About

who we are

Camp Judson is a Christian Camp and Retreat Center located on Lake Erie in North Springfield, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1949 by a group of American Baptist Churches in northwestern Pennsylvania, today Camp Judson is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization (with the legal name “Northwestern Pennsylvania Baptist Assembly”) and a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

Through our camping and retreat programs, we seek to encourage the growth of healthy relationships with Jesus and with others.

purpose

We seek to:
– create opportunities for people of all ages to grow in relationship to Jesus
– foster the development of healthy relationships between people
– train and develop leaders
– support and encourage families and local church congregations

philosophy

– Biblically based, Christ-centered focus
– Modeling and fostering the growth of healthy relationships
– Making guests feel loved and valued
– Positive experiences and opportunities for growth and leadership development
– Connecting others with God’s creation

values

– Integrity
– Community
– Modeling
– Servanthood
– Hospitality
– Stewardship
– Courage
– Creativity
– Creation Care

meet our staff

Julie Bird
Guest Services Director/Office

Tim Fenton
Maintenance Director

Ruth Carl
Program Director

Kevin Saxton
Executive Director

how to get here

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