Welcome to the 78th year of camping at Pathfinder Lodge! Here we live out our faith and enjoy the outdoors on the shores of Otsego Lake. Led by trained, faith-based staff that have a deep love for kids and the outdoors, campers have an opportunity to grow in friendships and faith while having SO MUCH FUN! Each camper will experience God’s love and the truth of the gospel through a variety of Bible lessons, applications and modeling.
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22: 37-39 (ESV)
This four-day training will equip participants with the knowledge and certifications necessary to be a lifeguard at a pool or lake. Certifications include First Aid, CPR/AED and the Waterfront module. Meals during class time are included.
Leadership Training (LIT)
July 9-11
15-18
$275
An intense three days of personal exploration and group challenges. Based on leadership characteristics modeled by Jesus, participants will practice multiple types of leadership across the variety of experiential learning opportunities that camp has to offer. Each camper will be encouraged to explore new strategies and to identify their personal leadership style. With the support of seasoned Christian mentors, younger leaders will compile a personal set of leadership skills to serve them in their future roles, whether in church, education, employment or community involvement. After program completion, attendees may be invited to serve as a leader-in-training for later camping sessions, where they will be supported in further hands-on development of new-found skills under supervision of seasoned camp staff.
Beginner Camp Session 1
Register and PAY IN FULL by May 15 to receive a $25 DISCOUNT for full week sessions.
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Beginner 1A
July 13-15
5-8
$270
Hit all the highlights of outdoor camping, including swimming, boating, crafts, cookout and campfire! Smaller groups and personalized attention will encourage new campers to explore all camp has to offer. A shortened camp week helps ease both campers and parents into the world of overnight camping, while ensuring all the benefits of Christian camping. Please note registration discounts do not apply to shortened sessions.
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Beginner 1B
July 16-18
5-8
$270
Registration is at 10am on Wednesday and camp concludes with a closing session at 5pm on Friday. Same specialized attention for our youngest campers with the schedule flexibility parents need. Campers who pre-register for both A & B sessions will receive a 5% discount on the second session and are welcome to stay at camp between sessions. Discounts do not apply for shortened sessions.
These shorten camp weeks are especially designed for our youngest campers. Families can choose to combine them for a full week of camp with a 5% discount.
Arts Week: July 13-18
Register and PAY IN FULL by May 15 to receive a $25 DISCOUNT for full week sessions
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Creative Exploration
July 13-18
8-12
$525
Let your creativity FLOW! Characteristic camp crafts, games and outdoor discovery with an artistic twist. Campers will experience a variety of art forms, such as acrylic painting, watercolor, jewelry making, woodworking, paper crafts and fabric dying. Former staff and area artists provide volunteer instruction to maximize diversity.
Creative Teens
July 13-18
13-17
$525
Love your artsy side and want to challenge yourself? This is the week for you! Guest artists will share their specialties and support your initial attempts with new styles. A variety of art forms will be provided, such as acrylic painting, watercolor, jewelry making, woodworking, paper crafts, and fabric dying. Traditional camp activities, including a special evening activity, will take on an artistic twist and be targeted to our teen campers.
STEAM Week: July 27-August 1
Register and PAY IN FULL by May 15 to receive a $25 DISCOUNT for full week sessions
Interested in TWO WEEKS of sailing? Register for both Sailing Adventures (July 27- Aug 1) and Sailing Challenge (Aug 3-8) and campers will receive a 5% discount on the second session.
Camp
Date
Age
Price
STEAM’n Around
July 27-Aug 1
8-12
$525
Experience STEAM in the wild outdoors. Join us for swimming, games, boating and crafts that explore our natural environment and the physical sciences that teach us about our world. Then, use your knowledge and creativity to engage in a screen-free twist to STEAM challenges.
Sailing Adventures
July 27-Aug 1
13-18
$540
Join our experienced sailing instructors and learn the basics of sailing, both individually and in teams. Practice the physics and skills of piloting a Sunfish, Catamaran and Pathfinder’s own 25’ Catalina, The Pleiades. Enjoy camp favorites like campfire, swimming, crafts and games in between sailing sessions. Reasonable swimming skills are required.
Water Week: August 3-8
Register and PAY IN FULL by May 15 to receive a $25 DISCOUNT for full week sessions
Camp
Date
Age
Price
SPLASH!
August 3-8
8-12
$525
Classic camp favorites with the additional fun of water, like painting with spray bottles, kickball with slip–n–slides, boats made of cardboard, and so much more! ALL the fun we can fit into one week + WATER!
Sailing Challenge
August 3-8
13-17
$540
Wind, water, waves, and …. pirates ? Learn the basics of sailing while encountering the natural and theatrical challenges of Otsego Lake. Hiking, crafts and games will give campers a break and a chance to dry off; an awesome week on the water! Reasonable swimming skills and sense of adventure required.
Beginner Camp Session 2
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Beginner2
August 3-8
5-8
$525
Did your camper love Beginner Camp or are they joining us for the first time? Beginner 2 is a reprise of our Beginner Camp with some new FUN. This full week session features smaller groups and a more flexible schedule to meet the needs of younger or first-time campers.
Adventure Week: August 10-15
Register and PAY IN FULL by May 15 to receive a $25 DISCOUNT for full week sessions
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Adventure Finders
Aug 10-15
8-12
$525
Explore OUTSIDE with experienced outdoor adventurers to discover all the challenges Pathfinder’s natural playground has to offer. Challenges, mysteries and a view of Jesus as the ultimate adventurer.
Extreme Outdoors
Aug 10-15
13-17
$540
Take on the outdoors with new, exciting activities that may spur into a lifetime hobby. Activities will range from fire building to an overnight backpacking trip, with some traditional summer options as a bonus! Specialty partnerships with trained instructors will introduce new skills, such as rock climbing, canoeing, sailing and hiking. No additional supplies or skills necessary!
