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Welcome to the 78th year of camping ministry in New York State. We are excited to announce our theme for 2025 is ONE: One God, One Love, One Another. Join us for our summer camp program at Pathfinder Lodge as we explore our theme verse Matthew 22:37-39 and all the ways we can bring the love of God to the world.

Printable Brochure

Our Summer camp registration form and all the information about our camps is available online now. Register Today.

Summer Camp Schedule

Can’t wait until summer? Neither can we. Join us on our social channels and share your own record album design around our theme verse and we will share your designs online with our camping community. Watch our social channels to learn more.

Spring Retreat

Grades 7-College Level are invited with their leaders to join us for our Spring Retreat May 16-18. Enjoy worship, music, campfires, bible studies and fun. Meals and lodging are included with registration.

Theme and speakers will be announced soon, but it’s not too early to mark your calendar and start planning your group’s trip.

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Day Camp at Pathfinder Lodge

Looking for a summer long camping program in the Cooperstown and Otsego County region. We have 8 weeks of fun filled themed programing. Sign up for a week or the whole summer. The best way to spend summer vacation is outside!

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Camp Vick

Updates have been completed at Camp Vick and we are happy to announced it will be open for the 2025 camping season. Check back here and our social channels for more updates and learn how to book your group, family camping, or event at Camp Vick.

Now Hiring

Want to be part of our summer team? We are now hiring a variety of positions. Staff will get on the job training, including lifeguard and CPR training. Learn leadership skills and life skills that will help you grow professionally and personally. Our staff develop a lifelong passion for service and ministry.

]]> Spring and Summer 2024! https://www.vpccministries.org/spring-and-summer-2024/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:51:50 +0000 https://www.vpccministries.org/?p=2313 Welcome to the 77th year of camping at Pathfinder Lodge! On the edge of beautiful Otsego Lake, traditional crafting, swimming and boating experiences are renewed every year with creative twists. Hiking the Razorback, dressing up for Wacky Wednesday lunch and dynamic campfires are just some of the activities that make camp challenging, fun and inspirational. Led by trained, faith-based staff that have a deep love for both kids and the outdoors, campers every year have an opportunity to grow in friendships, independence and a greater understanding of God’s love for them.

2024 Summer Camps

Our 2024 Theme is T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Achieves More). Together we will discover all the ways that God loves each of us and has equipped us to live for God’s glory.

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Day Camp
For Ages 5-12

Serving the Otsego region. Day Campers will enjoy swimming, boating, crafts, hiking & nature, and games, along with our overnight campers.

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Annual Youth Spring Retreat
May 17-19

Sign up your youth, youth group, campus club, or family for the annual Youth Retreat. For grades 7 through college level. Grow in faith with worship, small group Bible studies, campfires, and fun.

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New This Year!

Community Camp

This year we are offering two camps for the whole family. Stay together at camp while enjoying the full program including a canoe trip, cookout, crafts, waterfront activities, games, campfires and worship times.

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Free Style Camping

Bring your friends and family and enjoy camp on our specially designated weeks and weekends.

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Our camps are also available to book for your church, group, scouts, special events, and more. You can even run your own camp program. Book early before the summer fills up.

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Registration is open for the 2023 Summer program. This year’s theme is Love Your Selfie: Made in God’s Image. This year we are adding new programs, and focusing on different types of camping to serve everyone of all ages. Our structured programs are at Pathfinder Lodge, while Camp Vick will be focused on group rentals and family camping.

You can download the schedule and registration form here; and all descriptions and pricing on summer camp page. Brochures are coming soon. Want to make sure your church/organization gets copies of our brochure? Contact our office to check that you are on our list.

We are also offering new programs and opportunities this year including Wilderness Adventure, Day Camp, Spring Youth Retreat, Camp Reunion Weekend and a Pastor’s Retreat Week.

Love Your Selfie: Made in God's Image

“I have been remarkably and wonderfully made.” Vs 14b

Psalm 139:13-18

New This Year

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Wilderness Adventures

For Campers 18+

This 5-day, young adult backpacking trip in the Adirondacks is organized and led by Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone. In addition to hiking, there will be time for spiritual renewal and refreshment. Fee includes all food and group/shared gear. There will be an individual and a group Zoom meeting to help with planning and preparation. This trip is underwritten by a grant from the Capital Area Baptist Association. Learn More…

Day Camp

For Ages 5-12

Serving the Otsego region. Day Campers will enjoy swimming, boating, crafts, hiking & nature, and Bible stories, along with our overnight campers.

Monday-Friday
8:30-4:30 – $200/week (includes lunch)

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Upcoming Event

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Trust in the Lord with all of your heart

Proverbs 3:5

Spring Youth Retreat

May 19-21

Sign up your youth, youth group, campus club, or family for the annual Youth Retreat. For grades 7 through college level. Grow in faith with worship, small group Bible studies, campfires, and fun.

Registration: $100 per youth, $75 adult. (For every 7 youth in a youth group, 1 adult’s registration is free!). All meals/lodging included in registration cost.

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