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PATH OF LIFE RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC
Port Crane, NY · EIN 166062792 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · pathoflifecamp.com
revenue
$303K
expenses
$292K
net assets
$433K
employees
19
volunteers
5
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

A CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RECREATION FACILITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Christian summer camp in Port Crane, NY serving children and teens through overnight and day programs focused on recreation, skill-building, and faith-based activities. Offers horseback riding, ATVs, swimming, archery, and Bible teaching in a residential camp setting. Operates seasonally with additional year-round programs including retreats and horseback riding lessons.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Counselor in Training (CIT)
Program for 16+ year olds to gain leadership experience by assisting senior counselors and supporting camp activities
Day Camp
Summer day program for children ages 4+ offering horseback riding, go-karts, swimming, crafts, Bible stories, and themed weekly activities from 9am to 5pm
Overnight Camp
Week-long residential summer camp for children ages 8-15 featuring horseback riding, ATVs, swimming, archery, team-building, and daily Bible-based chapel services
Teen Volunteer Program
Program for 14-15 year olds to serve at camp in various support roles as preparation for future staff positions; focuses on service and spiritual growth
Year-Round Retreats
Hosts church groups, men's, women's, and family retreats; offers snow camps and homeschool activities outside summer season
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Residential Camp Health & Safety Services 2 activities
    • Ensure camper safety through staff supervision and background screening
      Maintains a minimum 10:1 camper-to-counselor ratio with trained counselors who lead small groups, ensure safety, and support program delivery; all staff and volunteers undergo third-party background checks and National Sex Offender Registry screening.
    • Provide medical support for campers with medication needs
      Offers a medication form system to manage and support campers’ medical needs during their stay at camp.
  • Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
    • Deliver year-round community recreational and retreat programs
      Offers ongoing programs beyond summer camp, including horseback riding lessons, trail rides, retreats, day camps, homeschool activities, and event hosting for church groups and other organizations.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Employ young people in seasonal camp staff roles
      Has employed hundreds of young people over the past 50 years in various camp staff positions, contributing to youth workforce development within a recreational and faith-based environment.
  • Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
    • Offer financial assistance and affordability programs for camp participation
      Operates a sponsorship fund requiring partial family payment and encouraging external support; offers discounts including $25/week for early full payment, $50 for successful referrals, 50% off fees for third+ children from same household, and maintains eligibility for the Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP/DSS) to increase access for low-income families.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Operate week-long overnight and day summer camps with recreational and faith-based programming
      Provides an 8-week summer camp program serving hundreds of children and teens annually, featuring recreational activities such as horseback riding, swimming, archery, ATVs, go karts, hiking, hayrides, arts and crafts, team skits, and games, integrated with spiritual growth and faith-based relationship building.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Provide meals and logistical support for day campers
      Serves lunch to day camp participants and offers free early drop-off starting at 7 a.m. to support family scheduling needs.
  • Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
    • Support youth development through counselor-in-training and volunteer programs
      Runs a counselors-in-training (CIT) program for youth aged 16+ and engages younger volunteers (ages 14–15) in service roles to prepare them for future staff positions, fostering leadership and work experience in a camp setting.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$303K
Contributions & grants$48K16%
Program service revenue$207K68%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$292K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$101K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$442K
Cash$64K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$433K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +24.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRADLEY KARK PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40 $31K
board members · 9
  • ALEXIS HUBBARD — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES SKINNER — DIRECTOR
  • DAN THOMPSON — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • DOUGLAS DILLON — DIRECTOR
  • GREG LISSNER — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE SKINNER — DIRECTOR
  • MEGAN CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • REBECCA CLARK — TREASURER
  • THOMAS FLETCHER — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Broome County Department of Health Government — Routinely inspects the camp for health and safety compliance.
  • Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Government — Works to maintain eligibility for CCAP to support families using day camp for childcare.
  • DSS Government — Enrolled provider for the Childcare Assistance Program, enabling financial assistance for qualifying families.
  • NYS Dept of Health Government — Submits vaccination records and reviews emergency procedures annually with the New York State Department of Health.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Faith-Based Access and Subsidy Model
    methodology: faith_based_access
    By removing financial barriers through donor-subsidized participation rooted in Christian stewardship, we increase access to spiritual and emotional growth opportunities, because belief-driven funding enables inclusion regardless of economic status.
  • Faith-Based Spiritual Transformation Through Immersive Environment
    methodology: immersive_faith_environment
    By immersing campers in a faith-centered environment removed from daily distractions, we produce spiritual transformation and deeper relationship with God, because the setting fosters focused engagement with Christian teachings and gospel-centered mentoring.
  • Integrated Faith and Personal Development Model
    methodology: integrated_faith_and_skills
    By combining spiritual formation with skill-building and volunteer engagement, we produce holistic youth development, because integrating Christian mentorship with practical experience reinforces values, identity, and community responsibility.