QUAKER CAMPS
The following directory is
arranged by geographical area within the U.S.
These Quaker sponsored/related camps
are open both to members and non-members of the Religious Society
of Friends.
This information is updated as we are able--not always as frequently as we wish. We recommend that you contact the sponsoring organizations directly to learn about their current programs. If you detect any inaccuracies, please inform us: at: info@quakerinfo.org
This page has been updated for the 2009 Camp Season.
3/10/2009
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ENGLAND
Sidwell Friends School Summer Programs
Quaker Trekker 2009
Monday, June 8 – Monday, June 22, 2009
http://classic.sidwell.edu/summer/programs/overnight_England.html
An exhilarating journey to the center of Quakerism in the stunning Lake District of England - perfect for history and nature buffs. The jam-packed schedule includes retracing the footsteps of George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends. Explore Quaker history, experience different Friends’ traditions and forms of worship, participate in a service project, and gain an understanding of the Quaker process while forming a community of lasting friendships. The 14-day adventure concludes with a trip to London to see a show and to ride the London Eye.
Highlights include:
· Climbing to the summit of Pendle Hill, 1,827 feet above sea level, where George Fox had his vision that led to the foundation of the Quaker movement.
· Touring Lancaster Castle, a place of punishment and justice since the 1200’s. Many Quakers were imprisoned there, including George Fox and Margaret Fell. Studying over 600 shields of all the Sovereigns of England and of all the Constables and High Sheriffs of Lancashire known to have borne arms.
· Visiting and worshiping in historic Quaker Meeting Houses. Seeing the world renowned Quaker Tapestry in which more than 4,000 men, women and children from 15 countries 'had a hand' in the tapestry’s creation.
· Participating in an ecological community service project to help sustain the beauty and history of the Lake District.
· Crossing the sands of Morecambe Bay on the way to Swarthmoor Hall.
· Building community while exploring Grizedale Forest on a network of rope bridges, trapezes and zip slides that stretch for roughly a mile set high in the canopy of trees.
· Traveling to London for three days before returning home. We’ll be seeing a show in the West End, riding the London Eye, and attending an open rehearsal and performance of True Heart Theatre, a Chinese Playback Theatre group.
Trip Leader Tim Reagan is excited to be visiting the 1652 Country for the third time in the last six years. Tim is a Middle School teacher at Sidwell Friends School where he teaches Drama and Quakerism and the Arts. Joining Tim will be Lauren Brownlee, Sidwell Friends School Upper School History teacher and Director of Camp Riverview.
If you are interested in QT9, please contact trip leader Tim Reagan at reagant@sidwell.edu, or 202/537-2454 before applying.
DARROW WILDERNESS TRIP CAMP,
Grand Lake Stream, Maine.
The Darrow program is guided by the belief that wilderness camping provides
a unique opportunity for personal growth, both as an individual and as a member
of a small community. Coed, ages 10 to adult with variety of programs from
5 days to 6 weeks. Wilderness canoe trips on waterways of Maine and Quebec,
hiking excursions, kayaking trips, fishing, backpacking, camping. Extended
time away from base camp. Suitable for novice or experienced camper. Small
group size assures individual attention. The executive director is a member
of Brunswick, Maine, Friends Meeting.
For more information, contact: Darrow Wilderness
Trip Camp.
Their 2009 schedule and application form (.pdf format requires Adobe Reader) are available online.
Phone:
(888) 854-0810
E-mail: info@darrowcamp.org
Web address: http://www.darrowcamp.org
(5/29/07)
FARM & WILDERNESS CAMPS, Plymouth, Vermont -- Summer Camps and Year-Round Programs. Guided by Quaker beliefs, Farm & Wilderness sponsors year-round experiences for young people and adults that emphasize the building of community through the values of cooperation, simplicity, responsibility, empathy, spirituality, and service. Fun and challenging program includes usual summer camp activities, plus animal husbandry, canoeing/kayaking, ceramics/pottery, challenge/rope courses, dance, environmental ed, leadership training, mountaineering, music, organic gardening, photography, rappelling/climbing, theater, building projects and community service opportunities. Campers thrive in a non-competitive, caring atmosphere. All programs share the common themes of a relationship to the land, living in community, working together, and life of the spirit. We believe our community is strengthened through diversity. People of any race, background, religion, sexual orientation or economic status are encouraged to apply. See www.farmandwilderness.org. Phone 802-422-3761, or email sam@farmandwilderness.org.
Summer Camps:
TIMBERLAKE: For 120 boys, ages 9 through 14 -- Timberlake focuses on adventure and skill-building in a supportive men's community
INDIAN BROOK: For 120 girls, ages 9 through 14 -- Indian Brook emphasizes self-reliance, empowerment and valuable skills for young women
TAMARACK FARM: A farm-based camp for 70 young people, ages 15-17, centering on community building, cooperative work projects and community service
SALTASH MOUNTAIN: A Wilderness Tripping camp for 40 girls and boys, ages 11 through 14, with program focusing on adventure, community, theater and music
FLYING CLOUD: A remote simple living camp for 40 boys, ages 11-14, honoring rustic living skills, community, respect for each other and the land on which we live.
