Camp Duffield News

Thanks to those who helped on the work day

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:00 +0000

We would like to thank those who spent last Saturday helping to improve Camp Duffield. The work day was a great success, and has gotten us ready for another summer of camps. View more pictures from the work day.

Brisket and Basket fundraiser on May 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Please join us for a brisket dinner, and a silent basket auction on Saturday May 5th, at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 5, with dinner at 6. Cost is $25 a ticket, or $40 for a pair. For reservations call Megan at 716-676-5061.

“Meet the Camp” Open House on June 3rd

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:06:00 +0000

On Sunday June 3rd, 2012 from 1pm-5pm, Duffield Camp and Retreat Center in Delevan, NY will be holding a “Meet the Camp” Open House.

Come to Camp Duffield in on June 3rd between the hours of 1pm and 5pm to learn about a beautiful facility that provides a meaningful camping experience right here in Western NY!

The event will include tours of the facilities, information sessions, lunch and a bonfire.

Duffield Camp and Retreat Center is a 130 acre camping facility located in Delevan, New York. Duffield offers children’s camps in the summer and is available for rental groups year-round. Located at 11740 Worden Rd. Delevan, New York it is just a short drive south of Buffalo. Visit our website campduffield.org to view a map and get directions.

Contact Vanessa Patrone for more information by phone: (716)560-3769 or email: vanessa.patrone@gmail.com

March 18th Bowling Bash

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:12:00 +0000

Bowling Bash to benefit Camp Duffield on Sunday March 18th at the Tonawanda Bowling Center. $15 ticket includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and pizza and pop. Tickets on sale now. Contact Duffield at 716-683-0523 or Tonawanda Bowling Center at 716-694-4120.

For more details please see the flyer.

Painting at Duffield

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:41:00 +0000

Remember the questions in this Christmas carol?

Said the night wind to the little lamb,
Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little lamb,
Do you see what I see?

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear?

Even a painter can run into the questions of this carol, as I discovered.

It was a beautiful Spring day, great for painting. I headed for Camp Duffield. When you look for a scene to paint, there has to be a spark, a reason for wanting to paint it in the first place. After looking around I saw possibilities in this location and got to work.

I particularly enjoyed designing this scene with the sum casting shadows on this road going up the hill and bending out of sight. I had to work quickly, remembering that the sun will keep moving. I was really having fun. That's a good sign. Then after about two hours I stopped. In painting you have to know when to stop.

It was time to step back and see how I was doing. Some parts you like and some could have been better. And then after you are packed up you may size up the painting again. It is then that the painting may say something to you that was far from your mind as you painted. That was the case with this water-color sketch. And that is what I want to share with you.

I saw the road curving up the hill and turning out of sight. And I heard the refrain of this carol, "Do you see what I see?" I looked again and I saw a message about my life. Your life and that of everyone is like that dirt road. No one can see what lies ahead around the bend. And the painting said, "But Jesus can. He came to guide your life now."

And then I looked again at the dirt road. I had been pleased with the effect of the shadows. But now as I took in the road, I heard the next refrain of the carol, "Do you heard what I hear?" I did more than examine how well or not I had put in the shadows. I heard Christ's irresistible invitation first heard by the brothers, Peter and Andrew. I was hearing the Great Invitation, "Come and walk with me and let me bring something new into your life."

There is of course a third refrain, "Do you know what I know?" And I was pleased to realize I have the assurance that I know the Gift of Christ! I was also thinking what a wonderful place to have such an encounter with Jesus. Many, many boys and girls who shared in our Church Camp at Duffield over the years, if asked, "Do you know what I know?" would emphatically answer, "Yes, I saw what you saw. I heard what you heard. I know what you know, and I heard it in our Church Camp at Camp Duffield."

- Dick and Anna Rettew

Duffield Yearly Report

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:48:00 +0000

Friends and Members of Duffield,

The trees are gray and the cool darkness of winter is upon us. Duffield has been put away and secured for the long, cold season that we northerners both dread and cherish.

Duffield knows no more peaceful days than when the glistening snow lies silent and crusted over the sleeping ground. We all know there are seeds, buds, and roots storing up their energy to burst forth when the warmth of spring penetrates our world again. In the meantime, we protect what needs to be kept from freezing by burning what God has given us to burn and we celebrate Advent, Christmas, birthdays, Valentines Day, New Years, and Lent. All those will pass before the summer blossoms and Duffield welcomes summer campers once again.

In the meantime there are an increasing number of groups planning to use Keeler Lodge for planning meetings, worship, and just retreating for a time. As of this writing, there are six weekends available out of the first 20 weeks of 2012! I’m hearing an increased need for a winterized dining hall that will serve more groups and larger ones.

2011 has been quite a year! God is truly good and we can celebrate that goodness and faithfulness; and celebrate we will at Duffield Camp And Retreat Center’s Annual Meeting on January 23rd, 2012.

As you are aware, membership organizations in New York State are required to hold an annual meeting to elect board of directors and to conduct such other business as is suitable.

As you can tell, we are campers and not corporate executives so we will be doing things simply and unpretentiously.

