Christian Camp Capital Campaign · Honey Brook, PA
Help keep Tel Hai a place where people meet with God.
Re-Energized to Revitalize is a $1,000,000 campaign to renew the lakefront, dining hall, pool, gym,
and Spruce Lodge that campers, families, and church groups use every year.
More than 2,000 campers stay with us each year. You can give online,
mail a check, or call (610) 273-3969 to talk with our team about your gift.
Why Tel Hai's camp facilities need renewal
75 years of ministry wears on a place.
Tel Hai began in 1950 as a summer outreach to children from New York City. Today more than 2,000 campers a year walk the same grounds. Some church groups have returned for over 40 years. That kind of faithfulness shows up in the buildings. The pool's filtration equipment is due for replacement. Spruce Lodge needs a ramp and first-floor restrooms so every guest can get inside. The island in the lake is losing ground to erosion. Each project in this campaign removes something that stands between a guest and a good week with God.
Rebirth
Restore
Rejuvinate
Revive
Capital campaign projects at Tel Hai Camp & Retreat
Five projects. One $1,000,000 goal.
Every dollar is assigned. Here is what each project includes and what it changes for the people who stay with us.
Lakefront Project ($290,000)
- A healthier lake and a dock campers can actually use. Swimming, boating, and quiet time on the water all start at the shoreline.
- Island erosion control to stop the island from washing away
- Tree and shrub control along the banks
- A replacement fountain, plus a bubbler on the west end to keep water moving
- EZ Dock installation with a new bulkhead and sidewalks
- Boat house rehab
Dining Hall Addition ($240,000)
- Restrooms, laundry, and storage built right onto the dining hall, so groups stay together at mealtimes and staff can serve them well.
- Men’s and women’s restrooms
- A mechanical room
- Storage area
- On-site laundry
- A covered entrance that keeps guests dry on rainy days
Pool Upgrades ($180,000)
Clean, safe water every summer. A variable-speed motor also cuts the energy it takes to run the pool, which is stewardship campers never see.
- New filtration system
- New circulation pump
- Variable frequency drive motor
- Backwash holding tank
- Updated pool cover
Revitalization of the Gym ($165,000)
Youth groups can play hard on rainy days. Adults can hear each other during an evening session.
- New flooring with basketball and pickleball court lines built in
- New windows and doors
- Freshly painted walls
- Sound-deadening panels to cut the echo
Spruce Lodge Addition ($125,000)
Guests who use a wheelchair or walker can stay in Spruce Lodge with everyone else. Groups gain a kitchenette for snacks and late-night conversation.
- ADA-accessible restrooms on the first floor
- Showers, including an ADA shower
- An ADA ramp from the exterior
- Basement kitchenette
Want your gift to fund one project in particular? You can choose it.
Tel Hai capital campaign progress
See how far your gifts have taken us.
Every gift moves this bar, and we’ll update it as pledges come in.
- Lakefront Project: $290,000
- Dining Hall Addition: $240,000
- Pool Upgrades: $180,000
- Gym Revitalization: $165,000
- Spruce Lodge Addition: $125,000
The Christian camp mission behind the campaign
Buildings serve the mission. Not the other way around.
Our vision is to minister to children and families through a caring staff, safe and welcoming accommodations, and family-focused programming. This campaign is how we keep the “safe and welcoming” part true. Our core values:
- Christ is personal
- Hospitality is Christian
- Evangelism is vital
- Stewardship is required
- Community is targeted
- Outreach is pivotal
Ways to give to Tel Hai Camp & Retreat
Give in the way that fits you.
A one-time gift, a pledge spread over time, or a gift toward a single project all count toward the same goal.
Give online: Use our secure online giving form.
Fund one project: Have a project close to your heart? Call us and we’ll talk through how to direct your gift.
Make a pledge: Prefer to give over time? Call us and we’ll set up a pledge that works for you.
Mail a check: Send your check to 31 Lasso Dr., Honey Brook, PA 19344, and write “Capital Campaign” on the memo line.
Tel Hai Mennonite Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift may be tax-deductible. You’ll get a receipt for your records. Questions first? Call (610) 273-3969 and talk with our team.
Tel Hai capital campaign FAQs
What is the Re-Energized to Revitalize campaign?
Re-Energized to Revitalize is Tel Hai Camp & Retreat’s $1,000,000 capital campaign. It funds five projects on our grounds in Honey Brook, PA: the lakefront, a dining hall addition, pool upgrades, the gym, and an addition to Spruce Lodge.
Why does Tel Hai need a capital campaign?
Tel Hai has hosted campers and church groups since 1950, and more than 2,000 campers stay with us each year. That much use wears on buildings and grounds. The pool’s filtration equipment is due for replacement, the island in our lake is losing ground to erosion, and Spruce Lodge needs a ramp and first-floor restrooms so every guest can get inside.
How much does each project cost?
The Lakefront Project is $290,000. The Dining Hall Addition is $240,000. Pool Upgrades are $180,000, the gym is $165,000, and the Spruce Lodge Addition is $125,000. Together they make up the $1,000,000 goal.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Tel Hai Mennonite Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift may be tax-deductible. You’ll receive a receipt for your records.
Who uses Tel Hai's facilities?
Church and ministry groups come year-round for retreats, and partner organizations host Christ-centered summer camps for children and students here. Tel Hai also runs its own events, like Dad and Lad Camp and the Mother/Daughter weekend. Some church retreats have returned for more than 40 years.