying the outdoors. Josh also loves fishing, sports, and reading. Lindsey loves running, reading, and DIY projects.

Winter Camp also makes a great Christmas Gift for your kids! Wrap the printable certificate below for an exciting under the tree surprise!

Looking to create an unforgettable experience with your family this winter? Bring the entire family to ring in the New Year, Ridge Haven style! Families of Winter Campers will receive 50% off room rates and will have the privilege of joining our New Year's Eve extravaganza! 

For any questions about Winter Camp, call the Ridge Haven office at 828-862-3916.
Office hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday).