Camp Information

Camp gives kids a world of good!

It's true - camp really does give kids a world of good. It's an opportunity for them to have fun while experiencing living out a Christian lifestyle in a exciting environment. It builds self-confidence, improves social skills and equips them with the tools to be successful at school, at home and in their relationship with God.

Our programs are run by and cared for by a group of people who are passionate about the effect they can have on a camper's life. Whether staff or volunteer, these loving people are the key to a positive camping experience. The staff usually includes several international members which helps to provide campers with a diversity they may not find elsewhere. All are of college age or older, and are chosen for their maturity and personal integrity, skills, patience, and desire to be Christian role models for youth, and share in the spirit of fun and excitement at camp. All staff and volunteers fill out an application, provide references and undergo a criminal background check. Applicants are carefully screened and if chosen, supervised by camping professionals. Both staff and volunteers undergo valuable training in health and safety, child development, teaching methods, and group dynamics.

If you are interested in being a part of our summer team, either as a staff member for the whole summer or as a volunteer for a week or two, please contact our Program Director (By e-mail or by phone: 973-383-5978). For more information on applying for Summer Staff - Contact Us.

We are accredited by the ACA (American Camp Association). We strive to submit ourselves to the most stringent safety codes to protect our campers, our site, and our staff.

Our Registration Policies

Registration/Payment: A camper is NOT considered "registered" until either the non-refundable $75.00 deposit (or completed campership form, if camper qualifies) and the completed registration form have been received by the camp office. Once registered, you will receive a registration packet that will contain the Health History Record form, Director Information sheet, balance due invoice, and camp program information. All paperwork and balances are due no later than 30 days before the camping program begins.

Event Cancellation: If Aldersgate must cancel a program due to commence between July 1 and July 21, campers will be notified by June 21. For programs commencing between July 22 and August 12, campers will be notified by July 12. If an alternate program is not available, a full refund will be issued."

Refunds: The complete fee, minus the registration deposit of $75.00, is refundable up until one month before the start of the event. After this date, no refunds will be made unless sickness or accident prevents attendance and a doctor's note accompanies the refund request.

Returned Checks: If your check is returned to us for insufficient funds (bounced), you will be charged an additional $25.00.

Check In / First Day Registration: In an effort to streamline the check in/registration process, we will be staggering registration times. If you have more than one camper, you may register them together. You will be advised of the time your program is registering in your registration confirmation packet.

Check Out / Camper Pick Up ~ All-Camp Campfire: This is an important event for parents/guardians, families, and friends! Each week of camp ends with an all-camp campfire on the pick up day. Campers from all the events will celebrate their experience by sharing highlights from their week. Please schedule your day to participate. For the week of July 22, all programs will finish on Thursday July 26. Our closing for all programs will be at 7:00pm at the Forsman Pavilion. Please be prepared to pick up your camper at this time. On Saturday morning, we will begin with coffee and doughnuts at 10:00am. at the Forsman Pavilion, and you will be on your way back home no later that 10:45am. Your presence at this closing event is important to your camper.

Open House

If you have never been to Aldersgate Center or you just want to see some of the changes that have been happening, then this is the perfect opportunity to visit before the camp season starts. Our Open House will be held on Sunday, April 27th from 2pm - 4pm. It will be a fun filled day of great activities for the entire family. You can take a tour of all our facilities, go hiking and boating, there will be arts & crafts, face painting, smores and so much more! And why not... it's free! For further information, contact us at the office today!