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Employee Housing 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…

Mission 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…

Pastor, Missionary, an Church Planter Personal Retreat Policy

Purpose: To support pastors, missionaries, and church planters in their ministry by providing space for devotion, spiritual formation, personal renewal, bible study, reflection, and/or sabbath rest. For the case of this policy, church planters, missionaries, and bi-vocational pastors are considered “pastors” and qualify for this service so long as they are a recognized leader (affirmed…

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