Date: January 23, 2012
Time: Dinner @ 6:00 PM Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Place: Orchard Park Presbyterian Church
Event: Duffield, Inc. Dinner & Annual Meeting
Who: All delegates and interested people
Why: Required and fun
RSVP: Glenn Tanner, Treasurer ( 716-683-0523 ) or above address
OR: Mary Owens, President ( 716-228-2291 )

The board members that will be up for election will be:
( 3 Year term ) Nancy Rolando – Bob Casseri – Vanessa Patrone – Kelly Harty

There are several empty chairs on the board and we will accept nominations. Please verify that the individual is willing to serve for 3 full years before submitting nomination.

2012 promises to be several magnitudes better than 2011. The board of directors have been engaged and meeting regularly to assure a top quality camping experience for all who find their way to Duffield. From the look of things, there will be huge quality and quantity improvements. Please pray for Jesus Christ to always be at the heart of everything we do for Duffield and to be the core benefit for those whom we serve.

As we hunker down to get through the winter, our expenses diminish but they don’t sleep. Please consider a gift to Duffield to express your thankfulness for what God has done thus far @ Duffield, and a little extra to get us launched in good order for the busy 2012 that is fast approaching. After all, you are Duffield and it’s your ministry space.

Hope to see you there.
In Him,
- Glenn Tanner
Treasurer, Duffield, Inc.

Upcoming meetings

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:46:00 +0000

The next Camp Duffield board meeting is December 12th at 7pm at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to attend.

On January 23, Duffield Camp and Retreat Center will hold its Annual Corporate Meeting.

Images from the Bowling Bash

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:23:00 +0000

Some pictures from the Camp Duffield Bowling Bash

Bowling Bash

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:09:00 +0000

On Sunday October 16th, Camp Duffield will be hosting a Bowling Bash at the Tonawanda Bowling Center from 2-4pm. The event will cost $15 per person and will includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and pop. For more information please download the flyer or call Duffield at 683-0523 or the Tonawanda Bowling Center at 694-4120.

Uproots and Sentinel Camps Begin

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:06:00 +0000

The Uproots and Sentinel Camps both begin this afternoon, and will take place at Camp Duffield this week.

Lancaster Camp Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:25:00 +0000

Pictures are now up for Lancaster Presbyterian's week at Camp Duffield at CampDuffield.org/2011/lpc.htm

Night Owl Camp Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:02:00 +0000

Today marks the start of the Senior High Night Owl Camp at Duffield. The camp runs through the end of this week. For more information see the 2011 Night Owl webpage.

Woman's Fall Retreat

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:27:00 +0000

Once again Camp Duffield is running the Woman's Fall Retreat. This year it will run from October 7th-9th and is based on "4 Key's to Hearing God's Voice". Cost is $60, includes 2 night stay in modern cabin facilities & all meals and snacks through Sunday brunch. Saturday only is $40, and includes 3 meals and snacks. For complete information see the retreat flyer.

Lancaster Camp Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Today marks the start of Lancaster Presbyterian Church's week at camp which will run through July 1st.

Brisket and Basket is Back

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:32:00 +0000

Come join us on Saturday May 7th for dinner and a silent basket auction. Brisket and Basket will be held at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church at 4369 South Buffalo St in Orchard Park. Doors open at 5 with dinner at 6. Tickets are being pre-sold with the cost being $25/individual or $40/couple. For more details see the flyer.

Meeting May 16th

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0000

The next Duffield board meeting is May 16th at 7pm at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to attend.

Camp Duffield Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0000

Camp Duffield is happy to announce that we are now sending out a brand new newsletter in addition to posting news here. To sign up for the newsletter just use the form below.

Fourth Annual Duffield Corporate Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:58:00 +0000

The Fourth Annual Duffield Corporate Meeting will be held at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church on Monday January 24th at 6pm. Come one, come all and share in the successes of Camp Duffield.

Women's Fall Retreat "Who Are You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:25:00 +0000

Come join us for a weekend of food, fun & Christian fellowship at beautiful Camp Duffield in the rolling hills of Cattaraugus County. Hear speakers Angie Lucarini, author and TV host and Missionary Sister Maria Sarago.

September 10th ~ 12th 2010
•First Gathering 8:00pm Friday – Closing 12:00pm Sunday
•Come early Friday if you can and explore Duffield
•Cost is $60, includes 2 night stay in modern cabin facilities & all meals and snacks through Sunday brunch
•Saturday only $40, includes 3 meals and snacks

RSVP by September 1st to Lynn Weber at lynn.weber@campduffield.org
Nancy Rolando @ 930-8482, or Karen Tanner at karen.tanner@campduffield.org

•At Facebook
•More Information

Science Camp Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:57:00 +0000

Science Camp begins today at Duffield and will run through the end of the week.

Uproots Camp begins

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:33:00 +0000

Uproots Camp starts today at Camp Duffield. The camp will run through July 23rd.

Lancaster Camp Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Lancaster Presbyterian Church Summer Camp starts today at Camp Duffield. The camp will run through July 2nd.

New Nurse's Cabin Porch

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:03:00 +0000

Recently a new porch was built out on the side of the Nurse's Cabin at Camp Duffield. The small porch by the back door needed replacing, so a large wrap around porch was built to give the area much more room. We would like to thank those who helped build the new porch.

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February 8th meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:22:00 +0000

The next Camp Duffield meeting is February 8th at 7pm at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Duffield Events

noreply@blogger.com (Ebscer) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:11:00 +0000

January 18th - Annual Meeting of Member Churches

May 1st - Brisket and Basket Fundraiser

campduffield@gmail.com