
Pathfinder Foundation is a recognized 501c3 charitable foundation providing a blend of services to the community of Dutchess County New York:
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YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING:
Direct services and programming for youth development, programming to support youth development indirectly through community and family engagement, and services and programming for children of varying abilities.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Community engagement will include providing engaging community events tailored to appeal to the County’s vibrant and diverse community, as well as options to allow groups and entities to reserve the facilities for events and activities.
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

The Summer Program:
Camp Pathfinder
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It is now our privilege to host youth programming on an amazing piece of property (formerly operated by the Boy Scouts at "Camp Nooteeming”). This is a 272-acre camp in the Town of Pleasant Valley, under the land ownership of Dutchess County Government and operated by us - the Pathfinder Foundation.
Camp programming is our passion. Many of our hand-picked summer staff are current educators and camp professionals with decades of experience who can’t wait to bring the magic of camp to our local kids and communities in new ways at the Nooteeming site with Camp Pathfinder.

Out of School Time (OST) Programs
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Out of School Time (OST) programming will be high-quality and equitable. Programs will support social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development, reduce risky behaviors, promote physical health, and provide a safe and supportive environment for children and youth. Outdoor education and team building curricula will be cornerstones. Pathfinder will investigate a “soft launch” of programming for Fall of 2023, through its partner network.

The Soccer Program: Pathfinder FC
Pathfinder FC is proud of its youth development program. Pathfinder offers more programming, at a higher quality, for less. The program is unique in that it offers year-round programming, high level competition, opportunities to travel internationally, coaches from around the world with fresh ideas and a progressive view of the game. The $3500 per person cost for the program has been subsidized by Pathfinder Academy and Pathfinder Foundation. The remaining $750 fee covers the entire cost of the program from August - June, including winter training.
There are many programs open to the public and available to all ages and abilities. Please visit the soccer clubs page to review what is available.
PUBLIC ACCESS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Camp operations have been brought up to County standards for safety, ADA compliance and in line with public health standards. The planned launch of the access listed below will rely on the County’s ability to make the camp ready to these standards.
In addition to the programming for youth and family services, Pathfinder Foundation intends to create and maintain opportunities for groups and entities to access the amenities and services/programming at the camp. Plan your next group outing at the camp! Send us an inquiry to learn more about the corporate events, leadership and team building events we can organize for your group, OR free to reserve a campsite for your self-service group outing!
Community Days - free admission, cash prizes, family fun, free youth events
Information about prior and future community days can be found here: Community Days
More than any other sport, soccer has the potential to create community engagement across diverse backgrounds, and unify them. Professional football (soccer) clubs around the world have historically had a significant connection with their local communities. During the sport’s early years many of the pioneering professional clubs were borne out of local entities such as Working Men’s Clubs, church organizations or prominent industries. As clubs developed through the 19th century, they were also a distraction from the toil and under-developed living and working conditions. Clubs became linked to cities, towns or districts and have developed long standing relationships with local communities. It is our desire to see Pathfinder Football Club recognized as a symbol of civic pride and personal identity.
In conjunction with home games, we will create community days open to the public. There will be NO CHARGE for admission. We will leverage local vendors and businesses to create a “festival environment” of food, games and activities. The many professions that align with a professional sports team will be on full display and will be open to internship opportunities. Marist College is already in an internship partnership with Pathfinder, and we plan to expand to BOCES and Dutchess County Community College as well. Communications, Media, Hospitality, Sports Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Facilities Management, Finance, Nutrition, Mental and Physical Wellness professional internships, mentorship and shadowing opportunities will be available to Dutchess County youth.
In addition to the Spring, Summer and Fall community days aligned with pre-professional soccer matches, Pathfinder will host a winter festival to increase public awareness of our winter program activities.

Camp Features
Welcome Center
Youth Development Cabin
Staff/Teen Center
Swimming Pool
Weight Room
Classrooms
Multiple program pavilions and fire pits
Professional-grade sports fields (including stands, lighting, and press box)
Turf soccer field
Camping accommodations and tenting platforms
Arts & Crafts Cabin
Archery range
Commercial kitchen
Dining hall
Outdoor classrooms
Hiking trails
Outdoor pool
Gaga Pit & Rock Wall
Parkour “park