Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Week 3 update!

Good Evening 4-Hers!

Phew, what a crazy few weeks we've had here! We apologize for not updating more often, it gets a little busy out here! Last week our internet was out, so we had some issues getting on and connecting with people for which we sincerely thank you for your patience! Now we are officially back up and running, and we have a lot to tell you about!

The campers have been having a fantastic time out here at camp and we've been doing a LOT of activities. We've been having contests on the farm to see how many chickens can fit on one camper; last week we had 15 on one camper and today we broke the record with 17 chickens on one camper! The kids have been having a great time walking the goats, feeding the pigs, playing with the cows, and working in the garden. Parents keep telling us all the fun things that they are making with our crops when they take them home!

Last Friday we had our first Zombie Survival Camp Out of the summer! The first week we got rained out, so we were very excited to get out there with the kids stocked up with nerf guns and nerf swords to take on zombie attacks throughout the night. Counselors went periodically in hoards through the evening to "attack" our survivalists and test their skills. We're happy to report we came back with all children fully in tact!

Our sports program has been in full swing this summer with a number of new programs for the kids to try. We started a hockey program that the campers are really enjoying and developing great new skills. The campers have enjoyed playing softball as well as the start of our rugby program this week. It's certainly a thrill to watch a youth camper take down one of our staff members!

Our council fires have been huge now that BJ, our fire man, has arrived for the summer! Our council fires have been very lively with a ton of campers signing up to sing throughout the night! It's so exciting to see the great amount of talent that our campers have each week! We've also been thoroughly entertained by our new camp band - Extra Medium, with their hit singles "Lettuce Yes!" and "Luke Dilworth"

Tonight our Teen girls and boys are off doing cabin nights, in which each cabin does it's own activity and spends the evening bonding. Some are making smores, some are going on night swims, and one even is having a pokemon night! The Youth boys and girls are having their unit nights, where the Youth girls are playing Manic Panic (a big scavenger hunt), and the Youth boys are having a cook out! Tomorrow night our CITs (Counselors in Training) will be hosting our co-ed evening program, Wild Wild West! We're looking forward to fun games and some wild dance moves.

Until next time, 4-Hers! We can't wait till you're here to join us!

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Week 1 Check-In

Hey, readers! I'm Faith, The CIT Director here at camp this summer, and I will be guest blogging here on the DPF 4-H Camp Blog. (CIT Stands for "Counselor In Training" for those of you unfamiliar with the camp lingo)

So far the week has been AWESOME! The campers and staff are full of energy and it shows in all of the games and activities we do throughout the day. We had Monday Night Madness  activities on the Rec Field two nights ago, organized by our Sports Director Eric. All of camp was divided into teams and we played games such as World Cup, Ships & Sailors, Nuke'em, Parachute Game, and Knock-out.

Tuesday was the first day of classes. Campers have been going down to the beach to swim in our Sound, shooting targets down at our archery range, cooking cinnamon apples over a campfire, feeding goats, bunnies, and pigs at the farm, hitting home runs on the softball field,  learning Zombie survival tactics in Outdoor Survival, riding horses, climbing the rock wall in High Ropes, and crafting to their heart's content in Arts & Crafts. And that's just to name a few!!!


This afternoon some of our Mini Campers will be heading back home, but we hope that they come back and join us later in the summer, and/or for more weeks next year! It was so nice to see so many new faces and to share camp traditions with you!
In our dining lodge, we have a sign over the fireplace that says; "He who enters is a stranger but once." So remember that you are always welcome to come back here to Camp 4-H! :)


Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Worried about Ticks?

As a sleep away camp in the woods, we do have deer on the property. With deer usually comes the chance of ticks, as I'm sure many know! We spray on the camp 2 times during the summer, at the beginning and in the middle of the encampment. We know parents still have worries, as there are a number of stories that surround tick bites. We encourage daily tick checks (multiple times per day) and will bring the child directly to the nurse when they discover one to have it removed. The nurse will follow up with the parents to alert them, and send the tick out to be checked (this occurs weekly). If there are any abnormalities, the nurse will follow up with the parents. Our tick bites do not happen very often, and we encourage the daily use of bug spray to assist in the repelling of them.

For more information on ticks for the summer, we have located a website where you can receive some more details! Just click the link below!

Tick App

Packing for Camp

Good Morning Camp Families! Only 26 DAYS until the first day of camp! We can't believe the season is almost here! We are so very excited to have all of our campers and staff with us for the summer. You are probably doing a lot of head scratching trying to figure out what to bring with you this summer. Never fear! We have compiled a list of basics that you can base your packing off of to come prepared for an awesome week at camp. Now, of course you can stray from the list and personalize it to yourself, but please strictly adhere to the DON'T's of packing to make sure they can thrive in our environment. Any questions please feel free to ask!


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Did you know...?



DPF is very well known for it's working farm program! The farm stretches over 40 acres of land, including plots for animals, coops and hutches, a barn, an orchard, and numerous gardens! We run a popular "Farm to Table" program while camp is in session. The kids that engage in our farm activity will have the opportunity to go into the gardens and collect ripened fruits and vegetables to deliver to the kitchen for the following meal. We grow numerous types of potatoes, peppers, eggplants, zucchinis, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and have apples in our orchard throughout the year. We are also gathering eggs from our chickens and packaging them by the dozen! Not only are the vegetables get brought to our camp kitchen, they can be brought to your kitchen at home! At the end of every session, we run a vegetable table that allows for parents and campers to take home crops that were picked that week for donations. Can't make it out to camp? We also bring our crops the the East Meadow Farm location of Cornell Cooperative extension, located on Merrick Ave. in East Meadow for weekly farm stands throughout the summer!  Starting in June and running through October, the farm stand is open Fridays 4-7pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm. There will also be plenty of plants available grown at the East Meadow site in their plots. Support your local communities and local 4-H camp by paying them a visit throughout the summer!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Staff Spotlight International Edition: Alice Walker

Meet Alice Walker, senior counselor at DPF 4-H!

We are lucky enough to have people from all over the world come to stay with us during the summer at camp. One of the highlights of having international staff is allowing our campers to know about other cultures and countries, as our staff bring many traditions, accents, and walks of life with them to share! Last summer we brought Alice over from England to work with us and she did a phenomenal job! The kids absolutely loved getting to know her inside the cabin as well as in her self-defense classes! We heard so many campers reflecting on how much they loved hanging out with Alice and how well they bonded with her. We're happy to share that she'll be back this summer and we know you can't wait to see her! We touched base with Alice across the pond to talk about her experience last summer and share what she's excited for this year.

How was your experience with us last year as a first time counselor? 
I had such a good first summer at camp; I came without really knowing what to expect and with pretty much no warning before I flew out. The first few weeks were fairly over-whelming; learning the day-to-day routine as I went along whilst having to be in charge of campers who knew a lot more about how things run than I did! Once I’d got into the swing of things time seemed to go so quickly. I made some amazing friends, some of whom I can imagine knowing for a very long time. 

What are some of your favorite memories from last year?
There are definitely too many to list; my friends at home are sick of hearing about camp stories! I remember having some rather hilarious nights, dancing like an idiot during every coed, sock wrestling in self defense classes, and even dressing up as a gangster bride during one unit night. Things that I definitely didn’t imagine I’d be doing when I came to camp.

What are you doing in the off season (school, jobs, hobbies, etc.)?
Back in England I’m at the University of Nottingham (in the middle of the country), studying math and economics in my second year; apart from studying I do regular studenty things (going out with friends, shopping, sleeping etc). I also train in Aikido (martial arts) a couple of times a week, and am the president of the club at my university.

What are you looking forward to most about returning this summer?
Probably getting to see all the other counselors and campers I met last year. I’m looking forward to not being the ‘newby’ so I’ll actually know what I’m doing from week one this time, and know what to expect. I can’t wait to have another amazing summer and have a laugh with good friends.

We can't wait to have you back Alice! 

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

First Open House Update

We are proud to report that this past weekend's Open house was a huge success! The sun was shining and we had over 20 families come out to visit us and met with over 30 prospective campers! What an exciting time for us! All of our staff members and leadership weekend participants did a fantastic job on the tours speaking with all of the parents and campers that came to visit us. We got reports that they were very helpful and informative while answering questions and showing the facilities. We even treated them to Snowflake's homemade ice cream afterwards for doing such a great job. Way to go guys!

