Open House
Come see where we have been and where we are going!
May 30th, 2009 - 11am - 6pm - Free Lunch Provided
On May 30th, we would like to invite you, your family and others you know who may be interested in the ministry of Camp Longridge to join us for our first annual Open House. All of our activities including the lake, Blob, Ropes Course and Paintball will be open for free use. Come and take a tour of our facilities, go down our 150ft water slide and join us for a free lunch! We want to share the vision for the future of our ministry and testify to what God has done at Longridge over the past 25 years.
What are the times for your Open House?
The gates of Longridge will be open May 23rd from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Your family is welcome to come as our summer staff will have lake activities (including blob, slide and zipline) operational. As time permits, we will also offer visitors the opportunity to experience our high ropes course (~ 2 hours) and paintball courses. We will serve lunch at 1:00 P.M. Tours will be available. The Camp Staff and Board of Directors look forward to meeting you. It is a free event and all we ask is that you RSVP with the information below.
What is the purpose of your Open House?
We would love the opportunity of sharing what God has done in our ministry and where God is leading us to grow. As a camp that is not supported by any denomination, we simply want to invite you to see our grounds and consider joining us for our summer camps, booking your own retreat, or joining us in our capital campaign. Of course, you are also welcome to just come, eat, swim and have a great day at the lake. Don’t worry, there will be no pressure or annoying salesmen!
How can I RSVP?
You can let us know you are coming either by calling 866.966.9805 or visiting our website (www.camplongridge.com). If you have friends that want to join you at the last minute, that’s fine as well. Again, your family is welcome.
How can I get more information about your ministry?
We encourage to check out our website (www.camplongridge.com) where you can see pictures and videos of our summer activities as well as find booking information for retreats. If you cannot attend our open house but still would like to visit, please call Scott (866.966.9805.) Also, please visit Frank Shivers’ website (www.frankshivers.com) to find out more information about his revival and speaking ministry.
Are there opportunities to support Longridge in other ways?
Yes! We have two annual workdays - February 21st and May 9th - in which we welcome skilled and unskilled workers to join with us in improving our facilities. We hope you might consider our workdays as a mission project for your church this year! For more information, please contact Scott (866.966.9805).
Paintball
The Camp Longridge Paintball Course
Welcome to the new Camp Longridge woodsball course. Whether you are an experienced paintball marksman or a brand new player, we welcome you to come out and have fun. We provide everything that you need to play. Just bring some old clothes and an appetite for adventure. Our staff is certified and knowledgeable in all the current safety standards and will ensure that you have a fun and safe time as you play.
For current rates and booking information please contact us by email (scott@camplongridge.org) or by phone (866-966-9805).
Requirements: Ages 10 & up | Release Forms (download)
Check out our master calendar here!
CONTENT That Girl Thing
That Girl Thing Video
Staff Alumni
For over 30 years, the summer staff have been a central part of Longridge’s identity and ministry. Long after other aspects are forgotten, countless students remember who their staffers were and how they ministered to them. We are currently attempting to reconnect with many of those who have served us so faithfully over 
the years! If you know of a former Longridge staffer or are one yourself, please drop us a line. Also, we have a vibrant community of staff past and present in conversation in our Longridge Facebook Group.
Check our Summer Camp Pictures Archives. You have pictures? Email them here and they will automatically be added to the archives!
CONTENT Master Plan
Aerial Map of Camp Longridge
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Register
(Already Registered? Click here to confirm your status, view your record, and pay your balance!)
Instructions to Ministers/Leaders/Parents:
STEP ONE: PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THIS FILE FIRST - Camp Info Packet (2009)
(also has printable form in it for those who do not wish to register online)
STEP TWO:
Follow the Registration link at the bottom of this page. Enter in your camper’s information (If you do not have their information as of yet, please refer to note one below). You can choose to pay by either check, e-check or credit card. If by check, your registrations will be processed when they are received to - 10 Longridge Road - Ridgeway, SC 29130
If you choose to mail in a check, YOUR SPACES WILL NOT BE RESERVED until the check is received .
STEP THREE:
There are insurance forms that must be filled out and mailed/faxed to camp three weeks before arrival. These forms are found in the Camp Info Packet. That’s it! We look forward to seeing you at Longridge soon!
NOTE ONE: Please note that you can reserve spots without names and later add the names in. When filling out the individual forms, the only fields required are “first name,” “last name,” and “e-mail address.” Therefore, if you do not have the names, simply put “Camper One” in the first name field, “XXX Church” into the last name field, and your e-mail address into each e-mail address field. Please note that we do require names and addresses three weeks before your camp/retreat.
example:
NOTE TWO: Please note that you can register more than one camper at a time. The instructions will inform you of how to add multiple campers and then checkout at once. Also, you will be able to return to your account later and add more campers if needed and as long as their is space.
NOTE THREE: It is the policy of Longridge that children of leaders that are not campers (and not of the age to be counselors) are not allowed to stay in the lodge. As camp has grown, there are many times that leaders from various churches will be put together in lodge rooms. Further, our lodge is often filled with counselors if the camp week is full. Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us: scott@camplongridge.org
Parent’s Page
We’re excited that your student is here at Camp Longridge for the week - below we’d like to offer you some helpful resources, as well as a contact form to send your student a message (please limit to one message a day).
Make sure to check out our Longridge EGift Shop!
Helpful Resources
Articles
For letters or packages, send to: PO Box 220 - Ridgeway, SC - 29130
For emergency (only) contact during night hours - 803.337.3754
For contact during day hours - 866.966.9805 - option #3
Use this form to send your student a message. (please limit to one per day)
That Girl Thing
what: that girl thing
when: november 6-8
where: camp longridge
who: stephanie shivers & others
cost: $75
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
If you are looking for a comfort zone or a place to set your mind at ease from all the guilt…WELL…That Girl Thing is NOT for you…It’s just not one of those retreats. It IS a retreat for those who are tired of living for themselves and who thirst to be more like Jesus. DON’T COME if you believe you have no room to grow, DON’T COME if you aren’t ready to be challenged, DON’T COME if you aren’t ready to meet God face to face and surrender your life to Him and certainly DON’T COME if you are looking for guys because you won’t find any. This retreat is only for those who are ready to take the next step in faith in becoming a true lady of Godliness. Join the girl staff, the praise band, Frank Shivers and many others for a dynamic weekend that will prove to be unforgettable!
