ABOUT US
Founded in 1936, Camp Findley has a storied history as a place where groups and individuals can get away from their regular lives to a place of fun and excitement, relaxation and renewal. A part of the Findley Lake community, the camp is situated in the village on 150 acres of forest and waterfront with lodge style housing and facilities for indoor activities and gatherings.
In March 2018, the Camp Findley property was sold to new ownership, a local nonprofit. The new leadership team of The Camp at Findley, The Board of Directors, plans to continue to run the property as a destination for camping, retreats, weddings, and other gatherings. We have a vested interest in ensuring that Camp Findley continues its Christian ministry in Western New York and Western PA.
The Board of Directors of The Camp at Findley is comprised of nine members; we are from four different denominations, four local communities, and two generations. We have One vision: Spiritual transformation of lives through Christ’s love for every man, woman, and child. Our mission is to develop the camp to be a safe and inviting place for the community, with programming that encourages mental, physical, and spiritual growth in every individual.
The Board of Directors aims to create a regional awareness for the Camp Findley facilities through community events and the development of the camp’s facilities as a regional attraction. Drawing on an extensive network for volunteer and fiscal support, our goals include maintaining and renovating camp facilities to support its continued ministry in Western New York.
MISSION
To be a safe and inviting place for the community, with programming that encourages mental, physical, and spiritual growth in every individual
VISION
Spiritual transformation of lives through Christ’s love for every man, woman, and child.
MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All board members are unpaid and serve as volunteers.
Interested in joining the board of directors? Start by serving on a committee!
To learn more about committees click here:
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee is responsible for grounds keeping, facilities maintenance, and interior and exterior project planning, renovations and execution. For those interested in getting involved contact Shenley@thecampatfindley.com
Chair
Don Blakeslee and Shenley Schenk
Committee Members
Mark Gillings
Christina Kauffman
Marketing & Outreach Committee
The Marketing & Outreach Committee is the face of the Camp to the community. Responsible for website design and maintenance, newsletters, mailings, advertising and promoting events, the camp's facebook page and designing camp swag! If you are a creative person with a heart for ministry please contact outreach@thecampatfindley.com to volunteer!
Chair
Amy Allen
Committee Members
Barb Cooper
Lauren Schenk

Programming Committee
The Spiritual Formation and Program Committee seeks to develop, resource, and support retreats, activities, and events that enable participants to experience “a peace of heaven” while on the grounds at The Camp at Findley. If interested in volunteering contact pastor.davecooke@gmail.com
Chair
Dave Cooke
Committee Members
Jeremy Schenk

Administration & finance committee
The Administration & Finance Committee keeps the day to day operations of the non-profit going. Admin and Finance is responsible for taxes, payroll, budgets, job hiring, employee onboarding, financial reporting and general IT support. If interested in volunteering contact admin@thecampatfindley.com
Chair
Jeremy Schenk
Committee Members
Brad Allen

Volunteers Committee
The Volunteers Committee is responsible for organizing and deploying all of our generous volunteers! Work weekends and other friends of findley events are organized by the Volunteers committee. Contact mdgillings@gmail.com if you'd like to help out!
Chair
Mark Gillings
Committee Members
Amy Allen

Legal Committee
The Legal Committee description coming soon...
Chair
Gordon Post
Committee Members

The Camp at Findley is a registered name of Fit For Life Ministries, Inc, a NYS 501(c)3.
The Camp at Findley / Fit For Life Ministry is a Christian organization, run by a volunteer board of directors with the shared vision of the camp as:
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Continuing in its ministry to Christian groups, as a place to gather for worship, learning, and fellowship
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Providing programming to enrich the lives of those in and around our community
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Being available to all groups and people as a place to host a retreat, a family gathering, or a a personal getaway.