FAMILY CAMP: A camp for people of all ages, children and parents, emphasizing community and respect for simple living
BARN DAY CAMP: A day camp for 80 children, ages 4 through 11, specializing in making all the traditional activities of Farm & Wilderness come alive for younger campers.Year-Round Programs:
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM : In the fall, winter and spring, our Outdoor Education Program offers experiential long and multi-day adventures for both children and adults. The mission of the Outdoor Education Program is to extend F&W's core values to nearby communities during the school year: These values include: to honor the unique light in everyone, to build community through cooperative efforts, to resolve conflicts peacefully and to respect the natural world through stewardship and simple living. We offer outdoor education programs from mid-August through the end of October, and from mid-April though the first week of June. (5/29/07)
FLYING MOOSE LODGE, East Orland, Maine.
A small boys' camp with a deep woods camping agenda and an emphasis on water
skills, including the building of a canoe. Grouped by age and ability, campers
explore a new area of Maine each week, with trips becoming more distant and
challenging as skills are expanded. Older, more experienced boys are offered
extended backpacking trips down the Allagash, St. Croix, or Moose Rivers.
Weekends are spent on Craig Pond, swimming, building a wood and canvas canoe,
and honing camping skills. Ages 10-16. Three-1/2 to 7-week sessions. In operation
since 1921, Flying Moose Lodge has been owned, operated, and directed by the
Price family, Quakers, since 1940.
Their 2009 Summer schedule and application (.pdf format requires Adobe Reader) are available online.
For more information, contact Chris and Shelly Price:
Summer
Flying Moose Lodge, 157 Craig Pond Trail, East Orland, ME 04431. Phone: (207) 941-9202;
Winter
Flying Moose Lodge, 15 Waldron Rd., Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone: (207) 288-3088
e-mail: prices@flyingmooselodge.com ;
web address: http://www.flyingmooselodge.com (5/07)
FRIENDS CAMP, South China, Maine.
A small, coed, residential Quaker summer camp for young people, ages 7 to
17, whose programming promotes decision making and commitment. Under the care
of New England Yearly Meeting, the camp gives young people a community experience
based on Friends' principles of simplicity and respect for the individual.
Campers and staff combine their diverse geographic, scholastic, racial and
family backgrounds as they play, learn, and worship together. Friends Camp
is an international community. Each day there is meeting for worship and meeting
for business. Campers share responsibility for meal preparation, cleanup,
and care of the building and grounds. Activities include crafts, pottery,
music, drama, photography, swimming, canoeing, nature study, non-competitive
sports, and overnight trips to Indian Island.
Their
2009 schedule and registration forms are available online.
For more information, contact: Friends Camp, 729 Lakeview Dr, South China, ME 04358. Phone: (207) 445-2361; fax: (207) 445-5451;
e-mail: director@friendscamp.org; web
address: http://www.friendscamp.org. Winter contact by phone or fax: 207-873-3499. (12/07)
BALTIMORE
YEARLY MEETING CAMPS, Maryland and Virginia:
All five camps are owned and operated by Baltimore Yearly Meeting and are
thereby affiliated with both Friends General Conference and Friends United
Meeting. BYM's camping programs provide opportunities for spending
extended time living in functioning Quaker communities that encourage tenderness,
loving concern, dynamic activity, laughter, respect, work, honesty, silence,
and joyful noise. Our goal is to foster the kind of self-esteem that facilitates
spiritual growth. Opportunities for such growth are created in the process
of supporting campers through challenging experiences. Success in negotiating
rapids or exploring artistic creativity offers a deeper strength from which
to accept the challenge and risk of turning inward toward the Light. All camps
are coed.
For more information, contact:
Jane Megginson, Camp Admin. Sec.,
Camping Program Office,
413 S West End Ave,
Lancaster PA 17603;
Phone: 717-481-4870; e-mail: jane@bymcamps.org;
web address: http://www.bymcamps.org/ (1/04)
Shiloh Quaker Camp lies on 432 acres of land in Madison County, Virginia, nestled near the Shenandoah National Park. Shiloh offers in-camp and trip experiences. Younger campers will be away from camp for shorter periods of time with less demanding activities than older campers. Trips may take them to various sections of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. We backpack roads and trails; we canoe the Rappahannock, Rapidan, James, and Shenandoah Rivers; and we give technical rock climbing instruction at several sites mostly within the Shenandoah National Park. In-camp activities include arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, informal sports, and playing in the creek which runs through the front of the property. Work projects and chores also play an important part in our community's life.
Shiloh Quaker Camp
P.O. Box 89
Hood, VA 22723
Phone: 540-948-5226Catoctin Quaker Camp lies just below the ridge of Catoctin Mountain and is adjacent to protected state forests and the Frederick watershed. The nearest town is Thurmont, Maryland. Catoctin offers in-camp and trip experiences. Younger campers will be away from camp for shorter periods of time with less demanding activities than older campers. Trips may take them to various sections of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We backpack roads and trails; we canoe the Potomac, Rappahannock, and Shenandoah Rivers; and we give technical rock climbing instruction at several sites. Activities in camp include swimming, arts and crafts, informal music and drama, low pressure athletics, and chores. Potters' wheels and a kiln are available.
