65 and SO alive: Asbury Retreat Center Serving Christ Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Asbury is Celebrating 65 years of ministry this year, and we have an exciting weekend planned that...
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Casowasco Connection No. 5 Welcome to the Casowasco Connection Newsletter! Here, you'll find updates on Casowasco as we prepare for summer, learn about upcoming events, and find more ways to...
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Casowasco Connection No. 4 Welcome to the Casowasco Connection Newsletter! Here, you'll find updates on Casowasco as we prepare for summer, learn about upcoming events, and find more ways to...
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Casowasco Connection No. 3 Welcome to the Casowasco Connection Newsletter! Here, you'll find updates on Casowasco as we prepare for summer, learn about upcoming events, and find more ways to support...
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Join our mailing list by filling out this form. Welcome to the Casowasco Connection Newsletter! Here, you'll find updates on Casowasco as we prepare for summer, learn about upcoming events, and...
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Casowasco has started a new bi-weekly newsletter! Keep reading to see the first edition! If you would like to join our mailing list, click here to sign up: Join the...
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One of the big ideas that sprang forth as Sky Lake and our sibling sites of Upper New York Camp and Retreat Ministries emerged from the pandemic, was the value...
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It was great to see more campers return in 2023 and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more campers in 2024 as we leave the Covid-19 days in the dust!...
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On January 8th, Casowasco welcomed Steve Alexander into the role of Director. We are excited to see where his leadership will take this ministry! Check out an article from the...
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It was great to see more campers in 2022 and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more campers in 2023 for what we hope will feel a lot more like...
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We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to give the Sky Lake camper (or campers) in your life the gift of Camp for Christmas! Summer 2023 is going...
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Summer programs are happening at UNY (Upper New York) camp and retreat centers this year and we are making sure our programs prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of all...
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Sky Lake is pleased to announce that we now have an official sun safety policy that will help us all more safely enjoy time in the great outdoors. We are...
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2022 marks Sky Lake’s semisesquicentennial (the big, fancy term for 75th anniversary) AND we are able to return to full capacity, which means we're going to spend the whole summer...
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It was great to see so many campers in 2021, but we're looking forward to welcoming even more campers in 2022! We are once again devoting the first three weeks...
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Updated: Friday, 10 September 2021 Old Route 17 (Country Road 28) is now closed for construction between Damascus and the Sky Lake Private Road until November. Our Private Road remains...
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The Skye Farm Camp Store is coming to you! During the remainder of July and August, we are opening up our camp store inventory to online orders. All proceeds from...
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Update as of 7/13/2021 Skye Farm is cancelling our programs scheduled to begin after July 18, 2021. This includes Adirondack Odyssey, Camplympics, and Mini Camp programs. This has been a...
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Our Director, Ryan Siver, is ending his time here with us at Skye Farm. The Sivers will be moving to Camp Fontanelle, a United Methodist camp in Nickerson, Nebraska, where...
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Hello from the directors of Aldersgate, Asbury, Casowasco, Sky Lake, and Skye Farm! Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, God has been faithful and our sites have been able...
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Greetings, Skye Farm Campers! It’s the time of year at camp when we get excited to share with you all the awesome programs and events we have planned for...
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MANNA IN THE WILDERNESS When the ancient Hebrew people fled from Egypt, they were faced with a real need for daily sustenance in the desert. The manna sent from God...
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#GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The Upper New York Camp and Retreat Ministries invites you to make a financial...
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#GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Upper New York Camp and Retreat Ministries invited you to get involved in...
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Camp for a Day On July 18th we’re having a “Camp for a Day” event! Come hike, boat, fish, relax, and play at camp. In order to maintain a safe...
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The sacred grounds of Sky Lake were closed for hiking and fishing for most of the spring, but that changed in June. To ensure everyone's safety, we will be limiting...
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The current context of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a very challenging decision for the Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries (UNY CRM) lead team. After consultation with the...
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We are grateful for all those who have joined us for #GivingTuesday over the past few years. In just a few short days— on Tuesday, May 5th—we invite you to...
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Casowasco is first and foremost an extension of and resource to the local church. As congregations venture into uncharted waters during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are seeking new ways to...
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Like many of you, we are finding social distancing to be rather challenging. We are camp and retreat people after all and bringing people together is core to what we...
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Update on 3/31/2020: Our sites will continue to remain closed to retreat guests until Wednesday, April 30th. The founder of Methodism, John Wesley, is often attributed as having said, “Proceed with...
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Dear Valued Guests, Campers, Participants & Families, We strive to provide a time and place in which all who attend our camp and retreat centers in Upper New York, can...
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Dear Valued Guests, Campers, & Families, We strive to provide a time and place in which all who attend Casowasco can get away from the hectic pace of the world...
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We strive to provide a time and place in which campers and guests can get away from the hectic pace of the world and just be… with God, with Creation,...
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Registration is now open for our exciting slate of 2020 summer programs at Aldersgate, Casowasco, Sky Lake, and Skye Farm! Additionally, Asbury Retreat Center will continue to offer exciting retreat...
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The final installment of our 2019 Advent Study is based on Luke 2:1-20. https://youtu.be/emiKMZkGyg8 The gospel of Luke is the only gospel that provides us with a full birth narrative...
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We’ve created a monthly series of desktop wallpaper calendars for 2019. Each month you’ll have a variety of sizes from which to choose. We update this page monthly, so you’ll...
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Celebrating Sky Lake’s 72 Years of Ministry by Sustaining its Future In 1947, twelve pastors and laypersons pooled their personal financial savings to purchase the Sky Lake property. On April...
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What does it mean to be a donor? It means actively engaging with the ministry of Aldersgate and Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries. It means doing something more...
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What does it mean to be a donor? It means actively engaging with the ministry of Skye Farm and Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries. It means doing something...
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What does it mean to be a donor? It means actively engaging with the ministry of Asbury and Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries. It means doing something more...
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