Schoeneck Moravian Church

To follow the example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to love and serve all.

Camping Ministry

The Moravian Church’s commitment to outdoor ministries offers an escape from the fast-paced world and unique opportunities for spiritual growth in both children and adults. There are several opportunities to participate in events with other Moravian children and youth throughout our Eastern District each year. Many are held at Camp Hope in Hope, NJ — which offers a variety of week-long traditional, arts, retreat, and mission camps throughout the year. Camp Hope also offers weekend camping opportunities for families, holidays, and other special occasions.

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Camp Hope

The logo for Hope Conference and Renewal Center features a rainbow growing out of the ground, up and around a tall fir tree. The rainbow, tree, and lettering are all in a primary green color.

Hope Conference and Renewal Center is a year–round camp, conference and retreat center for the Eastern District of the Moravian Church. Camp Hope is situated on a hillside overlooking Little Silver Lake, with 125 acres of forests, wetlands, fields and lawns. Camp Hope has been located at its current site in Hope, New Jersey, since 1946.

Camp Hope offers children, youth, and adults an opportunity to experience Christian Faith in an outdoor setting and leave with memories that are sure to last a lifetime! The goal of Camp Hope is to provide programs and facilities for people of all ages to experience opportunities for community and spiritual growth. All faiths are welcome to join us for camps and retreats.

For more information please visit their website.

Volunteering At Camp Hope

Volunteers play a vital role in Hope Center’s ministry to young people. Schoeneck’s adult congregation members and friends can use their talents as counselors, nurses, program leaders, and role models. Volunteering is a great way to spend more time at camp and enjoy sharing the camp experience with young campers.

  • Adult Counselors: (age 18 and up, and two years older than the oldest campers being supervised) are essential for making a safe and enjoyable week at camp for all age groups. Counselors stay in cabins with the campers and provide supervision throughout the day.
  • Junior Counselors: (age 16 and two years older than the oldest campers being supervised) can help at Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Swim, and Musical Theater Camps. Junior Counselors stay in cabins with campers and assist Counselors and program staff throughout the day.
  • Nurses & EMTs: Camp is always looking for individuals to serve as health care providers during each week of summer camp. You must hold a current certification but you need not be certified in New Jersey. Private air-conditioned quarters with bathroom and shower facilities are provided. The Nurse is present for all program events to oversee safety for all participants and is available for first aid and to dispense medication for all campers and staff. Meals, prayer, and pool time are part of the package! Please share your skills with our campers and staff by contacting the Hope Office directly at 908-459-4435.

How do I sign up? Volunteer staff can also download documents online by going to the Volunteers page of the website or contact the Hope Center office to volunteer.

Seasonal Employment Opportunities are also available at Camp Hope. Please visit the Employment page of the website for more information.

Camperships

A picture of Little Silver Lake at Camp Hope at sunset. The edge of the lake is ringed in the silhouette of trees. The sky is coral with grey clouds and is mirrored on the surface of the lake. Across the center of the picture is a white translucent banner with the words "In Loving Memory" in coral script lettering.

Schoeneck Moravian Church offers a generous 50% tuition reimbursement through the Kyle Butz Memorial Fund for children and youth wishing to attend week–long summer camps at Camp Hope. Please contact the Church Office at 610-759-0376 for more information.

A photo of Camp Hope shows three year-round cabins from a distance. The cabins are a beige color with light brown roofs. The sky is blue with puffy white clouds. Tall trees are behind the cabins and a field with a few picnic tables are in front of the cabins.

Year-Round Cabins

A photo of the pool at Camp Hope. The water in the empty pool is an invitingly aqua blue color. Along the concrete pool deck in the left corner of the photo is a small table with a green umbrella and three white plastic chairs,

Swimming Pool

A very picturesque photo of two canoes in the middle of a greenish-blue lake. There are green leaves from trees and bushes in the foreground, and the opposite shore of the lake is lined with trees as well.

Canoeing on the Lake

A photo of a rustic cross stands at the edge of Little Silver Lake. The sun is behind the cross above the blue-grey water. The grass is green and the cross casts a long shadow across it. In the foreground is an empty campfire circle.

Vespers

A close-up photo of a campfire at Camp Hope features the traditional circle made of rocks around a roaring fire reaching to the night sky with stacked wood visible in the middle of it. The fire circle is surrounded by dirt and grass.

Camp Fires

This photo of Camp Hope shows the picnic pavilion from a distance in the background, with a white sand volleyball court in the foreground. Several campers are on the volleyball court while a few campers watch, sitting under a fir tree.

Fun & Games

Here is the current Camp Hope
Summer Camp information!

2026 Summer Camps at Camp Hope

All camps include time to explore a program theme; free time for swimming, boating, recreation, crafts or nature activities; evening vespers and campfires; music; making new friends and much more. Campers are encouraged to bring a friend with them to camp, regardless of their religious affiliation. Whether you’re attending Camp for the first time, stepping into the spotlight at Musical Theater Camp, or growing in faith at our spiritually led camps (Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior High, and Senior High), there’s a place for YOU at Camp Hope!

Musical Theatre Camp: 6/28–7/4; $550; Completed 5th – 9th Grade this year

Primary Camp: 7/5–11; $520; Completed 3rd or 4th Grade this year

Middler Camp: 7/12–7/18; $520; Completed 5th or 6th Grade this year

Junior High Camp: 7/19–7/25; $520; Completed 7th or 8th Grade this year

Senior High Camp: 7/26–8/1; $550; Completed 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th this year

Pre-Primary Camp: 8/2–8/5; $345; Completed 1st or 2nd Grade this year

The logo for Hope Conference and Renewal Center features a rainbow growing out of the ground, up and around a tall fir tree. The rainbow, tree, and lettering are all in a primary green color.

Online Registration Available Soon!

Hope Conference Center offers online registration for both camps and retreats, making it possible for campers and parents to register, fill out documents, and pay with a credit card, all online. When it’s available, click on the “Sign Up Today” link on their website for more information.

The photos in the gallery are courtesy of Hope Conference and Renewal Center (Camp Hope) © 2025 camphope.org. All Rights Reserved.