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A Culture of Inclusion

Posted on July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Most of us have had the experience of walking into a room full of strangers with some trepidation. Will I fit in? Will I be accepted? Will I be successful… Read More

“Back to Camp Gala” to be held on September 17th

Posted on July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

The Annual Gala is heading “Back to Camp” on Saturday, September 17th! Our largest and most anticipated event of the year will be returning to camp in Lake Luzerne and… Read More

Max Yurenda, CEO, Announces 2023 Retirement

Posted on June 1, 2022

In 1992, Actor and Philanthropist, Paul Newman and Businessman and Philanthropist, Charley Wood joined forces to create the Double H Ranch, A Seriousfun Camp. To make their dream a reality… Read More

Welcome Back, Winter!

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

Do you remember where you were on March 8th, 2020? Here at Double H Ranch, we were celebrating the final Family Sleepover Weekend of the winter. It was a beautiful… Read More

2021 Volunteer of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

The Double H Ranch is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Volunteer of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year awards! Established in 2012 and 2018 respectively, the awards are given… Read More

2021 Volunteer and Emerging Leader of the Year Award Nominations

Posted on October 19, 2021October 25, 2021

“Every set of hands make the work lighter and the applause louder. We place a high value on volunteerism and community partnerships. Our pursuit of the greatest, safest camper experience… Read More

Double H Ranch Announces New Board Officers and Welcomes New Member

Posted on September 1, 2021September 2, 2021

The Double H Ranch announces the election of a new slate of officers to its Board of Directors following the Annual Meeting in August. The new appointments are Charlie Crew,… Read More

Thank you, Dr. Kathy

Posted on July 22, 2021July 28, 2021

After decades of unwavering compassion and commitment to the Double H Ranch, Dr. Kathleen Braico, our founding Medical Director, will retire at the end of the 2021 program season. Dr…. Read More

Double H Ranch Welcomes Charles Day to the Board of Directors

Posted on June 10, 2021

The Double H Ranch announces the appointment of Charles Day to its Board of Directors. “The Double H Ranch is thrilled to welcome Charles Day onto the Board of Directors…. Read More

2021 Summer Camp Program to Welcome Campers Back Onsite

Posted on April 2, 2021January 19, 2022

The Double H Ranch is pleased to share that we will be welcoming campers back onsite for a residential 2021 Summer Camp Program at 30% capacity. This decision was guided… Read More

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Home Away From Home

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I lost my mother to AIDS when I was just 7 years old. I was confused and a lost child, trying to understand and find answers. “Why her? Why me? What is “AIDS”? What is “HIV”? How can it be cured?”. I started camp shortly after and eventually received the best answers I could of got. I spend the rest of my childhood, growing into who I am today, at this wonderful place. When I was away from camp, I didn’t feel like I “fit in” anywhere else, but the moment those bus doors opened and we were greeted by our counselors, it felt like home. It felt right. The next decade I spent 1 week of my summer here, and always begged for more time. The boat ceremony was always the hardest. So many tears were shed that night, but we all were hopeful. Hopeful we all were able to make it back the following year. Some didn’t, but most did. I haven’t been back to camp in a decade now. I miss it so much. There is plenty of times when I just sit and think about it, and dreamed of coming back one day as a counselor, or just a visit. I now have my own 7 year old beautiful healthy little girl that calls me mommy. I take what I learned at camp with me through every day parenting. Never to judge others, always be kind, have courage in everything you do, and to never give up. Double H Ranch is my home away from home, and I cherish it so deeply. I even have it tattooed on me! If anyone is looking into bringing your child here, do it. You wont regret it, and they won’t ever stop sharing the memories with you that they had there. I’m turning 28 years old this year, and I feel amazing. Beating odds is an amazing feeling, but not thinking about turning 30 soon is!! Haha! I want to say a huge thank you to all of the counselors because without all of your encouragement and love, we may not of pushed ourselves to try harder. So thank you all!!

- Erica G. - Binghamton, NY

07/24/2017

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