named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Evening Themed Activities
Evening programs based on annual themes such as "Hooray for Hollywood", "Around the World", and "Onseyawa Survivor" promoting participation and fun
Frontier Living
Program teaching outdoor skills such as cooking, knot-tying, and camping in an adapted environment
Podcasting and Media
Activity allowing campers to create video projects posted online, fostering creative expression and digital engagement
Summer Camp Program
Two-week summer camp offering activities including swimming, archery, arts & crafts, drama, boating, fishing, and sensory activities for children with disabilities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 2 activities
- Deliver camp programming with adaptive recreational and creative activitiesOffers daily activity periods including swimming, archery, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, ceramics, music, photography, podcasting, frontier living skills, and sensory regulation, with adaptive techniques and equipment provided as needed to ensure full participation for children with disabilities.
- Operate annual summer camp for children with disabilitiesProvides an annual summer camping experience for children aged 8 to 16 with disabilities from Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties in New York, held during the last two full weeks of August at Camp Whitman on Seneca Lake. The program includes recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities tailored to camper needs.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host annual fundraising dinnerHosts an annual dinner event to benefit Camp Onseyawa, with a scheduled event on November 6, 2026.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Manage camper admissions and eligibility processOperates a structured application process that begins online and requires supplemental forms from a child's teacher and doctor; applications may be conditionally accepted, denied, or deferred based on health status or failure to meet eligibility criteria, with final admission decisions requiring Camp Director approval.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organize annual golf tournament for fundraisingGenerates funding for Camp Onseyawa through an annual golf tournament, which is the organization's largest source of income.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Raise funds through Rotary Clubs and donationsRaises funds through the support of 18 Rotary Clubs in Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties, as well as through monetary donations, to cover all costs for campers to attend camp.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Prepare for and support campers during variable weather conditionsPrepares campers and staff for variable weather including hot, humid, wet, and cold conditions during camp sessions, and requires appropriate gear such as water shoes or old sneakers for waterfront activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$104K68%
Program service revenue$48K32%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$69K
Investments$938K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves92.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 23
- Ann LaRue — Director
- Carolyn Wetherby — Secretary
- David Cook — Director
- Dick Faben — Director
- Donald Raw — Director
- Ellen Bellizzi — Director
- Frank Duserick — Director
- Gary Reilly — Director
- Gene Hoskins — Director
- Heidi Rothfuss — Director
- Jeanne Hamele — Director
- Kate Ring — Director
- Laura Bailey — Director
- Linda Yancey — Director
- Liz Becht — Director
- Lori Reals — Director
- Mae Schweickhard — Director
- Micah Moore — Vice-President
- Rena Reed — Director
- Robert P Sloan — Director
- Robin Mark — President
- Rosemary McCullough — Director
- Victor Arsenault — Treasurer
relationships · 51
Who they work with
- Arbor Hill Winery Partner — Birdie sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Bill Cram Chevrolet Partner — Presenting sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Bloomfield Partner — Organization represented by board member Ann La Rue
- Bonafiglia Foundation Partner — Birdie sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Camp Babcock Hovey Partner — Shares waterfront location on Seneca Lake for boating and fishing activities.
- Camp Whitman Partner — Hosts Camp Onseyawa at its facilities in Penn Yan, New York.
- Camp Whitman Partner — Hosts Camp Onseyawa at its facilities on the west shore of Seneca Lake.
- Camp Whitman Partner — Partner location supporting Camp Onseyawa's relocation.
- Canandaigua Partner — Organization represented by board member Jeff Anthony
- Canandaigua National Bank Partner — Green sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Clifton Springs-Phelps Partner — Organization represented by board member Lori Reals
- Dundee Partner — Organization represented by board member Kate Ring
- Farmington Canandaigua KOA Partner — Green sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Gananda Partner — Organization represented by board member Chip Rieck
- Geneva Partner — Organization with TBD representation on the board
- Geneva Rotary Club Partner — Initiated support for establishing Camp Onseyawa and helped mobilize regional Rotary Clubs.
- Hallagan Furniture Partner — Eagle sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Hallagan Manufacturing Co Partner — Eagle sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Health and Wellness by Meredyth Partner — Birdie sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Honeoye Lake Partner — Organization represented by board member Gary Hubble
- Howe & Rusling, Inc Partner — Hole in One sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- JD Chapman Agency Partner — Green sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Lakeside Enterprises, Cayuga Nation Partner — Hole in One sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Naples Rotary Partner — Organization represented by board member Micah Moore
- Newark Partner — Organization represented by board member Gary Reilly
- North Seneca Sportsmans Club Partner — Birdie sponsor of the 2024 Golf Tournament
- Ontario-Walworth Rotary Partner — Organization represented by board member Robin Mark
- Palmyra-Macedon Partner — Organization represented by board member Jeanna Skinner
- Penn Yan Partner — Organization represented by board member Carl Schwartz
- Red Creek Partner — Organization represented by board member Brad Dates
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equitable Access Through Verified Inclusion Criteriamethodology: inclusive_access_modelBy using a hybrid application process that verifies eligibility through third-party professionals while maintaining inclusive enrollment policies, the camp ensures access for children with disabilities who are excluded from typical camps because structured yet flexible screening supports both safety and integration.
- Inclusive Camp Experience with Adaptive Programmingmethodology: inclusive_adaptive_camp_modelBy providing a traditional summer camp experience adapted to individual needs, Camp Onseyawa enables children with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities to fully participate in camp activities because tailored programming and inclusive design foster independence, social acceptance, and belonging.