Staff On-Boarding Guide
Staff On-Boarding Guide walks new staff through a process of introduction and integration into the Camp Deepark Staff Community. This process is for all year-round staff hired outside of Summer Camp — which has it’s own week-long intensive on-boarding experience called Summer Camp Training. The process introduces the mission, community, culture, and workflows of Camp…
Read MoreStarlit Nights
In September 1968, I continued my voluntary service under Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions in New York City following a summer at Camp Hebron, where I was the assistant director. Pastors of the Mennonite churches had begun to dream about a camp for city children and families. I believe it was in 1969 that the…
Read MoreStenner 85MHP17 (water house pump)
Water pump for main camp chlorinator. Stenner 85MHP17 is the model number for the pump. Its hose was damaged. As a result chlorine levels were low. The part number that was replaced is MCCP207 #7 tube.
Read MoreStewardship
Stewardship is the acknowledgement and practice that everything belongs to God, and as his children in fellowship with Him and following the model of the Son, we are empowered to sustainably use all that is entrusted to us for the good of all He loves. Stewardship is one of Camp’s Initiatives: four major area of…
Read MoreSummer Camp
Summer Camp is a sleep-away Christian Camping Program of Camp Deerpark for children ages 8-13 and teens ages 14-16. Summer Camp for children typically runs Sun-Fri for 5 consecutive weeks in July and August with children attending any number of weeks and returning home every weekend. Parents and Potential Campers: Summer Camp Page | Program…
Read MoreSummer Camp Directors
Camp Deerpark from its inception has been committed to training and developing young adults as leaders. The summer camp program director position has been fertile ground for growing leaders. From 1969 to 1985 the camp administrator was responsible for providing overall direction to the summer camp program while each weekly session had a different director…
Read MoreSummer Camp Dress Code
Apart from the few guidelines below, we do not have a dress code. A culture of modesty has developed at Camp Deerpark and if someone pushes the edges of what is appropriate, a peer will usually speak on it. As you choose clothing, your goal should be to honor God with your body. If you…
Read MoreSummer Camp Electronics Policy
Let’s face it, we love electronics. Actually, we may be addicted to them. Computers, I-things, and video games are cool and camp doesn’t have a problem with them being cool. Unfortunately, often electronics and their use do not reflect Camp Deerpark’s core values. For example: “Community” is a core value at Camp Deerpark . When…
Read MoreSummer Camp Gator Use
Camp Deerpark Gator use Policy -The Gator may only be used by year-round staff or summer staff who have completed a test and or have a key. -Summer staff who have completed the gator test may use the gator only when given permission. Completion of the test does not equal permission to drive whenever a…
Read MoreSummer Camp Sexual Harassment Policy
Approved 11-20-04 It is the objective of Camp Deerpark to provide a work environment, which fosters healthy inter personal relationships and is free of all harassment. Sexual Harassment Defined Federal Law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) provides that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer, because of the…
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