Campfire Journal

News From Camp Dec 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT

It's a little chilly around here right now, -4 this morning, so we thought we would give you an update on what's happening with our staff.

Kayaking for Campers

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:42:00 GMT

Help Mr. Tom down the Susquehanna River 71 miles through "Camper Country". From the NY border to Tunkhannock, PA. Every $71 raised helps bridge the gap for one camper for next year's summer camp. Kayaking for Campers is a fun fundraising event to help with camper registrations and the rising costs of camp. Our goal is to find 245 camper sponsors by the time Tom get's to Tunkhannock. The epic trip will take place Sept. 8-12th. Kayaking for our Campers, Raising Funds for an Epic Challenge

Follow along on our social media pages to get the most recent updates.

Jayson's Campfire Chronicles

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:27:22 GMT

Jayson has been with us for over a year now. It has been great to have him working and serving here at camp. He has been busy with a new program called (PST) Precision Skills and training as well as many other adventures.

Elle's Joining the Team Fulltime!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:43:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that Elle Miller will be joining us this spring to start working at camp full-time. Elle has been with us the last three summers working as a counselor, playing guitar, working in camp registration, and her favorite job; "no really" taking the Ranger on the evening dumpster run. Elle graduated this Dec 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Northwest Missouri State. She is on full mission's support. If you would like to help Elle, just click on the Donate button and write Elle's name in the comment section.

So What is Project Theo

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:24:00 GMT

Project Theo derives its name from our camp mascot; a small bear that hides in the woods each morning of summer day camp, and the campers search to find him. It is a race by the boy and the girls to see who finds him first. He may be under some leaves, in a hole in a stump or even climbing up a tree. Named by the campers years ago, Theodore, means “gift of God.” It is a fitting name as we desire for each camper to search for God’s gift every morning. So, we named the fall campaign Project Theo!

Meet the New Guy!!! Jayson our Camp Manager

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:26:00 GMT

We are thrilled that God has led Jayson here to camp.

Precision Skills and Training coming in 2024

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:48:00 GMT

Precision Skills & Training

What is a camper's number one requested activity? Archery! Precision Skills & Training is Stoney Point Camp's outdoor adventure feature for campers, including archery, tomahawk throwing, and slingshots! In the spring of 2024, Stoney Point will have new bows, arrows, and targets for campers, and there will be trained archery instructors to provide learning, skills, and safety habits for archery. Tomahawk Throwing and Slingshots will also be part of Precision Skills & Training. Precision means "the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate." The purpose of the program is to enjoy a fun and safe activity while espousing life skills that such activities as archery, tomahawk throwing, and slingshots foster - skills like learning, patience, memory, endurance, focus, self-awareness, perseverance, self-discipline, being aware of others, and more.

2024 Sap Run 5K April 27

Mon, 01 May 2023 21:38:00 GMT

Many feet waiting for the start of the race

Ahead is the start line, this must be the place

At the ring of the bell, their off in a flash

Soon on the trail, it will be hard to pass.

Around the trail twice, it wont be easy,

Don't go to fast, you may end up queasy.

Across the finish, give the runners a Handshake

You've done well, now lets go for some Pancakes

Thanks to all who were able to come out for this years Sap Run 5K. If you missed the day, we hope to see you next year! The standings of the race are linked down below. If you would like to also see the previous years results, they are also linked below.

2023 Race Results

2022 Race Results

Check In Coop

Mon, 01 May 2023 21:38:00 GMT

The Check-In Coop was built by the ROCC group; this was a much-needed building for camp. It serves as the registration point, parent drop off/pick up, camp store, communications center, and the list goes on. This building is the first building you will see when you arrive at camp. Stop in for a visit the next time you are at camp.

