Made 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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Main Camp is an area of Camp Deerpark located around Spruce Lodge and containing the main activity areas including the Playground, Swimming Pool, and Athletic Fields. This map also available in: PDF | SVG Buildings Infrastructure
Read MoreMap Files
Map Files offers the downloadable, digital map set for Camp Deerpark created by the Map Makers Project under the Stewardship Initiative. Current Map Set A map set is currently under construction. Check back as maps are published to the Current folder on the MMP project DropBox. Legacy Maps Legacy Maps are available in the Legacy…
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Map Makers Project (MMP) is an effort to map all features of the Camp Deerpark property as part of the Stewardship Initiative. The immediate objective of the project is the creation of a digital map set that can be updated and maintained and published in various forms of media. This map set will help: Outcomes…
Read MoreMap Making Software
Map Making Software lists the software Camp uses to make and manage maps, especially as part of the Map Makers Project. For example maps produced with this software, see Map Files. Inkscape Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor and drawing program that can create Scaled Vector Graphics (SVG) and Post-script Document Format (PDF)…
Read MoreMercy Space
Mercy Space or “Mercy” is the first position on The Journey Map, though it is often “hidden” in that it’s something a person or group must do to create space for spiritual journey before others even arrive to walk together. Mercy Space is created in the hear and life of a disciple-maker before any disciple…
Read MoreMission and Values
Camp Deerpark is a ministry of the New York City Mennonite Churches – a community of Christ where children, youth, and families from all cultures are welcomed to fellowship together in the serenity of God’s creation. As an outreach of 18 New York City Mennonite Churches, Camp Deerpark stands alone as a camping ministry owned…
Read MoreMission Statement
The mission statement adopted by the board in February, 2006 says: Camp Deerpark is a ministry of the New York City Mennonite Churches—a community of Christ where children, youth, and families from all cultures are welcomed to fellowship together in the serenity of God’s creation.
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