Catoctin Quaker Camp
12611 Tower Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Emergency: 301-271-2156
Social: 301-271-2184The Teen Adventure Programs are outdoor adventure programs for youth ages fifteen to eighteen. Originating from a base camp in Lexington, VA, trips are three weeks long and are comprised of twelve campers and two trip leaders. Campers have considerable responsibility for the day-to-day planning and management of trips, which consist of backpacking, white-water canoeing, rock climbing, and service projects. Campers are encouraged in their emotional and spiritual development as they grow through these wilderness challenges in collaboration with their peers. These trips are rigorous and require campers to be in good shape and up to significant physical and mental challenges. TA Leadership Training is offered to the more experienced outdoor camper in the second year, emphasizing outdoor leadership skills and training.
Teen Adventure
495 Snakefoot Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
Phone: 540-463-7234Opequon Quaker Camp, is located just north of Winchester, Virginia. Campers live in screened cabins and share meals in the pavilion in the center of camp. The day includes all-camp activities, art projects, games in the playing field, swimming in the pool, and exploring in the creek. Art activities might include digging Opequon Creek clay to create original pieces for firing; carpentry projects such as building tree houses and tipis; painting life size murals; weaving fiber and words; and workshops in theatre, dance and music. Other activities include cooperative games, exploring in the woods, singing and working together, performances, time to play musical instruments, making sailboats for the creek, fire circle, and tons of other cool things like batik, volleyball, puppet making, star gazing, candle making, and tubing on the creek.
Opequon Quaker Camp
2710 Brucetown Road
Brucetown, VA 22622
Phone: 540-678-4900
CAMP DARK WATERS, Medford, New Jersey
Founded in 1928, Camp Dark Waters is residential, coed, for about 90 campers,
ages 7 to 14. One and 2-week sessions. Camp Dark Waters serves its community
of campers and staff by running recreational activities that are fun and serve
to nurture the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional life of young
Friends and others. Based on the Quaker testimonies of Peace, Education, Simplicity,
Stewardship, Equality, and Integrity, our diverse community builds new friendships
in a "family" atmosphere. We live and play together and learn to appreciate
one another in our outdoor camp setting. Campers participate in our swimming
program and choose two activities each day from a wide range of offerings
-- archery to volleyball, including ropes courses and horse-back riding and
care. A program of overnight outings, hikes and canoe trips along the many
beautiful miles of Jersey streams, provides unique opportunities for children
to learn about and enjoy the out-of-doors.
The 2009 schedule and registration forms are available online.
For more information, contact: Camp Dark Waters, P. O. Box 263, Medford, NJ
08055-0263. Phone: (609) 654-8846; Fax: (609) 654-2022; e-mail: info@campdarkwaters.net; web address: http://www.campdarkwaters.org (5/07)
CAMP GIDEON, Mechanicstown, Ohio.
Owned and operated by Evangelical Friends Church-Easter Region, Camp Gideon
is both a camp and a conference/retreat center. Located in the northeast quadrant
of Ohio, Camp Gideon is within a two-hour's drive from Pittsburgh, Cleveland,
and Columbus. During the summer it holds weekend retreats and a number of
5-day residential camps for children and youth: kids camps, sports camps where
youth learn to live out their faith on and off the court, and a Challenge
Camp for Jr. Highers. These unique Christian camping experiences include canoeing,
fishing, and archery; sports; guided nature hikes, tractor/hay rides, low
ropes course, and initiative games -- all within a rare setting for fellowship,
worship, and experiencing God. Challenge Camp may also include rappelling
or horseback riding and will provide opportunities to learn to worship God
through your whole life, including dynamic chapel times, service projects,
and personal study time.
For more information, contact: Camp Gideon, 7261
Salineville Road NE, Mechanicstown, OH 44651. Phone: (330) 738-6871; e-mail:
gideon@efcer.org; web address: http://www.campgideon.org/. (5/07)
CAMP ONAS, Ottsville, Pennsylvania.
The Quaker camp in rural Bucks County, PA, Camp Onas is a coed, residential camp for 130 kids, 8-13, with four 2-week sessions. Camp Onas is a caring community where individuals are nurtured and encouraged spiritually and group unity is fostered through recreation and education in a peaceful and simple environment. Our program stresses sharing, cooperation, understanding, simple living, and most essential of all -- fun. Campers choose their activities from a daily schedule that includes sports and games, arts & crafts, woodworking, gardening, swimming, nature study and animal care, archery, drama and music. Special activities include theme weekends, camp-outs at the overnight site, team challenge activities, high ropes and rock climbing. A four-day out-of-camp backpacking and canoeing trip is available for older campers. The camp's meeting for worship on Sundays and Wednesdays is held in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship and recognizes and respects the spiritual needs common to all people. Owned and operated by Friends Camp Association of Pennsylvania, associated with Bucks Quarterly Meeting (Philadelphia Yearly Meeting).