For more information and pictures visit our brand new website!
Gatlinburg Retreat
what: gatlinburg 2009
when: january 9-11
where: gatlinburg, tn
who: frank shivers & alan daniels
cost: $85
2005 pictures
The Gatlinburg Retreat offers a way in which you can spend important time with your students without having to juggle the logistics of worship planning and lodging. Frank Shivers, a Southern Baptist Evangelist for over 30 years and Director of Camp Longridge, and Alan Daniels, pastor of Cobb Community Church in Atlanta, GA, lead out in four relevant and challenging worship experiences for students. As a leader, you can be sure that Frank’s messages are biblically based and Alan’s music is God-inspired. The remainder of the weekend is left for you and your students to enjoy the ice-skating, skiing, sightseeing, swimming and all around beauty of Gatlinburg, TN. Come join us for a weekend in Gatlinburg this January and know that your students will have opportunities to build relationships between each other and with God in an intimate setting!
(The $85 fee covers lodging and program only)
| Friday |
7:00pm |
Worship Celebration |
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8:15 |
Free Time |
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11:00 |
In rooms (devotional) |
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12:00 |
Lights Out |
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| Saturday |
8:00am |
Worship Celebration |
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8:45 |
Ski, Ice Skate, Sightsee, Shop, Swim |
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6:00 |
Worship Celebration |
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7:15 |
Free Time |
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11:00 |
In rooms (devotional) |
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12:00 |
Lights out |
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| Sunday |
9:30am |
Worship Celebration |
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10:20 |
Head for home, see you this summer! |
Kids Winter Blast
what: kid’s winter blast
when: december 4-6; 11-13
where: camp longridge
who: frank shivers & staff
cost: $75
2008 pictures
This event is for children ages 8 -12 and is slammed full of exciting activity and spiritual challenge. The Winter Blast includes a bon-fire and marshmallow roast at the lake as well as the staple of what Longridge is about- meaningful engagement with our dedicated staff! Frank’s chapel talks will help them focus upon the true meaning of Christmas and the staff praise team will lead students in relevant and dynamic worship. Join Frank and the staff for this popular weekend in December!
| Friday |
4:30 – 5:30 |
Registration |
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6:00 – 6:45 |
Supper |
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6:45 – 7:15 |
Cabin time |
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7:15 – 8:00 |
Praise Gathering |
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8:00 – 8:30 |
Canteen time |
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8:30 – 9:15 |
Marshmallow Roast at the Lake |
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9:15 – 9:45 |
Showers, Devotion, Lights Out |
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| Saturday |
8:45 – 9:30 |
Breakfast |
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9:30 – 10:00 |
Staff-led quiet time |
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Praise Gathering |
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10:30 – 10:50 |
Canteen |
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10:50 – 12:15 |
Activity |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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1:00 – 1:30 |
Cabin time |
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1:30 – 2:45 |
Peanut Patch Olympics |
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2:45 – 3:45 |
Activity |
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3:55 – 4:20 |
Movie |
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4:20 – 4:45 |
Clean up for Supper |
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5:00 – 5:45 |
Supper |
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5:45 – 6:15 |
Cabin time |
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6:15 – 7:00 |
Praise Gathering |
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7:00 – 7:30 |
Canteen time |
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7:30 – 9:00 |
Talent Show |
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9:00 – 9:45 |
Showers, Devotion, Light out |
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| Sunday |
8:30 – 9:00 |
Breakfast |
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9:00 – 9:15 |
Staff-led quiet time |
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9:30 – 10:15 |
Praise Gathering |
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10:30 |
Pack up and head home |
Longridge Student Leadership Conference
what: longridge student leadership conference
when: February 6-8, 2009
where: camp longridge
who: frank shivers & others
cost: $64
Geared for high school and college students who desire to nurture and grow their leadership skills and gifts.
Students registered by January 7 receive a free SLC shirt upon arrival for the conference. Call 866-966-9805 for more information.
Listings of Leadership Seminars
Strengthening an Unstoppable Organization (Cory Singleton)
As a student organization, it is essential that your members feel a sense of
trust and togetherness. How do you begin that process?
Learning Outcomes:
• Explain the role teambuilding activities plays in organizational development
• Demonstrate knowledge of a number of “icebreaker” and teambuilding activities
Strategic Planning for Student Leaders (Rick Brewer)
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of your student
organization, but in order to make a real impact this school year on your
campus; your student organization needs to focus on “big picture” planning. This
presentation will give you the tools you need to position your organization for
success.
Learning Outcomes:
• Initiate the process for developing a personal and organizational vision
statement
• Create Biblical organizational goals
Defining Leadership Roles and Conducting Efficient Meetings (Tripp Atkinson)
Being an effective meeting leader is essential. This seminar will help students
plan and execute passionate and power packed meetings. Program formats and
selection of topics and speakers will be presented.
Learning Outcomes:
• Planning a meeting that is exciting and Bible based.
* Knowledge of the role of each team member
• Prepare for transitions of leadership due to graduation or departure
Formation of a Student Ministry on Campus (Paul Coleman)
The A to Z of starting a Christian organization on campus. Where does a student
begin this process? How is this organization launched? What national
organizations are willing to help fund the club? What are the legalities of such
an organization?
Learning Outcomes:
* Knowledge to initiate steps of formation of a Christian organization on campus
* Knowledge of the Student’s legal rights with regard to such an organization
and resources that will insure an effective organization will be established
The development and presentation of the Evangelistic Invitation (Frank Shivers)
Students called into ministry struggle with the extension of the invitational
appeal at the climax of the sermon. Is it biblical? Is it imperative? Is it
effective? This seminar will present biblically sound, simple and effective
steps to the issuance of the evangelistic invitation.
