FOUNDED in 1924 by a group of dedicated business people, social workers and teachers who saw the need to provide a camp experience for the children of immigrant workers from the Lower East Side.

PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

• to offer quality, residential camping experiences to low and moderate income families. All fees are on a sliding scale according to need.

• all programs based on a decentralized, non-competitive philosophy geared toward fostering the individuality of each child.

• to provide a multi-cultural community which serves a diverse population on every level: economic, gender, religion, race and culture.

• to help each camper realize his/her full potential as a camper and person.

• to help each child learn to live harmoniously with other campers from a wide variety of backgrounds.

• to help each child develop the knowledge and skills necessary to build self-reliance and self-esteem.

• to acquaint each camper with the pleasures of living and playing in a beautiful, natural environment.
  
  PROGRAMS:

• Junior Camp - campers from age 7 -13 participate in daily activities which include Red Cross approved swim instruction, woodshop, arts & crafts, photography, drama, computers, care and feeding of domestic farm animals, ropes courses, nature and creative kitchen, to name a few.

• Teen Camp - campers from age 14 - 16 are able to choose from specialty and adventure programs including, but not limited to, biking, canoeing, theatre, lifeguard training, basic camping, rock climbing, basketball skills and drills and Leadership in Training (LIT).
  
  SPECIAL FACILITIES:

• High and Low Ropes Course

• Gymnasium

• Nature Center

• Computer Laboratory

• Farm

• Library

• Indoor / Outdoor Stage

• Culinary Arts Center
  
  ACCREDITATION: American Camping Association