Camp Stevens

Accommodation

Camp Stevens houses campers in open-air cabins grouped by age and gender identity. Cabins on different hills reflect their inclusive values — boys on one hill, girls on another, and gender-expansive campers choose the mountain where they feel most comfortable. Bunk beds line the cabins, and campers are never more than two years apart in age within the same cabin. While rustic, cabins are well organized, and campers change clothes in private spaces like sleeping bags, shower stalls, or changing stalls. The natural setting helps balance simplicity with the comfort of being close to nature.

Meals

At Camp Stevens, mealtimes are communal and nourishing. Food is served family-style in the dining hall, where campers find a variety of whole, healthy options. The menu features fresh produce, scratch-baked breads and desserts, organic dairy, and free-range meats, all chosen with both nutrition and taste in mind.

Importantly, the kitchen is intentional about dietary inclusivity: they offer alternatives for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-sensitive campers. Because food is served in a shared style, children can choose what works best for them, helping ensure mealtime is both enjoyable and safe.

Safety

Safety at Camp Stevens is taken seriously through rigorous staffing and structured program design. Counselors are chosen not only for their energy and kindness, but also for maturity and training: they participate in leadership programs focused on conflict resolution, group management, and child development. On top of that, the camp’s medical and spiritual staff (including nurses and chaplains) provide essential support.

For the more adventurous activities, such as the climbing wall or high ropes, trained staff guide every step and group. Adventure Groups operate with a stable ratio that supports supervision, and each group spends time in nature together, doing overnights under the stars with campfire cooking. The campus is well laid out, and staff remain vigilant during cabin time and transitions to make sure children feel secure.

Health & Medicine

Camp Stevens operates with an on-site medical structure that ensures campers’ health needs are addressed promptly. Nurses are part of the staff roster, ready to respond to injuries, illness, or daily medical care. Campers turn in their medications to approved staff, who track and administer them as needed.

Before camp begins, health forms help staff plan for allergies, chronic conditions, and other special needs. During the week, campers are reminded to hydrate, use sunscreen, and take rest breaks. For more serious concerns, the camp is prepared to coordinate with local medical services and alert parents if needed.

Camp Traditions

Tradition is built into daily life at Camp Stevens. Each week, Adventure Groups gather around campfires to cook, share stories, and bond. Once a week, the whole camp gathers for a community event in the outdoor amphitheater or chapel — a time for songs, skits, sketched reflections, or thoughtful sharing.

Spiritually, the camp embraces its Episcopal identity in a very open and inclusive way. Camp Stevens hosts a weekly Eucharist, but campers of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in a way that feels meaningful to them. Staff chaplains join in small-group sessions, free time, and discussions, helping reinforce a sense of spiritual safety and belonging. These traditions — both adventurous and contemplative — build a strong sense of camp identity and connection.

Camp Stevens’ summer program is designed to blend personal growth with outdoor adventure. Campers spend time in their Adventure Groups, sharing challenges and quiet moments alike. Scheduled activities include climbing, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and high ropes, but much of the week is shaped by group exploration and community building. Once a week, campers cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars — a highlight for many. Evenings are for gathering: songs, skits, reflections, and connection wrap up each day in a meaningful way.