Learning Outcomes:
* A Biblical perspective of the evangelistic invitation
* Fresh approaches in issuing the invitation
* Confidence and Expectation in extending the invitation
* The implementation of the evangelistic invitation in every arena
Sharing Jesus on and off Campus (Scott Eadie)
Students know they should witness to others of Christ but fear and the lack of
know -how hinders. This presentation gives instructions regarding the in and out
of witnessing.
Learning Outcomes:
* Possession of at least one tool to lead another to Christ
* Ability to handle excuses used for not being saved
* Increased passion for the unsaved
The Preparation of the Sermon
Building blocks of the sermon from start to finish will be presented. Whether
you speak to a religious organization on campus such as the FCA or in a church
the mechanics of sermon building remain the same and are essential.
Learning Outcomes:
* Ability to format a biblically sound sermon
* Knowledge to assimilate sermonic material for the sermon
The Delivery of the Sermon
Great sermons often flop due to poor delivery. This seminar focuses on the keys
to effective sermonic delivery.
Learning Outcomes:
* Knowledge of the “do’s and don’ts” in sermon delivery
* Recognition of one’s weak points in sermon delivery
* Improvement in sermon delivery
Apologetics
This seminar will equip students to give informed answers about the Christian
faith. Subjects include; How to deal with the claims of the new atheism,
defending the reliability of scripture and confronting cults.
Learning Outcomes:
* Sure footedness in belief and convictions
* Confidence and Courage in confronting unbelievers
* Knowledge how to give a defense for the faith you embrace
Fall/Spring Retreats
Retreats @ Camp Longridge - 08:09
| Date |
Title |
Who is it for? |
Cost |
Details |
| Nov 6-8:09 |
That Girl Thing |
Middle-High Girls |
$75 |
More Info |
| Dec 4-6:09 |
Kid’s Winter Blast I
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Children 8-12 |
$75 |
More Info |
| Dec 11-13:09 |
Kid’s Winter Blast II |
Children 8-12 |
$75 |
More Info |
| Jan 9-11:09 |
Gatlinburg 09 |
Middle-High |
$85 |
More Info |
| Feb 6-8:09 |
Longridge Student
Leadership Conference
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HS-College |
$64 |
More Info |
We are eagerly looking forward to another fall/winter of exciting new retreats here at Longridge. For all those 8-12, make sure to put the Kid’s Winter Blast on your calendar! For all the middle/high school students, there is That Girl Thing just for girls and the annual Gatlinburg retreat with Frank Shivers and Alan Daniels. And for those of all ages who might feel called into the ministry, the annual Longridge Student Leadership Conference will prove to be an insightful and helpful weekend…
Student 2.0
Longridge 2.0 : Directed By Mark Shivers
July 6-10 : 2009 - $230
God has intentionally formed us with many senses, many ways in which to worship and engage our Creator. Why have neglected all but one or two for so long? Longridge 2.0 is about asking truthful and difficult question
s and being ready to not end up with the answers we may like. Longridge 2.0 is about re-imagining what the world can be and seeking to live out these visions of a new reality. Longridge 2.0 is about a community of believers on a journey towards the kingdom.
2.0 is a small-group driven camp experience in which relational connections between students and God, students and staff and students with each other are nurtured and developed. As we learn when God declared that it is not good for humans to be alone, we are social beings who are created not to be isolated but to be a part of community. The ethic of this community arises from the inseparable call and model of Jesus who told the Jewish leader to love God with all his heart, mind, soul and strength and to love his neighbor as himself. In this way, 2.0 seeks to highlight the multiple dimensions of the salvation story that not only include individuals but also communities, countries and this world.
Following the way of Jesus who put it all on the line by coming to us not with an army but in a manger, we seek to operate with an ethic of risk. We intentionally design and create worship experiences that
acknowledge the possibility and reality of failure, an inherent part of life in a broken world. We think hard about what it means to fail gracefully and then invite students into the creative process to join us in the risk-taking. Students co-create worship experiences for the morning chapel services and over the past 5 years, we have continuously awed by their creative and faithful explosions of grace.
Of course we have fun too as Godly play is an essential part of what it means to be faithfully human, living in one shared world together as those who have chosen to live our lives in the story of God. We laugh, swim, smile, cry and sweat together believing that being faithfully human in God’s image is a fully embodied life.
At the end of the week, our goal is holistic conversion. When you encounter God in deep ways, you are forever changed. When you encounter others in deep ways, whether it be staff or those in your small group, you are forever changed. You give a part of you and you receive a part of them. When this honest and open exchange occurs in the relational matrix among God, self and others, we begin to understand what it means to live into the Kingdom of God that threatens to change everything.
Meet our Director
Mark Shivers, graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA, licensed Baptist minister and current graduate student at Vanderbilt directs our Longridge 2.0 summer camps. Mark has always had a heart for pushing students and leaders alike to engage God in both new and ancient ways. Always seeking to engage the emerging culture, a week with Mark will urge you to ask and explore, seek and be sought, imagine and engage.
Summer Staff
Our Super Summer Camps utilize a staff of 18 college students. These students are selected to serve on our staff based upon their devotion to the Lord, exemplary lifestyle, involvement in the local church, biblical convictions and giftedness. It is our goal in their selection that your students will experience the highest 
quality of leadership and spiritual mentorship.
Staffers are assigned to each cabin and are responsible for the students of that cabin all week. He/she is their spiritual shepherd and overseer and seeks to foster growth both spiritually and emotionally in them through devotions, play, example and sharing.
Staff Praise Team
The Longridge Worship Team, formed from members of the summer staff, lead worship for Longridge 2.0 It is always amazing to see the talent and ability of these college students to meld together and be incredibly effective worship leaders. It is truly a special attribute of Longridge that the same staff who are with the students all day, lead them in worship during services. At 2.0, we seek to de-centralize the worship team as the focus of attention and move away from the concert model and develop an alternative theology of “worship.”
