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.

2023  ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:

Jan 26 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm

Mar 23 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
 

May 25 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm

Jul 27 -- Ruggles Camp Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm, meal @ 4:30 pm

Oct 26 -- 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 2023 Schedule: January 26, March 23, May 25, July 27, and October 26. NOTE - schedule may be altered due to weather.

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 share with your friends.

For more information about scheduling, reservations, and the cost for the use of the Campground or the use of the Retreat Center, please contact Laura Poe-Williams, phone -- 606.407.2021, lawpoe@gmail.com ; or use the contact us form. 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. 

For the latest news and information from the Kentucky UMC Conference, please check their web site.

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