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Clear the Path to Camp Evans: Day 2

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Day 2: VAST Cleanup of Camp Evans

Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 17, 10 AM - 3 PM


Camp Evans is a former group campground located within Chenango Valley State Park. For many years, it was operated in partnership with the Broome Developmental Center and provided summer camping, recreation, and outdoor experiences for people with disabilities. The camp has now been closed for more than a decade, and much of the property has become heavily overgrown.


VAST is seeking volunteers (18+) to help complete an initial cleanup of the Camp Evans property. Volunteers may assist with:

  • Mowing approved areas
  •  Weed whacking and cutting back overgrown vegetation
  • Collecting litter, broken glass, and loose debris
  • Helping make pathways, building exteriors, and infrastructure more visible and accessible for future inspection


Volunteers complete this Google Form to register:  https://forms.gle/Uzj9ef6dJpYrNLKD7

Volunteers who have appropriate lawn equipment, weed whackers, work gloves, eye protection, or other suitable safety equipment are encouraged to indicate what they can bring. 

All work will be limited to approved outdoor cleanup activities. Volunteers will not enter unsafe structures or perform construction, plumbing, electrical, demolition, or restoration work.


These workdays are only the first step. The vegetation currently limits access to the camp’s buildings, pathways, plumbing systems, and other facilities. Clearing approved areas will make it easier for qualified professionals and New York State representatives to view the property and evaluate its existing condition.


VAST hopes to support the potential future restoration of Camp Evans as an inclusive public campground and community resource within Chenango Valley State Park. Any future planning or improvements would be pursued through the appropriate New York State approval processes, with ownership and management of the property remaining with New York State Parks.


All participants must complete the volunteer waiver provided by Chenango Valley State Park before participating.