For anyone that missed this open house, never fear! We will be having 3 more open houses this season before camp starts. You can check out the following dates to plan a visit with us:


  • Saturday, April 25th
  • Saturday, May 16th
  • Saturday, June 6th
If you attended our open house and had a positive experience, be sure to tell other families that are thinking about coming! 

Friday, April 10, 2015

4/11/15 Open House

Spring is here and the snow is FINALLY gone!! That means camp is finally going to be accessible to the public! This weekend we will be hosting our first of 4 leadership weekends and open houses before camp starts for the summer. Many of our leadership campers will be heading out to camp Friday night and waking up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to ready the camp for visiting families! We've gotten a lot of feedback from new families informing us they will be in attendance and we can not WAIT to show you what DPF is all about.

Here are some of the things you can expect from the open house:
  • Meeting the camp director and some of our leadership staff: Our camp director will be waiting eagerly to meet each of our visitors in the lodge. You will also have the opportunity to meet Traci Prevost and Brandon Lomuto, the assistant directors for the 2015 summer encampment.
  • Literature, pictures, and media: We will have a multitude of brochures available, as well as different articles and flyers that give further insight into our program. We will also be running videos and slide shows to highlight activities at camp. We have many photos from previous summers to view as well!
  • A guided tour: We will have a number of older campers, counselors in training, as well as staff that are extremely knowledgeable and friendly that will be able to escort you and your family around the grounds. You will have the opportunity to see the cabins, bathroom facilities, main buildings, and a few of the program areas within the general vicinity of the main area of camp. All of our tour guides will have a wealth of information for you about activities, daily camp life, and their personal testimonies about their own experiences on camp. Where better to get the inside information than right from the kids?
  • Enrollment opportunities: We will have hard copies of our application as well as a computer so parents can access our online registration system. If you like what you see, take the opportunity to sign your child up for the summer! Staff will be on hand to assist you through the process if you have any questions or difficulties. You would be able to submit an application, make a payment, or submit forms at this event so be sure to come prepared!
  • And of course, refreshments! We will have snacks, juice, water, and coffee available for all visitors. If you have some time before your tour, grab a cookie and a beverage and watch our video! Running low after a walk around the property? Refuel with some snacks before hitting the road! 
Make sure to bring your questions and concerns! We will do our best to answer anything that comes to mind and help you to feel at ease with our program. We hope to be a great fit for your child! There is no need to RSVP to this event, you are able to just show up within the 11-3pm time frame and we will provide the rest! This event will happen rain or shine, but the weather is looking great! Please ensure you wear appropriate and comfortable footwear, as you will be walking through wooded areas. Additionally, it has rained recently and the ground will likely be a bit muddy. Be sure to bring along a sweatshirt, it can get a little breezy! We will have a limited quantity of DPF merchandise available for purchase at this event. 

Camp Address and directions to the property:

Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp
3186 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901 

- Take the LIE to Exit 71 (Hampton Bays/Calverton).
- Turn left at bottom exit ramp, cross the railroad tracks through light at route 25 and continue north until you reach traffic light at Sound Avenue (approximately 2.9 miles from LIE to Sound Avenue).
- At traffic light turn right and continue east for 2.5 miles until you see the 4-H Camp sign at the West Entrance on the left side of the road.
- Turn left at the sign. Continue to drive into camp and park in the designated visitor parking.

We hope to see you there!!

Friday, April 3, 2015

Program Spotlight: High Ropes Adventure


Are you ready for some high altitude fun? DPF 4-H has it's very own High Ropes adventure course! Comprised of over 7 different elements, this specialized program is one kids keep coming back for. Campers signed up for High Ropes will have over 8 hours of the activity week dedicated to team building exercises and element conquering action. This program takes up 2 of the 4 daily activities a camper will get, taking up a full morning or full afternoon so they can make the most of their time on the course. Our course  includes a 35-foot rock climbing and rappelling wall, zip line, cat walk, and much, much more. We also offer a movable “vertical playpen” that allows a pair of climbers to work together along obstacles to reach the top. This program highlights the importance of team work, communication, and support. Each class spends time problem solving and mastering team building activities in the beginning of the week before entering the course to ensure maximum cohesion. Get a little nervous with heights? Your friends, classmates, and counselors will be there to cheer you on and help you so you can achieve success! Some of our staff have overcome fears of heights themselves and can relate well to the campers that may need a little push. Never fear, they won't leave you hanging (well, only if you enjoy being suspended in the air)!
All of our high ropes staff engage in pre-season training and receive certification for skills and emergency protocols to ensure maximum safety on this course. Children are always required to wear helmets while climbing and are instructed in the appropriate calls and harness information.
There is a special program fee of $100 if you choose to incorporate this activity into your child's stay with us. The double class feature ensures your child gets as much exposure to the program as possible and has the potential to engage in the elements they desire. Our staff work hard to keep a time table that allows for all elements to be tried at least once during the week. There is still space available in each of our sessions for campers to sign up for one of the most thrilling experiences of anyone's summer!
So are you climbing? Climb on!


