About Us

A Little Bit of History:
Beaver Cross Camp has been a ministry of the Episcopal Dioceseof Albany for over 50 years. We started out holding camp sessions at Silver Lake Camp back in the 1950's before we moved to our Cooperstown location. For over 40 years the Cooperstown location served us well and was considered the summer home for three generations of campers. As our programs grew we found that we needed to expand and unfortunately it was not feasible to add significantly to the Cooperstown facility, so in 2000 the diocese began to search for a piece of property that would allow us to grow and enhance the Beaver Cross program as well as develop an adult conference center which could accommodate our growing diocese. After a search of hundreds of sites the search committee found the Greenwich location and the rest will soon be history. The facility is now known as Christ the King Center and with 612 acres of gorgeous Adirondack property we have the perfect backdrop for creating an exciting and unique camp experience. We have miles of hiking trails, a private lake for boating and fishing, acres of activity fields, woods for exploring, and so much more. Our new cabins and housing area have been designed to foster community and safety, and our dining will be second to none. We hope you will join us this summer and experience first hand why three generations of campers have called Beaver Cross their summer home.

What We Do:
While the facilities are new, many of our honored traditions will remain. As always, our goal each year is Building Christian Community. We strive to model the teachings of Christ while fostering community among our campers in all that we do. We fully believe that relationships built within this environment can be the basis of life-long support and growth. A major part of creating this atmosphere is our camp staff. We take great pride in seeking out and hiring the best team possible to work with your children. We train them to be super star staff and give them the tools needed to provide a safe and fun experience for each and every camper.

Our program during the summer includes a wide range of activities that we develop to ensure that each camper has special activities that appeal to them. These activities include: arts and crafts, nature exploring, sporting, drama and music, swimming, boating and more. A central part of summer program is the Ropes Course. The low elements of the course are key to building a trusting community between the campers, while the high course is a great way to build confidence and challenge the campers to try new experiences. Our new Ropes Course is sure to be sure one of the most talked about courses in the Northeast. It has to be experienced to believe it.

What We Teach:
A core part of each session is our evening program. We strive to develop engaging and relevant ways to present the Good News of Christ at an age appropriate level for each session. We believe the Bible offers an amazing message of hope and grace through building a personal relationship with Christ and we want the campers to experience that in a safe and supportive environment.