Why Come to Heart Ridge Catholic Family Camp?

Family, Fun, and Faith! 
Each Week includes:
  • Interns that not only assist you, but provide great role models of young people living the faith
  • Time for daily optional excursions to local hikes, waterfalls, lakes, and swimming holes.
  • A 3-acre lake with blow-up toys and floaties beside and on the lake for kids of all ages.
  • Personal time with your own family with discussions and activities.
  • Teens Only Activities and Game night.
  • Arts and Crafts
  • A daily skit that everyone looks forward to that explains the Family Theme for the day
  • Air-conditioned open gym, with seemingly continuous knock-out and 4-square 
  • A short zipline ride across our lake for the kids and teens.
  • Fun and entertaining evening programs for the whole family
  • Parent session with a short presentation and discussion groups while teens and kids have their own sessions.
  • Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddleboats.
  • Parent's Night Out!
  • An inground  swimming pool in addition to lake swimming.
  • Free time built into the schedule every day
  • Each camp is usually accompanied by a pair of seminarians from the Diocese of Charleston
  • Optional Mass or Adoration 
  • And delicious, family-friendly, healthy food that you didn't have to cook!
All in comfortable, private lodging.  It's not really camping--just a lot of "campy" activities.

Camps run Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

​What are the lodging or sleeping arrangements?
Each family will have their own private clean and comfortable room(s) depending on the size of the family.  Most parents' rooms have a queen or full size bed. Some of these will also have one or two twin beds.  There are also available adjoining rooms, small houses, and bunk rooms.  All families will have their own bathrooms.  Sheets are provided in most lodging.  Families must bring their own towels.  Laundry facilities are available, but very limited.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes.  South Carolina, even in our mountains, can be very hot in the summer.  All indoor spaces are airconditioned, including our Gym!
What will we eat? And what about food allergies?
Food will be homemade family favorites.   You are free to bring your own food to supplement if you have dietary restrictions. (We cannot accommodate a high protein/no carb diet ) We can always provide ingredient lists to help families with allergies.  If you have Gluten Allergies, you may want to bring your own bread.
What if I'm a single, widowed, or divorced parent?
You will be welcome here, and your family treated like all of the others.  
Does everyone need to be Christian or Catholic?
No.  We understand that everyone is on his or her own journey of Faith.  The programs here are designed to help everyone discover his or her path to God and to help families grow closer together regardless of faith differences.  We will be leading this from the Christian/Catholic understanding of the human person and the salvation of souls through a relationship with Jesus Christ.  All we ask is respect and an open mind to this proposal.   
Can I bring my dog?
Although we'd all love to meet your pet, Heart Ridge lodgings are pet free.  We envision a kennel in the future. . .but for now, no pets.
​Do we have to participate in all of the scheduled activities?
No. . .BUT it will be worth your effort if you do.  We purposely scheduled free time for your family to do their own exploring in the area, or just relax and hang out.  The activities planned may not be your cup of tea, but chances are, some members of your family will thrive on these.  And honestly, they are designed with every family in mind.  The serious activities add a little substance to the camping experience without taking away any of the fun.  
What time does it start on the first day?
You may arrive anywhere from 4:30-5:30. The first event is a cookout at 6:00.

A Sacred Heart Family

Heart Ridge is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  This is an understanding that we are all loved by Jesus and want to live in the peace and protection of this love, simply illustrated by His Heart.  We've decided that all of our family camps will promote  these virtues and values.   If you'd like to see a list of those attributes, go here.  

Here some pictures of our past camps:

Narnia Theme  2026:

In Search of a Family 2025:  

Following Peter at Summer Camp 2024

 Friends and Camp Moments from  2023

Our 2023 Theme:  Friendship

  2022-One Thing is Necessary

Our 2022 Theme:  One Thing
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"Jesus, that one thing.  I need that one thing"