Their summer 2009 Schedule, Facts, and Fees and registration form (.pdf format requires Adobe Reader) are available online.
For more information, contact: Sue Gould, Director, 609 Geigel Hill Road, Ottsville, PA 18942. Phone: (610) 847-5858; e-mail: friends@camponas.org; web address: http://www.camponas.org (5/07)
PEACE CAMP AT GWYNEDD FRIENDS Gwynedd Friends Meeting is offering a Peace Camp for children that will help build skills such as creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. A variety of projects will keep the kids busy like art projects, music, and games in groups. Summer 2009 Schedule and registration form are available online. Tuition is $195.00 per week which includes a $50 deposit at time of registration. Extended care is available for an additional fee. Contact (215) 699-3055 or email gwyneddpeacecamp@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.gwyneddfriends.org/peacecamp_app.htm (05/30/07)
CAMP REGIS-APPLEJACK, Paul Smith's,
New York.
Located on a lake in pristine Adirondack Park, Camp Regis-Applejack is really
two camps in one: Camp Regis is for boys and girls, ages 6 through
12, with a focus upon the group living experience as well as beginning their
resident camping experience. Camp Applejack is a coed teen camp for
ages 13 through 16. In addition to all of the in-camp activities, the teens
are given the opportunity for more out-of-camp travel with day trips to such
areas as Montreal, Quebec, and Lake George. The oldest teens participate in
a week-long "teen tour" trip and may participate in the camper-in-leadership
training program. All campers live in rustic lodges with living rooms
and fireplaces. Four and 8-week sessions. Although non-denominational, the
camp program reflects the owners' association with the Society of Friends
and their respect for individuals and their differences, providing a low-key,
down-to-earth attitude, non-judgmental, non-competitive atmosphere. Instruction
and activities are adapted to individual needs, with a variety of offerings
in the areas of: waterfront activities; wilderness & adventure experiences;
nature & farm activities, including a horseback riding option; athletics;
and the visual and performing arts. Summer 2009 Schedule is available online.
For more information, contact: Camp Regis-Applejack,
Paul Smith's, NY 12970. Winter phone: (609) 688-0368; Summer phone: (518)
327-3117; fax: (518) 327-3193; e-mail: campregis@aol.com; web address: http://www.campregis-applejack.com/
(5/07)
FRIENDS MUSIC CAMP, Olney Friends School,
Barnesville, Ohio.
Campers at FMC are young people between the ages of 10 and 18, of any religion, who wish to pursue musical excellence while participating in a caring community. Campers come with a variety of musical experience: some advanced, others near-beginners – all committed to work hard on their music and treasured for what they have to share and their capacity to learn and grow in new ways. FMC isn't just about music -- it's also about summer camp friends and fun. Check back soon to find out about some of the great things they do at FMC! FMC 2009 runs from July 5 to August 2 for four week campers and July 5 to July 19 for two week campers.
Web address for more information: http://www.friendsmusiccamp.org/index.htm. Contact info:
Friends Music Camp
P.O. Box 59311
Chicago, IL 60659-0311
(773) 573-9181
musicfmc@yahoo.com
JOURNEY'S END FARM CAMP, Newfoundland,
Pennsylvania.
A family farm experience for 30-35 boys and girls, ages seven to twelve.
One 2-week session; two 3-week sessions. Located near the Pocono Mountains
of northeastern Pennsylvania, about 100 miles from both Philadelphia and New
York City, Journey's End combines the warmth and safety of a good home with
a wholesome program guided by an understanding staff and planned with the
children. The Journey's End program is strongly value-centered, consistent
with the Quaker background of our leadership. We foster a sense of community
by encouraging cooperation and friendliness. In our morning meetings, our
nature study activities, and our care of the beauty of our natural setting,
we show a reverence for nature. Through daily farm and cleanup chores, we
teach self-discipline and reliability. By living simply, farming naturally,
and recycling, we teach environmental sustainability. Morning Farm Time involves
animal care, weeding, harvesting fruits and vegetables, and repairing facilities.
Other daily activities include woodworking projects, ceramics, nature study,
and creative entertainment. There is no religious instruction, but in daily
meetings, discussions often touch on the values of honesty, equality, non-violence,
and respect. Quiet times are used to practice inner reflection. Application available online in .pdf format.
Summer 2009 sessions are as follows:
Session 1: (2 weeks) June 21 – July 4
Session 2: (3 weeks) July 5 – July 25
Session 3: (2 weeks) July 26 – August 8
Family Camp: (1 week) August 10 – 16
For more information, contact:
Journey's End Farm Camp, Inc.
PO Box 23
Sterling, PA 18463
phone: (570) 689-3911
email: camp@journeysendfarm.org
web address: http://www.journeysendfarm.org/about.html (5/07)
PRINCETON FRIENDS SUMMER CAMP, Princeton, New Jersey.
