Staff and Volunteers
Camp Deerpark has benefited greatly from hardworking staff and volunteers since New York City church leaders first visited the property in1968. Belief in the mission of camp has inspired many people to go above and beyond what is asked of them by contributing gifts of labor, vision, knowledge and expertise, donations of equipment and materials, and faithful prayer.
From the annual camp clean-up day, when church groups from New York City come to camp for a weekend to get the facilities ready for summer campers, to work projects taken on by congregations from Pennsylvania, volunteers have played a crucial and necessary role at Camp Deerpark.
Year-round and summer staff appreciate working at camp for a variety of reasons. “I like working here because I like being able to protect the children, spread the knowledge of Christ and seek wisdom from the older staff members,” said Alahni, a counselor in 2018. “I like learning from the staff members and from the kids. It’s helping me on my journey with Christ.”
Alicia, another counselor, said, “I like knowing that I can make a positive impact on campers, which causes them to break bad habits. It encourages and inspires me to continue.
”This chapter is dedicated to those who have worked at or for Camp Deerpark. Only a sampling of those who served are represented on these pages, but appreciation abounds for all who have participated in helping to meet the needs of camp, from 1968 to the present.