I attended Camp Omega from 1969 - 1975.  My name is Marty Berman.  Everyone called me Marty B.  I was Mr. Omega one year!  My brother is Evan Berman and he attended Camp Omega from it's opening year till a bunch of years later!  Where are all our Omega brothers and sisters?  We seemed to have vanished.  And yet I know we each have the very greatest of memories.  I am glad I was surrounded by such creative people during the years I spent there. If any one has my green shorts, could they return them to me.  My name tag is inside them. mysaltandpepper@aol.com
posted 12/30/06

If you went to ESMC in the 60's I would enjoy hearing from you especially if you have some memories to share. It's only been 40 years...I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling nostalgic about the place. I'd really like to know what became of all the assorted Kramers-Joe, Mark, Janet, Matt-not to mention the other colorful characters I met during the course of my 5 summers in Hurleyville. I think of many of you all too often and would love to hear about your journeys since those unforgettable summers together. I wish you all well and sincere thanks for all the memories I will cherish always! Peace, Bob Stoloff bstoloff@berklee.edu.
posted 12/30/06

I am trying to do some research on a camp that I attended in 1966 which I believe was a sham. It now seems almost dreamlike to imagine that my parents put me on a bus from Port Authority and blindly sent me to the Catskills to go to a camp that was void of any resources. There was a pool without water, no activities, no one really in charge. I was the only 12 year old there. I remember hitch-hiking with the other campers to a local swimming hole since we had no place to swim at the camp. Do you have any information on this camp? It probably was only open that one summer and I think the owner took off with everyone's money never to be seen again. Thanks- Wendy Millstein wendymillstein@aol.com.
posted 8/18/06

I attended Camp Omega in Woodridge NY from 1966-1974 and it was the greatest experience of my life. I married a girl from camp and so did many other campers. I am very interested in reconnecting with ex-Omega-ites. I am contemplating spearheading a camp reunion next summer 2007. Anyone interested please email me at gmednick@hotmail.com. Gary Mednick
posted 7/9/06

Camp Mohaph, in Glen Spey, saw its last camper in the summer of 1965, when the camp and the property was sold.  The camp was run by the Baxt family---Mama Baxt, Papa Baxt, and their 4 sons, Hy, Milton, Victor, and Bert.  Hy had 2 children---Jan and Honora, and Bert had 2 daughters, Ilene and Helen.  I was married to Bert, the youngest son. The last remaining son, Milton, died 3 years ago.  Sadly, Jan and Honey both passed away within the past 18 months.  The only Baxts remaining are myself, (Sandy), and my daughters Ilene and Helen. Ilene and Helen were of course very young when we sold the camp---neverthelss, we all  have wonderful memories of the years  spent there, and would love to hear from anyone who would like to share their memories with us. You may contact me at sanbax@comcast.net. Sandy Baxt
posted 1/8/06

As a small boy I spent the summers of 1943 and 1944 at Camp Edgewood somewhere in the Catskills. Can anyone tell me where it was? It was run by a couple of middle-aged refugees from Germany, Tante Erna and I think Tante Leah, and many of the children, of whom there were about 35, were also refugees. The camp was just a big old white house with a big front porch and a big yard. It was on a country road about (as I remember) a 15-30 minute walk from a village, which was on a lake, and the village's small beach, where we often swam. There was an abandoned railroad near the camp and we often hiked its railless cindered roadbed. Please email me at rprojansky@comcast.net
posted 1/8/06

I attended Camp Stanley in Hurleyville in the summers of 1973 & 1974. At the time the camp was a weightloss camp owned by Gussie Mason and later sold to Dr. Morton Levine of Brooklyn, NY. Those summers at Camp Stanley changed by life, and I was able to go from being an overweight shy girl to a confident slender young lady. I made some friends, but lost contact. I would love to be in touch with some of the girls that went there. DonnaMarie Virgilio Lipstik43@aol.com.
posted 10/8/05

My father (Chick Rosnick) was the golf pro at Napanoch Country Club from approx 1950-1960. We were poor and because my father had this position, my 2 brothers and I had the benefits of country club golf, swimming, and more. My father passed away this year and I am attempting to find any literature, pictures, articles, maps, or anything else about the resort. It became a "fat" girls resort. I have traveled to Napanoch from the Boston area and have not found anything at all.There was a dam and lake which was 1-3 miles away from the county reservoir. Can you help? Stuart "Sandy" Rosnick. tins.sandy@verizon.net.
posted 5/26/05

