University Settlement Camp in Beacon, NY

 

100 years ago, University Settlement established a renowned residential camp facility at the foot of Mount Beacon. The camp was a haven for generations of New York City children, where thousands fled urban life, experienced nature for the first time, and embodied the camp's philosophy of hope, tolerance and community building. Thousands of campers, work campers, counselors and staff made University Settlement Camp their home summer after summer.

In 2007, after a difficult period when the challenge of supporting a residential, seasonal camp became untenable, a decision was made to sell the property. The sale was made final on Friday, January 4, 2008 -- a very sad day for many who worked diligently to save the property for productive and quality uses. However on a very positive note, the sale provided University Settlement with additional financial resources with which to strengthen its core operation.

The alumni of University Settlement Camp share a common bond, and this webpage has been created in order to help these former camp enthusiasts share their experiences and reconnect with one another. We hope you enjoy the links here, and encourage you to stay in touch!

 

 

Links

• Take a look at photos from the camp reunion on September 25, 2010!
  
• Visit the University Settlement Camp YouTube page to see your fellow alumni talk about their camp memories!
  
• Click here to join the alumni mailing list and stay in touch with other alumni!

help carry on the tradition

Carry on those Beacon Camp traditions by supporting the next generation of campers today. A donation of just $25 will pay for one day of summer camp for a University Settlement youth! Click here to help.