named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artsfest
Specialized two-week summer session for teens only, centered on artistic expression including theater, visual arts, music, and performance
Restorative Justice Conflict Resolution
Circle-based system for addressing conflict at camp, emphasizing dialogue, accountability, and relationship repair rather than punishment
Stomping Ground Summer Camp
Two-week overnight camp for children and teens focusing on autonomy, play, and decision-making through unstructured time and camper choice in daily activities
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Host arts-focused summer program for teensRuns ArtsFest, a teen-only, arts-centered summer program for youth ages 13–17 that runs during one of the four camp sessions, emphasizing creative expression, peer connection, and self-directed art-making in a residential camp setting.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Host community engagement events for familiesOrganizes in-person and virtual open houses, property tours, and regional meetups to connect with families, share program information, and promote participation in summer camp programs.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Host summer artist-in-residence programProvides fully subsidized housing, meals, and creative space for artists during summer residencies in exchange for community engagement with campers, facilitating creative exchange and integration of the arts into camp life.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Iterate and improve camp programming based on community feedbackContinuously refines camp curriculum and operations through input from campers and families, ensuring programming remains responsive and aligned with community needs.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Maintain camp facilities and infrastructure to support program operationsManages and maintains camp facilities including a recently constructed bathhouse and village for summer 2024 operations, ensuring safe and functional infrastructure for campers and staff. Employs cabin staff to support daily operations including meals, waterfront activities, and facility upkeep.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer camp program for children ages 6–14 with self-directed programmingRuns a 2-week overnight summer camp in Middle Grove, NY, just south of the Adirondack Mountains, where campers ages 6–14 co-create their daily experiences through self-directed activities, imaginative play, and personal growth opportunities. The program emphasizes reflection, learning from mistakes, and community building, with four sessions offered annually, including structured drop-off and pick-up times.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide financial accessibility through sliding scale and scholarship programsOperates a trust-based sliding scale system allowing families to self-report what they can afford to pay for camp, with no documentation required, and provides full financial assistance to those unable to pay, ensuring equitable access. Also offers a 15% discount on registrations using a public code.
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Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
- Run youth leadership and counselor-in-training programs for teensOffers structured programs for older youth, including BIG TIME (ages 14–16) for leadership development and self-directed camp design, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program (ages 16–17) focused on building counseling and leadership skills for future camp roles.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$262K21%
Program service revenue$953K77%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$1.17M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$725K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.07M
Cash$280K
Investments$0
Liabilities$614K
Net assets$1.46M
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ELIZABETH HUBERLIE BLASZKIEWIC — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES DAVIS — TREASURER
- JENNIFER SHMID — BOARD CHAIR
- MIKE BAKER — PRESIDENT
- SCOTT ARIZALA — SECRETARY
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- American Camp Association Network — Referenced for research and meta-analysis on youth development outcomes at summer camp.
- Camp Stella Maris Partner — Former leadership team affiliation and early professional connection for the author, who began attending the Tri-State Camp Conference as a counselor from this camp.
- Dan Weir Partner — Camp consultant and friend who presented data on family preferences at a camp industry conference.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as an official communication and outreach channel.
- Families Partner — Families are integral partners in the camp experience, trusted to continue conversations at home that reinforce camp values.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as an official communication and outreach channel.
- Laura Partner — Co-leads conversations with families and campers about length of stay and contributes to planning discussions.
- Laura Partner — Point of contact for residency program inquiries
- TikTok Partner — Uses TikTok as an official platform to engage audiences with short-form video content about camp life.
- Tyler Partner — Leads financial management aspects of camp and provides data-informed insights during planning meetings.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as an official platform for sharing camp-related videos and content.
- Y² Partner — Acquired by Stomping Ground, indicating a formal organizational integration.
- returning staff Partner — Engages returning staff in ongoing camp operations and leadership roles.
strategies · 4
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.
- Radical Empathy and Dialogue-Centered Community Buildingmethodology: radical_empathy_community_buildingBy fostering radical empathy, humble curiosity, and dialogue over judgment, the organization builds inclusive communities where understanding precedes resolution, enabling transformative social change through relational depth and collective imagination.
- Restorative Justice as Pedagogymethodology: conflict-as-curriculumBy treating interpersonal conflict as a structured learning opportunity through restorative justice practices, campers develop empathy, accountability, and communication skills because conflict is reframed as essential to community growth and personal transformation.
- Structural Inclusion via Trust-Based Sliding Scalemethodology: structural-inclusionBy implementing a universal, trust-based sliding scale and intentionally designing cross-income communities, the organization ensures financial accessibility because inclusive economic diversity strengthens developmental and health outcomes for all participants.
- Youth Resilience Through Autonomy and Unstructured Freedommethodology: youth-resilience-through-autonomyBy providing real autonomy, unstructured freedom, and opportunities for self-directed decision-making in a safe environment, campers build inner strength and resilience because they experience authentic consequences, problem-solving, and peer trust across differences.