Go Deeper: Sample Schedule | Mission Statement | 2008 Pictures |
Striving to be Fully Human
There are times in life that are hard to describe. There are moments that are difficult to express.
When a person is fully engaged into an activity, totally immersed in the moment with all the senses engaged, this person is gets a glimpse into what it is to be fully human. That first date when all you notice is the other person and although you’re in a loud restaurant, the rest of the world fades away. That moment on the football field when all stress and worry are driven to the background by the adrenaline induced surge of passion that focuses all energy on the now. The times where you fully lose yourself; when you let go to fully live into a moment.
And you exit exhausted, clear-headed, still, peaceful, calm. You can’t describe it but there was something right about that time, something healthy, and something that connected at a deep level. You felt alive. What if we were to seek to live every moment in that way?
What if we desired to engage every minute with all of ourselves?
I think about God. Creation. God in the moment. Pouring God’s self into the act of imagination and creativity. Incarnation. God pouring all of God’s self into the moment. Death. Empty Tomb. God doesn’t do anything half-hearted. There is this deep passion within that urges God to invest all of God’s self.
And we were created in God’s image. Created with this potential for passion. And maybe these moments are brief glimpses into what it is to be fully human, reconnected with ourselves, the holy and others. Glimpses that teach us what life can be. 2.0 seeks to be a place and time to follow our God into life.
Student Classic
Longridge Classic : Directed By Frank Shivers
July 13-17 : 2009 - $230
These camps feature music from Alan Daniels w/ the staff praise team. Frank Shivers, camp director for over 25 years, will bring the type of messages that have brought about thousands of decisions. If you like traditional camps you will enjoy Longridge Classic. It is full of team competition, fun activities such as our hilarious talent show and sound biblical teaching and preaching.
Meet our Director
Frank Shivers, full-time vocational evangelist, is the director and owner of Camp Longridge in Ridgeway, SC. He has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years and is the author of many books including: Heavy Stuff, Clear Talk to Students, The Evangelistic Invitation 101, and Soul Winning 101. Under his leadership at Longridge over 3, 700 students have made profession of faith and thousands of lives changed.
Alan Daniels
Alan Daniels has led student praise and worship celebrations for over 30 years. He is a gifted musician and speaker who relates with students and mirrors Jesus Christ. Presently Alan is pastor of Cobb Community Church, Marietta, Georgia where he, his wife Meg and children Shauna, Erin and Jared reside. Alan is the guest worship leader for our Gatlinburg Getaway retreats and our two Classic youth camps.
Summer Staff
Our Super Summer Camps utilize a staff of 18 college students. These 
students are selected to serve on our staff based upon their devotion to the Lord, exemplary lifestyle, involvement in the local church, biblical convictions and giftedness. It is our goal in their selection that your students will experience the highest quality of leadership and spiritual mentorship. Staffers are assigned to each cabin and are responsible for the students of that cabin all week. He/she is their spiritual shepherd and overseer and seeks to foster growth both spiritually and emotionally in them through devotions, play, example and sharing
Staff Praise Team
The Longridge Worship Team, formed from members of the summer staff, lead worship for all children’s camps and back-up Alan Daniels in the Classic camps. It is always amazing to see the talent and ability of these college students to meld together and be incredibly effective worship leaders. It is truly a special attribute of Longridge that the same staff who are with the students all day, lead them in worship during services.
View Classic picture gallery | Staff Blog
Children’s Camps
Longridge Classic : Directed By Frank Shivers
June 8-12; 15-19; 22-26| July 20-24; 27-31: 2009 | $230
These camps for ages 8-12 are among the most popular in South Carolina! Frank Shivers brings relevant messages to the children on their level while an incredible staff helps the kids have experiences they will never forget. It’s full of team competition, fun activities such as our hilarious talent show as well as sound Biblical teaching and preaching.
What sets Longridge Kid’s Camps Apart?
Longridge is one of few camps in which campers stay in cabins with staff throughout the week. The bond that forms in this arrangement is an intentional outgrowth of our desire to grow relationships between each other and with a loving God. We do not require a minimum number to attend and we are one of the few camps to welcome students from churches who are not able to send a leader for the week.
Meet our Director
Frank Shivers, full-time vocational evangelist, is the director and owner of Camp Longridge in Ridgeway, SC. He has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years and is the author of many books including: Heavy Stuff, Clear Talk to Students, The Evangelistic Invitation 101, and Soul Winning 101. Under his leadership at Longridge over 3, 700 students have made profession of faith and thousands of lives changed.
Summer Staff
Our Super Summer Camps utilize a staff of 18 college students. These students are selected to serve on our staff based upon their devotion to the Lord, exemplary lifestyle, involvement in the local church, biblical convictions and giftedness. It is our goal in their selection that your students will experience the highest quality of leadership and spiritual mentorship.
Staffers are assigned to each cabin and are responsible for the students of that cabin all week. He/she is their spiritual shepherd and overseer and seeks to foster growth both spiritually and emotionally in them through devotions, play, example and sharing.
Staff Praise Team
The Longridge Worship Team, formed from members of the summer staff, lead worship for all children’s camps and back-up Alan Daniels in the Classic camps. It is always amazing to see the talent and ability of these college students to meld together and be incredibly effective worship leaders. It is truly a special attribute of Longridge that the same staff who are with the students all day, lead them in worship during services.
View sample schedule | View Kids picture gallery | Staff Blog
Directions
Camp Longridge
10 Longridge Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
803.337.2082
GPS: 34.35, -80.86
We would recommend augmenting the use of online mapping services with the information below to get directions to Longridge. For summer camps, gates open at 12:30 on Mondays. If you arrive before then, you will pick up a number and wait at the gate.
