Free Summer Camp for Kids! Apply Now for the DEC Campership Program

Give Your Child the Gift of Outdoor Adventure & Learning!

Outdoor Promise is excited to partner with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to offer a FREE week summer camp opportunity for kids and teens who love nature, science, and adventure.

This is a chance for students ages 11-17 to spend a week at Camp DeBruce, exploring the outdoors, making new friends, and learning about environmental conservation—all at no cost to families!

Who Can Apply?

Kids ages 11-17 (must be 11 by December 1, 2025)
Must live in the Lower Hudson Valley
Have an interest in nature, animals, science, or outdoor adventure

What’s Included?

A Free Week at Camp DeBruce (lodging, meals, and activities covered)
Hands-On Outdoor Experiences (hiking, wildlife observation, fishing, and more)
Environmental Education taught by DEC experts
All Equipment Provided for activities
Transportation Available (if needed)

2025 Camp Sessions at Camp DeBruce

Week 2: July 6 – 11 (Ages 11-13)
Week 7: August 10 – 15 (Ages 14-17)

How to Apply

Spots are limited for the FREE Summer Camp, and applications are due by March 26, 2025.

To reserve a spot, complete the application form below. Once submitted, you’ll receive an email with the next steps for official registration.

Questions?
For more details about the DEC Summer Camp experience, visit DEC’s website or email us at info(at)outdoorpromise(dot)org.

Give a child the experience of a lifetime—sign up today!

FREE Campership Application

Camper Name *

First

Last

Camper Birthday (Month / Day / Year) *

Camper Shirt Size (in adult t-shirt sizes) *SmallMediumLargeX LargeXX Large

Gender for Camp Housing (Currently DEC Camps have only male or female housing) *MaleFemale

Has camper attended DEC Camps in the past? *YesNo

Parent/Guardian Full Name: *

First

Last

Parent/Guardian Gender: *

Parent/Guardian Street Address *

Address, City, Zip Code

sessions * Primary

Parent/Guardian Primary Phone #: *

Parent/Guardian Email address: *

Parent/Guardian Relationship to camper: *

Is camper address same as parent/guardian address? *

• Yes
• No

If you answered NO to the last question, provide camper's address?

We have set aside two sessions at Camp DeBruce for campers in 2025. *

• Week 2 (July 6th – 11th) for 11-13 year old campers
• Week 7 (Aug 10th – 15th) for 14-17 year old campers
• I can't make these weeks, please share other options

Submit