named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Rentals
Facility rental program allowing churches, religious groups, scouts, and other organizations to use camp facilities for retreats, conferences, reunions, or weddings, with optional staff support.
Day Camp at Pathfinder Lodge
Summer day camp for ages 5–12 offering weekly themes including Mystery Mountain, Soar into STEM, SPLASH, and Imagination Nation, with activities in boating, swimming, crafts, and Bible study.
Leadership League
Program for teens aged 14–17 focused on developing Christian leadership skills through team building, faith exploration, and practice opportunities; designed for future camp staff or LIT roles.
Overnight Camping
Week-long residential camp programs for children and teens aged 5–17, featuring themed weeks such as Water Week, Vision Week, and Adventure Week, combining outdoor activities with spiritual development.
Together Camp
Family-oriented overnight program allowing children aged 5–8 to attend camp with a parent or adult guardian, featuring crafts, nature exploration, games, and swimming.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 2 activities
- Family camping and retreat programsOffers family camp programs and seasonal camping weekends where children aged 5–8 attend with adults, featuring crafts, boating, nature exploration, games, swimming, and evening worship; operates a family campground with over 30 RV and tent sites from Memorial Day through October 1st.
- Group camp and conference facility rentalsOperates seasonal camp and conference facilities available for rental from Memorial Day through Columbus Day Weekend, offering indoor and outdoor spaces for religious, educational, and group gatherings including churches, retreats, board meetings, and conferences, with access to recreational activities and lodging in bunk-style cabins.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 2 activities
- Overnight summer camp program for children and teensOperates overnight summer camping programs on Otsego Lake that integrate outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, and swimming with faith-based programming including Bible studies, evening Chapel, and storytelling to support spiritual, emotional, and personal growth in children and teens.
- Youth retreats and spiritual development eventsHosts annual spring youth retreats and weekend retreats for youth in grades 7 through college, featuring worship, music, campfires, Bible studies, meals, and lodging to support spiritual refreshment and faith development.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Employment and training for camp staffProvides summer employment and training opportunities in roles such as lifeguard, counselor, kitchen staff, program staff, and maintenance, supporting workforce development within a faith-based outdoor ministry context.
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Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
- Leadership development and training programs for teens and adultsOffers structured leadership development programs for teens including team building, faith exploration, and practical Christian leadership skills, along with Lifeguard Training and Leaders in Training (LIT) programs to build safety and leadership competencies.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Outdoor ministry outreach and educationProvides custom presentations on the value of outdoor ministry for churches, retreats, board meetings, conferences, and other events to promote faith-based camping and spiritual development.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Scholarship program for camp participationOffers scholarships to assist families in need with paying for summer camp, increasing access to faith-based outdoor programming.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer day camp for children ages 5–12Provides a themed summer day camp program for children ages 5–12 featuring daily activities including crafts, Bible study, games, boating, and swimming, serving families in the Cooperstown, Otsego, and Oneida areas.
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Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and service opportunitiesEngages volunteers in camp operations through flexible opportunities including summer, weekly, weekend, day, and off-season work weekends, and hosts volunteer working projects for clubs, co-workers, scouts, and teams as service opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$280K
Contributions & grants$148K53%
Program service revenue$73K26%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$260K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$86K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.29M
Cash$99K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$2.27M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Malone | Interim CEO | 30 | $24K |
| J Greenslit | CEO | 30 | $9K |
board members · 4
- Carol Seidel — Director
- Claudia Little — Director
- Edith Leet — Director
- Nancy Tharp — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Adirondack Association of American Baptist Churches Partner — Co-created and supports the annual Spring Retreat at Pathfinder Lodge.
- American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. Network — Member of American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A., adopting their expression of Christian faith.
- Camp Vick Partner — Operates as a summer camp and family campground offering RV and tent sites from Memorial Day through October 1st.
- Community Baptist Church of Port Dickson Partner — Carol Seidel from this church serves on the Board of Directors.
- Eastwood Baptist Church Partner — Rev. Heidi Butler from this church serves on the Board of Directors.
- Emmanuel Baptist Church Partner — Edith Leet from this church serves on the Board of Directors.
- First Baptist Church of Macedon Partner — Pastor Aleka Schuth from this church serves on the Board of Directors.
- Kenmore Baptist Church Partner — Pastor Brian Wheeler, representing this church, serves on the Board of Directors.
- Malone Lodge Partner — Collaborates with Malone Lodge to offer craft activities during camping weekends.
- Pathfinder Lodge Partner — Co-location and shared programming site for camp rentals, family camping, and Hall of Fame Weekend lodging.
- Rochester, NY Partner — Secretary Evann Hasenauer is based in Rochester, NY, and serves on the Board.
- United Church of Friendship Partner — Board member Pastor Bill Beck represents this church on the VPCC Ministries Board of Directors.
- VICK PATHFINDER CAMP & CONFERENCE MINISTRIES Network — Pathfinder Lodge operates as part of VICK PATHFINDER CAMP & CONFERENCE MINISTRIES.
- Village Baptist Church Partner — Treasurer Kristen Hosler represents this church on the Board of Directors.
- Webster Baptist Church Partner — Rev. Dr. David Spiegel Sr., Vice-Chairperson of the Board, represents this church.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Experiential Learningmethodology: faith_based_experiential_learningBy immersing participants in nature-based, faith-integrated outdoor activities, we foster spiritual and personal transformation because experiential engagement with God's creation deepens receptivity to spiritual formation and discipleship.
- Unifying Ministry Through Core Faith Principlesmethodology: statement_of_faith_alignmentBy centering programming on a shared statement of faith and foundational Christian beliefs, we enable inclusive spiritual engagement across denominational differences because common doctrinal grounding fosters unity and trust in diverse groups.