In the Kitchen
“My first impression of camp was that it seemed huge and like a lot of work,” said Doris Stoltzfus, who was the head cook for the first two years of camp. “Just to look at it seemed a bit overwhelming.” “We cleaned and cleaned to get the facilities ready to open for the first event…
Read MoreInitiatives
Initiatives are major areas of focus derived from Camp Deerpark’s Mission and Values. Current Initiatives Prayer, Word & Worship Prayer, Word, & Worship are the center of Jesus-based practice and the root of vibrant Christian community and transformational living, creating experiences that flow from the Triune God’s presence which focus our work and launch us…
Read MoreIt Had Become our Nest
I am a nature-lover. Better yet, a wildlife enthusiast. One summer, outside of my window in the room I stayed in at Camp Deerpark, I watched a bird begin to build her nest, twig by twig. Then a few days later, I watched her lay her eggs in that very same nest. Later I witnessed…
Read MoreKubota M5700
Kubota M5700 is a 60HP 4WD medium-duty utility tractor with 3-Point Hitch and PTO (Power Take Off) including the LA1002 Loader Attachment which can use Camp’s Gravel Bucket, Dirt Bucket, Rock Bucket, and both sets of Forks. The M5700 also includes a Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Valve for remote Hydraulic operation of implements on the 3-Point…
Read MoreLabor Day Weekend at Camp Deerpark
Immanuel Community Church has enjoyed its annual retreat on Labor Day weekend through all its phases of existence (Redeemer Church, Elim-Redeemer and Immanuel Community Church) for 25 years. For a few years it was a two-night, two-day retreat till we realized that we had no labor to go to on Monday. Camp was available and…
Read MoreLand and Buildings
Camp Deerpark sits on 277 acres in the Catskill mountains in Westbrookville, New York. The farm that would eventually become the site of Camp Deerpark was settled in the early 1800s. Around 1935 the owners began taking in guests, mostly city folks wanting to experience country life. Such “farm resorts” were common in the area,…
Read MoreLarkin LCA662AB
The Larkin LCA662AB Walk-in Unit Cooler is the cooling unit mounted from the ceiling in the Spruce Lodge walk-in refrigerator. It’s produced by Heatcraft who produces and distributes replacement parts. Threads about this equipment use the Larkin LCA662AB tag. Components Vendors
Read MoreLED bulb ballast
Instruction for removal of old ballast and wiring for LED ballast included bulbs. See PDF attached
Read MoreLocal Community
As Anabaptists, we take seriously Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount about being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. One of our stated core values at Camp Deerpark is to express the love of Jesus by having integrity in all dealings with our vendors, our neighbors on Brandt…
Read MoreMade in the Image of God
Ken BontragerOctober 2, 2020Fourth of Four / 2020 Essays on Race and Diversity Camp Deerpark, from the beginning in 1969, has been a place where people of all cultures have come together to break down barriers. In June, Kevin Smith shared his perspective on race relations and diversity. Following is the fourth and final short…
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