Northern Frontier was founded in 1946 by men working in Christian Service Brigade groups in their local churches. They banded together to form this corporation first known as The Brigade Camp Association of Metropolitan New York and Northern New Jersey. It was built on the concepts, methods and Biblical principles adhered to by the corporation Christian Service Brigade and retains those distinctives by design and purpose.

Northern Frontier provides programs that enable mentors to guide groups of boys/young men through adventure-packed, action-filled experiences that grow young people closer to God ... and equip them to be leaders of tomorrow. In addition, through programs designed specifically for them, Northern Frontier seeks to nurture and develop the relationship between fathers and sons.

Northern Frontier's mission is to win and develop boys, young men, and men to become leaders for Christ. To equip boys, young men and men to understand and practice how God works in lives to bring about internal, lasting change that will enable them to stand strong in their moral and Biblical convictions thereby affecting those around them positively for Christ.

Northern Frontier's character lies in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the Word of God, and is vested in its Board of Directors. Northern Frontier is non-denominational, comprised of believers in Jesus Christ, and is subject to no ecclesiastical body. Northern Frontier is a non-profit corporation.

Northern Frontier believes that the Biblical and most effective way to communicate spiritual truth is from person to person. The statement, "A man, a boy and a Bible" represents the basics of Northern Frontier's methods. Northern Frontier's activities are designed to develop a counselor/camper relationship through which spiritual truths and truths about Christian manhood can be transferred.

Northern Frontier is fully accredited by the American Camp Association, is a member of Christian Camps and Conference Association, and is an Approved Christian Service Brigade Camp.