Does anyone remember the Clarendon Country Club in Ferndale? I'm looking for someone who worked there in 1952. Please email me at duffred14@aol.com. Tom Duffy.
posted 3/11/05

I'm trying to find some old camp friends from Camp Stanley. I think that it was located on or near Whittaker Rd. It was in operation from teh late 50s, 60s, and 70s and closed in the early 80s. The camp was formerly known as Butler Lodge. The last thing that I know is that it was owned by a Dr. Morton Levine from Brooklyn, who then sold it to a religious Jewish group back in the 80s. Barbara Minisolo pinktiger@optonline.net.
posted 3/12/05

Am looking for campers and counselors to share memories of Crescent Lake Day Camp, circa 1966-1969. Those who remember kickball on the asphalt, bumper pool on rainy days in the big house, camp plays and our awesome softball teams, please contact Mark at benmaradio1@msn.com
posted 7/6/04

I attended Pleasant Valley Day Camp in South Fallsburg from 1970 until 1977 and actually was born and raised in Monticello.  My brother Joey also attended and was there a few more years than me.  I am interested in hearing from former campers, counselors, directors and anyone interested in setting up a website.  Thanks. Suzanne Lieberman (formerly Greenfield) .
posted 3/19/04

I was a camper starting at the age of six in 1947 until 1953 (when it was discovered to be a lesbian hotbed!). Funny stories to share. Alice Simpson DanceMarathon1@aol.com
posted 8/13/03

My family were the caretakers of Quannacut Camps between 1972-1982. Anyone who has pictures or would like to write? Thanks, Lloyd Jones lsjones@localnet.com.
posted 4/20/03

It seems that every one I know, regardless of which camp they went to, heard one version or another of a Cropsey story. One man wrote on a message board that when he went to camp Orensika Sonikwa in 1972, they "had a framed article hanging up taken from the original newspaper printing of the Cropsey story. Is Cropsey his real name? I don't know but that is the basic true story." Got me wondering if there is any truth to this? Is this a case of a story that just got passed around and versions getting twisted with each telling or what? Cathy Novick Yrunvs2223@aol.com.
posted 1/6/03

I am looking for anyone who attended Camp Merrimount in Monticello in 1952. I was 7 years old at the time. My brother, who was 5, also attended. Thanks. Barbara Shernoff. jeffsher@aol.com
posted 12/11/02

Anyone atted the Empire State Music Camp in Hurleyville in the 1960s (owners Jack Kramer and Fred (?) LaRuffa. Band played for President Johnson at opening of Ellenville Hospital. Looking especially to connect with fellow musicians. Thank you, Jack L. Berezov jberezov@nyc.rr.com
posted 12/11/02

I'm trying to find people I went to Camp Mohaph with back in the 1960s. David Horn yonkersdave@yahoo.com.
posted 10/24/02

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who attended Camp Roosevelt on Sackett Lake from 1947-1954, as well as learning what happened to this Catskill Mountain summer camp. Joel Siegfried, San Diego CA. ecto@cox.net
posted 8/5/02

I grew up in Divine Corners on a chicken farm and went to Tri-Valley Central School in Grahamsville until 1968. I am interested in talking with people who also grew up year round in the mountains, especially on farms, most especially other children of Holocaust survivors. Please email mefriedman@aol.com.
posted 7/26/02

I am looking for photos from Camp Mohaph, anywhere from 1960-1966, preferably group photos of boys' bunks. Jane Herbert. jane.herbert@icn.siemens.com.
posted 7/17/02

I can’t recall the year I attended, but it was memorable. I lived in Brooklyn, and was to leave from Port Authority for the buses to camp. Unfortunately, I was ill and arrived at camp a week late. When I did come I had an Aunt & Uncle that were going to Monticello and they took me to camp in a hired limousine(What a way to go). I was an avid swimmer and loved going out on the lake in a canoe, which I did daily. Color war was especially memorable, as I remember the counselors arrive on horseback with the colors. My most vivid recollection was when our counselor came back to the barracks late at night, I believe 2:00 AM or so, and woke everyone up one by one, whispering "Do you want to go on a raid"? What a foolish question to ask a kid around 11 - 13 years old. So, we all got up, put on our shorts, and went over to the Girls side of the camp. We had pillow fights, and woke everyone up. The next morning after the flag was raised, we were called out and given whacks with a PADDLE with the words prominently displayed "PSYCHOLOGY". I guess the lesson learned was don’t trust your counselor. Although it still hurts, from the whacks, it was well worth the experience. Would love to hear any other campers' experiences and or photos. Harold Lipsky hlipsky@attbi.com
posted 5/11/02

