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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As our second summer from a Covid-19 shutdown, we are offering more options for our summer camps in summer 2022. Please follow below for a brief description of each including...
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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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