Associate Memberships

Associate Memberships at CAMP-of-the-WOODS are for individuals or families who lodge off-site and enjoy participating in our summer programming.

Application Opens April 2027

Summer Benefits

Memberships are valid from June 26 - August 28, 2027

  • Daily Chapel Services

  • Nursery & Kids’ Klub: specific drop-off times are posted (space may be limited)

  • Teen Program

  • Beach and Facilities

  • Meals for purchase at the Hill Dining Hall or Purdy Center Dining Room (subject to availability)

  • Beachfront Trading Post and TeePee Snack Shop

  • Marina: canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals and boat mooring

  • Activities and events such as hikes & canoe trips, weekly concerts, mini golf, climbing wall, etc.

  • Post-season Marina Dock Access

    • You are welcome to use the beachfront and personal watercraft until Labor Day. Additional (post-season) dock usage is available from September 8 until September 30 for $255. See the section below, “Rules and Regulations,” to learn about boat information.

2027 Membership Pricing

Pricing will be available April 2027.

Summer Memberships

 

Family Associate Membership*

Includes summer membership cards for each family member listed on the application, 2 car tags, and 48 free one-day guest passes for a family.

Couple Associate Membership*

Includes 2 summer membership cards, 2 car tags, and 24 free one-day guest passes for a couple.

Individual Associate Memberships

Includes membership cards for each individual listed on the application, 1 car tag, and 12 free one-day guest passes.

 

7-Day Summer Memberships

Family Week-Long Membership*

A family with summer benefits for 7 days.

Guest passes are not included.

Couple Week-Long Membership*

A couple with summer benefits for 7 days.

Guest passes are not included.

Individual Week-Long Membership

An individual with summer benefits for 7 days.

Guest passes are not included.

 
 

2-Day Summer Memberships

Family Two-Day Membership*

Family with summer benefits for 2 days.

Guest passes are not included.

Couple Two-Day Membership*

Couple with summer benefits for 2 days.

Guest passes are not included.

Individual Two-Day Membership

Individuals with summer benefits for 2 days.

Guest passes are not included.

 

*A family unit is defined as a husband, wife, and dependent children up to age 21. Adult children and grandchildren are not included. A couple is defined as a husband and wife.

Rules & Regulations

Memberships are required to enter Camp and/or participate in Camp activities.

Memberships are not sold for recreational, athletic, or marine purposes only.

    • Anyone under age 16 must have adult supervision.

    • The Purdy Center swimming pool is only available to Resident Members who have booked a Purdy Room.

    • No pets are allowed on COTW property.

    • Sale of guest passes and/or other commercial uses (e.g. providing guest passes to rental property customers) is prohibited and may lead to membership revocation.

    • Guest passes are valid from June 20 - September 7 (beach access).

    • Associate Members and their guests must carry membership cards or guest passes when on the grounds.

    • Membership cards are required when signing up for recreational trips and tournaments.

    • The Sunday morning Chapel Service is open to the public. Guests with a guest pass can stay past the service.

    • During Chapel services and concerts, roads by Tibbitts Auditorium will be closed.

    • Friday evening concerts are open to Resident Members, Associate Members with membership cards, and guests with guest passes. Saturday evening concerts are open to the public.

    • Beach access is available until Labor Day.

    • Shorts-style bathing suits for men and modest one-piece or full-coverage swimsuits for women are acceptable.

    • Appropriate overgarments should be worn on the grounds when going to and from the beach area.

    • Please remove or store beach chairs, toys, umbrellas, and other personal items when you’re not using them.

    • Use the canoe/kayak racks that are available on the beach for storage.

    • Please register your boat through the online application or when you apply for membership by phone.

    • Boat launch is available post-season by appointment only. Please call our Front Desk at (518) 548-4311 to schedule.

    • Boat owners will need to be available to pull their boats within 24 hours in case of an emergency.

    • When mooring your boats, moor them to the left of the swimming area when facing the lake and in front of the Islotta cabins.

    • Please remember that NY State Boating Laws are enforced on Lake Pleasant.

    • Please note that the Marina launch is closed on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons during Tapawingo transports.

    • Sign up at the Recreation Office after 7:00 pm on Sunday for lottery excursions that did not reach capacity. Activities not filled by the lottery will be available for in-person registration to all members from 7:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday.

    • Friday nights (7:00-9:00pm) hold a dedicated Pickleball Tournament for Associate Members and staff to play in every week and compete for prizes.

    • You may join each non-pickleball tournament once per summer.

    • You may compete for prizes in the 5k once per summer, and may participate as many times as you want

    • You may sign up for and play in the Staff vs Guest Basketball and Softball games

    • If a resident member wants to team up with an Associate Member or staff, that request takes priority over other participation limits.

    • Use CAMP-of-the-WOODS’ entrance at the Welcome Center with visible vehicle tags.

    • Associate Member parking is located in the Buirkle Center parking lot near the playground.

    • If you ride a motorcycle, please park it in the Purdy Center parking lot.

    • For the safety and privacy of members, no bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, Segways, scooters, drones, or hovercrafts are allowed.

Feedback Communication

Gospel Volunteers, Inc. (GVI) respects and encourages constructive feedback from all Associate Members and to that end has appointed two Associate Member Liaisons to address all feedback internally in a fair and expeditious manner. In the interest of promoting unity and clear communication, GVI requests that all feedback, both positive and negative, be directed to the Member Liaisons, Rich Armstrong and Rob Huseland, whom you can contact by filling out the form.