Camp Oakhurst relies on contributions from individuals and foundations to maintain its historic policy of serving everyone without regard to their ability to pay. Scholarships for summer camp are available to all who are eligible.

New York Service for the Handicapped, which owns and operates Camp Oakhurst, is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible.

Donations are welcome throughout the year and will be acknowledged promptly. They can be targeted to a specific purpose or program or may be added to the General Fund or Building Fund. Suggested targeted contributions are listed below:

• $1,600 provides a full scholarship for one 2 week session.
• $ 800 pays for one week of summer camp for a child or an adult.
• Add your gift to the Scholarship Fund.

• $266 will give a family care giver a weekend break.
• $933 will give the same care giver a break for a week.

• $600 will provide a client who uses a wheelchair with door to door transportation by lift equipped ambulette to and from camp.

• $100 will provide a cabin group of children with camp t-shirts.

• $500 will underwrite the cost of producing a DVD summer camp yearbook.

How to Contribute
You can fill out the Contribution Form PDF and send it to our NY Office, call 212 533-4020 and use your credit card, or make a secure on-line contribution.