Summer Camps @ Sky Lake
THANKS FOR A GREAT SUMMER! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Since the first session of camp in 1947, Sky Lake has offered a classic Christian camp experience for children , youth, and families. In the late-1960s we were amongst the first to offer camping opportunities for persons with special needs. Even though Sky Lake looks a little different than it did 63 years ago, our focus continues to be on helping campers be transformed through living in Christian community, so that they’ll transform the world. That transformation begins by recognizing and embracing our oneness in Christ—so regardless of your race, sex, nationality, economic status, or even what church you attend, you are welcome at Sky Lake.
As a camper, you’ll experience transformation through meeting new friends, learning about the Christian faith through Bible study, helping to lead worship, singing a lot, and living in the midst of God’s incredible creation we call Sky Lake. You’ll also be transformed through fun stuff, like: going swimming and boating, exploring your creative side, preparing a meal in the middle of the woods, taking a hike, helping to care for your surroundings, and perhaps even making s’mores or fresh ice cream. You also get to spend some quality, “unplugged” time away from all the distractions that will help you to hear and experience God’s presence in your life. We are excited to help you be transformed at camp this summer!
Providing quality programs and facilities is important to us here at Sky Lake. We are inspected and licensed by the New York State Department of Health (records may be seen) and voluntarily submit to a thorough review (up to 300 standards) of our operations by the American Camp Association (ACA). Visit www.campparents.org to learn more about the ACA accredidation process.
Most of our staff were Sky Lake campers and know first-hand the importance of staff caring for the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of campers. Paid and volunteer staff members are chosen for their passion for sharing their Christian faith, commitment to providing a top-notch program, and ability to form healthy relationships with those they mentor. The counseling staff is comprised of persons college age or older and supervise up to a maximum of eight campers. Our counselor to camper ratio is even lower for our elementary and special needs camps. The counselors are supported by our waterfront, kitchen, resource, and health care staff, as well as a volunteer director for each session.
