Yes, we are accredited by the American Camp Association, which sets standards for camps across the country.  NECC maintains this accreditation to give you as a parent the assurance that you are sending your child to a camp that meets the highest professional standards in the camping industry.

“My daughter has become more responsible, her faith is deeper, and she has more confidence in school situations.”
“She found some strong, like-minded Christian girls. It was the kind of connection I had prayed for.”
“Emily tells us her counselors were great listeners and really took the time to get to know her. We are so grateful for them.”
“My daughter is doing daily devotionals!!! Yes!”
“I know that camp counselors sharing their personal experiences and talking about their own relationship with God has deepened my daughter’s relationship with God.”
“Grace has only had counselors that were attentive, caring, enthusiastic, and excellent role models.”

A little homesickness is to be expected of most campers. However, most campers get so busy within minutes of their parents’ departure that their homesickness dissipates as they become fully engaged in the camp experience. Some homesickness may last a couple days, and the counselors are trained to help campers at times when they are particularly missing home, such as meals or bedtime. In the case of campers who experience extreme homesickness and whom all our best methods of providing comfort and distraction have not been able to help, the camp director will call you to let you know what is happening. Together you can work out a plan that is best for your daughter.  There are also steps you can take to minimize the homesickness your child may feel.  Assure her that she's going to have a wonderful time at camp, and that you'll be praying for her to have a great week.  Don't tell her over and over that you'll miss her, because that may make her feel responsible to be at home for you.  Maybe send a little care package in her suitcase that has a small note or piece of candy to open for each day she'll be there.  You can also get friends and family to send her postcards while she's there.  Don't tell her she can call anytime she wants, because phone calls often tend to make the homesickness worse. This is why our camp strongly discourages phone calls.  Most importantly, pray for your daughter!

Yes, it’s available on the basis of need, and there is a brief form to fill out when requesting assistance. We encourage families to pay a portion of their daughter’s fee, and we will try to help as much as we are able.
We also use a system of tiered pricing (link to pricing) for weekly camp rates so that families are able to play the price that best fits their current financial situation.

We offer a wide range of activities each week based on a camper's age level and ability. Activity choices include:
    •    Water Activities (including tubing, waterskiing, swim lessons, and boating)
    •    Marksmanship (air riflery, riflery, and archery)
    •    Arts and Crafts (including choir, sewing, woodburning, drama and others)
    •    Team-building and Initiatives
    •    Outdoor Living Skills, Nature Discovery, and Hiking
    •    Sports and Games

Our counselors come from from all over the United States to serve at Camp Cedarbrook, and each summer we welcome a handful of international staff as well.  More than half each year are return staff from at least one previous summer and are former campers at NECC, with many also having graduated from our own Camper In Leadership Training program.
 
Staff members are carefully selected through a thorough application process, and they are required to be women who are teachable, honest, compassionate, safety-conscious, and most important, those who love Jesus Christ and want to tell campers about Him. Staff members must arrive at camp two weeks before the campers for an intense, two-week training program that includes sessions on safety and emergency management, counseling skills, how to teach the Bible, and much more. Staff members must have specialized training and certifications to lead activities such as swimming, boating, archery, and riflery.

We are accredited by the American Camp Association, which is the leader in setting industry standards of excellence for summer camps. The accreditation process helps us examine and improve every area of our program and facility.  It ensures that we have policies, procedures, equipment, and training in place to anticipate potential risks and to safely manage problems that might arise.

All staff members are certified in CPR and first aid and are additionally trained in safety procedures related to the specific activities they teach.  All activities at the waterfront are supervised by certified lifeguards who participate in ongoing trainings throughout the summer to maintain mastery of lifesaving skills. Camp Cedarbrook always has a licensed nurse on site to manage medication regimes and any illnesses or injuries that may occur during the week.  Staff members are constantly encouraged to think of safety first whenever they are with the campers.

