Each year, the Double H Ranch selects an individual, organization, or group that exemplifies the art of giving back in its purest form, volunteerism. New in 2018 is the Emerging Leader of the Year award category for volunteers ages 30 and under. These prestigious awards have been established in honor of Ron and Kathy Phelps for their exceptional dedication… Read More »
This summer came full circle for a group of Alumni Counselors and Campers when they volunteered as camp doctors across the SeriousFun Children’s Network. During the same week, Dr. Chris Woll, Dr. Keith Weisz, Dr. Mike Kent, and Dr. Heather Minto represented Double H Ranch across half of the SeriousFun camps within the United States…. Read More »
“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 will always include recruitment and retention of caring and qualified volunteers.” The Double H Ranch is currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Volunteer of the… Read More »
In the first of a series of Alumni Spotlights, we are sharing the recent research study done by Jess Calderone, a second year medical student at Albany Medical College. Jess (Barn Staff, 2015) decided to come back to camp this summer to complete her service/research requirements. Her study, “Empowerment of Children with Chronic Illness:… Read More »
A Custom Holiday Card That Cares Let your friends and family know about one of your favorite places this holiday season! Picaboo.com has partnered with Double H Ranch to create a truly one-of-a-kind custom photo holiday card. This season, send a distinctive holiday card you can customize with your own family photos, raise awareness of… Read More »
Bring your family, friends and co-workers to “Hole in One for Hole in the Woods,” a special mini-golf benefit for the Double H Ranch! Hosted by the Sciancalepore Family Sunday, September 30, 2018 Join us for a day of exciting activities! Your $15 donation per person, or $40 per immediate family, includes: Mini-Golf Tournament –… Read More »
Here at the Double H Ranch we are saying goodbye to Summer 2018. Goodbye to a summer that has been filled with moments that made us better and to the people that made camp possible. Summer Staff pack away their damp clothes, tattered name tags, and treasured memories from a time in their life… Read More »
The Double H Ranch announces the appointment of four new members of its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Edward Selig, Anne Putnam, Mathew Parker and J. David Michaels. “The Double H Ranch is excited to welcome four new Board members who bring a diversified array of experience and value to our… Read More »
Summer 2018 is flying by. It’s extraordinary that we are half-way through our summer camp program. Our staff and volunteers are working hard to make every moment matter for our campers. I am incredibly proud of our staff and volunteer team, who came in June and went through eight days of extensive training and team… Read More »
Matthew Delaney first started coming to the Double H Ranch as a camper at the age of 7 years old. After graduating as a camper at the age of 16, Matthew began a new journey as a Counselor-in-Training at the age of 17 and has since spent two summers as a Counselor. Through all his years… Read More »