Seneca Lake Camp

Last Friday and Saturday we were invited to be "kitchen help" at our stake YM "Duty to God Campout".  It was held at the church's girls camp at Lake Seneca.  Our "boss" at work is also the Palmyra Stake YM President, thus the "invitation".  It was a good experience and gave us time to really see the camp and the surrounding area. 

The Finger Lakes region where we are serving is a beautiful area and we love, love living here.

This first picture is of the entrance to "Seneca Lake Camp".  The church has owned it for about 10 years we are told.  When they purchased it, it was a farm with 2 homes on it

The second picture is a close-up of the barn at the camp. The church has built it up to be a wonderful camp ground with cabins and a large gathering building   Newly installed are spaces for RV camping and there is room for tent camping too. 

In the third picture you will see some men installing a roof on a newly constructed restroom/shower and patio area where meals can be prepared. 

The fourth picture is looking from the driveway of the camp toward Lake Seneca.  The camp is right across the road from the lake and the church also owns a dock right on the lake.  In the summer the girls swim in the lake and use the dock.

Just by chance, the missionary managers of Seneca Lake Camp are also my sister's brother and sister-in-law.  They live in one of the homes on at the camp and the other large home is rented out for family reunions, etc.  That home sleeps about 17-18 people. 

Here are views of Lake Seneca.  It is one of the largest of the Finger Lakes and it is beautiful.  The water, when we were there, was crystal clear.  It was a bit chilly but I'm sure it is an amazing place to play in the hot, humid summer.  We might just try it out.

First picture is of the dock from the road directly across from the camp.

Second picture is Bill on the dock.  I told you it was chilly.  Bill wore his winter hat.

Third picture is looking north from the dock and the fourth picture is looking south from the dock.  The finger lakes are loooonnnng and comparatively skinny.  You can see the west bank across the lake if you look closely.  We are told that this lake is 600 feet deep.  During WWII, the U.S. Navy used this lake to train on submarines.  Another interesting trivia piece to remember.