No, campers are not allowed to make phone calls because it can become disruptive to the camp experience. Camp is an opportunity for girls to develop some independence within a safe setting.  Please do not send a cell phone to camp with your daughter.  We encourage you to send letters and emails, and to let your daughter know that you want to hear all about it when the week is over.  However, if your daughter is staying at camp for more than one week, she may call you on the weekend between camp sessions.  Obviously, there are exceptions for emergencies.  Also, if there is a situation going on at home which you think warrants a mid-week phone call, please speak to the camp director about it ahead of time.

Definitely, and we encourage parents to write often.  As a matter of fact, you may want to send a letter a couple days before your daughter’s arrival at camp so she gets mail on the first day.  Campers love getting mail from home! It is distributed daily after lunch.  If you want to send an e-mail to your daughter, we have an excellent one-way e-mail program you may subscribe to for that purpose. Click here for more information on our Bunk Notes e-mail program.

Every morning after breakfast, everyone goes out on the hillside for Morning Watch, which is 20 minutes of personal time with God, reading the Bible and answering some reflection questions on the passage. Just before lunch, campers gather for cabin Bible study, where the girls meet with their counselor for small-group Bible study with age-appropriate lessons that help girls understand biblical content and how it impacts their lives. Each evening concludes with a campfire message and cabin devotions before bedtime. Throughout the day, staff members talk about and demonstrate what it means to live for God, so that the girls can see the significance of Christ in every aspect of life.

Our registration form asks for cabinmate preferences.  The campers must be in the same age division, and please give no more than two names.

It's important to fill out all medical forms and parent questionnaires fully and return them two weeks ahead of arrival.  This will best enable us to make sure your daughter receives the necessary care.  We will only share sensitive information on a "need to know" basis to maintain your daughter's privacy.

Forms are due a minimum of two weeks prior to her arrival, and a $20 late fee will be assessed for med forms that arrive after that time. Link to forms

We have lots of fun activities; some are offered every week and others are just offered on specific weeks.  Regardless of when you come, you’ll get to enjoy activities you already love and try out new ones!  Check out the activities page for a list of fun options.

Fun, fun, and then some more fun!  You'll have time with your cabinmates to learn about God, you'll get to do activities and eat good food, and there's always free swim at the beach and campfires at night.  Check out the daily schedule.

Check out next summer’s Fun Themes and Spiritual Themes here!

Stayover campers experience a different side of camp on the weekends, and it's totally fun! You'll get some time to rest and relax, go swimming, do crafts and play games.  Don't worry - you won't be bored!

Well, you can probably leave your TV and remote control at home, and your gerbil wouldn't have that much fun at camp.  But in case you were wondering about clothes and stuff, here's a Packing List to look at!

Service Crew helps out in the kitchen by washing dishes and setting tables.  They also do outside service projects like building picnic tables, painting, and clearing brush - and so much more!   It's a great way to build relationships and learn more about what it means to serve God and people.

Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) is offered for high school campers who are interested in deepening their relationship with God while developing leadership skills.  A large percent of current staff members have completed this program.  If you are interested in doing CILT, contact Keelah - becky@cedarbrookne.org

Our camp store has snacks such as candy, chips, soda, and ice cream along with much more. The tuck shop sells items that campers will find fun and useful at camp such as pens, journals, water bottles, flashlights, and books, along with fashionable Cedarbrook clothing, jewelry, and other memorabilia to take home and enjoy memories of camp all year long! Most campers bring $20-$25 for snacks for a week, and more if they want to buy clothing and other items

Yes, you can! You can bring your whole family for a week of family camp next summer!  At family camp your entire family can exerience all that camp has to offer from exciting camp activities to relaxing by the lake.

Or, if you are looking for some quality mother/daughter time you can bring your mom to Mother/ Daughter weekend.

We don't allow campers to use their cell phones during the camp week.  If campers do bring their phones to camp, we ask that they turn them into the camp office. 

Campers are not allowed to make phone calls home during the week.  If you are a stayover camper whose parents are not visiting on Saturday, you may call home on Saturday.