10 Things CSL Insiders Need to Know About Camp Cedar Ridge

Welcome, beloved CSL Insider. You’ve scanned your way into the heart of Camp Cedar Ridge — a sacred space where community is real, laughter is sacred, and love is lived.

Here are 10 things you’ll want to know about Camp Cedar Ridge.

Watch the videos below from people whose lives have been transformed — just like yours can be.

💫 1. Book Your Group Gathering — Circles, Collaborations & Workshops

Step into a space that nurtures connection, co-creation, and collective growth. Camp Cedar Ridge is the perfect setting for your next spiritual gathering, leadership circle, wellness workshop, or visioning retreat. Here, transformation unfolds in conversation, creativity, and community — not from behind a podium, but from within the circle.

Let us support you in creating a gathering where every moment matters and memories are made to last.

🎥 Watch the video to hear from a retreat coordinator we’ve supported.

🌄 2. Retreat, Renew, Reconnect

Come home to your soul. Our customizable retreats are for spiritual seekers, team builders, and healing circles. Let the land hold you while your heart unfolds.

🎥 Watch the video to hear from happy guests.

🌱 3. Home of CSL’s Teen Camp

Every summer, Camp Cedar Ridge becomes a sanctuary for teens seeking meaning, belonging, and unforgettable memories. Hosted annually, CSL Teen Camp is where young hearts grow strong — because home is where the spirit feels free.

🎥 Watch to hear what it means to one of our teens.

💖 4. Love in Action: Volunteer with Us

From welcoming newcomers to making meals, from tidying cabins to being a calming presence, there are countless ways to say “yes” to community. At Camp Cedar Ridge, service is a spiritual practice — and you belong here.

🎥 Watch to hear from some of our dedicated volunteers.

5. NextGEN Retreat – For the Dreamers, Seekers & Believers

If you’re 18–35-ish, the NextGEN Retreat is your place to connect with kindred spirits, dive deep, and rise high. Discover your next bold move, laugh until you cry, and know–You are not alone.

🎥 Watch to hear why this retreat is a lifeline for so many.

🌳 6. Be Part of the Legacy — Become a Cedar Sustainer

To thrive, we must sustain. The Cedar Sustainer Program fuels our future — from maintaining sacred spaces to funding scholarships and summer programs. Become a legacy builder with your gift today.

🎥 Watch to meet donors whose hearts are in it.

🦃 7. ThanksRidging Holiday: Turkey Trot + Community Dinner + Family Retreat

Thanksgiving weekend at Camp Cedar Ridge is a heartwarming celebration of community and connection. Join the fun with our Turkey Trot (run or walk!), gather for a free holiday meal in our festively decorated dining hall, and relax into the joy of togetherness at our family-centered ThanksRidging Retreat.

🎇 8. Ring in the New Year@ Our Fourth Annual New Thought New Year’s Retreat

Let go of the old. Embrace the sacred now. Start the new year with a soulful YES at our fourth annual New Thought New Year’s Retreat. Reflection. Connection. Celebration. A new rhythm for a new beginning.

🎥 Watch to hear about this year’s gathering.

 

🤝 9. Community Partnerships: Love on the Ground

Together, we thrive through meaningful partnerships:
✔️ Afterschool tutoring & creativity circles
✔️ Summer swim lessons for under-resourced youth
✔️ Laundry Love: Dignity and kindness, one wash at a time

🎥 Watch to see how lives are lifted by these connections.

☀️ 10. Summer Programs That Make a Difference

Every summer is a season of purpose:

🌀 Summer Intern Program – Grow spiritually & serve with impact
🌻 Volunteer for a Week – A soul sabbatical that gives back
🙏 Prayer Team – Be the high watch that holds the heart of Camp Cedar Ridge—from the comfort of your home.

🎥 Watch for glimpses into a summer that changes everything.

No matter your age or stage, there’s a place for you here.
Together We Thrive — and we thrive because of you.

👉 Ready to take your next step?