 Do we need to bring any kitchen equipment or kitchen supplies?
No. The camp has a complete professional kitchen in which one can easily prepare meals for over 200 people. It has both a walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator, and is completely furnished with everything needed to cook and serve large groups. Personal utensils and meal trays are also provided, as well as over-sized beverage containers. You will probably want to bring your own spices, particularly if you plan to cook more exotic dishes. You might also consider bringing your favorite knives if really sharp cutlery is your forte.
Are there nearby stores where we can purchase food if needed?
Yes! Within a 20 minute drive you will find the following stores: Walmart, BJ’s, Aldi, Wegmans, and Byrne Dairy. Sysco will also make deliveries to the camp. Oversized containers of dairy products, such as three gallon ice cream tubs, may be ordered and delivered to the local Byrne Dairy for pick up. Additional stores and specialty shops are close by in Geneva and Waterloo.
What other kinds of equipment will we find at Seneca Lake Camp?
The camp provides an electric golf cart, walkie-talkies, a megaphone, large bell, and volleyball standards with net. Canoes are also provided for use at the waterfront, along with the requisite life preservers. All other sports equipment and supplies for activities need to be supplied by stakes. There are a few fans provided in the nurse’s infirmary, but otherwise you might consider bringing a fan or two for individual cabins during hotter summer months. A complete list of items supplied by the camp and those provided by stakes is included in the Camp Safety Plan.
What kind of medical supplies and facilities are provided by the camp?
The nurse’s office is stocked with all of the over-the-counter medications, first aid supplies, and CPR equipment normally needed. The infirmary has four beds for ailing campers, a separate refrigerator for safe storage of temperature-sensitive medications, and medication log book. CPR training equipment is also available at the camp.
Are there facilities to wash and dry clothing?
Yes, there are two washers and two dryers in the main building (dining hall/infirmary/office). Please bring your own detergent, bleach, and dryer sheets.
What are the camp bathroom facilities like?
Each set of cabin pods are equipped with bathrooms that include private flush toilets, showers, and sinks. There are lights, electric plugs, and heat in all bathroom facilities. The nurse’s office/infirmary also has a private bathroom facility.
Are we required to provide medical personnel?
Yes. It is required by state law that a New York State-licensed nurse be on site at all times. Further detail regarding this requirement is provided in the Camp Safety Plan.
Must the nurse or someone else on site also have current Responding to Emergencies (RTE) training and CPR certification?
Yes. Further detail is provided in the Camp Safety Plan.
Is a waterfront lifeguard provided by the camp or must we provide one for our Young Women camp?
Each stake camp has to provide at least one certified lifeguard in order to use the waterfront. Depending on the number of campers, a camp may need to provide two certified lifeguards. Please see the Camp Safety Plan for requirements regarding waterfront personnel.
What kinds of activities are available at the waterfront?
Swimming and canoes. Individual camps should discuss the possible use of their own additional waterfront equipment with Missionary Camp Directors well in advance of their scheduled visit.
Is the camp handicapped accessible?
Yes, for the most part. Buildings and other structures are fully accessible. All areas within the camp except for the waterfront, which has a set of stairs, are accessible by use of an electric golf cart.
How close are the Church historic sites?
The Hill Cumorah, Sacred Grove, Joseph Smith Farm, and Palmyra are all within 35 miles of the camp. The Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette is only 10 miles away and in the same direction as the Palmyra sites.
Is it possible to hire local transportation to Church sites for a day trip?
Yes. Some stakes have successfully used the Geneva School Bus Garage for such services.
What is the role of the full-time missionary couple serving at the Seneca Lake Camp as Missionary Camp Director? What is the relationship between the Missionary Camp Director and stake young women camp leaders?
The Missionary Camp Director has the responsibility for supervising and operating the Seneca Lake Camp in a safe manner, and is responsible to ensure the compliance of Young Women camps with New York State Health and Safety requirements. This includes implementing the Seneca Lake Camp Safety Plan and providing adequate supervision to ensure that campers are protected from any unreasonable risk to health or safety. In contrast, the Stake Camp Program Director is responsible for organizing and carrying out a stake Young Women camp program during their week at Seneca Lake. The Stake Camp Director is responsible to support the Missionary Camp Director in ensuring the compliance of their stake's camp session with New York State Health and Safety requirements.
Besides the facilities described elsewhere on this site, are their open fields and other sites for outdoor activities and sports?
Yes! Beautiful open fields and lawns abound throughout the camp. Some are very close to cabins and the central recreation-dining hall, and some are available in more remote areas.
Are their hiking trails in the wilderness forest area? May we camp in the forest?
Yes! There are wonderful trails throughout the forested areas of the camp. The camp is large enough that extended hiking requirements may be met with a little planning. Sampson State Park is just a few minutes away for additional hiking areas if desired. The wilderness camp area provides space for small-tent camping similar to a back-packing environment.
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