We all know the power of summer camp and the pull it has over thousands of parents and campers each year. Once decided and registered, they anxiously count down the days until they are unpacking and meeting new friends. It’s only natural that for most kids, camp is better then endless ice cream, late night […]

Camp Blue Ridge, located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia has a long history of hosting retreats in North Georgia. Groups such as sororities and fraternities, corporate gatherings, family reunions, school groups, and weddings, each are unique and love what Blue Ridge Camp in the Georgia mountains has to offer for retreats. We enjoy working […]

As the summer grinds to an end and the passion and energy that make camp, camp, slowly dwindle into the approaching school year, we find ourselves reflecting on the annual “echoes of camp” we feel each year. The crowd gathers near the awaiting buses and the tears begin to flow for new friendships gained and memories […]

As our society continues to navigate the ever-changing mandates, guidelines and recommendations from local government agencies, the CDC and countless others, it’s become clear that many are simply looking for a way back to “normal” life. This summer is gearing up to be just that for countless families looking for opportunities for their children to re-engage […]

One of the FUNdamental goals for parents who choose to send their camper to camp is the idea of instilling a sense of confidence, independence, and individualism in their growing child, all under the guise of fun and adventure. Some kids come by it honestly but for some the natural barriers of childhood inhibit their ability […]

How do camps prepare for the summer? Keeping children safe and happy is the number one focus. As we approach the 100 day count down to the start of camp it is important to highlight the months of planning and preparation that go into making camp magical from start to finish. When our Camp Blue […]

Camp Blue Ridge is more then just a summer destination for campers and staff eager to enjoy another fun filled summer in the north Georgia mountains. Thanks to our innovative STAR Program, it’s an opportunity for us to foster the skills and abilities our graduating campers need to begin their journey as our next generation […]

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just off Hwy 441 South to Atlanta, you will find one of Georgia’s “Best of Camps”. A place where kids come to experience adventure, create lasting friendships, and learn how to grow into strong, independent kids, well, if you can find the camp that is. You see, […]

Below are recent published news articles & videos that CBR has been featured or mentioned in. Campers, Your Parents Are Storming the Gates MOUNTAIN CITY, Ga. – AT a little before 7:30 on a recent Saturday night, the street outside the main gate of Camp Blue Ridge began to resemble a livestock holding pen. A […]

They say being a camp counselor at overnight camp is the hardest job you will ever love and that may be true, but there are so many benefits to the camp experience that often get overlooked. Many choose to take on the challenge because they went to camp and have a desire to give back […]

Any seasoned camper has heard the jokes, giggles and all-around horror stories of traditional “camp food”. The stuff that memories are made of right down to the plastic trays, jugs of “bug juice” and clammer of sweaty, hungry children telling their bunkmates all about their first few activity periods. As Makela Ellvy and Briana Mitchell discuss […]

We all know that pile, the one that goes on for days and never seems to dwindle despite the best efforts of every unit leader, camp counselor and director at camp.