Learn More About Us. . . In order for you to know just a little bit more about us, please feel free to look over the documents provided below. The Parents' Rights are a list of rights and responsibilities that the state of New York uses as a guideline for all camps. We seek to adhere to these standards whenever possible. Our doctrinal statement and core values outline what we believe. The staff guidelines are the rules to which all of our staff must comply. Children's Bible Fellowship, Inc. is approved for nonprofit status as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We solicit and accept tax free contributions from various sources, including public and private foundations, corporations, churches and individuals. Doctrine: Parent's Rights The Rights of Parents and Guardians Responsibilities of the Camp Operator Responsibility of the Local Health Department Our Core Values

For over 60 years the camp ministry at Children's Bible Fellowship has been a central part of our goal to make disciples of New York's forgotten fields. Every summer we run two vastly different programs on our beautiful 200 acre Carmel, New York campus. Camp Joy, the oldest of the two camps, caters to the needs of inner city children from New York City. Camp Hope specializes in meeting the needs of disabled campers from the New York metropolitan area. Doctrine: We Believe... The scriptures of the Old Testament and the New Testament to be verbally inspired by God and inerrant in the original writings and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. In one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In Jesus Christ, true God and true man, the world's only savior. In his pre-existence, virgin birth, sinless life, vicarious death, burial and bodily resurrection and personal, visible return. In the Holy Spirit as a person, indwelling and empowering the believer, convicting the unsaved and presenting the claims of Christ. That sinful man is lost and can be redeemed only by the shed blood of Christ through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. In the bodily resurrection of the dead: the believer to life everlasting and the unbeliever toeternal condemnation. That the church, the body of Jesus Christ, for which he will return, is comprised of all who have accepted God's gift of Salvation Parent's Rights The regulatory program to New York State Department of Health places specific responsibilities on camp operators and on local health departments. Following is a summary of rights and responsibilities. The Rights of Parents and Guardians To be informed by the camp director, or his or her designee, of any incidents involving your child including serious injury and illness or abuse. To review inspection an investigation reports for a camp, which are maintained by the local health apartment issuing the camp permit to operate (present and past reports are available). Preview the required written camp plans. These are on file at both the camp and the health department issuing the permit to operate. Responsibilities of the Camp Operator To inform and you and the local health departments if your child is involved in any serious injury, illness or abuse incident. The screen the background and qualifications of all staff. To train staff about their duties. To provide supervision for all campers 24 hours a day and overnight camps during hours of operation the for day camps. To maintain all camp physical facilities in a safe and sanitary conditions. To provide safe and wholesome meals. To have any follow required written plans for safety, health, and fire safety. To notify the parent or guardian with the enrollment application war enrollment contract that: The camp must have a permit to operate from the New York State Department of Health or the designated permit-issuing officer. The camp is required to be inspected twice yearly, and The inspection reports and required plans are filed at that Putnam County Department of Health, 24 Geneva Rd., Brewster, NY 10509 and are available for review. Responsibility of the Local Health Department To review and approve the required camp plans for compliance. To inspect camps to insure that: 1 all physical facilities are properly operated and maintained; 2 adequate supervision exists to provide a healthy and safe environment in accordance with the new York state sanitary code. To issue a permit when the required plans an inspection results are satisfactory. To investigate reports of serious incidents of injury, illness and all the allegations of abuse or maltreatment. When requested, to provide parents or Guardians of prospective campers an opportunity to review reports and required plants. Our Core Values 1. We work to develop a God-centered theology 2. We focus on the Gospel 3. We believe that all persons have inherent worth (made in God's image) 4. We believe that excellence honors Christ 5. We believe in the importance of Growth 6. We must be faithful witnesses (Rev. 1,2) 7. We must give clear presentations of the gospel in the context of compassion 8. We desire that each camper would feel positive about their experience here.