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I-77 SOUTH FROM CHARLOTTE
- Take Exit #34 (SC 34)
- Turn (L), go 2 mi. to Ridgeway
- Turn (L) on SC 3 (Longtown Road)
- Go 6.9 mi. to Camp Longridge
I-77 NORH FROM COLUMBIA
- Take Exit #34 (SC 34)
- Turn (R), go 2 mi. to Ridgeway
- Turn (L) on SC 3 (Longtown Road)
- Go 6.9 mi. to Camp Longridge
I-20 WEST FROM FLORENCE
- Take Exit #98, (US 521)
- Turn (R) on US 521, go 2.1 mi to US 1
- Go (L) on US 1, go 3.2 mi to SC 5 (Longtown Rd)
- Turn (R) on SC 5 (just beyond Burger King)
- Go 15 mi to Camp Longridge
I-95 SOUTH FROM FAYETTEVILLE
- Connect with I-20 West, Florence SC
- Take Exit #98, (US 521)
- Turn (R) on US 521, go 2.1 mi to US 1
- Go (L) on US 1, go 3.2 mi to SC 5 (Longtown Rd)
- Turn (R) on SC 5 (just beyond Burger King) go 15 mi to Camp Longridge
I-20 NORTH FROM AUGUSTA
- Take Exit 73B to I-277
- Take I-277 to I-77 (merges)
- Take Exit 34, SC 34
- Turn (R) on SC 34, go 2 mi to Ridgeway
- Turn (L) on SC 3 (Longtown Rd), go 6.9 mi to Camp Longridge
I-95 SOUTH FROM FAYETTEVILLE
- Connect with I-20 West, Florence SC
- Take Exit #98, (US 521)
- Turn (R) on US 521, go 2.1 mi to US 1
- Go (L) on US 1, go 3.2 mi to SC 5 (Longtown Rd)
- Turn (R) on SC 5 (just beyond Burger King) go 15 mi to Camp Longridge
I -95 NORTH FROM SAVANNAH
- Take Exit #98, SC 6
- Turn (L) on SC 6, go 8 mi to SC 267
- Turn (R) on SC 267,go 15 mi to US 601
- Turn (R) on US 601, go 35 mi to SC 5 (Longtown Rd)
- Go 15 mi to Camp Longridge
I-26 WEST FROM UPPER STATE
- Take Exit 74, SC 34
- Turn (L) on SC 34, go 28.9 mi to Winnsboro
- Turn (R) at traffic light, SC 34 by-pass
- Go 11.1 mi to Ridgeway to SC 3
- Turn (L) on SC 3 (Longtown Rd) go 6.9 mi to Camp Longridge
I-26 EAST FROM CHARLESTON
- Take Exit 116 to I-77 North
- Take Exit 34, SC 34
- Turn (R) on SC 34, go 2 mi to Ridgeway
- Turn (L) on SC 3 (Longtown Rd), go 6.9 mi to Camp Longridge
Phone/Email/Fax
Scott Ogram - scott@camplongridge.org
Registration and Retreats
Mark Shivers - mark@camplongridge.com
Assistant Director & Longridge 2.0
Frank Shivers - frank@frankshivers.com
Director & Revivals/Speaking Engagements
www.frankshivers.com
Longridge Phone Contact:
866.966.9805
Fax Number:
240.352.6491
Mailing Address:
PO Box 9885
Columbia, SC 29290
Physical Address:
10 Longridge Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
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Work Days
February 21, 2009
May 9, 2009
If your men’s group, Sunday School Class, youth group, etc., would like to participate in one or both of our annual work days (or a different date) at Camp Longridge, please fill out the form below or contact 866.966.9805.
We can provide lodging on Friday Night as well as Breakfast/Lunch on Saturday. We look forward to serving with you on these essential days of preparation at Longridge!
Projects: (please contact for the most updated list)
- Fence Building
- Extension of Side Walks
- Landscaping
- Dock Removal
Also, if your church or youth group would like to serve Longridge on a local mission trip, please contacted us. We have had churches such as First Baptist Church - Columbia, SC and youth groups from churches such as Shandon Baptist Church - Columbia, SC come and serve for various lengths of time. You work 8-5 and then take the evening to have services, games, fun, etc. You pay for the food and material. Housing is on us. Please contact 866.866.9805 if interested.
Master Plan
For the past 12 months, the Longridge Board of Directors, friends of Longridge have been working with an experienced camp consultant to construct a master plan for the next 15-20 years. We are excited to be in the concluding phases of this process and will begin to soon to unveil the various phases of implementation!
You can take a look at a full blueprint of the plan and let us know what you think! Also, please consider supporting Longridge in our attempt to intentionally develop our future faithfully. Finally, pray that God will continue to be faithful in supplying all our needs in Christ Jesus!
You can view the full blueprint of the plan:
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Fund Raising
Camp Longrigdge is non-profit organization under the banner of the Frank Shivers Evangelistic Association. The FSEA is governed by a Board of Directors. Camp Longridge is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Would you consider partnering with us as follow the vision that God has laid before us?
Camp Longridge
PO Box 9885
Columbia, SC 29290
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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING ROLE OF LEADERS
For more info, download our Camp Info Packet!
Q: What is my role as the student minister to the Staffer?
A: Join your heart with him/her by taking time to get to know them. Share specifically what your burden is for your campers whether it be for salvation , renewal or a deeper spiritual walk. Communication is a major key to an enjoyable and productive camping experience. Don’t feel threatened by their leadership. Remember they are here to under gird you and help your students.
Q: What will I be doing while my campers are involved with activities?
A: You have complete control over your schedule. You do not have to participate but we welcome you too as much as you like!
Q: Will I be able to join in with my kids in what they do?
A: Absolutely! You are welcome to be involved in as much or as little of the program as you desire. If you need time to kick back and relax, that’s okay.
Q: Are we required to have leaders come with our students?
A: While we welcome leaders, many churches are unable to send leaders with their students to Longridge. Our staff makes sure that your students are well supervised and cared for. Please make sure to give accurate contact numbers.
Q: What are the housing accommodations for youth pastors?
