Guest Retreat Day
Guest Retreat Day (GRD) is a central and important metric for the most basic unit of service at Camp Deerpark. Basically, any day where a person is a paying guest, program participant, camper, or volunteer having meaningful engagement counts as a guest retreat day. Typically, “nights of arrival” where guests arrive for a few hours…
Read MoreHousing Policy
Camp Deerpark may furnish housing for employees in some cases in either a temporary or on-going basis. The following policy applies to all employee housing of any term. Any individual’s presence in housing implies consent to this policy. Camp is interested in following Jesus by providing a safe, pleasant, and peaceful living environment to resident…
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 MoreNYC Council of Mennonite Churches
NYC Council of Mennonite Churches (NYCCMC) is comprises of 18 Mennonite churches in the New York City and the surrounding metropolitan region that cooperate together to pursue fellowship in the Gospel and advancement in ministry and mission. The council is composed of both Atlantic Coast Conference churches of Mennonite Church USA and the NYC LMC…
Read MoreStaff 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 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…
Read MoreSummer Camp Transportation Policy
Transportation related accidents are the leading cause of death among young people in the U.S. Transportation of Campers Children and staff will be transported in one of the two methods. Any time children are being transported in any vehicle they will be accompanied by at least two staff. Seat belts shall be used by all…
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