I am looking for info and fellow campers who went to Camp Omega in Woodridge between 1964-1970. 
Evan N. Berman drpie@westnet.com
posted 9/25/01

I went to Camp Gewana (not sure of spelling) on Silver Lake in White Lake 1952 and 1953.  My aunt was a camper and counselor a decade earlier.  I went back and found the site some years ago, and it was then an Orthodox Jewish camp under a different name and ownership.  Any other Gewana campers or staff out there? Dave Cahn, Croom (Upper Marlboro), Maryland CroomMD@aol.com
posted 8/15/01

I worked at Camp Ma-Ho-Ge as the camp nurse, along with Florence Goodman.  I am still in touch with one of the counselors, Grady Patterson of North Carolina. It would be nice to share memories of the camp. Have pictures sent to me by Grady. Ramona Dribbon Buddahcat@adelphia.net
posted 5/8/01

I would like to know what  happened to Camp Winston on Sackett Lake. My  family {siblings and cousins] and of course myself went there in the '30s and '40s. Would appreciate any information.   Thanks. Alyce Fletcher Alyce100@att.net
posted 3/28/01

Does anyone out there have any memories of a co-ed summer camp somewhere in the Catskills named Camp Mohaph ?  It was named after the three owners, Moe,Harry an Phil.  I went there in 1940 when I was 11 years old. Some of the names I remember are Gloria and Hamilton Morgan, Bobby Golden and Howard Smoklar. I would appreciate any information you might have. Thanks Bob Schacher groucho@spyral.net
posted 1/9/01

I'm 16 and I have been going to Lansman's Day camp for all of my life. I am looking for a man who worked at my camp. We all called him Uncle Marty. He left our camp about 7 years ago. Andrea Mandelberger Dria1722@aol.com
posted 12/13/00

My great-grandparents bought a farm on Cherry Hill Road in Greenfield Park at the beginning of the century and ran a small boarding house until 1952 when my great-grandmother passed away. They had two daughters and three sons who helped run the boarding house. I am very interested in hearing from anyone who remembers the Goodman Farm and/or was a guest of the farm. I can be contacted at dahvs@aol.com. Dahvi Waller
posted 9/28/00

Does anyone remember Camp Nimrod in Livingston Manor? Also the Beaver Lake Lodge in Livingston Manor? I recently went back to Livingston Manor and consulted a realtor. I was unable to find the land or the lake, or what I saw was so completely different from what I remembered that I still can't believe it was what remains. DIANEPINCUS@aol.com
posted 8/22/00

Some of the most wonderful summers I ever had were spent at the tiny (90 campers) summer camp Stern's Summer Camp in Pine Bush, NY. It was owned and run by Gerard (Jerry) and Ellen Bucky. They were German and also ran a preschool in Washington Hts in Upper Manhattan during the school year. I attended the camp beginning in 1950 and was there as a counselor in 1963 for the last time. If there are any "alumni" from Stern's please contact Leslie Fox at mombam@aol.com
posted 1/27/00

Anyone who attended Camp Kinderwelt/Unser Camp in Highland Mills, N.Y. It was a non-profit Labor Zionist Camp sponsored by the Farband. Frequented by Yiddish theatre actors, writers, poets, this was an incredible summer camp which existed from the 1920's to the early '70's. Sadly, it is now a housing development... Am interested in sharing memories/photos....
Suzanne Pulier

For a dissertation on New York State children's summer camps, 1919-1941, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who attended or worked at a summer camp in the Catskills during that time period, or whose family owned or operated any such camp. Memories and memorabilia (scrapbooks, letters home, camp newspapers etc.) would be welcome. I can be reached via email at lespar@umich.edu or Leslie Paris, Program in American Culture/ University of Michigan, 324 Atlantic Avenue #2, Brooklyn NY, 11201.