Weeklong day programs for ages K-8. Located on the campus of Princeton Friends School. Daily swimming trips to the scenic Hopewell Quarry Swim Club, arts and crafts, games of all sorts, music, drama, weekly field trips or special events, and time spent every afternoon constructing stick-and-log "villages" in the woods that surround the camp. Campers are divided into small, coed grade–level units (K–8), but join with all other campers to begin and end each day in a spirit of community. Every week our entire camp takes on a new theme, and around each theme we offer a variety of activities and events at age–appropriate levels. But the most important thing about Princeton Friends School is the emphasis we place on FUN : Friends ( old and new ), Understanding ( fair play, good sportsmanship, appreciating each other´s unique qualities ), and Nature ( to share, enjoy, and protect ). Staff-camper ratio 1:8. Phone: (609) 683-1194 extension 50. Email: camp@princetonfriendsschool.org. Web: www.princetonfriendsschool.org. (5/07)
QUAKER KNOLL, Wilmington, Ohio.
Coed, 50 campers, ages 8 to 18; four 1-week age-level camps and a family camp.
Bible study, nature trails, volley ball, basketball, softball, amphitheater
for plays. All 1998 Camps will incorporate an important aspect of Christianity
and Quakerism geared to each age level so that our camps are a meaningful
experience to all who attend. Facilities: residential cabins with bunk beds,
bathhouse, hot and cold showers, dining hall/meeting room, located on 28 acres
of land. Owned and operated by Wilmington Yearly Meeting, Friends United Meeting.
Summer 2009's Schedule is as follows:
Day & Beginner Camp: June 8 - 12, 2009
Junior Camp: June 15 - 19, 2009
Junior High Camp: June 22 - 26, 2009
Senior High: July 3 - 7, 2009
For more information, contact: Quaker Knoll, c/o Wilmington Yearly Meeting, 251 Ludovic St, Wilmington, OH, 45177. Phone: (937) 382-2491; e-mail phackney@wilmington.edu (2/04)
SUMMER FRIENDS DAY CAMPS of Sandy Spring Friends School's , Sandy Spring, Maryland. Provides safe and enjoyable learning experiences for people age four and older in a natural setting, emphasizing Quaker values.Campers use the school's 140-acre campus near Olney, Wheaton and Silver Spring. New athletic center and fine arts center. Offers five different types of camps: general, art, academic enrichment, activity and sports, such as Crafty Kids; Recycled Art; Drama; Dance Combo; Play with Words; Cooking; Fabric, Paper & Scissors; Basketball; Baseball; Volleyball; Soccer; Sports Galore; Day Ventures; Fishing; Counselor – in – Training; Critters; Farming; Adobe PhotoShop; Rocketry; Robotics Junior; Spanish; Backyard Science; Careers; Geology; Kibbutz; General Camps (Including new Half Day General Camp for 4s & 5s); Museum Trippers and more. Contact camp@ssfs.org or 301 774 7455 x 167 or see www.ssfs.org/summercamp/. (5/07)
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL CAMPS,
Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Costa Rica, and Alaska. Sidwell offers day camps, summer studies classes, and 10 overnight camps --
designed for a range of ages, starting at age three. All programs are open
to non-Sidwell Friends students. In accordance with the Quaker philosophy
of Sidwell Friends School, all programs strive to instill feelings of self-worth
and confidence in each camper and to encourage cooperation and consideration
for others. Our staff creates an atmosphere that is relaxed and informal,
with a balance between freedom and discipline. Sidwell Friends School does
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic orientation or disability. The 2009 Summer Schedule is available online.
For more general information, contact: Sidwell Friends School, Summer Programs
Office, 3825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016. Phone: (202) 537-8133;
fax: (202) 537-2483; e-mail: summer@sidwell.edu;
web address: http://classic.sidwell.edu/summer/index.html (1/04)
Sport Camps: Sidwell summer sport camps include Camps such as, Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Girls Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Kid Sportz.
Riverview Enrichment Camp: Riverview is held on the beautiful campus of St. Margaret’s School in Tappahannock, For Grades 5-9.
Summer stuides:Concentration on just a single course or two helps promote efficient learning. For grades 6-12
Camp Corsica: Located on the grounds of Camp Pecometh, Centreville, MD (Eastern Shore) for grades 3-9
Sidwell Excursions: take students out of the classroom and promote learning though hands-on experiences and immersion in diverse environments in places like Alaska, England, Ethiopia and Honduras.
The Counselor Assistant Program (CAP) is a hands-on leadership program for students Grades 8-10 that provides participants experience working with young children under the mentorship of a lead teacher.
Voyager Program: Campers are divided by grade to participate in theme-based field trips (Grades 2-4 and Grades 5-8)
One Lead Teacher plus counselors (based on the enrollment) chaperone each trip.The Explorer Programs offer the opportunity for campers Pre-K through Grade 10 to experience a variety of workshops, activities, and field trips.
Explorer Enrichment
Bethesda Travelers Program will explore exciting world cultures and languages in a fun and stimulating environment. For those age 3 and 1/2 to Grade 5.
Kick Start to School is a full day (with morning-only option) enrichment program that is held for 5 one-week sessions from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and is available to students entering Grades 1 – 10. (5/07)
STONE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES, Huntingdon,
Pennsylvania.
