Black Pioneers: An Inclusive History of People of Color at Dudley
Recent work from the DEI Committee of the Board of Trustees has produced a collection of important new benchmarks in Camp Dudley's history. Prominently displayed throughout the summer, these posters are the first in a collection of individuals who have always been part of our past but whose role we now highlight.
2023 Winter Board Meeting Recap – By #11904 John Ulin
I am writing to you from the Board table at Camp’s 2023 Winter Board of Trustees Meeting at the Hank Poler Leadership Center on the Dudley campus in Westport, New York.
Meet the 2023 Division Heads!
We're thrilled to announce our 2023 Camp Dudley and Kiniya Division Heads!
Remembering #8804 John Storey – Dudley & Kiniya Friend, Leader, and Mentor
In June of 2005, I arrived on campus to drop off our son for his junior season and was greeted immediately by #8804 John Storey.
Dudley’s Shoulder Season Programming – By #10555 Dave Langston
Just as the summer ends and the Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association (DKAA) wraps up its annual gathering, the year-round team and a few remaining staff extend the summer program to a handful of visiting groups.
Alley Almanac – From the 1941 Last Whistle
Over 20 years ago (circa 1920), a big brown tent known as the B. B. T. was erected on the Dudley campus. Its purpose was to house a new and younger group of boys who proved to be the original Cubs of Camp Dudley.
Finding Connections in Plain Sight – By #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick and #11945 Rob Kirkpatrick
Lost sheep are often found in unsuspecting but familiar places. Our Ghanian son and exchange student attended Kent School in Connecticut.
Dudley and Kiniya Alumni Reunion Weekend Update
Just like for our summer camping sessions, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID 19 and that you do not come if you are feeling ill. We encourage you to take a rapid test and test negative for COVID prior to joining us. Thanks for helping us keep our community safe!
EXTRAVAGANZA – By #20745 Jake Bolster
“Extravagant,” “Fun,” “Exciting,” “Surprise,” “Bring your ‘A game’.” These are some of the many expressions Dudley and Kiniya alumni conjured when trying to describe extravaganzas.
A New North Country Partnership
In the spring of 2019, Matt Storey started a conversation with Clifton Harcum, Director, Center of Diversity at SUNY Potsdam. Matt had read a story in the Adirondack Explorer about Clifton’s enthusiasm for exploring the ADKs and had reached out to connect.