Summer Staff Members

Ben Huitt

Tribal LeaderReturners

Ben was a longtime camper, and he is excited for another summer on staff at Ridgecrest as a Tribal Leader! He was a SALT (2021), a Rattlesnake counselor (2022), and a Pisgah counselor for the past two years (2024/2025). Ben is expecting to graduate from NC State in May.

What's something you've always wanted to try but haven't had the chance to yet?

Career as a lumberjack

With 4 years to train, what Olympic sport could you most likely medal in?

Rowing, but only because of form. Those guys are huge.

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you eat?

Can’t go wrong w chicken

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Getting back on the trails with knowledge/relationships from last year.

What is your prayer for the summer?

For Christ to open new growth in my life, for me to bring the kids along and grow together