Dates and Forms

Things you need to know

Our Program

Camp Olmsted is located in Cornwall on Hudson, NY and serves boys and girls ages 6 – 14 years old. Our camp program offers both sleepaway and day camp programs designed to offer a variety of fun and engaging activities for campers.

How to Register

Each child is required to have a complete set of application forms on file before arrival at camp.  You can complete these forms using our online registration system or you can download a set of forms and complete them by hand.

Health and Medical Requirements

All campers are required to have a physical exam done prior to attending camp. All physicals must be signed, dated and stamped by a medical professional. We will only accept physicals with a date of January 1, 2024 or later. Please make sure to list all allergies and medications on the appropriate forms. Also, note all campers must have age-appropriate immunizations before they are allowed to attend camp. Children without valid medical forms and the required immunizations will NOT be permitted to attend camp. Your child's health and safety are important to us. Our staff includes a nurse who is available 24 hours a day. The closest hospital, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, is approximately 6 miles away from Camp Olmsted.

Meals /Snacks

Camp Olmsted provides 3 USDA-approved meals each day. We also provide campers with daily snacks. Our staff is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please call us to discuss any special needs your child may have.  

What to bring

Campers need to bring enough clothing to last for at least 12 days. Campers are not allowed to do laundry/wash clothes except in the case of an emergency. Please click on the appropriate link below to see the list of what your child should bring to camp.

Click here for   What to Bring to Sleepaway Camp

Click here for   What to Bring Day Camp

What NOT to Bring Campers should NOT bring cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, video games, radios, jewelry (ie watches, rings, bracelets, earrings, etc.), food, expensive cameras, money, weapons, fireworks or inappropriate reading materials to camp. Camp Olmsted is not responsible for the loss and/or theft of any of such items.

Scholarships

Camp Olmsted offers full and partial need-based scholarships to eligible participants. Families requesting scholarships must complete the scholarship application and submit all required forms including - proof of income of all adults in the household and copies of tax forms - before any type of scholarship award can be approved.  Scholarships are based on financial need and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Payment Methods

Camp Olmsted accepts payment via credit card and money order. We do not accept personal or business checks.

Please click here to Register online and pay via credit card

Paying by Money Order

Your money order should be made out to Five Points Mission and mailed to 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1922; New York, NY 10115.  Attn: Summer Camp