Friday, March 27, 2015

Staff Spotlight International Edition: BJ Halewijn


DPF 4-H Camp's very own Dutch giant! BJ has been working with us DPF since the summer of 2006. He started as a senior counselor working in our Ropes and Drama programs. Can you believe this burly man to be an actor? In 2008, he discovered his true calling in the Out Door Living program, where he had the freedom to chop down trees, get dirty, and most importantly: make fire! Our weekly council fires are built by BJ and his team. They work long and hard to make sure each one is bigger, better, and more creative than the week before. BJ has been the ODL director since 2010, where he has taught many campers and staff the importance of fire safety, cooking tips, survival skills, as well as keeping "healthy" which in Dutch means covered in soot!

BJ is originally from Driehuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (say that 5 times fast!) and currently lives in Amsterdam. During the year, he is a primary school teacher for 7th grade. He enjoys teaching history, drawing, science, and math. In his spare time at home he builds models of castle and ships out of wood and plastic. Additionally, he spends time writing stories; many of which he tells the children when he comes to camp! He enjoys reading and recording books, as well as doing calligraphy and trying to write a book of his own! He keeps active by playing basketball, swimming, and archery.

So what are some of his favorite memories?
"My favourite memories are all the laughing. There is nowhere else where I laugh more than at camp, I thank my friends for that. One of my favourite memories is the boys unit taking care of each other. They put themselves on the line for me a few times. Besides that I have some good memories about a scary walk, wrestle mania, sleep-out with Zombies, going out with friends, the songs of the boys unit, the kids who are coming back because you are back, all the quotes of my friends, working in a team, and working with the best people I have ever met."

This summer will be BJ's 10th and last summer with us (so sad!) so we're looking forward to making it a great one. What are some of the things he's looking foward to?
"It sounds weird but I’m looking forward to chicken BBQ. Just standing there, roasting chicken with the sun on my face and a cold drink in my hand, while laughing with my friends.
Camp is also the only place where I can be myself. There is no place else where the people just accept who and what you are. They respect you and take you as you are. I’m looking forward to standing next to my friends again and making sure the kids have a great time."  

Don't miss out on any of the fun that comes along with working with BJ. Whether it's the big fires, interactive Dutch songs, teaching him English words, or simply sharing a laugh; we're looking forward to another great summer!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of our 4-Hers!! Today is a great day to wear your clovers with pride!!

Friday, March 13, 2015

Our New Website!

For a long time we have been utilizing the website dpf4hcamp.org for our organization and information. We have exciting news today as we launch the NEW AND IMPROVED website for us under the CCE website! Click HERE to access our organization's page!

Here, you will find all of the Updated information about our camp. This includes a detailed description of programs, up to date forms, access to our Bunk1 registration, photos, and much much more. We're excited to offer this to our families to provide a more comprehensive look at our camp, as well as show what the rest of our organization is up to! Take a minute to check it out and refer others to there!

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Leadership weekends and open houses

The sun is out and the weather is slowly warming up, which tells us that Spring is finally knocking on our doors! Which for us camp folks, means that Summer is right around the corner! Just like everyone else, camp goes through a Spring cleaning. We have a wonderful opportunity available to our oldest campers, CITs, staff, and alumni to give back to the camp and prepare it for the summer season.These Leadership Weekends occur throughout the Spring season to help prep camp and open it up for groups, open houses, and of course prepare it for campers and staff! These Leadership weekends run from Friday evenings, where we meet at the Jericho office at approximately 6:15pm to leave by 6:30pm and arrive at camp between 7:30-8pm, through Sunday afternoons, when we leave camp by 2 pm and arrive back by 3 pm. Participants stay on the camp property and engage in a number of different projects to make camp more accessible and attractive. Past projects include; painting cabins, painting offices, building a chicken coop, unit clean ups, planting and beautification projects, and closing or opening cabins for the season. We get a lot of help from the campers to come out and work with us to improve camp, and have a lot of fun at night with camp fires, hang outs, games, and activities. If your child is 15(+) and would like to join us at one of our leadership weekends, email Traci at tp229@cornell.edu to receive the permission slip and rsvp to one (or all!) of these weekends. Dates of the leadership weekends are as followed:
  • Friday April 10 - Sunday April 12, 2015
  • Friday April 24 - Sunday April 26, 2015
  • Friday May 15 - Sunday May 17, 2015
  • Friday June 5 - Sunday June 7, 2015

