Situated within the 65,000 acres that make up Allegany State Park in the south west corner of New York state, Camp Turner provides enriching experiences to young people that help them discover God, nature and the beauty of the human spirit. Children can challenge themselves by learning archery, horseback riding, and outdoor living skills. They […]
A new wave of memories came flooding back with each person entering Camp Turner. With each handshake and hug, alumni campers spanning seven decades became kids again, enjoying camp fires, hikes and each other. As Camp Turner, the only Catholic summer camp serving Western New York celebrated its 100th anniversary, nearly 200 campers, counselors and […]
For the past 100 years, Camp Turner has been honoring God in the children entrusted to its care. Through hiking, horseback riding and high ropes, the camp programs encourage the development of community-living skills, self-care skills, interpersonal skills, values and spirituality with a focus on Catholic identity. Two special gatherings will mark the centennial. On […]
Kids ages 7-16 take a hike in the woods at Camp Turner, now sponsored by OLV Charities. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo OLV Charities – the support arm and mission partner of OLV Organizations/Father Baker’s – announces today that it has reached an agreement with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation […]
