Security at Camp Zeke (2025)

At Camp Zeke, we take the security of our community very seriously. Over the past couple years, we’ve received multiple federal/state security grants that have funded a number of important security measures, including the following:

• Camp has 24/7 security monitoring the premises.
• Camp has one private road leading into camp, which is guarded and gated. Every person who enters camp must stop at our guard booth for check-in and approval before being allowed to enter camp.
• Camp has a closed-circuit surveillance system throughout camp which is constantly monitored from our camp grounds as well as remote locations.
• Camp has obtained security grants to add lights to dark areas, upgrade the gate at the entrance to camp, and implement various other security measures.
• Camp has comprehensive security procedures and protocols, which all staff are trained on during orientation, with reinforcement drills conducted throughout the summer. All of our security procedures were recently vetted and updated following consultation and guidance from Secure Community Network (SCN) and Jewish communal security experts who work within the UJA-Federation of New York’s network.
• Camp has an emergency communication system that reaches all of camp.
• We maintain a good relationship with the county and state police and other emergency responders.  They are on alert throughout the summer and monitor for any potential concerns.  We are part of a network that receives notification should there be any threats identified in our region.

Every summer, our goal is to create wonderful, meaningful, and transformational experiences for our campers, and we know that it all begins with a foundation of safety and security. This is something we keep top of mind in all our planning and staff training.