Spring and Fall Programs for Campers and Their Families

In the Spring and Fall the Double H Ranch opens its doors to a variety of specialty programs as part of its holistic approach to programming. All programs offered at the Ranch are FREE of charge to the campers and their families and capture the magic of the Adirondacks. The overall goal of year-round programming is to continue to provide or meet respite needs while spreading the mission of Health & Happiness to children and families dealing with a life-threatening illness.

Some of the programs offered at the Double H Ranch include a Diabetes Family weekend, an oncology camp for women, an Autism Family weekend, a camp for children and teens who have experienced the death or critical illness of a parent, sibling or close relative, and other specialized weekend getaways for children and families with a diagnosis of a specific illness such as Spina Bifida and bleeding disorders. The programs during the spring and fall offer participants a chance to experience a variety of camp activities including, the High Ropes course, swimming, boating, arts and crafts and many other team building activities. These activities coupled with educational seminars and group meetings offer participants a chance to grow and learn in an empowering atmosphere with the support of others who are facing similar challenges.

Below is a brief listing of the programs we offer our campers and their families in the Spring and Fall.

Family Programs (Fall)

Rosie’s Love Round-Up
This is an annual event bringing families to camp that have had a child diagnosed with cancer. This program promotes family bonding through traditional camping activities.

Rosie’s Love Memorial
This annual event serves families that have lost a child to an illness. The program blends supportive counseling, family-based programming, and culminates in a memorial service on Saturday afternoon hosted by Albany Medical Center doctors and nurses.

Cindy’s Comfort Camp
This program serves children that have lost a parent, sibling, or loved one, allowing the children to talk about their situations, while participating in adventure-based activities.

Bravehearts
This weekend is designed as an oncology weekend for women who have survived or are in treatment for various cancers. The Fall program focuses on relaxation and the celebration of life.

Bleeding Disorders Family Weekend
This program serves families of children diagnosed with different types of bleeding disorders. The goal of this program is to provide education on the newest technologies regarding the various bleeding disorders and enjoy time together as a family and with other families in similar situations.

Spina Bifida Family Weekend
This is an annual family retreat that brings together families in which a child is diagnosed with Spina Bifida. The program promotes family bonding through traditional camping activities.

Family Programs (Spring)

Diabetes Weekend
An educational family program for children and their families living with Type 1 diabetes. It is focused around adult workshops and giving families a chance to experience camp activities together.

Bravehearts Weekend
This weekend designed as an oncology weekend for women who have survived or are in treatment for various cancers. The spring program focuses around adventure-based programming and teambuilding.

Autism Family Weekend
A “traditional camp experience” for families with children on the Autism Spectrum who we host in our Winter sports program, but are not eligible for the Summer program.

Cindy’s Comfort Camp
This program serves children who have a loved one who is seriously ill, allowing the children to talk about their situations, while participating in adventure-based activities.

The future of year-round programming at the Double H will include the Double H Ranch Hospital Outreach program. It will be an outreach program focusing on the year-round support of our campers and their families. If you would like more information on any of the on-going or future programs at the Double H please feel free to call the Director of Operations at 518-696-5676.