Camp Dudley, YMCA

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Founded in 1885 by Sumner F. Dudley, Camp Dudley YMCA is the oldest continually running boys camp in America. The camp's motto is "The Other Fellow First". It is located in Westport, NY, although the first summers of the camp were spent in New Jersey. Dudley maintains a strong alumni base that allows it to offer those who can not otherwise afford a summer at Dudley full scholarships.

Contents 1 Alumni 1.1 Notable alumni 1.2 Alumni and Reunions 2 Trivia 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Alumni

[edit] Notable alumni

• Burgess Meredith (1907 - 1997) Actor, film & television
• R. Inslee Clark, Jr. (???? - 1999) First Dean of Admissions at Yale University to admit women
• Mark Davenport Actor, film & television

[edit] Alumni and Reunions

• One of the unique characteristics of Dudley is the loyalty and support of its alumni. For most campers, their relationship with Dudley does not end with the close of the camping season but continues throughout their lives. Many former campers return as leaders, and alumni and parents contribute to Dudley through their financial support. All friends of Dudley are invited to attend the alumni gatherings, as well as the August CDA Reunion at Camp. Between 35 and 40 alumni gatherings are held during the year- throughout the country and around the world on the Dudley "Reunion Trail".

[edit] Trivia

• Camp Dudley was once the "question" to an answer on the game show Jeopardy!.

[edit] See also

• Summer camp

[edit] External links

• Camp Dudley website - Now includes information about Camp Dudley at Kiniya for Girls
• Camp Dudley South Florida Reunion website
• Digitized Last Whistle yearbooks