What are Cedarbrook Camps?

Cedarbrook Camps are a network of independent, Christ-centered camps united by a shared mission: helping campers know and grow in Jesus Christ through outdoor adventure, authentic community, and intentional discipleship.

Each Cedarbrook Camp offers a purposeful program designed to nurture spiritual formation, relationships and community, skill building and individual development, and appreciation of God’s creation. Together, these four core values shape every activity — from cabin devotions and worship to skill classes and campfire times.

While each camp operates independently, all are connected through the Association of Cedarbrook Camps (ACC), which provides training, resources, and support to ensure excellence in ministry and consistency in philosophy. Across the U.S. and Canada, Cedarbrook Camps are places where faith grows naturally, leadership is cultivated, and lives are transformed by the love of Christ.

Founded

The Association of Cedarbrook Camps (ACC) was founded to unite, strengthen, and support the growing network of Cedarbrook camps that shared a common philosophy and purpose.

As individual camps multiplied across North America — each rooted in the same Christ-centered philosophy but operating independently — leaders saw the need for a central organization to:

  • Preserve the Cedarbrook identity and philosophy, ensuring that every camp remained committed to helping campers know and grow in Jesus Christ.

  • Provide shared training, standards, and resources to maintain quality and consistency in programming and leadership development.

  • Foster collaboration and accountability among member camps through peer review, mentoring, and fellowship.

  • Advance the mission collectively, offering greater visibility, unity, and impact than any one camp could achieve alone.

Since its founding in 1992, the Association has served as both a network and a catalyst, equipping camps to thrive in ministry while remaining true to their distinct Cedarbrook heritage and values.

Membership

Each year, ACC Member Camps must:

  • Affirm the ACC Spiritual Standard and Statement of Faith

  • Incorporate the Four Core Values into their Camp program

    • Utilize the Camper Development Goals and Outcomes

    • Incorporate the Shared Core Values Focus into training and complete the evaluation questions

  • Train their board and staff in the distinctives of Cedarbrook Camps

  • Participate in the Cedarbrook Quality Review every 3-5 years, based on membership level, to enhance their camp’s program and support staff development.

  • Use the Cedarbrook Logos appropriately in their publications and online

  • Pay an annual fee determined by their membership level and based on their operational income.

Membership in the Association of Cedarbrook Camps includes both privilege and responsibility. Each member camp plays an active role in shaping the direction of our shared ministry by participating in the Annual ACC Business Meeting, held during the ACC Conference.

Reflecting the value of every individual camp — regardless of size, situation, or amount of fees paid — each member camp is granted one vote, determined by the consensus of its participating representatives. This structure ensures that every camp has an equal voice in decisions that impact the Association as a whole.

Through this process, member camps come together to vote on key business items, affirm new trustees, and engage in meaningful discussion about the mission and future of Cedarbrook Camps.

Tax Exempt Status

The Association of Cedarbrook Camps Inc. was founded in 1992. ACC was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of New York in 2008 and obtained tax exempt status, in 2010, as a public charity under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the U.S. Department of Treasury.

EIN#: 26-4542995. As a public charity, contributions to the Association of Cedarbrook Camps are deductible under section 170 of the Code. The Association of Cedarbrook Camps may also receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code