Camp Whitman is a boys and girls Christian summer camp on 117 expansive acres at the shore of Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of Western New York.
2010 Camps
Updated January 7, 2010
- Our mail-in 2010 Camp Registration Forms are are available too
About Camp Whitman on Seneca Lake
Camp Whitman has over 117 acres on the west side of Seneca Lake. Campers live in small cabins clustered in family groups around a village lodge, and they eat in a large dining hall. Many opportunities for exploring abound in the woods, ravines, meadows, Punnett’s Pond, and the lakefront. Organized recreation takes place on the playing field, in canoes and sailboats at the lakefront, and at the pool for supervised swimming.
Facilities- Camp Whitman has over 117 acres on the west side of Seneca Lake. Campers live in small cabins clustered in family groups around a village lodge, and they eat in a large dining hall. Bathroom facilities include the main shower house with flush toilets and outhouses throughout the camp. Many opportunities for exploring abound in the woods, ravines, meadows, Punnett’s Pond, and the lakefront. Organized recreation takes place on the playing field, in canoes and sailboats at the lakefront, and at the pool for supervised swimming.
- Program
- Geneva and Genesee Valley Presbyteries have designed a type of camping experience in which young people and counselors live, plan and celebrate together in a family group for a week. The emphasis is on each camper’s development and experience. Our purpose is to provide personal and spiritual growth for each camper.
- Staff
- The staff is made up of mature Christians who are trained in the skill of family group camping. They are selected for their character, love of children, and their ability to share their faith in an informal manner. A resident nurse is on duty 24 hours a day. The pool and waterfront activities are staffed by certified lifeguards.
- Cost
- A minimum of one half of the regular fee needs to accompany this registration form payable to The Presbytery of Geneva, and mailed to 2266 State Route 54A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Half of the regular fee can be refunded with the exception of a $50.00 service charge, up to four weeks before the camp begins by arrangement with the Presbytery of Geneva. No refunds will be given within four weeks of the camp beginning. The remaining balance will be due four weeks prior to the camp beginning.
- Registration
- Registration is at 2:00 p.m. Sunday; camp closes at 4:00 p.m. Friday, Third Grade Camp #1, and Fourth & Fifth Grade Camp #1 registration is at 2:00 PM Tuesday and closes at 4:00 p.m. Friday. Third Grade Camp #2 ends on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Please be prompt in picking up your camper. The application must be completed fully and accurately. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. We strongly encourage you to make a copy of this registration form for your files. If any of the information on this application changes, please call us at (315) 536-7753.
**There are limited, partial scholarship monies available from the Presbyteries of Geneva and Genesee Valley, if needed. One must first contact your local church for scholarship help before making a request to the Presbyteries. Contact the Camp Whitman Registrar for scholarship requests at (315) 536-7753.
- Acceptance
- Rules of acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, or national origin. All campers are expected to participate in all camp activities.
- Licensing & Accreditation
- Camp Whitman is required to be licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and to be inspected twice yearly. The inspection reports are filed at the Presbytery of Geneva, 2266 State Route 54A, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
