Camp Judah 2025
Dates: June 29 – July 4
Campers can be dropped off on Sunday, June 29 between 3:00 and 5:00pm. Campers can be picked up on Friday, July 4, between 12:30 and 2:00pm. If a camper needs to leave early or get picked up early, just let the camp directors know so they can arrange it.
Ages: 11-17*
*Any campers under the age of 11 who attended Camp Judah in 2024 will be allowed to attend.
Cost: $275 early registration; $300 after 6/9/25
Location: Camp Hickory Hill, 2970 Kohler Rd. Varysburg, NY 14167
About Camp Judah
Camp Judah is a place where children and young people can have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It is comprised of local churches, working together, in a spirit of humility, to provide an environment of holy worship, anointed teaching, real fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ, and exciting fun. We honor the calling and gifting of God in each camper by the presiding leadership of the Holy Spirit, so that each teen leaves camp with a burning passion for Jesus, and is a blessing to their family, local church and community. The oversight for Camp Judah is shared by a group of local pastors.
How We Keep Campers Safe
All of us on the camp oversight board have kids that are camper age, so we understand the concerns of parents sending their kids to an overnight camp. Here are some of the things we do to keep our kids and your kids safe:
- We run a background check on all staff members
- All staff are required to submit a reference letter from their pastor
- No staff member is allowed to be alone in a cabin with a camper
Medications
We have (a) full-time nurse(s) on the camp grounds along with a robust system in place to make sure every camper gets the medication they need, when they are prescribed to receive it. Our nurse(s) are also great at helping homesick kids enjoy the week by giving out freeze-pops!
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us!
Camp Judah Rules
- Respect your leaders: Campers are expected to respect the authority of the cabin counselors, directors, and camp pastors.
- Respect other campers: Campers are not to use profanity, violence, bullying or in any way to hurt other campers.
- Stay with your group: Campers must stay with their cabin group at all times, unless given permission from the group leader. Campers may not leave their cabins after curfew without a counselor’s presence (Jr. Camp) or counselor’s permission (Sr. Camp).
- Stay in safe places: Campers are not allowed to leave the campground or enter the kitchen area without permission, or to enter the pool area without a lifeguard.
- Practice safe distancing: There should be no physical contact between boys and girls. Boys are not allowed in the girl’s cabin area and girls are not allowed in the boy’s cabin area.
- Keep your hands to yourself: Campers should not touch anything that belongs to camp or to another camper, without permission.
- No phones allowed: Campers are not to use any electronics, including cell phones, ipods or electronic games. Electronics should be left at home or left with the camp directors.
- Keep it covered: All campers and staff must dress appropriately. The following are not allowed: spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, short-shorts, visible underwear, and any offensive language. Swimwear should be modest and must be covered when outside the pool area.
- No shirts, no shoes, no service: Shirts and footwear must be worn at all times, except in the cabin, in the shower, or in the pool area.
- Say no to drugs: Alcohol, tobacco, vapes, and illegal drugs are not allowed on the campground. Medications of any kind must be registered with the camp nurse.
What to Expect
This is a tentative schedule. The camp director may choose to adjust the schedule.
Daily Schedule
8:30 – Gather at the flag
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Chapel
11:00 – Skill Classes
12:30 – Lunch
1:00 – Free time, duties, devotions, swimming, etc.
3:30 – Special Event (Everyone must participate in the Special Event)
5:00 – Dinner
6:30 – Chapel
10:00 – Cabin Time followed by “Lights Out”