Path of Life Camp
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Path of Life Camp is a non-denominational Christian camp located about two miles from Port Crane, New York, and eleven miles from Binghamton, New York.
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[edit] History
The camp has been operating since 1970. In the last ten years or so, the camp's yearly attendance has increased greatly, straining its facilities. To address this problem, in 2005 the camp broke ground on a new multipurpose building. The building's showcase will be a large, heated, indoor swimming pool. The new building will also include changing rooms, a new gym, and extra living quarters for guest speakers. Currently, the building is still under construction. [1]
[edit] Summer camp
During the summer, the camp offers day camp and resident camp programs. Activities in the day camp program include horseback riding, arts and crafts, Bible class, swimming and a snack bar. Resident camp offers more in-depth Bible lessons, group activities such as kickball, capture the flag, and treasure hunts, as well as several extra options available for a fee.
- an evening trail ride on horseback
- a breakfast trail ride on horseback (Includes breakfast cooked over an open fire.)
- a go-cart program
- horseback riding lessons
On Friday night of each resident camp week, there is a hayride and a bonfire. On Saturday morning, there is a horse show in which those who elected to take the horse program can exhibit their skills to their parents. Awards earned during the week are also handed out at this program. [2]
[edit] Horse program
The Path of Life Camp horse program runs during the months of April, May, and June. The program is designed to teach and advance rider's skills in Western style horseback riding, and to teach skills related to caring for a horse. The program has four levels: Beginner, Advanced, Rancher, and Cowboy.
[edit] Beginner
The Beginner class teaches basic skills including mounting a horse, sit in the saddle, how to hold the reins, and how to take a trail ride. The Beginner also learns to do such events as barrel racing, tire weaving (similar to pole bending), and other skills.
[edit] Advanced
The Advanced class takes the participant to the next level by teaching the participant how to properly tie a saddle and bridle and how to hold an object in the "off" hand. This class has events such as partner riding, stick can (Knocking a can off a barrel with a stick), and the participant is expected to improve times made in the Beginner class.
[edit] Rancher
The Rancher class teaches the participant how to take care of their horse. Currying, grooming, picking, and other skills are taught. The participant is required to complete previous events in significantly less time.
[edit] Cowboy
The Cowboy class teaches the participant advanced horse care, how to carry a flag on a horse in a ceremony, how to lead a trail ride, and how to teach others the skills learned in the program. Upon completion of this level, the participant will have all the skills necessary to take care of any horse. [3]
[edit] Other programs
During the fall and winter months, the camp offers several weekend retreats.
Groups or families can rent the camp’s facilities for retreats on any weekend during this period.
On the second or third week of June, the camp has a pig roast and horse show. [4]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Location Courtesy of Google Maps
