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Celebrating our 44th Gathering - September 2024



We'll be back at Camp Scully again! Make plans to join us for an exciting weekend near Albany, NY.

Join us for three or four wonderful days of fun, laughter and learning as we bring women together from all across the country to sing and play, make new friends and cherish their old ones. Whether you hike, bike, kayak, swim, gaze at the birds or the stars, paint, play the ukulele or drum or you name it, sing, start campfires from scratch, scale walls, write or read, the Women Outdoors Gathering has something for almost everyone.

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Camp Scully

From its inception over forty years ago, Women Outdoors has sponsored an annual Gathering for all members. Join us this summer at our home since 2021.

Camp Scully is located on Snyder’s Lake in North Greenbush, approximately 10 miles from Albany and Troy in New York.

We'll have exclusive use of the entire facility, with tent, cabin, and cottage options, as well as very limited RV space (no hookups). For those not in a cottage, there are central bath houses with showers, toilets, and hot water.

24 Camp Scully Way,

Wynantskill, NY 12198

Campus Map

Registration is Closed

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Registration Details

Lodging – 3 Days / 2 Nights: $210 

Friday (9/6/24) 11 am to Sunday (9/8/24) 3 pm

Includes 5 meals, 2 nights lodging, and all activities:

  • Friday: Dinner, Lunch Option additional $12
  • Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Sunday: Breakfast
  • Sunday Lunch is optional for just $6 (for those who need to leave early)

Extra Day / Night: $85

Thursday (9/5/24) 11 am to Friday (9/6/24) 11 am

Includes 3 meals, 1 night lodging, and all activities:

  • Thursday: Dinner
  • Friday: Breakfast & Lunch
Check out our Lodging Options!

Scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship to the Gathering, download the request form as PDF or DOC, and return your completed application no later than July 25 to the Gathering coordinator at gathering@womenoutdoors.org.

Please note: Gathering attendance is for Women Outdoors members only. If you are not a member, please Join Now or Renew your membership!

Registration is CLOSED

Register and pay by July 31
to avoid a $25 late fee!

Adding only the Thursday option after July 31 will incur a $10 late fee.

Registration Closes on August 29!

Cancellation Policy - If you cancel:

  • By July 31: Full refund 
  • August 1 - August 10: $25 cancellation fee
  • August 11 - Aug 20: $50 cancellation fee
  • August 21 - Aug 29: $100/$140 cancellation fee for 2/3 nights
  • August 30 or later: NO Refund

Pitch-In

We are continuing our pitch-in tradition at this year's Gathering. We are renting the campus, but there is no staff so we will be providing all services for ourselves. This means we're responsible for programming all activities, food service, meal prep and cleanup, taking out trash as needed, etc. It also means we are able to keep our operating costs much lower and can pass on the savings to our members by keeping fees as low as possible.

In return, we ask everyone to pitch in with one or more tasks that best suit her interests and capabilities. When you register, we'll ask how you can help make this a successful Gathering. 

Activities

  • Lead a workshop
  • Lead a hike or bike ride on/off campus (we have maps and directions)
  • Organize an evening activity -  camp fire, dance, talent show, games or something new!

Food/Meals - Help out in the kitchen

  • Food prep assistant / kitchen cleanup
  • Dining room prep & cleanup
  • Dishwashers (note: we have access to a commercial dishwasher)

Organizing

  • Take a turn at the registration table
  • Help run the Gathering Store 
  • Take-down and final clean-up sweep before we leave

Have questions about:

Activities/Workshops: workshops@womenoutdoors.org

Kitchen/Organizing: gathering@womenoutdoors.org



     

    Activities

    Activities will be led by volunteers among us as part of our Pitch-In program. The camp has hiking and paddling opportunities and space for indoor and outdoor activities.

    Off-campus there are nearby waterfall hikes and biking trails.

    Check out all of the various options and possible workshops and evening activities that will be offered:

    Programming & Activities






    dining

    Camp Scully doesn’t provide meal service but we have identified some great local caterers to provide our meals!

    Meals will be served in the camp's dining hall. 

    Meal Times:

    Breakfast: 8 am 

    Lunch: 12:30 pm 

    Dinner: 6 pm 


    Our MENU is now available on the  Resources page.



    Special Dietary Requests

    During registration we will ask if you have any special dietary needs or allergies. Please register by July 31 so that we can try to accommodate you! 



    Note: You may need to bring food to supplement what we are able to provide. Refrigerator space is available for your perishables.

    Illness Policy

    • Please do not attend if ill with cough, diarrhea, or fever from any cause.
    • A full refund will be given to anyone who cancels due to illness.
    • Avoid exposure to anyone with COVID or any contagious disease within 5 days of attendance.
    Use of masks during your stay at the Gathering is optional.

    The Jan Brown Memorial Scholarship Award

    In 2019, our 40th year, we introduced a scholarship award to honor the memory of Jan Brown,  one of our beloved founding mothers. Read more about Jan and the scholarship recipients.

    Resources

    Do you have questions? Check out our Resources page that includes:

    • Our Menu
    • What to Expect
    • Suggested Packing List
    • Directions
    • Camp Policies and Rules


         More Links / Contact

    More Information:      Registration is CLOSED   

    Please note: The Gathering is for Women Outdoors members only. If you are not a member, please Join Now or Renew your membership!

    For general information about the Gathering, plus our history and the Jan Brown Scholarship:    Main Gathering Page

    For detailed descriptions of all of our Lodging Options       

    For detailed information on our programs and activities:           Programming & Activities  Full Schedule

    For additional resources such as menus, packing list, paperwork and more:  Resources 

    Need help? For general and lodging questions: gathering@womenoutdoors.org

    For workshops and evening activities: workshops@womenoutdoors.org

    You can also check out our Photo Gallery. Have you attended past Gatherings? We'd love to see your best photos of attendees and activities for any year.

    Photo Gallery

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