Star Lake (camp)
Coordinates: 41°1.43′N 74°20.90′W / 41.02383°N 74.34833°W / 41.02383; -74.34833
Star Lake is a camp in Bloomingdale, Passaic County, New Jersey, run by The Salvation Army. The camp is secluded on 400 acres (1.6 km2) of woods, lakes and hills. It is abutted by two other large tracts of wooded property giving those who desire a chance to hike and observe all types of wildlife and natural beauty. Its facilities include:
2 boating areas
Softball field
Private staff rooms
High ropes course
35-foot (11 m) climbing tower
Low ropes course
Boating
Basketball courts
Campfire circle
Staff lounge
Tennis court
Hiking trails
Pioneering village
Adventure programming
History
Camping is an extension of the mission of The Salvation Army. Star Lake summer camp has provided numerous warm, happy memories for thousands of youngsters from around the Greater New York area dating back to 1923. The camp began as an opportunity for children to escape from the city to spend a day in the country. Eventually over the years, The Salvation Army expanded the camping program by building housing for the children to stay for a week at a time.