An alternative to traditional camps for 12 to 16 year-olds. Located in the
heart of Central Pennsylvania's farm country, Stone Mountain Adventures offers
individuals the opportunity to challenge themselves to step beyond their own
abilities: to ride with confidence, to climb with technique, to control the
sail, to bike one more hill. Stepping beyond also means personal growth: developing
self-reliance, trusting in new friendships, learning to be sensitive to the
needs of others in community. With only 52 campers (ages 12-16) and an active,
caring staff of 14, we share the summer's adventures in an environment of
respect and sharing. A noncompetitive atmosphere -- we celebrate our victories,
accept our shortcomings, and learn from both. A wide variety of activities
is available on the farm, in the surrounding area, and on special trips --
including horseback riding, whitewater rafting, visits to county fairs, and
blueberry-picking. Two 3-1/2-week sessions. Quaker leadership.
For more information, contact: Stone Mountain Adventures, RD 2, Box 356b,
Huntingdon, PA 16652. Phone: (814) 667-3874; fax: (814) 667-3853; e-mail: info@sma-summers.com; web address:
http://www.sma-summers.com.
(5/07)
CAROLINA FRIENDS SUMMER PROGRAM, Durham, North Carolina.
Carolina Friends Summer Program is a day camp offering numerous workshops for ages 4 - 16, Their mission is to provide a high quality, enriching, fun, and diverse experience available to students from a wide range of backgrounds. Day and extended day programs. Workshops include a wide range of activities, such as theater, fort building, web design, and puppetry. "Kidspace" offers social playtime with swimming and field trips. Snacks are low sugar. Information for the 2009 Summer Season is now available online. Contact information: Carolina Friends School Summer Programs,
4809 Friends School Road,
Durham, NC 27705; Telephone (919) 384-9089; email: cfssummer@nc.rr.com or visit http://mail.cfsnc.org/~summer/(5/07)
CAMP CELO, Burnsville, North Carolina. Located in the valley of the South toe River between the Black Mountains and the Blue Ridge, 50 miles northeast of Asheville, NC, Camp Celo is a coed farm home camp for 35 boys and girls, ages 7-10, and a senior camp for 27 boys and girls, ages 11 & 12. Three 3-week sessions, with shorter sessions available for younger campers. The life at camp centers around our home and farm and extends into the forests and mountains. In this atmosphere work, worship and play are happily blended. A variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds enriches our group. Each morning we gather for a time of silence, a thoughtful story and some singing and then plan our morning. Activities include tending the animals, working in the garden, exploring the forests, horseback riding, arts & crafts & wood shop projects, creating skits, swimming, chores, games, picnics, campouts, hiking. Senior campers have a similar but separate farm and camp experience, developing skills in handcrafts or nature lore, learning new folk dances, and spending about half their time on the trail, with 2-day, 3-day, and 4-day backpacking trips to the nearby Black Mountains. Operated by the Barrus/Perrin families, members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and residents of the Celo Community, a group of families who manage cooperatively the 1200 acres on which they live. The 2009 Schedule and pricing information is available online. For more information, contact: Camp Celo, 775 Hannah Branch Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. Phone: (828) 675-4323; e-mail info@campcelo.com; web address:http://www.campcelo.com (5/07)
QUAKER LAKE CAMP, Climax, North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina, Quaker Lake opens the door for young and old to gather with God and nature. Over 200 acres of lush woodland, open fields and a 5-acre lake provide the backdrop of Quaker Lake's inspirational setting. Programs include: youth summer resident camps; family camps; retreats and conferences for children, youth and adults; outdoor education; school field trips and corporate meetings. Experience Quaker Lake, it could change your life! Sessions aimed at youth, ages 6-17, range from 1 day to weeklong. The 2009 Summer schedule and registration form (.pdf file will require Adobe Reader) are available online. For more information, contact: Quaker Lake Camp, 1503 NC Highway 62, E., Climax, NC 27233. Phone: 336-674-2321; e-mail: info@quakerlakecamp.org web address: http://www.quakerlakecamp.org/. (5/07)CAMP NEEKAUNIS, Waubaushene, Ontario, Canada. A coed Quaker camp on 18 acres overlooking Sturgeon Bay. Programs are
offered in a series, by type, and are for all ages, 0-100. We welcome both
children and adults as campers. One wheelchair accessible cabin. Daily worship,
beach and water activities, games, and shared tasks. The NeeKauNis experience
of caring and sharing in the spirit of Quakerism, worship, play, work, and
reflection is a special and memorable one. Under the Canadian Yearly Meeting. Camp NeeKauNis' 2009 Schedule is available online.
For more information:
Camp NeeKauNis
40 NeeKauNis Road
Waubaushene, Ontario, Canada
L0K 2C0
ph: (705) 538-2357. Winter phone: (905) 648-2853. Summer phone: (705) 538-2357; e-mail through the form located here: web
address: http://www.neekaunis.org/ (5/07)
CAMP QUAKER HEIGHTS, Eldora, Iowa. Since 1948, Camp Quaker Heights has used the natural beauty of God's creation to present the truths of the Christian life through Christ-Centered programs designed to minister to the whole person. Coed, ages 7 to adult. Recent improvements include completion of a full-sized basketball court. The 2009 schedule is available at their homepage. For more information, contact: Camp Quaker Heights, 22605 V Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627. Phone: (641) 939-5977; e-mail: campqhi@adiis.net; web address: http://www.campquakerheights.org/ (5/07)
CAMP WOODBROOKE, Richland Center, Wisconsin.
