named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Clambake Weekend
End-of-season celebration featuring food, live music, and outdoor activities for members and invited guests
Fishing Derby Weekend
Annual event offering guided fishing opportunities for members and guests of all ages and skill levels on Stillwater Reservoir
Seasonal Camp Operations
Annual opening and operation of club facilities including cabins, dining hall, and recreational amenities for members and guests from May to October
Work Weekends
Volunteer-driven maintenance events in spring and fall to prepare and close the camp for the season
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 2 activities
- Maintain traditional Adirondack Lean-to for camping experiencesMaintains an authentic, hand-built Adirondack Lean-to from native logs, featuring a stone fireplace and open front facing sunrise, to provide traditional camping experiences.
- Operate recreational camp facilities on private islands in Stillwater ReservoirOperates six cabins, a dining hall, boathouse, docks, beaches, and connecting trails on private islands in Stillwater Reservoir for member use, with seasonal operations running annually from May 25 to October 10.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hold annual organizational meetingHolds an annual meeting each year on November 7 for governance and member engagement.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Host annual member events and seasonal celebrationsHosts an annual Fishing Derby Weekend in late June and a Clambake Weekend in late September as an end-of-season celebration for members.
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Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
- Organize seasonal work weekends for facility maintenanceOrganizes a Spring Work Weekend in May for camp preparation and a Fall Work Weekend in October for closing and maintenance activities.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Produce historical research and articles on the AdirondacksProduces historical articles about the Adirondacks and Central New York through the club historian as an ongoing research effort.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Serve daily family-style meals during seasonal operationsServes three family-style meals daily in a traditional dining hall during the camp’s annual operating season.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce educational videos on local navigation mappingProduced a YouTube video explaining the Stillwater Reservoir navigation mapping project to inform members and the public.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$15K8%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$115K
expenses
Total expenses$181K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$247K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$247K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.7%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Adirondack Almanack Partner — Collaborates with Adirondack Almanack to publish historical articles authored by the club's historian.
- Adirondack Park Government — Located within Adirondack Park and surrounded by state lands designated as Forever Wild.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Maps to provide directions to Stillwater Reservoir.
- Stillwater friends Partner — Collaborates with local community members from the Stillwater area for events such as the Clambake Weekend.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Building Through Shared Seasonal Eventsmethodology: community-building through shared seasonal eventsBy hosting recurring seasonal gatherings with shared meals and local recreation, the club strengthens long-term member commitment and social cohesion, because consistent, ritualized participation reinforces group identity and mutual stewardship.
- Expert-Guided Recreation for Enhanced Engagementmethodology: expert-guided outdoor recreationBy offering professional fishing guides with local expertise, the club enhances member experience and skill development, because access to specialized knowledge increases satisfaction and encourages deeper participation in outdoor activities.
- Family-Centered Outdoor Retreat Modelmethodology: family-centered outdoor retreatBy providing a traditional, low-impact outdoor retreat environment, the club fosters intergenerational bonding and sustained engagement with nature, because shared informal activities and family traditions deepen members' connection to place and to one another.