Olmsted Center (Summer Camp and Retreat Facility)

Olmsted Center (Summer Camp and Retreat Facility) Camp Olmsted is a day and overnight camp for children and also serves as a year round retreat facilit At the same time, Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc.

Five Points Mission, the entity that owns and operates Camp Olmsted, has been in existence for over 150 years. It is one of the oldest missions in New York City and the oldest Methodist mission. Five Points Mission is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in the State of New York. Five Points Mission was named for the region just north of New York City Hall where five streets converged at an o

pen square. In the 1800's this area was characterized by all types of social ills and its residents were the "undesirables" of society. In 1848 the Ladies of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church devoted their attention to Five Points. For five years this group had been working with immigrant and disenfranchised populations to help them find God. They struggled in their approaches to working with the population that resided at Five Points. At the turn of the century it became apparent that there was a need for a camp to take the children and their mothers to during the summer. An appeal was made through the Five Points Mission newsletter. Sarah and John Olmsted responded with a donation of a 21 acre parcel of land. In 1901 Camp Olmsted was opened as the Olmsted Fresh Air Home of Five Points Mission in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York. The purpose of the camp was to serve as a "vacation" away from their depressed living conditions in the city. Over the years immigrant children took the Hudson River Day Liner to Cornwall-On-Hudson landing and then were picked up or walked the one mile to camp. In 1966 the New York City Society entered into a cooperative agreement with Five Points Mission, which allowed for the sharing in the development and operation of Olmsted. In 1984 Olmsted became an accredited camp through the American Camping Association. In 1982, Camp Olmsted was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places for significance of the camp and it's buildings in American History. In 1990 the Manor House was winterized and a tennis court was added to the property. In 1998, Five Points Mission acquired two adjoining properties: 1) the Windon Farm (also known as the Donohue Farm) with approximately 45 acres and 2) the Santoro family residence on approximately 9 acres. acquired conservation easements on portions of the the three properties. Bringing the total camp grounds to 76 acres. Today Olmsted hosts 200-300 campers per year through our sleepaway and day camp programs.

📨You’re Invited — Camp Olmsted’s First Holiday Bazaar!Hello Olmsted Friends,We’re excited to invite you to Olmsted’s ver...
10/23/2025

📨You’re Invited — Camp Olmsted’s First Holiday Bazaar!

Hello Olmsted Friends,

We’re excited to invite you to Olmsted’s very first Holiday Bazaar! Expect a day full of local vendors, delicious food, prizes, music, and plenty of holiday cheer! All while reconnecting with the camp you know and love.

✨What’s next:
Check out the flyers, share it with your friends or favorite local businesses
We can’t wait to celebrate the season together at Camp Olmsted!

Warm wishes,

From Olmsted All of Us at Olmsted

03/28/2025

🌞 FLASH SALE – 15% OFF SUMMER CAMP! 🌞

🚨 Starting April 1st! 🚨 Give your child the ultimate summer adventure at Camp Olmsted – and save 15% OFF when you register! Use code OLMSTED15 at checkout, but hurry – ONLY 25 discounts available and this deal lasts just 7 days (whichever comes first)! ⏳

📍 How to claim (starting April 1st!):
✅ Visit 👉 https://www.fivepointsmission.org/registration
✅ Enter code OLMSTED15 at checkout
✅ Secure your camper’s spot before it's gone!

🏕️ Tag a parent who needs to hear this!

Experience a weekend of meaningful service and build lasting connections as we work together to improve Camp Olmsted—you...
03/21/2025

Experience a weekend of meaningful service and build lasting connections as we work together to improve Camp Olmsted—your efforts will directly support our mission to create a better camp environment for everyone.

Sign up today to reserve your spot and be part of an inspiring community effort. Spaces are limited!

Hello Friends, Families, and Campers!We're excited about the upcoming 2025 Summer Camp season and happy to announce our ...
03/06/2025

Hello Friends, Families, and Campers!

We're excited about the upcoming 2025 Summer Camp season and happy to announce our hiring process has begun. Join our team today and make a difference this summer! Visit https://www.fivepointsmission.org/workwithus to apply now.

Overnight Registration is open and Early Bird Sale end March 1, 2025! Bundle Discounts are now available. We look forwar...
02/27/2025

Overnight Registration is open and Early Bird Sale end March 1, 2025! Bundle Discounts are now available. We look forward to seeing returning and new campers this summer. Visit our new website for more info: www.fivepointsmission.org

Day Camp Registration is open and Early Bird Sale end March 1, 2025! Bundle Discounts are now available. We look forward...
02/27/2025

Day Camp Registration is open and Early Bird Sale end March 1, 2025! Bundle Discounts are now available. We look forward to seeing returning and new campers this summer. Visit our new website for more info: www.fivepointsmission.org

Sunday’s Dine and Dash🍟 most definitely took the cake for best dinner EVER🍕🍔
08/06/2024

Sunday’s Dine and Dash🍟 most definitely took the cake for best dinner EVER🍕🍔

Despite the thunderous rain, nothing could stop our campers from having the best time at the Olmsted Carnival!🎟️🎠Could y...
08/04/2024

Despite the thunderous rain, nothing could stop our campers from having the best time at the Olmsted Carnival!🎟️🎠
Could you tell which station was the favorite??🥧

Another successful Sip and Paint for the books🧃🎨
07/21/2024

Another successful Sip and Paint for the books🧃🎨

A long day of dancing calls for a what?….POOL PARTY🏊 Congratulations to our first Jr. Lifeguard, Shannon!!!🥳
07/21/2024

A long day of dancing calls for a what?….POOL PARTY🏊

Congratulations to our first Jr. Lifeguard, Shannon!!!🥳

After such a long and successful Olmsted Day, our campers were in much need of a relaxation day🧘Here are some Pajama Day...
07/21/2024

After such a long and successful Olmsted Day, our campers were in much need of a relaxation day🧘

Here are some Pajama Day gems🛌 Stay tuned for more!

Greeting Olmsted families! We apologize for the delay in pictures, we were experiencing a few technical difficulties🤖Ala...
07/19/2024

Greeting Olmsted families! We apologize for the delay in pictures, we were experiencing a few technical difficulties🤖

Alas, here is a peak into all the fun we had at the Cornwall Fair🎡🎟️🍿

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114 Bay View Avenue
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
12520

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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