QUAKER HAVEN CAMP, Syracuse, Indiana. Coed, ages 7 to adult. Quaker Haven was designed as a place to help people develop a closer relationship with God through the framework of Quaker ideals. A camp for all seasons, facilities include large lodges, smaller accommodations for 6 to 12 people, rustic cabins, rental cottages, and RV hook-ups. Activities include tennis, all water sports, table games, obstacle course, trail hiking, field games, etc. Youth camp sessions are arranged by ages or grades. A joint ministry of Indiana and Western Yearly Meetings. The 2009 Summer Schedule is available online and the registration form should be coming soon. For more information, contact: Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse, IN, 46567. Phone: (219) 834-4193;email: info@quakerhaven.com; web address: http://www.quakerhaven.com/ (5/07)
BEN LOMOND QUAKER CENTER, Ben Lomond, California. All of our camps include service, Quakerism, learning to live in community, and all the traditional camp activities: swimming, hiking, field trips, crafts, music, etc. Senior Camp is largely planned and directed by the campers themselves.
June 14-21 Quaker Camp: Our week of fun and learning for young people entering 5th through 7th grades.
July 11-19 Quaker Service Camp: Our week of fun and service for young people entering 8th through 10th grades.
August 2-6 Senior Camp: A camper-planned session for young people entering 11th grade through 1st year post HS.
We are located in Ben Lomond, California, in the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We are about 12 miles from Santa Cruz and about 80 miles from San Francisco.
For further details see our website: www.quakercenter.org. Registration materials are posted there in the spring. Interested families can also call us at (831) 336-8333 or email mail@quakercenter.org for more information.
CAMP QUAKER HAVEN, Arkansas City, Kansas. Coed, 350 campers, all ages. Our purpose is to provide the most dynamic setting for creative Christian camp programming. Our programs aim toward building confident individuals who understand their own capabilities through the power of Christ. Priorities are: 1) Providing mature staff to create a safe environment with the maximum potential for fun and growth; 2) Well-designed programming that incorporates the natural beauty of our surroundings with the challenges of the outdoors and uses active learning models to stimulate discovery; 3) A clear presentation of God's Word by regionally and nationally known speakers and musicians. Typical camp activities and equipment including pool, giant slide, canoes, frisbee golf course, 2 basketball courts, archery range, etc. Official campsite for Mid-America Yearly Meeting. For more information, contact: Camp Quaker Haven, 8438 312th Road, Arkansas City, KS, 67005. Phone: (620) 442-9690; fax: (620) 442-9695; e-mail: director@campquakerhaven.org; web address: http://www.campquakerhaven.org/ (5/07)
QUAKER HILL CAMP
and CONFERENCE CENTER, McCall, Idaho.
Year-round opportunities for all ages to enjoy the central Idaho mountains.
In the winter, ample snowfall allows cross-country skiing, and superb powder
and groomed downhill skiing are within a 10-minute drive. In summer, there
are camping experiences for everyone. Camps designed for specific age groups.
The central purpose is to provide opportunities to develop a personal relationship
with Christ and to experience His love and power. The Osprey Lodge accommodates
150; groups of up to 200, can be served. The camp also has 5 RV spaces with
full hookups. The Lakeside Retreat Center can be rented separately and is
designed for smaller groups of up to 40 who can do their own cooking, with
private rooms for couples, families or singles. Quaker Hill is owned and operated
by Friends Churches, Northwest Yearly Meeting.
For more information contact: Director, Quaker Hill, P. O.
Box 1181, McCall, ID 83638. Phone: (208) 634-2083; e-mail: quaker.hill@frontiernet.net. Webpage: http://www.quakerhillcamp.com/ (2/04)
QUAKER MEADOW CAMP, Springville, California. Summer camp for up to 200; winter weekends for up to 60. Quaker Meadow's primary purpose is the winning and training of youth and adults for Jesus Christ and His Church. Camp is located in the Sequoia National Forest at 7200 feet elevation. Coed, all ages. Programs include: Family Camps, Long Beach/Cambodian Family Camp, 5-Day Family Camp, Hispanic Family Camp, Father/Son Camp, Labor Day Family Camp, College Camp, Singles Camp, Fall Couples Retreat, Active Seniors Retreat, and Youth Camps. Activities include: hangin' out, swimming, hiking, ZIP Line, crafts, climbing wall/rappelling. Owned and operated by Friends Church Southwest Yearly Meeting. For more information contact headquarters: Quaker Meadow Camp, 2003 W. Julieann Ave., Porterville, CA 93257; Phone: (888) 222-4822; FAX: (559) 553-8827; web address: http://www.quakermeadow.org/ (5/07)
FRIENDLY HORSE ACRES, Buckley, Washington. A family-operated day camp that offers young people, families, and at-risk youngsters the opportunity to learn about horses and see the world from a horse's perspective. (Not a riding camp, but a place to learn about horses and their care.) Includes miniature breeds and Exmoor ponies (from a species left over from the Ice Age.) Contact: 360-825-3628 or friendlaverne@friendlyhorseacres.com. Or see www.friendlyhorseacres.com.(5/07)
QUAKER RIDGE CAMP, Woodland Park, Colorado. Capacity 250 in summer and 170 in winter, ages 6 through adult. Coed. In the
heart of Pike National Forest on 447 acres, Quaker Ridge Camp provides an
atmosphere for the young and old to know and experience a vital relationship
with Jesus Christ. Owned and operated by Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting. Rental
arrangements include youth camp, retreats, family reunions. Camp activities
include disc golf, hay rides, horseback riding, riflery, fields games. Fishing,
snow skiing, and white water rafting are available nearby.
