CAMP CEDARBROOK IN THE ADIRONDACKS

Provides daily Bible studies, prayer, devotions, worship, and reflection opportunities designed to help campers grow in their Christian faith. Programming is integrated into cabin life and weekly schedules across all age groups.

Organizes recurring parent-daughter, mother/daughter, and father/daughter retreats during weekends in June, featuring shared camp activities, worship, and fellowship to strengthen family relationships. Specific retreats are scheduled annually, such as June 12–14 and June 19–21 events.

Runs a summer camp for girls ages 7–17 on a 500-acre property in the southern Adirondacks, featuring one-week and two-week sessions from June to July. The program includes structured daily activities focused on faith development, outdoor experiences, skill-building, and relationship formation within a Christian community context.

Funds need-based scholarships to support attendance for girls at summer camp and in leadership programs, enabling access regardless of financial circumstances.

Offers outdoor adventure opportunities including hiking on extensive trail networks across 500 acres, backpacking and canoeing trips in the Adirondack mountains and lakes for older campers, and equestrian programs with age-appropriate riding instruction and coaching. These activities promote environmental stewardship and personal growth.

Owns and operates a 500-acre camp property with age-specific lodging (screened cabins for younger campers, canvas tents on platforms for older girls), serves three daily family-style meals with salad bars and dietary accommodations, and ensures facility upkeep through administrative, food service, and maintenance staff.

Provides campers with choices in weekly activities tailored by age group, including swimming, archery, drama, high ropes, and laundry services for longer stays. Campers also participate in structured programs that build confidence, perseverance, self-respect, and leadership through hands-on experiences.

Operates transportation via camp buses with designated stops in Hawthorne, NJ and New Hyde Park, NY; maintains a lost and found service; offers one-way printed email communication through CampInTouch; and provides access to session photos via a password-protected SmugMug site.

Conducts a comprehensive screening process for all counselors, staff, and volunteers involving reference checks, background checks, and interviews, followed by approximately two and a half weeks of pre-camp training in counseling, group dynamics, activity specialties, and safety procedures. Staff supervising high-risk activities meet American Camping Association certification standards.

Offers the Women in Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) program for 10th and 11th grade Explorers, using LEAD and CILT curricula to build leadership skills. Also includes the Service Crew program where Explorers serve as Kitchen Aides or Groom Aides to develop teamwork and service orientation.