About Us | Camp Read Assn.

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Mission Statement

The Camp Read Association is a formal organization of friends of the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY. The Association is dedicated to supporting the high quality, vitality and enduring values of the Reservation.

The Association works closely with the Greater Hudson Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, in the pursuit of scout camping excellence at the Reservation and in the maintenance, growth and improvement of the facility.

The Association is committed to the ideals of Scouting, guided by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law.

Purpose

The purpose of the Association is to provide constructive and positive support to the Reservation in the following principal areas:

Camp promotion, staff development, program, financial support and facility maintenance and development
Preservation of the history and lore of the Reservation
Fellowship among members of the Association and other friends of the Reservation, for example dinners, five year reunions and other activities.
Communications among members and other friends though our bi-annual newsletter, our website, periodic e-mail and our Facebook page.

Membership

Present and former scouts, leaders, parents, camp staff and friends of the Reservation, who share the values of the Mission Statement and Purpose, and have an enduring interest in the Reservation are eligible to be members of the Association.

There are no other requirements or payment necessary to join the Association and to be placed on our contact list.