Project Theo 2025

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:53:00 GMT

Project Theo derives its name from our camp mascot, a small bear figurine that hides in the woods each morning of summer day camp, and the young campers search to find him. Named by the campers years ago, Theodore means “gift of God.” It is a fitting name as we desire for each camper to search for God’s gift in His Word. Similarly, God gifts the camp through you and many others to do His work. Each fall, we enter into Project Theo, where we plan what God would have us do for the coming year.

Sugar Shack Update

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:14:00 GMT

Sugar Shack Update

The Day Grandpa Came to Camp

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:26:00 GMT

The Day Grandpa Came to Camp

Directing traffic on the first day of camp is always exciting. I love seeing excited campers in minivans trying to poke their heads out the windows to take in this whole new experience. Many times, grandpas are given the task of shuttling the young campers to camp on time. Most Grandpas are laid back, usually early, and always have a witty comment for the traffic guy. This year, as I stood there waving my arms in directional signals, the thought occurred to me, “Where would we be without grandparents?”

A simple guiding principle here at camp is that the camp belongs to the camper. It simply means that the camper is at the heart of everything we do. I think the other part to that principle that needs to be added is that camp is built by grandparents. Simply put, what would happen if grandpa; or grandma never came to camp?

For one, there wouldn’t be very many buildings or fun activities. When the Longhouse was built, it was completed in seven weeks, and the average age of the volunteer was 65 years old. We would have no playing fields because all the mowing is done by grandads. There would be no corrals to hold horses, lights to light dark paths, or cozy cabins for tired campers. Without grandmas there would be no fires started for s’mores, brownies, cookies, or cakes made for dessert. There would be fewer crafts, fewer clean bathrooms, and fewer flowers around camp. There wouldn’t be beautiful cabinets built, no lumber milled, or birdhouse parts cut for crafts. The list goes on and on. Where would we be if grandpa never came to camp? Grandpas have given vision for planning, use of tools when building, and time, talent, and treasure when needed.

We can’t say thank you enough for the grandparents that have made camp possible. Your words of encouragement, prayers of faith, and labors of love have made camp what it is. For many a camper whose life has changed here at camp, it is because of the day that grandpa came to camp.

"O taste and see that the LORD is good."

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:23:00 GMT

“O taste and see that the LORD is good.”

Ways you can help SPC this year!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:44:00 GMT

Ways you can help SPC this year!

Stoney Point Camp Christmas Update!

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:12:00 GMT

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Merry Christmas,

Our hearts are full. God has been so good to us this past year. During this holiday season we would like to share with you the many ways God has shown Himself faithful to us here at camp this year. There are always challenges that lie ahead and much work to be done, but right now we would like to say thank you and mention a few of the many things we can be thankful for.

We are thankful that we were able to have camp this summer. After all spring programs were cancelled it was a fun and happy day to see our first campers show up in June. Throughout the summer and fall we have had to think outside the box to run activities. However, when the dust finally settled here in December we had run over 400 more camper days than any year before. For this we praise the Lord!

Spring did not look exactly like we had planned, but volunteers still came and worked independently to get many projects accomplished. Their willingness to come throughout year and serve by faith, building, cleaning, and ministering to God’s little ones was what made camp all possible. Some of the projects worked on this year.

- An 80 foot stone retaining wall for the corral, landscaped with flowers and mulch.

- A beautiful new concrete floor in the pavilion.

- An improved serving area and wash station for campers to clean up before lunch.

- Safe, portable shooting stands were built for our summer archery activities.

- A beautiful 20 foot lighted cross installed to greet you as you enter the woods at camp.

- Renovations were made in the tack shed and a portable stage and new child-sized benches were built for the long house. Many gallons of hot soapy water, paint, and stain were applied to many worn out areas.

We were also able to run a number of new activities this fall: Elementary Science day camps for kids, a Grown-ups night out, a monthly Ladies Night of Worship, and monthly Pastors’ Enrichment Days.

