Blue Ridge Expeditions
A sampler of the best of Lutherock — caving Worley’s Cave, climbing Cross Rock, a day rafting the Nolichucky, and a night camping out. For 6th–8th. June 13–18 and July 4–9.
Completed 6th–8th
Details
Dates
| June 13–18 | Sun – Fri |
| July 4–9 | Sun – Fri |
Questions?
828-209-6302
registration@novusway.org
Our office phones take calls, not texts.
Blue Ridge Expeditions is our middle school sampler of all the best parts of Lutherock and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Campers will explore everything from the sky, to the cave, to the river through adventure options including climbing Cross Rock, caving Worley’s Cave, and rafting Class III and IV rapids of the Nolichucky River. Campers will camp out one night of the program and enjoy all the classic camp activities (teambuilding, crafts, archery, hiking, campfire), as well as participating in C3ARE, which brings Bible study to the outdoors.
Activities
- Climbing Cross Rock
- Rafting the Nolichucky
- Caving at Worley’s Cave
- Team building
- Crafts
- Archery
- Hiking
- Camp out
- Campfire
Choose the pricing tier that fits you.
Every participant receives the same camp experience, regardless of tier selected. Choose the level that best fits your financial situation.
Tier I
Partially Subsidized
Most affordable
$810
- Our historically subsidized rate
- Made possible by gifts from donors and churches
- Helps make camp possible for more campers and guests
Best if you need the most affordable option.
Tier II
Direct Cost
Standard rate
$905
- Covers the direct cost of camp
- Program costs and food
- Staff and camp administration
A good fit for most participants.
Tier III
True Cost
Supports the mission
$1,000
- Reflects the fuller cost of camp
- Includes deferred maintenance, insurance, and utilities
- Helps stretch scholarship funds further
For those able to support this level.
All tiers are voluntary and confidential. Every camper receives the same experience.
If Tier I is still not affordable, scholarship assistance is available.
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CAMPfirmation
A few things you may be wondering.
Here are a few answers to help you feel confident before you register.
Our office phones take calls, not texts.
Is this the right week for my camper?
If your camper sits right on the edge of this week's grades, call us at 828-209-6302 or email registration@novusway.org before you decide. A year either way can matter more than the number on the page, and we'd rather talk it through with you than have you guess.
And if the bigger question is whether they'll make friends, ask us that too.
What if we can't afford it?
Then tell us, and we'll work it out with you.
You choose one of three price tiers, and the tier you choose stays between you and us. Every camper gets the same week, whichever tier you pick.
If Tier I is still out of reach, there are scholarship funds for families in that spot, and our registration office can set up a payment plan.
A $175 deposit holds your camper's place when you register.
Can my camper call home?
Phones and other devices stay home at summer camp, and campers don't usually call home while they're here.
If you need to reach your camper, call the office at 828-209-6302 or email registration@novusway.org.
What do we need to turn in before camp?
Every form is completed online in CampWise when you register, including your camper's health information and the waiver. There's nothing to download or mail.
The week you register is the easiest time to finish them.
Who's looking after my camper?
Counselors who live in the cabin with them. Every counselor has a background check before their first day.
Do you have to be Lutheran to come?
No. We're a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and we welcome everyone the way God welcomes everyone, whatever your background, your family, or your circumstances.
Blue Ridge Expeditions
June 13–18, 2027