For more information, contact: Quaker Ridge Camp, 30150 N. Highway 67, Woodland
Park, CO 80863. Phone: (719) 687-9012; fax: 719.687.8810; web address: http://www.quakerridgecamp.org (5/07)
SIERRA FRIENDS CAMP in Nevada City, CA. June 30–July 13, 2007 or July 14–29, 2007.
The Sierra Friends Camp offers children ages 9 - 14 a memorable camping experience rooted in Quaker values of compassion for oneself, others, and the natural world. While living at camp, campers and staff will create a vibrant community of friends and take part in arts and drama activities, non-competitive sports and games, daily chores, sharing music, stories and reflection around the campfire, and swimming in our pond and the nearby Yuba River. Campers will also embark on two- to three-night age-appropriate hiking and camping trips that will inspire self-confidence through physical challenge, appreciation of nature, and skills in camping and teamwork. Campers can choose between two- and four-week sessions.
The 2009 Summer Schedule is available at their webpage.
For more information see www.woolman.org/summercamp.html or call 530-273-3183. (5/07)
TILIKUM
CENTER for RETREATS and OUTDOOR MINISTRIES, Newberg, Oregon. A facility operated by George Fox University and used for small groups, day
camping, elderhostels, and similar opportunities. The staff's core desire
is to introduce youth into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Churches
can sign up to bring a group of children for one week. High Adventure Camp
is a vigorous overnight challenge course relating risk-taking activities to
Biblical truths. Coed. Many day-camping opportunities plus numerous hiking
trails, a 15-acre lake, the Big Zipline, high and low challenge elements.
The 2009 Summer Schedule, rates, and registration for all camps are available online.
Program accredited by Project Adventure, Inc. and American Camping Association. Associated with Northwest Yearly Meeting. For more information, contact: Tilikum, 15321 N.E. North Valley Road, Newberg,
OR 97132. Phone: (503) 538-2763; e-mail: tilikum@georgefox.edu; web address: www.georgefox.edu/offices/tilikum/index. (5/07)
TWIN ROCKS FRIENDS
CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Located on 118 acres of forest, lake, and stream, Twin Rocks is one block
from the Pacific Ocean. Coed, all ages. American Camping Association
accredited. Camps are designed to provide youth with active, adventuresome
experiences within a safe and learning-filled environment. Variety of programs,
including Beach Bash, Tween Camp, Family Camp, Adult Fellowship, and Seminar
by the Sea. All of the camps will help you consider God's presence and purpose
in the world. Rental accommodations for more than 300. Winterized indoor gym/shelter.
Cabin counselors are hand-picked, carefully trained staff, whose strength
of character and commitment to Christ make them wonderful role models.
The 2009 Summer Schedule is available online.
For more information, contact: Twin Rocks Friends Camps, P.O. Box 6 (18705
Highway 101 North), Rockaway Beach, OR 97136. Phone: (503) 355-2284; fax:
(503) 355-8341; e-mail: friendscamp@twinrocks.org; web address: http://www.twinrocks.org/index.asp (5/07)
The Quaker Camping Network (QCN) is a loose affiliation of Quaker camp directors and interested volunteers who create a community where we share knowledge, ideas, and perhaps most importantly, how we implement our Quaker values and beliefs in the daily life of camp. Over the past several years we have gathered at various camps around the country and learned to value the strength of our shared experiences. Anyone who works in a Quaker camp setting, volunteers on the camp committee for a yearly meeting, or is active in any other fashion in the life of a camp with Quaker ties is urged to join this gathering. For more information about QCN, to join the website, or to learn about QCN gatherings, contact: Quaker Camping Network, 17100 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Phone: (301) 774-7663; e-mail: info@QuakerCamps.net; web-site: http://www.quakercamps.net (5/07)
SOME RESOURCES
FOR SUMMER CAMP JOBS
Frost's Summer Camp Guide -- http://www.frosts.com/camp-jobs.html
Kids' Camps -- Camp Jobs Self-described as "...the Internet's most comprehensive directory of camps and summer experiences." Web address: http://www.kidscamps.com/ or http://www.campjobs.com/
Quaker Camping Network -- http://www.quakercamps.net/Jobs.html
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