Each of these weekends will also feature an Open House! If you've been waiting for an opportunity to go out and see if camp is right for your child, or you're a new family already committed and want to see where your child will be spending their time, this is it! Open Houses will be on the camp property from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and you will have the opportunity to meet the director and some staff, register for camp, have refreshments, and view photos, videos and literature about our program. Most importantly, you will receive a guided tour around the premises by our leadership campers and staff. On the tours you will be able to see the cabins, facilities, and see the grounds where all of our activities take place. You'll be able to ask questions and receive personal testimony from our long time campers and staff about what makes camp so special! Open houses will be on the following Saturdays:
  • Saturday April 11, 2015
  • Saturday April 25, 2015
  • Saturday May 16, 2015
  • Saturday June 6, 2015

We look forward to having you with us! For more information about either of these opportunities, contact Traci at 516-433-7970 Ext. 11 or the email listed above!

Friday, March 6, 2015

Staff Spotlight: Traci Prevost

Meet Traci Prevost, Administrative Assistant and Girls Assistant Director!

Ever wonder who's you're talking to when you call into the camp office? Who's the face behind the blog and the quirky emails? Now you can get a better idea!

Joked to be the "dinosaur" at 4-H, this year will be Traci's 18th summer at camp! This includes years as a camper, counselor in training, Junior counselor, Senior counselor, Teen girls unit leader, CIT/Leadership coordinator, and Assistant director. This past summer was her first year as the Assistant Director for girls side and she had quite the experience. "It was challenging at times, but it was such a pleasure to work with Brian and Cooper (boys side assistant director) to continue to make camp fun and run smoothly." What are some of her favorite memories? "I could list so many, but it all boils down to the people that I spent my time with. Camp is one of the only places where my friends and the kids could make me laugh so hard I am sitting on the ground with tears running down my face. Anything that made me react like that is a favorite."

In the off season, Traci is in the process of completing her Master's Degree at Hofstra University for Mental Health Counseling. She is currently interning at an agency on Long Island and is planning on graduating this coming May!

Traci began working with the organization office in December of 2014 to further assist with camp functioning and growth. She helps with parent relations, camper registrations, planning and organizational projects. "So far, so good! I look forward to continuing to help families and get everything in motion to make this a fantastic summer!"

What is she looking forward to most this summer? "Seeing familiar faces and continuing to grow camp to it's full potential. Also the warm weather! I'm sick of the snow!"

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Camp Movie Parents - 2011





Ever wonder what a week is like out at camp? Take a look at this video (yes a little outdated, but the details are still relevant!). A summary of a week at camp as well as some of the programs are highlighted by some of our long time campers; Cody and Matteo! Thanks so much to staff members BJ and Adam for putting this together!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Weekly Themes!

We recently just determined the themes we will be having each week this summer! Take a look below at the theme names and a brief description of what they're going to be about. If you are signed up for a specific week, be sure to pack some fun stuff to help you celebrate and dress to impress the theme during our activities!

Session 1: British Invasion
Our British brethren have recently informed us of beginning their fight to reclaim the USA by taking over DPF! We need all campers that come this week to bring their patriotic spirit and USA apparel to show them who is on top! Activities will allow for campers to earn points for USA to defeat the Brits!
Wacky Wednesday:  ‘Murica day! Show your Team USA spirit!

Session 2: College Week
All “dorms” will have the chance to represent a designated school for the ultimate collegiate rivalry! Campers have the opportunity to earn points for their school through activities, accomplishments, and spirit to bring victory to their school. Campers can look forward to a rally, competition, and being elected for homecoming court through this exciting week!
Wacky Wednesday: School spirit! Bring clothing to show hometown pride!

