named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Get-A-Way
Residential camp program providing recreational and therapeutic activities for children with mental health disabilities and their families.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 2 activities
- Family mental health day camp programOffers day sessions for families to participate in recreational and skill-building activities—including arts and crafts, swimming, and campfires—without an overnight commitment. Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and includes structured programming to support mental health and family connection.
- Structured family visit programOffers structured visit opportunities that include participation in camp activities, a shared meal, and an evening campfire, designed to introduce families to the camp experience and build skills through real-time engagement.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Family mental health camp program (overnight)Operates 3-to-4-day overnight camp sessions that combine classic recreational activities—such as archery, canoeing, fishing, rope courses, and swimming—with structured support for families of children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Includes shared meals, evening family activities like campfires and movie nights, and a supportive environment to foster connection and reduce isolation.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Financial assistance for camp participationProvides annual scholarships to families facing financial barriers to attending Camp Get-A-Way, ensuring access to mental health-focused camp programs.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent training and support programsHosts monthly Parent Training Sessions covering practical skills such as crisis prevention and emotional first aid, a peer-led Parent Support Group, and Lunch & Learn sessions for care providers. Also offers daily “coffee hour” workshops during camp led by mental health professionals to provide parents with resources and peer support.
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Residential Camp Health & Safety Services 1 activity
- Safe and medically supported camp environmentMaintains a 24-hour nursing team and coordination with local emergency services to ensure the safety and well-being of campers with mental health and behavioral challenges during camp sessions.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Teen life skills training programProvides structured 8-week small-group sessions for teens focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, relationship building, and decision-making. Sessions are held weekly at the Camp Get-A-Way office in Warsaw, NY, and include a 10-minute parent update at the end of each meeting.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and trainingEngages and prepares volunteers through required virtual orientation and training in camp procedures, crisis management, and Family Support Principles to support families during camp activities including arts and crafts, pool supervision, and instruction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$58K70%
Program service revenue$4K5%
Investment income$20K25%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$99K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$417K
Cash$417K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$417K
Liquid reserves50.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -55.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ADRIENNE FOSTER — MEMBER
- JAMES THIBERT — VICE-PRESIDENT
- JOHN DARMIENTO — SECRETARY
- KAREN DEROUEN — MEMBER
- KATY WHATMAN — MEMBER
- KEN TANGEL — PRESIDENT
- SHAWN TIEDE — TREASURER
- SHERIKA MADISON-HALL — MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Camp Bristol Hills Partner — Hosts Western Region Day Sessions at Camp Bristol Hills in Canandaigua, NY.
- Camp Bristol Hills Partner — Hosts Western Region Overnight Sessions at this facility in Canandaigua, NY.
- Camp Comstock Partner — Hosts Central Overnight Sessions at this facility in Ithaca, NY.
- Camp Reimagined Partner — Hosts Downstate Overnight Sessions at this facility in Huguenot, NY.
- Complianz Partner — Provides Privacy Suite for WordPress used to collect records of consent; IP address is anonymized and stored in the database
- Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp Partner — Hosts Long Island Day Sessions at Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp in Riverhead, NY.
- Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp Partner — Hosts Long Island Overnight Sessions at this facility in Riverhead, NY.
- Guidestar Network — Displays Guidestar Transparency Seal, indicating participation in Guidestar's nonprofit transparency platform.
- Guidestar Network — Displays Guidestar Transparency Seal, indicating participation in their nonprofit transparency program.
- Guidestar Network — Member of Guidestar, as indicated by the Guidestar Transparency Seal on the website.
- Guidestar Network — Member of Guidestar, as indicated by the Transparency Seal on the website.
- Guidestar Network — Member profile listed on Guidestar with transparency seal
- Guidestar Network — Profiled on Guidestar, indicating participation in its nonprofit transparency network.
- Ken Tangel Government — Board President who handles visit date changes; affiliated with New York state or agencies
- New York Family Support Programs Partner — Collaborates with staff from New York Family Support Programs and bases camp programming on Family Support Program principles.
- New York Family Support Programs Partner — Collaborates with staff from New York Family Support Programs.
- New York Family Support Programs Partner — Engages staff who also work in New York Family Support Programs to support families with behavioral and emotional health needs.
- New York Office of Mental Health Programs Partner — Collaborates with staff from the New York Office of Mental Health Programs.
- New York Office of Mental Health Programs Partner — Collaborates with staff who also work in New York Office of Mental Health Programs to support families at camp.
- New York Office of Mental Health Programs Partner — Collaborates with staff who work for the New York Office of Mental Health Programs and incorporates Family Support Program principles into camp operations.
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.
- Mental Health-Integrated Camp Modelmethodology: mental_health_integrationBy embedding mental health support into all camp activities, staff interactions, and program design, the organization creates a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and reduces stigma for children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, because integrating clinical awareness into everyday experiences normalizes support and fosters emotional safety.
- Peer-Support Community for Familiesmethodology: peer_support_communityBy bringing together families facing similar mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges in shared camp experiences and separate peer groups, the organization reduces isolation and fosters emotional renewal, because shared lived experience builds trust, normalizes struggles, and enables authentic support that professional-led models alone cannot achieve.
- Whole-Family Support and Continuity Modelmethodology: whole_family_continuityBy engaging both youth and parents in parallel, age-appropriate programming — with intentional moments of connection and ongoing virtual support — the organization strengthens family capacity and extends therapeutic impact beyond the camp setting, because reinforcing skills across generations and maintaining continuity of care increases long-term resilience and implementation of strategies at home.