Nedelkas of Miller Place Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 18th, 2017, Camp DeWolfe in Wading River celebrated 70 years of ministry as a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island with a festive benefit luncheon. One hundred and twenty-eight (128) supporters, alumni, campers, board members, and Diocese members participated in the celebration. The event was sponsored by the Episcopal Ministries of Long Island. At the luncheon, the Ven. Canon Jerome and Ruth Nedelka (pictured), of Miller Place, were celebrated as they received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Canon Jerry and Ruth have supported the camp as board members, camper parents and grandparents, and in their jobs and ministry positions throughout the decades. They celebrated their award with three generations of the Nedelka family who have developed deep relationships with Camp DeWolfe and the beautiful north shore property it occupies.

Speeches were made by Board Member, David Asher, Board Vice-President, the Reverend Canon Terrence Lee (pictured), and the Bishop of the Diocese of Long Island, the Right Reverend Lawrence Provenzano. Bishop Provenzano reminded those present that the business of the church needs to be spiritual formation and that camping experiences form children in powerful ways. “The formation that happens at camp,” he said, “does not stay here, but prepares children for ministry to their parishes, their schools, and their communities. We in our parishes and homes should look to learn from them about God’s will and God’s community upon their return from camp!”
In total the event was able to raise nearly $23,000 in support of Camp DeWolfe, including its Day Camp that serves many local children. Camp DeWolfe will hold its next 70th Anniversary Event with a festive Eucharist service at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City on June 3rd at 10am.