A: Pastors, Youth Pastors and adult leaders will be housed in a hotel-like lodge at Longridge. Please note that the leaders will probably be in the room with other leaders, possibly from other churches.
Q: What time is registration and pickup?
A: Registration begins at 12:30 on Mondays. Camp ends after lunch on Friday. Parents who RSVP are welcome to attend the final lunch and award ceremony. ENTRANCE GATES WILL OPEN AT 12:30PM ON MONDAY. PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR ARRIVIAL ACCORDINGLY.
Q: How does the Camp Bank work?
A: Longridge operates a Camp Bank in which the students can give their money over to the bank on Monday. They will be assigned a number and when they want to buy something, it will automatically be subtracted from their account. On Friday, they will receive in cash what they did not use from their original amount. This system ensures that money will not be lost or stolen throughout the week. This system is mandatory for Children Weeks and optional for Youth Weeks. Please have your students money ready and separated in envelopes by name at registration.
Q: What should I do if I see Camp Rules violated?
A: If you see camp rules being violated by students that are not from your church, please notify a staffer immediately and we will address the situation.
Q: Can adults from my church come and visit Longridge?
A: We encourage visitors to attend or Wednesday night worship services and stay for the following talent show. Please let us know if and how many visitors will be coming so we can prepare accordingly.
Q: Where is the closest Walmart?
A: One of our more popular questions! Exit the gate of Longridge and take a right. Proceed all the way to the stoplight in Lugoff (15 minutes). Turn left and Walmat/K-mart will be across the bridge.
Q: What time do you lock the gate at night?
A: The gates lock at 11:00pm for safety. If you will arrive back at camp after 11:00pm, please notify our staff supervisor to make arrangements.
Q: Do you have internet access I can use?
A: Be sure to visit our leader’s study. Here there are comupters, desks, a small library, and a comfy place to sit back and have some time to yourself or with other leaders. We also offer free wi-fi coverage in most of our buildings. Just bring a laptop with a wi-fi card and jump on the net!
Q: Do you have phone access for leaders?
A: If you need to contact a parent of your student, let us know and we will give you phone access. For all other calls, there is a pay phone at the lodge. Cell phone service is sporadic but most phones can get a signal somewhere on camp property.
Q: Why do you make it mandatory for students to be at the lake during free time?
A: Our program is relationship driven in which the staff is responsible for student supervision. Allowing the students to swim, play basketball, volleyball, ping-pong or horseshoes at the lake ensures that your students are properly supervised.
Q: Can I bring my children to stay with me in the lodge?
A: Unfortunately, we only have room for church leaders and chaperones in our adult housing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - GENERAL
Q: How much money should I send with my son/daughter?
A: An estimate of $30 for concessions (drinks, candy, chips) and $16 for a camp shirt. Video’s of the week will be available ($8.00) as well as camp CD’s featuring our praise team ($10).
Q: Does my son/daughter need medical insurance?
A: Longridge provides limited coverage. Medical charges in excess of our policy coverage is to be covered by campers personal insurance.
Q: How safe is your camp?
A: Our first priority is camper safety and we go the ‘second mile’ to make sure what we provide is done in safety. Certified lifeguards are always on duty during water front activities. An EMS team is stationed two miles from our camp.
Q: How can I get in touch with my son/daughter during camp?
A: A camper email system is in place. Write your daughter/son’s name in the subject space and we will get it to them at mealtime. Due to the number of students attending camp they will not be able to respond. You may write them in care of Camp Longridge, PO Box 220. Ridgeway, SC 29290. Do not use the Columbia address for camper mail. In case of emergency you may reach them by calling 803-337-2082.
Q: Should campers bring dress up clothes?
A: No. Casual attire but modest is acceptable for all our activities.
Q: If a camper has been sick can he/she still attend?
A: Camp policy requires that a period of 24 hours must elapse without a fever before a camper can attend. Please protect your students and a host of others from the spread of a virus by not allowing any sick person to come with you. If you question whether one should attend or not please first talk with our camp nurse.
Q: What about prescription medicine?
A: It must be checked in with the camp nurse upon registration at camp. Please bring all medicine in a zip-lock bag with name clearly written on it. Include inside the bag typed instructions concerning dosage and time it should be administered.
Q: Why do you require picture identification?
A: Safety is our foremost concern here at Camp Longridge and having a picture ID of students on hand could save valuable time in event of an emergency.
Ropes Course
The Trey Watry Ropes Course
We would love for your group to use Longridge Ropes Course! The material contained in the below packet hopefully will answer any question you may have concerning costs, accommodations, recreational offerings and meeting rooms. Please let us know if you need additional information by contacting me by email (scott@camplongridge.org) or by phone (866-966-9805).
You may book your retreat on-line and pay your deposit with a major credit card or e-check.
Requirements: Ages 10 & up | Group of 20 | Release Forms
Check out our master calendar here! For current rates and policies, view our Camp Rental Packet!
Ropes Course Philosophy
The Trey Watry Ropes Course offers your group a chance to play, learn, and grow together in the beauty of God’s creation. We provide all the gear you will need and a staff of highly trained facilitators to run the course. Our course is ideal for school groups, youth groups, church groups, women’s groups, men’s groups, office groups… or just about any type of group you can think of… we would love to have you here!
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
Challenge by Choice - At Longridge, our challenge course elements are always “challenge by choice.” This means the choice to participate and the level of participation is always put in the hands of the participant. Our staff encourages each participant to set a personal goal before he or she begins the element. Whether you complete all the elements and scream all the way down our giant swing or you overcome fears by simply climbing halfway up the cargo tunnel, participant’s level of engagement is up to you!
Experiential Learning -Our Ropes Course is experience-based learning. We learn together what it means to take risks, to have faith in other people and to trust in a God bigger than ourselves. From these experiences we learn and grow. It is our hope at Longridge that each participant will learn more about themselves and the group as a whole during their participation in our course.
