Frequently Asked Questions

Wireless access is available but becomes spotty the further from the Camp Office you get. The main buildings (Office, Lecture Hall, Dining Hall) all have great reception.

Cell phone coverage is spotty due to the Adirondack Mountain terrain. While you should not expect cell service, you may receive texts or voicemail. Wi-Fi Assist calling can be used for those that have that feature available on their mobile phone.

Camp Shoshanah does not have a swimming pool. We do have Trout Pond, which has a small beach and roped off area to swim.

Camp Shoshanah has a host of recreational activities available: hiking, swimming, kayaks, soccer, volleyball, horseshoes, Gaga Ball, children’s playground, basketball, Israeli folk dance, prayer groups, board games, movies, talent night, “Stump the Frucht”.

Our standards for dress and appearance are about honoring biblical principles of modesty and provide guidelines appropriate for a family, G-d centered camp. All clothing must be modest and in good taste. Therefore, the following dress code is to be observed by everyone (attendees/teachers/instructors/management/staff/volunteers/visitors):

1. Clothing should not be excessively short or revealing. Skirts/dresses/shorts should fall mid-thigh and/or below your fingertips when standing straight with your arms at your sides; midriff and underwear should not show, leggings/tights should have a skirt, dress or shirt over top that falls mid-thigh, and shirts should not be low-cut and should have modest straps (minimum of 3 fingers-width). Pants are not to drag on the ground, sag below the hips, and should have no holes, rips or tears in them.
2. Clothing shall not have slogans that are inconsistent with biblical values. This means no t-shirts, caps, socks, accessories, etc. that promote alcohol, tobacco products, profanity, sexual references, or drugs. Likewise, clothing that includes inappropriate language or depicts inappropriate activities is not permitted. Clothing should not have pictures or words on the buttocks.
3. Clothing must be gender appropriate.
4. Swimwear is allowed at the beach only.
   • Female: Two-piece swimsuits, including backless tankinis, as well as one-piece swimsuits with revealing cut-outs are not
   • Male: Speedos, jammers, competition athletic-style swim trunks, or compression shorts/briefs may not be worn as swimsuits.
5. Shoes: Bare feet are not allowed except at the beachfront. Shoes are mandatory in academic buildings (Haynie Lecture Hall & Youth Program) and the Starks Dining Hall at all times. The only exception is during participation in worship dance.
6. Any clothes that compromise personal modesty will not be permitted. Ariel Ministries and Camp Shoshanah Management reserve the right to ask anybody, at any time, to go change for any reason.
7. Bring at least one nice outfit for the erev Shabbat service held every Friday, no jeans allowed.

We do not allow pets at Camp Shoshanah. We have a variety of wildlife due to our location in the Adirondack Mountains, including bears, coyotes, skunks, fish and porcupines which make camp unsuitable for your furry friends. Exception: if you travel in your RV (certain restrictions apply, please contact the Camp Office at 518-834-6057 for more information) or if you have a Certified Guide Animal, with the proper paperwork and vaccination records provided to camp prior to your arrival.

The beach has a handful of beach chairs available.

There are towels supplied for room use, if you travel by air/bus/train. Please bring your own beach towel for beach use.

Fishing gear is not available to lend or rent. You must bring your own and purchase a NYS fishing license (adults 16+). The license is available by visiting any NY Walmart location or online at: https://www.ny.gov/services/get-freshwater-fishing-license.

The camp store offers apparel, ice cream, snacks, drinks, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, laundry supplies and other sundries. We also sell basic first-aid supplies. Please bring ALL over-the-counter medications with you.

Please pay tuition HERE. For other arrangements, please contact the camp office at (518) 834-6057. Please bring a checkbook or cash to buy laundry quarters.

Diet Restrictions - Mealtime is a time to relax, fellowship and have some good food. Camp Shoshanah strives to provide good tasting food and lots of it. We do our best to serve enough variety of food to cover most dietary needs. With that being said, we do not provide special diet restrictive meals, private food storage and attendees are not allowed to use the kitchen facilities to prepare their own meals.

Camp does offer a guest refrigerator in the dining room for those with special medical dietary needs and to store medicine. To use this refrigerator, you will need to coordinate with the camp office to receive a basket to put your food/medicine into. The basket will have your name on it and your items must fit inside of the basket. Items not in a basket will be removed from the refrigerator. Below is a list of what can and cannot be stored in the refrigerator. This list is also posted on the front of the refrigerator.

*Also Allowed for those with Medically diagnosed Dietary Issues

Our kitchen tries to avoid allergens when cooking. Things that do contain allergens are clearly labeled. We have a guest refrigerator for those with medical needs. Please contact the Camp Shoshanah office at (518) 834-6057 for more details.

Yes, we allow day guests to visit. Out of consideration for other paying campers, day guests may not attend lectures. Your guests must stop by the Camp office upon arrival, to sign in and sign a waiver form. You may pay for drop-in meal guests at the camp office by cash or credit card.

Camp supplies all food and beds to sleep on. If you fly, take the bus or ride the train, we will also supply bedding. Otherwise, please follow these packing guidelines:

• Bible & notebook for copious notes.
• Bedding supplies (sheets, blankets, pillows or sleeping bags) for each member of your party.
• Towels and washcloths.
• Casual, modest clothes (jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers).
• A sweater or jacket, for the cooler evenings.
• Erev Shabbat clothes: simple skirt/dress for women, slacks & shirt for men.
• Modest bathing suit (optional)
  o Tylenol, cold medicine, allergy medicine, etc.
• Spending money for the camp store.
• There is an on-site coin-operated laundry facility, with detergent and other products for purchase.