Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Where will my daughter live at camp?
Pathfinders and Trailblazers live in cabins. Challengers and Explorers live in platform tents. Camper housing does not have electricity in order to promote more engagement with the outdoors. They share their cabin with around eight girls total and at least one staff member (exact number based on New York State health code and American Camp Association regulations). Each division has a washhouse with electricity, hot water, toilets, and showers.
How do I get to camp?
Driving directions can be found here. Campers can also choose to take a bus to camp from either Hawthorne, NJ or New Hyde Park, NY. Learn more about the bus here.
Does Camp Cedarbrook have a denomination?
Camp Cedarbrook is non-denominational. We have a statement of faith that adheres to the basic essential tenets of the evangelical, protestant Christian faith.
Will my daughter be able to do laundry?
Campers staying three or more weeks will have their laundry done after their second week. Service crew members may launder clothes as often as needed. Laundry costs are included in the weekend stayover fee.
What activities are offered at camp?
Girls choose three activities they want to focus on during each session they are at camp. Activities are based on age and availability. They can include: Swimming, Canoeing, Archery, Crafts, Horsemanship (extra fee), Sailing, Kayaking, Riflery, Hiking, Outdoor Living Skills, Nature, Drama, High Ropes, and Challenge Course.
Can I choose my daughter’s cabin mates?
You can request one cabin mate for your daughter in the registration process. We will do our best to accommodate these requests. If your daughter’s cabin mate is in a different division, the older camper can move to the younger division if desired.
Will my daughter be safe at camp?
Camp Cedarbrook is inspected annually by the New York State Health Department (one of the strictest children’s camp codes) and we are accredited by the American Camp Association (a voluntary peer review of our operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management). We have a Registered Nurse in residence all summer and a doctor on call at all times. Our staff to camper ratio is low and most staff working directly with campers are certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid. Safety is serious business at camp and we supervise campers at all times.
Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks is not a rehabilitative or therapeutic program and does not specialize in serving those with special needs, including mental, emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties. Safe participation requires certain physical, mental, emotional, and social health abilities, and we are therefore limited in the types of accommodations we are able to provide. Participants must be in good mental, emotional, and social health and be able to function in a group setting in a positive and cooperative manner that displays tolerance and respect for self and others. Participants must be able and willing to follow all instructions and refrain from behaviors that pose a risk to self or others.
How long would my daughter have to stay at camp?
Our shortest sessions are one week (Sunday - Saturday). Campers are welcome to stay for more than one week (and many do!). We also run one two-week session (The Two Week Experience) where all campers stay for two weeks.
What about meals?
Camp meals are nutritious and campers truly love the food. We serve three meals a day “family style” with a salad bar option at lunch and dinner. For campers with dietary or allergy restrictions, we offer alternatives.
What are the age divisions at camp?
Our age divisions are based on the grade a camper has completed before attending Cedarbrook.
Pathfinders: Grades 2-4
Trailblazers: Grades 5-6
Challengers: Grades 7-8
Explorers: Grades 9-11
The divisions have separate living spaces and typically do separate evening programs. Activities offered per division are based on developmental guidelines and availability. Campers mingle between divisions at all-camp activities, during free time, and at flex time (before lunch).
Does my daughter need to be vaccinated to attend Camp Cedarbrook?
Currently, New York State does not require campers to be vaccinated to attend. If your daughter is not fully vaccinated, you simply need to sign a statement saying you understand the risks of not being vaccinated. All campers are screened upon entry for contagious symptoms and staff are trained to monitor camper health daily and report concerns to the nurse.
How much is camp and do you offer scholarships?
Camp rates can be found on this page. Additional fees include include camp store money, bus transportation and specialized activities (horsemanship, trips). We offer scholarships based on need and the application can be found on our registration website.
Can we give money to camp missionaries?
Each week during the summer we highlight a camp alumni missionary and girls are encouraged to give to an offering from their Tuck Shop account to support our missionaries.
Can I communicate with my daughter?
Campers receive letters every day the mail is delivered and one-way emails through our registration website. We also update social media regularly and post photos to a secure website. We will contact families by phone when necessary (i.e. illness, extreme homesickness).
Have a question not answered here? Reach out to our registrar at registrar@campcedarbrook.org and get all your questions answered!
“My daughter has grown in her faith. Made great new friends. Camp has built her confidence and made her more independent.”
Camper Parent
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