named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Horse Week
Specialty camp program focused on horseback riding and equestrian activities integrated with Orthodox spiritual life
Saint Andrew’s Camp
Annual summer camping program offering Orthodox Christian religious education, worship, fellowship, and outdoor activities for youth
Sports Week
Week-long program combining athletic activities like soccer, basketball, and volleyball with prayer, religious education, and fellowship
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 3 activities
- Engaging adults in camp operations and fellowshipEngages Orthodox adults as staff, volunteers, clergy, and parents in camp programs, fostering intergenerational fellowship and lay involvement in religious and camp activities.
- Hosting themed weekly camp programsHosts a series of themed weekly summer programs including Family Week, Adventure Week, Horse Week, Sports Week, Arts Fusion Week, and Teen Week, each integrating religious education and liturgical life with age-specific recreational and outdoor activities.
- Operating St. Andrew's Camp summer camping programOperates St. Andrew's Camp as its sole ministry, providing annual multi-week overnight summer camping programs for Orthodox youth since 1957, with programming designed to build community, foster spiritual growth, and support Orthodox Christian development through religious services, education, and recreational activities.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Delivering outdoor and recreational activitiesProvides structured outdoor and recreational programming including kayaking, swimming, sports (soccer, basketball, kickball, volleyball), campfires, games (including Capture the Flag), nature study, field trips to Green Lakes State Park, and specialized programs such as wilderness shelter construction, survival skills, walking stick crafting, and a sailboat program on Lake Oneida.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Managing camp operations and fundraisingRaises funding annually and recruits staff and clergy to support the ongoing operation of Saint Andrew's Camp, ensuring program continuity and sustainability.
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Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
- Offering youth leadership and training programsOffers a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for youth aged 14–17 to develop leadership skills and prepare for camp counseling roles, with planned participation for 4 youth in summer 2026.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Operating therapeutic riding and counseling programsProvides equine-assisted therapy and general counseling, specializing in grief and loss, and teaches horseback riding to individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities through three dedicated therapeutic riding programs.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Providing camper scholarshipsOffers need-based scholarships to subsidize camper attendance, with session costs ranging from $350 to $550, to increase access to summer camp programs.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Providing religious services and faith-based education at campConducts daily religious services including Matins, Vespers, and Divine Liturgy, along with religious education and evening prayers, integrated into all camp programs; includes special faith-based activities such as scriptural treasure hunts and Q&A sessions with Archbishop Michael to reinforce Orthodox Christian teachings.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Accepting in-kind donations for camp programsAccepts in-kind donations of program supplies through an Amazon Wish List to support camp activities and operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$138K
Contributions & grants$88K64%
Program service revenue$43K31%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$580K
Cash$32K
Investments$0
Liabilities$132
Net assets$580K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ARGYRA LAPCHUK — BOARD MEMBER
- DARIA YORK — EXECUTIVE DI
- DOUGLAS SELBY — VICE PRESIDE
- FR IGNATIUS GAUVAIN — BOARD MEMBER
- HENRY DOTTAR — CO-SECRETARY
- JEANNE BAKTIS — TREASURER
- KAMELIA SIRICO — CO-SECRETARY
- MARILYN BRADY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK GOGOTS — BOARD MEMBER
- REV MICHAEL DAHULICH — PRESIDENT
- TIMOTHY HALLIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Hosts a wish list through which donors can purchase and send tangible items directly to the camp for program use.
- Archbishop Michael Government — Participated in daily Divine Liturgy and hosted a question-and-answer session during Family Week.
- Archbishop Michael Government — Religious leader who served Divine Liturgy during camp programming.
- Diocese of New York and New Jersey Government — Diocesan authority within the Orthodox Church in America that supports the camp
- Diocese of New York and New Jersey Government — Ministry resource of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, though separately operated by OCEF.
- Givebutter.com Government — Platform used to process donations designated for camper scholarships and other camp needs.
- His Eminence Archbishop Michael Government — Visited the camp to celebrate Divine Liturgy and engage in faith discussions with campers.
- OCA Government — Diocesan affiliate of the Orthodox Church in America
- Orthodox Church in America Network — St. Andrew's Camp operates as a multi-week overnight summer camping program within the Orthodox Church in America.
- Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of New York and New Jersey Network — Saint Andrew’s Camp operates as a ministry resource of the Diocese.
- Saint Andrews Camp Partner — Partner organization offering the Counselor in Training program.
- St. Andrew's Camp Partner — Collaborates with St. Andrew's Camp to deliver Adventure Week programming.
- St. Elias Orthodox Church Partner — Home parish of Natasha Federinko, who is involved in church ministries including youth leadership and choir participation.
strategies · 3
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 Educationmethodology: experiential-faith-educationBy embedding religious education within immersive, activity-based experiences such as camping, adventure themes, and outdoor skills, the organization deepens youth spiritual formation because experiential learning fosters stronger retention, relational bonding, and resistance to secular cultural influences.
- Relational Faith Formation Through Community and Family Engagementmethodology: relational_faith_formationBy creating shared spiritual experiences that unite youth across jurisdictions and involve families in camp life, the organization strengthens Orthodox identity and long-term engagement because faith is sustained through intergenerational relationships and communal belonging.
- Youth Leadership Through Service and Access Equitymethodology: service_leadership_modelBy offering reduced-fee leadership training and service-based roles, and by providing need-based scholarships, the organization increases access and ownership among youth because integrating service with opportunity reinforces stewardship values and deepens commitment to faith community.