Quaker Haven Camp (official)

Quaker Haven Camp (official) Quaker Haven is a Christian Camp and Retreat Center located on Dewart Lake in Syracuse, Indiana.
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Mission:

Quaker Haven Camp's mission is to provide a natural retreat facility to support the youth and family ministries of the Western and Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends and the wider Body of Christ. Envisioned as a "corner of Creation," the camp provides the freedom to relax and retreat in a natural environment and encourages a more introspective look to find meaningful relationships with ot

her people and with God. The heart of camp's mission focuses on the 6-week summer youth programs. Outside of youth camping, other programs include church retreats; family retreats and gatherings; RV and tent camping; and outdoor programming. History:

The first camp was held in June 1925, with 63 people camping in tents. Aaron Napier, an Indiana Friends Pastor, was instrumental in the creation of the camp. In the early 1950s, 12 log cabins, bathhouses, and a chapel were constructed overlooking Dewart Lake. The board also purchased an additional five acres of farm and woodland for a total of 20 acres. In the late 1960s, with the help of dedicated volunteers, a year-round retreat facility sleeping 38 people (now known as Friendship Lodge) was built. The mid and late 1970s saw the construction of the 40-campsite RV area and Quaker Hall (1979), which provides dining, a recreation room, offices, a souvenir store, crafts, and many other activities. The 1980s and 90s brought the addition of multiple retreat lodges and expanded bathhouses for the youth cabins. In 2001, a 20,000-square-foot Activity Center was added to the camp, and the log Meetinghouse was winterized, providing considerably more opportunities for expanding programs and youth activities. In 2022, the camp property hosts youth campers and guests over 300 days a year, has 35 buildings and a total of 137 acres, and employs 8 year-round staff to support the mission, programs, and management of the property.

We are in the process of finishing up minor detials in our two new Deluxe Youth Cabins! Our first guests will be staying...
06/19/2026

We are in the process of finishing up minor detials in our two new Deluxe Youth Cabins! Our first guests will be staying in them this Sunday for IYM Senior High Camp!!

Some fun in the sun with Beginners Camp!
06/19/2026

Some fun in the sun with Beginners Camp!

We are so excited that our new cabins are getting finished up! Our campers will be moving into them very soon and we kno...
06/09/2026

We are so excited that our new cabins are getting finished up! Our campers will be moving into them very soon and we know that God is going to move in amazing ways over here!

We are still looking for about 8-10 volunteers!
05/25/2026

We are still looking for about 8-10 volunteers!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make IYM Senior High Camp an incredible experience for our youth! Camp runs June 21–26, and we want to give our high‑school summer staff the opportunity to attend — which means we need extra hands to serve in a variety of areas.

If you feel led to help create a welcoming, Christ-centered environment for our campers, please fill out the form at the link below. Thank you for giving your time and heart during a busy summer season. Your service truly makes a difference!

Sign-Up Link:
https://forms.gle/RFKxUu4Z196j49GS7

Don't miss out: Early Bird discount ends on May 15th. Register now to avoid the price increase! See you this summer at Q...
05/11/2026

Don't miss out: Early Bird discount ends on May 15th. Register now to avoid the price increase! See you this summer at QHC!

www.quakerhaven.com

THANK YOU Arba Friends, Lynn Friends & Wabash Youth for helping us get camp ready for summer ☀️ We love our volunteers S...
05/06/2026

THANK YOU Arba Friends, Lynn Friends & Wabash Youth for helping us get camp ready for summer ☀️ We love our volunteers SO much!

Carson Devanathan, a local Eagle Scout, built a new canoe and kayak rack for us. With the help of family, friends, and B...
05/01/2026

Carson Devanathan, a local Eagle Scout, built a new canoe and kayak rack for us. With the help of family, friends, and Brandon Dennis, Carson worked for several days to bring his vision to life. Thank you so much, Carson, for providing QHC with this wonderful new amenity by the lake! 🛶

We’re looking for volunteers to help make IYM Senior High Camp an incredible experience for our youth! Camp runs June 21...
04/30/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help make IYM Senior High Camp an incredible experience for our youth! Camp runs June 21–26, and we want to give our high‑school summer staff the opportunity to attend — which means we need extra hands to serve in a variety of areas.

If you feel led to help create a welcoming, Christ-centered environment for our campers, please fill out the form at the link below. Thank you for giving your time and heart during a busy summer season. Your service truly makes a difference!

Sign-Up Link:
https://forms.gle/RFKxUu4Z196j49GS7

We are making progress on the two new deluxe cabins! 🚧🌲 Thank you, Gary Fisher and MWS, for all your hard work!
04/29/2026

We are making progress on the two new deluxe cabins! 🚧🌲 Thank you, Gary Fisher and MWS, for all your hard work!

Address

111 Ems D16C Lane
Syracuse, IN
46567

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+15748344193

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