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About the Camp   

 

Join us for "Heroes for God"

Our 2010 Theme: This summer, we will hear remarkable stories about youth and adult heroes in the Bible and in our contemporary world. Heroes do not usually "leap from tall buildings in a single bound," instead, heroes act with courage to proclaim the "Good News" and live like Jesus to befriend, welcome, and care for others ... especially the poor and the marginalized. We will also celebrate the wonders of Long Island’s north shore ecology, climb the rock wall, canoe, swim, and more...

The Summer Program, Ages 7-13:
Campers live cooperatively as a faith community, in cabin groups that share meals, cabin clean-up responsibilities, recreation, and worship.  Campers choose several activities for their daily schdule, which also includes a camp-wide chapel service, Bible study, and American Red Cross swim instruction (required of all campers). Through a vibrant arts/music program, multi-cultural games, and by celebrating the wide variety of backgrounds of campers and staff, we learn about our global neighbors  Weekly trips may include canoeing on the Peconic or Carman's River, off-site camping or hiking, trips to beaches and nature preserves.  Campers will discover the wonders of creation found onsite in native plants, animals, and seashore life.

Celebration: Adventure, discovery, worship, and community are at the heart of camp life.  The community celebrates together in Daily Morning Prayer and a weekly Eucharist.  The campers experience Bible stories through art, drama, music, games, and discussion in lessons that inform young people that God and spirituality relate directly to their own lives at camp and at home.  A full-time chaplain, working with visiting Diocesan clergy, coordinates the services, classes, and pastoral care.


Typical Activity Choices:
Challenge Course with Climbing Wall, Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Sailing, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Drama, Dance, Music, Nature Study and Ecology, West African Drumming & Drum Circles, Book Club, Icon Class, Acolyting, Spanish, Arts and Crafts, Musical Instrument Building, Archery, Fishing, Outdoor Skills and Survival, Adventure Games-Challenge Course

Adventure Games-Challenge Course:Team building and leadership / Group Problem solving / Trust and cooperation / Safety and fun / Adventure as a metaphor in faith formation

High Adventure Trips, ages 14-17:
Small groups prepare for an off-site 3-day canoeing or backpacking trip with skill practice and team building. Please request a special registration form.

Leaders-in-Training, ages 14-15:
LIT is a community service oriented program with opportunities for learning skills like CPR, Lifeguarding, and wilderness survival. We will explore the Millennium Development Goals and ask "What can one person do" as an individual and as a community member.

CITs, ages 16-17 
Recent graduates of the regular camping program are eligible to apply for internships, service and training programs in preparation to become staff members.

Day Camp Option: Available 8 am through 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, including lunch and all regular day activities.  Please inquire for details and special arrangements.

Registration Forms :
> Registration for Camp DeWolfe 2009