Worship – God created us for passionate and abundant life. Throughout scripture, we see God calling people out of their safety zones and urging them to take faithful risks. Abraham was called to leave his homeland and Peter was called to step out of the boat. Both believed that God’s grace was big enough to secure their safe passage. The ropes course is an environment where we begin taking risks and learn what steps of faith can mean for our lives. As in life, the ropes course demands physical, mental and emotional trust in that which is bigger than ourselves. We hope that this experience will provide the basis for fruitful discussions and practices in your group.
The Trey Watry Ropes Challenge Course designed and installed by:
All CDI inspections are based on current standards of the ACCT. The Association for Challenge Course Technology. CDI is a Level 3 – Professional Vendor Member of The Association for Challenge Course Technology.
Ropes Course Prices (when in combination with an overnight retreat):
High Ropes Course: $15
Low Ropes Course: $2
Day Packages: Call Scott (866.966.9805) for pricing.
Ropes Course + Paintball Package: Call Scott (866.966.9805) for pricing.
Requirements:
Participants must be ages 10&Up
All participants must have a signed release form (available on our website)
All participants must wear either tennis shoes or boots
A minimum of twenty participants.
Completion of the Ropes Course takes about two hours per ten people. Only groups of twelve can complete the course at one time. Time does not include Low Ropes Course (included in price - estimate another hour).
Booking Info
BOOK LONGRIDGE FOR RENTALS!
We would love for your group to use Longridge! The material contained in the rental packet hopefully will answer any question you may have concerning costs, accommodations, recreational offerings and meeting rooms. Please let us know if you need additional information by contacting me by email (scott@camplongridge.org) or by phone (866-966-9805). A tour of Longridge can be scheduled by contacting our Retreat Coordinator, Scott Ogram at 866-966-9805.
Check out our master calendar here!
For current rates and policies, view our Camp Rental Packet!
See a list and aerial view of our facilities here!
CURRENT COST-
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Total # of participants*
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25-75
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75+
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Cost per person
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$45
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$43
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Cost per person per night with participants providing their own meals (+ $125 per day cafeteria, kitchen fee - mandatory)
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$28
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*Fee scale based on groups providing own insurance coverage.
* This does not include Ropes Course or Paintball.
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Ropes Course/Paintball Prices (when in combination with an overnight retreat):
High Ropes Course: $15
Paintball: $15
Low Ropes Course: $2
Day Packages: Call Scott (866.966.9805) for pricing.
Ropes Course + Paintball Package: Call Scott (866.966.9805) for pricing
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*REQUIRED NUMBER OF GUESTS FOR RENTAL
A MINIMUM OF 25 GUESTS FOR ONE NIGHT OR 20 FOR TWO NIGHTS (per night)
ARE REQUIRED OR THE EQUIVALENT IN PAYMENT.
Longridge prefers to be your full service camp and provide all meals for your stay. However if you choose to prepare your own meals a $125 per day operation fee will be charged for use of the kitchen facility. This is available to groups that reserve for exclusive camp use.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Guests must have personal insurance coverage. It is recommended that the group leader receive a photocopy of each student’s insurance card before arrival at Longridge. If you prefer Longridge to secure temporary medical insurance coverage for your stay we must be notified three weeks in advance. This will be provided at an additional cost.
Facilities
For an aerial view of our facilities, please click here.
Lodge
Our prophet’s chamber as we call it has 10 rooms and occupancy of 30-40. Each room has a bunk bed and a double bed except for Joel, which has two bunk beds, and a double bed. Full bathroom and shower in each room. Each room is fully furnished except for bed linens and personal toiletries.
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Cabins
Eight newly renovated cabins with occupancy of 18 per unit and two recently built cabins with an occupancy of 22 per unit. These units have A/C and Heating. Bunk bedding. Each cabin is equipped with newly installed private showers and restroom. Bed linens are not provided.
Housing Capacity for Lodge and Cabin Units combined is 220.
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Chapel –Activity Complex
This facility provides a multi-purpose auditorium that seats 300 and four meeting rooms (30’x30’) which accommodates 45 persons each. Basketball court, volleyball court and game room with ping-pong, fooseball, air hockey and pool tables. This facility is central air conditioned and heated. A projector and screen will be provided at no additional cost. Sound System available for security deposit.
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Chapel By The Lake
The open-air home of our chapel services for many years has now been remodeled into a beautiful chapel by Clark Lake. This facility, holding 75 and beyond, has central A/C, a fireplace, screen, projector, concrete patio and whiteboard. This is the perfect location for your small group worship services and conferences. Large windows offer a wonderful view of Clark Lake.
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Dining Hall
You can choose to prepare your own meals or have the Longridge Staff provide them for you. In either case, meals will be served in our renovated 4,000 square feet dining hall. This facility is air conditioned and heated. Our Dining Hall also contains a full service kitchen with walk-in cooler and freezer. A large outdoor gas grill offers wonderful possibilities in addition to our gas ovens and burners.
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Camp Gift Shop
Camp shirts, gift oddities and drinks along with snacks are available for purchase in our canteen and gift shop.
Bath House
A bathhouse is located 100 yards from Clark Lake and is in close proximity to the cabins. Fully air conditioned and heated.
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Activities
Longridge has significantly upgraded our amenities in the last two years. Take a look at what we now offer!
Camp Blob
Our Clark Lake Blob is the best way to be introduced to the water! Check out the video to see how it works!
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Trey Watry Ropes Course
The Trey Watry High Ropes Course offers a thirty foot Cargo Net Climb into a Treehouse with a beautiful view of Clark Lake (if of course if you can stand to look out!). Five elements including Island Hopping and the Trouble Trolley make up the course which culminates in a breath-taking ride on our Giant Swing! The course is facilitated by our trained staff and takes around 2 hours to complete. This is a great way to introduce your group to themes of encountering fear, working together, taking risks and faith.
For more information including a video that walks you through the course, check out the Ropes Course Info page.
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The Longridge Bullet
This 150ft ride will take you from 60ft above down into Clark Lake in seconds. Safe and exhilarating, participants wear life jackets as they learn first-hand about the laws of gravity on the Longridge Bullet!
