Sheldon Calvary Camp

Sheldon Calvary Camp offers children, young adults, and families an environment of spiritual growth. We encourage reflection and foster deep relationships. We seek to live into a Christian community by modeling the acceptance of individual differences, by valuing all of God's creation, and by helping campers to integrate faith into everyday life. Situated on the shore of Lake Erie, Calvary is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, founded in 1936 in memory of Harry E. Sheldon. Our principal program is a resident (overnight) summer camp where we welcome up to 200 campers for one or two weeks at a time. Our summer seasonal staff is comprised of young adults (ages 17+) working together to create a safe and joyful environment where children can be free to be themselves and form friendships and community in the absence of technology. Sheldon Calvary Camp has been accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) since 1993, and our senior staff regularly attend the ACA Tri-state Conference, the largest annual professional conference in the field.