In
1957 Camp Koinonia was developed as a summertime, youth retreat. The camp which
was originally an Indian meeting place. By 1964 Camp grew to include four
cabins, each accommodating six people; a picnic area; a main lodge, including
dining room, kitchen, recreation hall, and office; 4 additional cabins
accommodating nine persons each; a chapel; swimming pool with shower houses; an
infirmary; a camping area for tents; a shower house for the camping area; a
craft lodge and store.
Through 1974 it was operated as a youth camp by the Evangelical United
Brethren Church, Western New York
Conference. Beginning in 1978 it was leased by various other organizations for
summertime family camp retreats, youth leadership institutes and summer
recreation camps.
In the early 1980's, camp was offered for sale to a group of families that were
committed to the philosophy that a strong family structure is essential to the
moral and spiritual future of our society. These families have made significant
financial and personal sacrifices to purchase and maintain this property. On
March 6, 1984, the property was purchased by this group.
The group formed, organized and incorporated into Kamp Koinonia, Inc., a
not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of New York. The current
board of directors is made up of a group of individuals dedicated to maintaining
the vision and mission of the founding camp families.
