St. Andrew's Orthodox Camp

Saint Andrew’s Camp has been providing an Orthodox sleep-away camping program for over 50 years. It is located on 30 acres wooded, field, and waterfront property on the beautiful shores of Lake Oneida in Jewell, New York.

The camp has traditionally welcomed campers and staff from all geographies and jurisdictions for a pan-Orthodox camping experience. All age groups and generations join the camp community (as campers, staff, and volunteers).

Camp is the place where Orthodox youth ages 7 and older meet, make friends, and live in a community of brothers and sisters in Christ. Camp also provides the opportunity for Orthodox adults of all ages to come together as of staff, volunteers, clergy and parents.

For those of you who have been part of Saint Andrew’s in one way, shape, or form, you know this. You have likely made lasting friendships with peers, counselors and clergy, and have fond memories of your camping adventures.

For those of you who are not as familiar with camp, we welcome you to come experience it, or visit the website to find out more.

Daily morning and evening prayers in Chapel
Liturgy served during the week and on Sundays
Celebration of the feasts (Transfiguration and Dormition, with the blessing of fruit and flowers)
Liturgical singing and reading/chanting along with instruction from music professionals
Fellowship

Bonfires
Cookouts
Family-style meals

Daily Christian life sessions with visiting clergy, hierarchs, and experienced teachers
Age-appropriate and tailored religious education
Bible study

Scavenger hunts
Time capsules
Olympics / Relay Races
Capture the Flag
Water Activity
Archery
Lakefront swimming
Volleyball
Softball
Football
Relaxation
Aerobics
Skits
Arts and Crafts
Painting

The beauty of it all is that these enriching camp experiences take place in the context of the Orthodox church and our role as Christians on this earth. The serene and majestically beautiful surroundings of camp only add further to this experience, teaching campers and teens to appreciate, love and care for their surroundings, the Lord’s manifold works.