Session 3: Country Ho-Down
Break out the plaid and overalls, DPF is going Country! Campers will be yelling “Yee Haw!” for the programs and activities that put a giddy-up back in their step! They’ll be all set to come back for the annual Country Festival held on the property the weekend between sessions 4-5!
Wacky Wednesday: Backwards day!

Session 4: Christmas in July
Beat the summer heat with a frozen blast as we celebrate Christmas in July! As we lead up to Christmas Day (July 25th) on Friday, campers will have the opportunity to show Santa how good they’ve been to earn a special surprise!
Wacky Wednesday: Christmas Character day! Dress up as a character from your favorite holiday movie!

Session 5: Halloween Week
Things are getting spooky out in the wildwood forest! Prepare for a week full of tricks and treats with Halloween themed activities. Campers will be able to dress up, trick or treat, and build up their courage to go on a spooky walk with their cabin to the Monster Mash! 
Wacky Wednesday:  Costume contest! 

Session 6: Wrestlemania X
This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of wrestlemania! Join us for the most popular event of the summer, as the boys unit staff put on an amazing show! 
Wacky Wednesday: Wrestler and Super hero costumes!

Session 7: Boot Camp Survival Week
Do you have what it takes? Campers will face a number of different environments to put their skills to the test in this intense week of survival. Activities will focus on training and experiences to give the kids the techniques they need to thrive. What is coming? A big mud race? Survival camp out? Zombie apocalypse? Anything can happen!
Wacky Wednesday: Zombie day! 

Session 8: Medieval Times
Step back in time with epic battles, jousting tournaments, royal feasts, knights, romance, and bravery all culminating to the spectacular Camper Banquet. Campers will be assigned to one of four kingdoms (Green, White, Red, or Black), so pack something of each color to be prepared to represent your kingdom!
Wacky Wednesday: Color wars!

Friday, February 27, 2015

Staff Spotlight: Brian Morris


Meet Brian Morris, DPF 4-H Camp's Director!

This is Brian's second year working with us out at the camp. Last year was his first experience with us, and he was brave enough to stick around! Brian has an extensive history with camping, as he worked for over 8 years at the North Shore Day Camp in Glen Cove, NY and at the YMCA of Greater NY in Bellerose, NY for 5 years. Additionally, Brian has volunteered and worked for over 30 years at the Town of Hempstead’s ANCHOR Program. 

This past summer was Brian's first experience with sleep away camp and he told us that he really had a great experience. Him and his family had a wonderful time sharing the summer with us; taking home all of the crazy songs we sing, inside jokes, and stories from a summer full of fun and crazy beginnings! During the off season, Brian has been hard at work making plans for this summer's encampment and the organization's growth. The boys unit cabins, lodge, nurses lodge, canteen and front office all have a fresh coat of paint and stunning improved look (with girls unit soon to follow!); the winter reunion was fun filled and great time for all who braved the snow; and the wheels are in motion for new and improved programs and resources to equip the camp for a promising summer....all thanks to Brian and his handy dandy team!

So what are some of his favorite memories from this past summer? "Let's see....winning shiny pants my very first council fire with the staff. Every council fire basically, the campers and staff are so talented and it's a privilege watching them perform!"
What is he looking forward to most for this coming summer? "Getting back out there and seeing familiar faces, as well as new campers! Having everyone experience what it's like out at DPF!"

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Welcome!

Welcome! The DPF 4-H Camp is a co-educational sleep away camp located in Riverhead, New York. We run for eight (8) one week sessions over the summer and have campers that range from 4th-10th grade. Located on the gorgeous Long Island Sound, we have 140 acres on our property that include the woodlands, facilities, a farm, and even our own section on the sound beach! We are composed of campers and staff from all walks of life and from all parts of the world! For more information about activities and registration, visit www.dpf4hcamp.org!

This blog was created for campers, staff, and parents to get a glimpse of the daily functioning of camp, as well as an overview and on goings of events the camp is having! Through the off season, we'll be posting about events, open houses, updates, and spotlights on specific activities and staff members that you can acquaint yourself with! During the camping season, we'll be providing overviews about the day at camp that allow parents and future campers to feel like they are really there with us!

Looking forward to sharing all of our exciting experiences with you!