Administrative Action
Administrative Action or Administrative Policy is any policy set in place by Administration based on their powers and responsibilities. While Administrative Actions may be set by the Administration’s authority, they may be reviewed and affirmed by the Board of Directors through discussion without a vote. This differs from Board Actions (or Board Policies) which are…
Read MoreArticles of Incorporation
Articles of Incorporation include the 1989 Certificate of Incorporation filed by the Board of Directors at that time and the included response letters from NY State authorities. This document is provided as scanned paper documents because it proceeded digital versions.
Read MoreBy-Laws
BY-LAWS CAMP DEERPARK, INC. ARTICLE I.- OFFICES The principle office of Camp Deerpark shall be in the Village of Westbrookville, town of Deerpark, Orange County of the State of New York. The corporation may also have offices at such other places within or without this state as the Board may from time to time determine…
Read MoreCamp 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…
Read MoreCamper Behavioral Correction Guideline
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…
Read MoreCamper Discipline
-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.…
Read MoreConfession of Faith
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…
Read MoreExpectations of Summer Staff
“Basic Expectations of Staff” (below) is a list of things not to do or a list of ways to loose your job. The following is what you should do. -The obvious answer is to do your job: do what you have been asked to do on time. -A broader answer is to love others and…
Read MoreGeneral Supervision of Campers
–Late and early campers-All campers will arrive with or after and will leave before or with the bus. In the unlikely event that a camper arrives early or leaves late a counselor will be assigned to give direct supervision to that camper until the parent arrives or the bus comes and camp begins. –Counselors supervising…
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GRD is an acronym for Guest Retreat Day, one of the central and most important metrics and units of service for Camp Deerpark.
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