Much of the reason we have been able to host more activities is because we have more help. In January God brought Cody and Cora Whitmoyer to us to work full time here at camp. Whether it’s building, giving a devotional, building online registration forms or saddling horses, Cody has been well suited to do each job well. The Whitmoyers have been a great answer to prayer. It has been no less then a miracle how God has provided this last year for them here at camp. Many one time gifts and donations have allowed us to pay them the entire year. Our goal is to bring their monthly support to $2000.00 a month; we are already at $500.00. We are praying for folks who would commit to supporting the Whitmoyers on a monthly basis throughout the year.

We are looking forward to next year and what God might do. The summer camp dates are on the calendar for 2021. Much is going on over the winter; we are training horses, improving activity areas, shoveling snow, filling in the calendar as we plan events, and praying God brings a camp full of campers next summer.

God has been so good to us, we can’t say thank you enough for your prayers and help throughout this last year. We have been blessed with many wonderful staff and gifted volunteers. In God’s providence He has protected and provided for us. By His grace we anticipate Him working in many campers lives again next summer. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Because He lives,

Tom Hiduk

Stoney Point Camp Christmas Update!

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:01:00 GMT

To see the full Christmas letter, Please use the link below.

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Merry Christmas,

- An 80 foot stone retaining wall for the corral, landscaped with flowers and mulch.

- A beautiful new concrete floor in the pavilion.

- An improved serving area and wash station for campers to clean up before lunch.

- Safe, portable shooting stands were built for our summer archery activities.

- A beautiful 20 foot lighted cross installed to greet you as you enter the woods at camp.

Much of the reason we have been able to host more activities is because we have more help. In January God brought Cody and Cora Whitmoyer to us to work full time here at camp. Whether it’s building, giving a devotional, building online registration forms or saddling horses, Cody has been well suited to do each job well. The Whitmoyers have been a great answer to prayer. It has been no less then a miracle how God has provided this last year for them here at camp. Many one time gifts and donations have allowed us to pay them the entire year. Our goal is to bring their monthly support to $2000.00 a month; we are already at $500.00. We are praying for folks who would commit to supporting the Whitmoyers on a monthly basis throughout the year.

Because He lives,

Tom Hiduk

Stoney Point Camp Christmas Update!

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:57:00 GMT

For full Christmas letter, use this link... --> Download

Merry Christmas,

- An 80 foot stone retaining wall for the corral, landscaped with flowers and mulch.

- A beautiful new concrete floor in the pavilion.

- An improved serving area and wash station for campers to clean up before lunch.

- Safe, portable shooting stands were built for our summer archery activities.

- A beautiful 20 foot lighted cross installed to greet you as you enter the woods at camp.

Because He lives,

Tom Hiduk

2020 Registration Is Open

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Time to register for Summer Camp!!!! In a few short months the snow will have melted and given way to lush green leaves and warm summer sun. Campers will again be running along the trails to their next activity. S’mores will be roasting over campfires and painted camp crafts will be drying down in the craft building. The exciting sounds of your favorite camp songs being sung in chapel or the crazy cheers being chanted at game time will be filling the woods with camp excitement.

Don’t miss out! We have camp for kids from first grade to fifteen years old. We have day camps for elementary-age kids and sleepover camps for teens. If your camper loves horses, we have a weeklong day camp just for them.

A week of summer camp with great food and fun activities at an affordable price will be a highlight of your camper’s summer.

Space is limited for each camp. Registration is confirmed upon payment received. We love camp and what it can do for the young person. We would love to have you be part of Stoney Point Camp this summer.

Teen Adventure Camps

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

We have two great weeks of Adventure Camp for young teens. One for guys and one for the girls. These camps are geared for teens entering 7th grade to 16 years old, and are designed to introduce new outdoor skills, experiences, and friendships to teens all in the great outdoors!

Archery Shoot

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:37:00 GMT

Oct. 20th 10am to noon

Registration fee $15.00

Awards for youth, adult and senior divisions

Traditional, Compound, and Crossbow divisions

Kids under12 are FREE

Proceeds help support our summer counselor program.