Founded in 1873, Ruggles Camp embraces the mission of teaching youth to be effective leaders and faithful disciples in the United Methodist tradition. Beginning with "Mini Camps" for youngsters (ages 10-12), Ruggles offers a wide selection of youth camps and retreats, including three levels of confirmation camps (for grades 6-7, grades 8-10, and grades 11-12) each spring, Junior High and Senior High Camps each summer, and District Youth Retreats. One of their most popular summer programs is "Marketplace", which annually attracts hundreds of children and adults for a Camping with God experience authentically set in biblical times.
Located just north of Flemingsburg, in Lewis County , Ruggles Camp and Retreat Center regularly serves congregations and assemblies of the Kentucky East, Northern Kentucky, and Lexington Districts and beyond. It hosts regional "Walk to Emmaus" spiritual retreats four times each year, quarterly United Methodist Men events, and provides "After Glow" camps for senior adults.
All campground activities will follow Covid-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the activity, camp, etc. Further information to come when it is available.
2022 ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:
Jan 27 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Mar 24 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Apr 23 -- Ginn Birthday Party; Outdoor Picnic
Shelter / Restrooms; 12:00-3:00pm
Apr 23 -- Soup Supper/Auction starting @ 5:00 pm
Apr 24 -- 1st Marketplace Org Meeting @ 2:00 pm - Retreat Center
Apr 30 -- Osman Family; Dining hall/restrooms
May 05 - 08 -- Church of God - Spring
Meeting
May 12 - 15 -- Emmaus Walk - Men
May 19 - 21 -- Vanceburg Holiness Church
May 22 -- 2nd Marketplace Org Meeting @ 2:00 pm - Retreat Center
May 26 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Jun 02 - 05 -- Emmaus Walk - women
Jun 11 -- Marketplace Leaders - T-shirt
Tie-dye @ 11:00 am Picnic Shelter
June 12 - 17 -- Tri-County Camp Meeting - Entire camp grounds
Jun 20 -- Marketplace - setup day
Jun 21 - 23 - Marketplace (in-person) - Donna Shoemaker, dean
Jun 25 -- Perry Wedding; Retreat Center/outdoor
pond area
Jun 26 -- King Family Reunion, Dining Hall
& restrooms
Jul 02 -- McCann Reunion; Dining hall/restrooms
Jul 09 -- Polley Reunion - Retreat
Center
Jul 18 - 23 -- Jr Hi Camp - Debbie Taylor, dean; Lamont Taylor, Co-Dean.
Jul 20 - 31 -- Camp Meeting, 150th Year, 7:00 pm each night --
the topic "Enter In"
Jul 20 - 22 -- Camp Meeting; Evangelist - Drew McNeill
Jul 23 -- Camp Meeting; Music Night by Satisfied
Jul 24 - 31 -- Camp Meeting; Evangelist -Matt Henson; Music Leaders -
Harriet Groh and Bryan Huston
Jul 24 - 30 -- Sr Hi Camp - , Dean
Jul 28 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm, meal @ 4:30 pm
Aug 05 - 07 -- Esh Family
Reunion; Entire grounds
Aug
07 - Lewis County Farm Bureau
Annual Meeting, Retreat Center
Aug 12 - 13 -- Stone/Carver
Wedding
Sep 08 - 11 -- Emmaus Walk - men
Sep 24 -- Tumlin/Thurman
Wedding
Oct 06 - 09 -- Emmaus Walk -- women
Oct 27 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Financial contributions, invoices, financial or business inquiries should be directed to Jeffrey Rice, Treasurer, % Ruggles Camp & Retreat Center, 2104 Wiltshire Place, Lexington KY 40515.
Any Time of the Year Gifts - Please consider an any Time of the Year gift to Ruggles Camp & Retreat Center this year. Please send all contributions to the mailing address in
the paragraph above. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Board Meetings 2022 Schedule: January 27, March 24, May 26, July 28, and October 27. NOTE - schedule may be altered due to weather or Covid19 pandemic.
Just For Fun: The Reverend Les Grooms, pastor of Augusta Presbyterian Church shares a way to remember the Ten Commandments (pdf) using the 10 fingers of your hands. Give it a try, and feel free to
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For more information about scheduling, reservations, and the cost for the use of the Campground or the use of the Retreat Center, be advised that there are NO available NEW rental dates for May, June, and July. Existing reservations can contact the landline of Ruggles for any needed assistance or information. That number is (606)799-9704. The buildings and grounds use policy, rental agreement, and rental fees can be viewed and printed out by clicking on the indicated link.
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Ruggles proudly adheres to the Safe Sanctuaries Policy of the Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. More information about Safe Sanctuaries and the protection of our children, youth, and vulnerable adults can be found at SafeSancturaries.
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Ruggles Camp & Retreat Center
Physical Address
437 Ruggles Camp Ground
Tollesboro, KY 41189
E911 Address
437 Ruggles Camp Ground
(off Burtonville Rd)
Tollesboro, KY 41189
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 38d 30.383m
Lon: -83d 35.548m
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