named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CLN Membership Program
Membership program offering benefits such as voting rights, event discounts, and free camping nights in exchange for annual or lifetime financial support.
Facility Rentals
Year-round rental of camp facilities including lodges, tent units, and activity areas for groups such as schools, scout troops, and corporate retreats.
Summer Overnight Camp
Residential summer camp program for youth held in platform tents, focusing on outdoor skills, community living, and personal development in a tech-free wilderness setting.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Conserve and manage Camp Little Notch propertyOwns and stewards a 443-acre property in the Adirondacks, purchased in 2015 after reopening in 2012, ensuring long-term public access and environmental preservation. Conducts ongoing maintenance, conservation, and operational oversight to sustain camp facilities and natural resources.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Host The Great Adirondack RaceOrganizes an annual immersive weekend wilderness competition for teams of 3–4 participants across 443 acres of forest and lakefront property, featuring seven outdoor challenges. The event supports youth camp programming and property stewardship through participant engagement and fundraising.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Host family and group camping programsOffers family camp weeks with children-only programming, fully prepared meals, and supervised activities, as well as group camping weekends overseen by trained volunteer site directors. Provides structured opportunities for intergenerational engagement, caregiver respite, and outdoor skill-building in a supervised setting.
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Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
- Organize volunteer stewardship and maintenance programsEngages volunteers in seasonal opening and closing weekends, workdays for painting, cleaning, and repairs, and ongoing property maintenance. Volunteers also serve as site directors for group camping and support fundraising and outreach efforts.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provide facility rentals for events and retreatsOffers rental access to its 443-acre Adirondack property for weddings, reunions, corporate gatherings, scout troops, school outings, and sports teams, with on-site staff, meal services, and recreational amenities including swimming, boating, and sheltered spaces. Staff provide 6-hour shifts with lifeguard supervision and per-person meal options.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Support organizational governance through volunteer committeesEngages volunteers in organizational leadership and operations via participation in committees such as Fundraising, Programs, Governance, Finance, Communications, Furnace, and Volunteers, supporting strategic and operational functions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate residential summer camp for girls, trans, and non-binary youthRuns an American Camp Association-accredited residential summer camp program for girls, transgender, and non-binary youth ages 8–16, offering structured outdoor activities, supervised swimming, boating, creative arts, wilderness trips, and evening programming to build skills and community. Maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:5, provides 24/7 nursing care, and adheres to health and safety standards through annual inspections and staff training.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$428K
Contributions & grants$288K67%
Program service revenue$131K31%
Investment income$9K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$261K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.22M
Cash$167K
Investments$198
Liabilities$303K
Net assets$918K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- AMBER MOSER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ZDUNCZYK — DIRECTOR
- KATHY FLEISCHER — DIRECTOR
- KIT JELONEK — DIRECTOR
- PAT TUZZOLO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Adirondack Park Government — Located within the Adirondack Park, using the area as a base for outdoor activities and excursions.
- American Camp Association Network — ACA-accredited camp that meets national standards for health, safety, and programming quality.
- American Camp Association Network — Member of the American Camp Association, with accredited residential summer camp program.
- Camp Little Notch Partner — Hosts The Great Adirondack Race in partnership with Friends of Camp Little Notch
- Currin Compliance Services Partner — Corporate member of Friends of Camp Little Notch.
- Hilltop Construction Partner — Corporate member of Friends of Camp Little Notch.
- Open Space Institute Partner — Collaborated with Friends of Camp Little Notch to conserve the Camp Little Notch property.
- Paul Smith’s College Partner — Alumni affiliation and educational background of Camp Director Tyler Schlesier, who earned a degree in Parks and Conservation Management.
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Partner — Collaborates with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center through a volunteer crew to raise funds for Camp Little Notch.
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.
- Experiential Wilderness Education for Personal and Communal Growthmethodology: wilderness_immersionBy engaging youth in immersive, hands-on wilderness experiences that emphasize self-reliance, collaboration, and disconnection from technology, the organization fosters personal growth, community connection, and environmental stewardship because direct experience in nature deepens learning and behavioral change more effectively than passive instruction.
- Inclusive Community Building Through Values-Based Identitymethodology: values_based_inclusionBy centering inclusion, harmony with self and others, and gender-affirming access as core values, the organization fosters belonging and communal growth among cis, trans, and non-binary youth who identify as girls, because shared values and intentional community design create safe, empowering environments that support identity development and mutual respect.