Camp Deerpark
Camp Deerpark, officially Camp Deerpark Inc., also known as CDP, and Camp, is a four-season camp and retreat center serving youth, families, and churches in the New York City region in a Christian Camping environment. Camp offers retreats to churches, youth groups, and ministries year round in a lodge, cabins, and motels and hosts 5…
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Overview: It is the goal of Camp Deerpark to provide summer staff with tools, ideas, and a structured system for guiding campers in positive behavior. Because the camp setting is sometimes physically and emotionally draining it is inevitable that camper (and sometimes staff) behavior will at times be inappropriate. As Camp Deerpark staff it is…
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-The importance of good discipline. Discipline is training. It is encouraging a person to be an influence for good in our world. Discipline is a process of learning to do what is acceptable and best for everyone. It is not punishment for breaking rules. When we discipline ourselves and others, we train to do right.…
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Confession of Faith is a Summary Statement of the 1995 Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective affirmed by Camp Deerpark and the Mennonite Churches of New York City who own the Camp. The full text of the document, including helpful commentary and interpretation is available here. 1. We believe that God exists and is pleased with all who…
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