Supporting Oswegatchie
Oswegatchie is owned and operated by the New York FFA Leadership Training Foundation. The NYSFFALTF, Inc., chartered in 1946 by the New York State Board of Regents, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that provides businesses, associations, other foundations, and individuals the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our New York youth. Our mission is to build and maintain a financial base that will allow the New York FFA to generate well-educated, career-focused, productive citizens.
While both the Foundation and Oswegatchie have been on the rise over the last 15 years, the donations to both operations are what allow us to make actual progress. Every donation of money, skills, time, and goods has made a dramatic difference, very visible here on the property.
If you are interested in contributing funds more directly to FFA members, you may want to visit our Foundation site. If you have goods or services that you would like to contribute to Oswegatchie, contact us at [email protected].
Volunteers Serve in Many Ways
Throughout any given year, Oswegatchie will have many volunteer opportunities. It often will change with the season what we need or can accept. In spring, we usually need help raking the grounds. During sugar season, we need help with tapping trees and setting up lines. In autumn, firewood and shutting down the camp are a priority. We always need cleaners!
Summer camp is a particular time of year when we need to be highly selective about who volunteers. With 180 campers onsite, we need volunteers who are checked, capable, and Oswegatchie savvy. Over the course of a week, 250 people may be eating and sleeping on the property, so we may not have space.
If you have a group, organization, or individual who would like to volunteer or earn community service hours, we may be able to help. All volunteers 17 years of age or older should be prepared to sign a "Volunteer Record, Release, and Risk Waiver". This document helps you and Oswegatchie track your time while informing all parties of our responsibilities. For more info, please email us at [email protected] or call (315) 346-1222.
While both the Foundation and Oswegatchie have been on the rise over the last 15 years, the donations to both operations are what allow us to make actual progress. Every donation of money, skills, time, and goods has made a dramatic difference, very visible here on the property.
If you are interested in contributing funds more directly to FFA members, you may want to visit our Foundation site. If you have goods or services that you would like to contribute to Oswegatchie, contact us at [email protected].
Volunteers Serve in Many Ways
Throughout any given year, Oswegatchie will have many volunteer opportunities. It often will change with the season what we need or can accept. In spring, we usually need help raking the grounds. During sugar season, we need help with tapping trees and setting up lines. In autumn, firewood and shutting down the camp are a priority. We always need cleaners!
Summer camp is a particular time of year when we need to be highly selective about who volunteers. With 180 campers onsite, we need volunteers who are checked, capable, and Oswegatchie savvy. Over the course of a week, 250 people may be eating and sleeping on the property, so we may not have space.
If you have a group, organization, or individual who would like to volunteer or earn community service hours, we may be able to help. All volunteers 17 years of age or older should be prepared to sign a "Volunteer Record, Release, and Risk Waiver". This document helps you and Oswegatchie track your time while informing all parties of our responsibilities. For more info, please email us at [email protected] or call (315) 346-1222.
