about us
What we do
Braeside Camp, located in Orange County New York, is a not for profit organization organization who prides itself on creating a culture of caring and nurturance where kids can feel safe and comfortable with one another. We promote the philosophy of unconditional positive regard and direct our staff each day to catch children who reflect the Braeside Bees (Bee Respectful, Bee Responsible, Bee Kind) These kids are called upon and praised each day during meal times. Our 4 core programs are swim instruction, nature/environmental education, Arts and Crafts and cooperative games and sports. We have instituted a gardening program as a way to provide valuable education lessons in nutrition to our children who have a very limited dietary and nutritional skillset. With a collaboration with Cornell Cooperative and Master Gardeners programs volunteers are open to coming in every Tuesday to assist in the integration of fresh grown foods to our daily lives. In 2019, Braeside initiated Faith's Kind Paw in partnership with Ruby & Friends. Faith's Kind Paw Camp is a fun humane character educational based program specifically designed to teach campers about proper care, dog bite prevention, age appropriate animal issues and kindness for all living things. Through hands on activities and discussions the campers explore responsible decision-making and develop empathy, self-confidence, awareness of self empowerment and community.
Mission Statement
Braeside's Mission Statement is creating a safe , fun, and educational summer camp experience while building confidence and lifelong memories for the children of Orange County, NY.
History
Braeside Camp has been in existence since approximately 1896. At that time, it was a New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Camp and began as a place for children to come and recover from tuberculosis in the great outdoors. The “home” became incorporated in 1912 and 1928 was the first year that it operated on present grounds, 640 East Main Street Middletown, NY. It is reported that the present camp grounds were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Corbett as tribute to their son who had died at an early age. Their vision was that youngsters have the pleasure of spacious living. In the mid 1930’s it became a non-profit and was dedicated to providing an authentic, enriching and educational overnight camp experience for kids in the Orange County NY area.
Braeside aims to provide disadvantaged children with a summer camp experience that they may not otherwise be able to afford by providing scholarships based on income. Funds are established through contributions from individuals, families, businesses and community partners. Annual fundraisers are planned by our Fundraiser Committee and have been supported by community members and alumni. Braeside has collaborated with the Department of Social Services to reach vulnerable children and families that are in foster care, at risk for placement and/or are in financial distress. Braeside has also partnered up with local schools and service providers and together have been able to sponsor children in need to attend summer camp. The Board of Directors oversees organizational operations and funds to ensure proper distribution occurs. At present time, with partners such the Orange County Youth Bureau, DYSON, Summer Food Service Program and local donors Braeside has been able to dedicate especially to those that could not otherwise afford such an experience. Since inception, Braeside Camp has had a tremendous impact on the community. This is evidenced by the strong partnerships with the DSS, community partners/service providers, alumni campers and staff that it has been able to maintain. The organization has provided campers with an opportunity to have a memorable experience while providing them with programming that exposes them to activities that allow for profound developmental growth. It has also served as a venue for youth to enhance their skills and often form their career paths. A continuation of services, to the already set foundation that Braeside had established, Braeside was able to impact the community on a larger scale. Thanks to the newly created Fund for Women and Children in 2018, Braeside Camp was able to continue to impact the most vulnerable members of our community by creating a program, off camp season, to form a continuation of services and to empower the women and children of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster county. This program was called Warrior Moms. Unfortunately, the 2020 pandemic paused these services and summer camp. However, at this time we are back for what will be known as ......
THE BRAESIDE REVIVAL
2021 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
7/12/2021 - 7/16/2021
Week 1 Blast into Summer
8:45 am
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5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
Event Details
7/12/2021 - 7/16/2021
Week 1 Blast into Summer
Camp is for kids ages ranging from 6 to 15 years old.
8:45 am
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5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
7/19/2021 - 7/23/2021
Week 2 Character Week
8: 45 am
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5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
Event Details
7/19/2021 - 7/23/2021
Week 2 Character Week
Camp is for kids ages ranging from 6 to 15 years old.
8: 45 am
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5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
7/26/2021 - 7/30/2021
Week 3 *Faith's Kind Paw Animal Program Week
8: 45 am
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5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
Event Details
7/26/2021 - 7/30/2021
Week 3 *Faith's Kind Paw Animal Program Week
Camp is for kids ages ranging from 6 to 15 years old.
8: 45 am
-
5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
8/02/2021 - 8/06/2021
Week 4 - Mix it Up
8:45 am
-
5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
Event Details
8/02/2021 - 8/06/2021
Week 4 - Mix it Up
Camp is for kids ages ranging from 6 to 15 years old.
8:45 am
-
5:15 pm
640 E Main St, Middeltown, NY
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to help sponsor children in need, attend summer camp. Funding will help provide campers with an opportunity to have a memorable experiences while providing them with programming that exposes them to activities that allow for profound developmental growth. Without your help Braeside Camp would not be able to continue to impact the most vulnerable members of our community through its programing. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Please consider donating today!
Contact Us
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Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 04:00 pm |
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