Message from the Director:
Thank you for your interest in the development and preservation of the Quinipet site. Since
1922 thousands of people have participated in programs here each year, some even before the Methodist Church purchased the
property in 1947. It might be hard to believe that the land was purchased for $83,000 back then and now
is worth a million dollars an acre. Quinipet is still comprised of over 25 acres!
We know it is hard to decide which charity to support, but you can be certain
that your contribution will be used for the projects outlined in this brief document. By completing this
work we will be able to ensure a strong future for Quinipet. As a sign of its importance, Quinipet was designated a National
Historic Site by the Department of the Interior in 2005. The designation truly honors Quinipet’s
past and those volunteers who have worked to make it what it is today.
Over the years many projects of varying importance have been brought
to the attention of the conference, but if we can complete these projects, we can lay the foundation for our growing populations
for the next 100 years.
We
have made progress in attaining a balanced budget and we are pursuing other sources of revenue. Environmental
education programs for school groups have been filling the mid-week vacancies in the spring and fall. Our
mission is to serve religious and non-profit organizations. Right now we serve 185 different groups a year
- 65 of which are United Methodist Churches. The youth from Long Island churches have Quinipet as a living sanctuary, where they can develop their framework for
Christianity in a setting that stimulates growth and maturity.
Quinipet also provides young
people with life-changing overnight Christian camping experiences with an excellent recreational program and we are on a mission
to build a retreat center building that will accommodate those who “once were youth”. But none
of this good work can continue without help. Now is the time to show your support through personal involvement
in our campaign. Please support Quinipet in your future giving.
Grace and Peace in the love and life of Christ,
Greg Nissen - Director