Low Ropes Course
The Low Ropes Course offers five elements that helps your group focus on team-building, collaboration and unity. Set in the woods above Clark Lake, this is a great way to begin your Ropes Course Day Experience or as a way to begin your weekend emphasizing the need for cooperation. Trained Staff will lead you through and offer insights as to how these activities prepare your group for real-life situations and encoutners.
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Clark Lake
Our 10-acre lake also offers a 125 foot zip line, canoes, fishing and paddle-boats. The dock also offers a beautiful location for sunrise or dusk bible studies and activities. With the Bullet Slide, Blob, zip-line, canoes and of course swimming, Clark Lake provides all you need for a wonderful retreat! .6 mile walking loop around lake.
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Bonfire
End your night activities with a bonfire by Clark Lake. Bring some hot dogs, smores, etc., and enjoy those special evenings that occur around the campfire. We all remember those evenings in our life when the world fades away as we sit around the fire with friends and engage in speech, laughter and embrace that becomes the language of love.
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Activity Field
Our large activity field provides space for any sport or game you can imagine! Large enough for softball with dugouts and a backstop, we also have water hook-ups to facilitate your more “messy” games. Room for multiple football, soccer or ultimate Frisbee games. And ask our staff about our ad-hoc Frisbee gold course!
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Paintball
A new paintball experience is now available for your retreats! Join your friends in playful competition as you explore what it means to work as a team and play your part.
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Volleyball Court (Sand court, lighted)
Centrally located with lights, enjoy the classic camp sport of volleyball. We also have tetherball, badminton and a horeshoe pit! Camp is about being outside, about enjoying the creation of a loving God. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity or joining with your group in exploring the beauty of our Divine Artist.
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Game Room (in Chapel Complex)
Take a few minutes to spend with each playing some classic foosball, air hockey, ping pong or pool. What would camp be without some intense games of foosball?
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9-Hole Putt-Putt Course
Nine Holes of Putt-Putt for those times when it’s just good to get everyone outside and enjoying each other’s presence.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Dwight L. Moody said, ” I look upon the world as a wrecked vessel, its ruin coming nearer and nearer. God has given me a life boat and said, “Moody, Save all you can.” I have heard the same call and am seeking to get all in “the life boat” I possibly can before our Lord tells me it’s time to dock. This ministry is dedicated to the evangelism of the lost, the edification of the saved, and the exaltation of our wonderful Savior.
Frank Shivers Evangelistic Association Statement of Faith
The sole basis of our beliefs is the Bible. We believe it to be the infallible and inerrant Word of God verbally and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit. We believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death and triumphant resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe in future judgment and man’s eternal existence after death in Heaven or Hell. We believe Acts 20:21 which teaches that man is only saved by exercising “repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.” With all the saints we look forward to the second coming of Christ to earth - personally, visibly and bodily - to complete the eternal plan of God that was formed from the foundation of the world.
Staff
Owner and Director
Frank Shivers (M.Th.), full-time vocational Southern Baptist Evangelist, is the director and owner of Camp Longridge in Ridgeway, SC. He has been in full-time ministry for over 40 years and is the author of many books including: Heavy Stuff, Clear Talk to Students, The Evangelistic Invitation 101, and Soul Winning 101. Under his leadership at Longridge over 4,000 students have made profession of faith and thousands of lives changed.
Assistant Director
Mark Shivers (M.Div, Th.M.), graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA, licensed Baptist minister and current doctoral student at Vanderbilt serves as Assistant Director. Mark has been written in such diverse locations as The Ooze and The Journal of Speculative Philosophy and serves as a member of the Emergent Village Cordinating Group. Mark literally grew up at Longridge and has a deep passion to work alongside God in exploring and implementing a holistic vision of how camp can be a part of the grand story of salvation.
Camp Facilitator
Scott Ogram is a graduate of Moody Bible Instiute in Chicago, IL. Scott has worked with us a staffer for five years and served as staff supervisor for two of them. He joined us full-time in June to become an important and essential part of our future. Scott is also a world-class singer having globally traveled to share the faith through song.
Camp Secretary 
JIll Moak has worked with us for many years guiding and maintaining the registration process. Jill is a graduate of Winthrop University and is currently a Social Worker in the Columbia, SC area.
Longridge History
The Frank Shivers Evangelistic Association operated its first student camp in the summer of 1976. The success of these camps prompted a decision to investigate the possibility of acquiring a camp facility for this ministry.
On a cloudy December day in 1980 Board Members of this ministry toured a closed camp in Ridgeway, South Carolina seeking to ascertain God’s direction regarding its acquisition. The camp was desolate, in dire need of repair and upkeep. I never will forget how this group of men knelt upon the lake dock and cried out to God regarding His will concerning its purchase. The sun pierced through the clouds as we prayed but more than that the Son illumined our darkness revealing the green light to proceed with the camp’s purchase. Financially, from man’s standpoint the purchase price was an impossibility but by faith the Board proceeded trusting God to make provision which He did. The manner in that God provided which at times was the 11th hour to pay annual payments is a story in and of itself.
In June, 1981 the Frank Shivers Evangelistic Association officially offered its first summer camp program at CAMP LONGRIDGE. God has enabled this ministry to annually provide such camps continuously to the present date without exception. It is estimated that in excess of 20,000 students have entered the gates at Longridge to experience its ministry resulting in nearly 4000 professions of faith. Additionally, God has called out a number of students into full -time Christian work at Longridge.
Presently Longridge is pressing forward in the development of its Master Concept Plan drafted by Harrison and Associates and the Board of Directors. This plan may be viewed in detail on this website. Longridge is committed to ministry, “Making champions for Christ’ until He comes and the work is then done. The future is bright and exciting for Camp Longridge. Why not catch the vision of its possibilities and “Come over and help us.”
Camp Longrigdge is non-profit organization under the banner of the Frank Shivers Evangelistic Association. The FSEA is governed by a Board of Directors. Camp Longridge is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
