We’re excited to kick off the New Year by sharing our 2026 Program & Events Calendar!! Check out this year’s dates, including Opening Day of the Adaptive Winter Sports Program just around the corner on January 10th. Save, share, screenshot, and set those reminders - we’ll see you at camp soon 🎉
🗓️ Visit the link in our bio to grab the full 2026 Programs & Events calendar for a fridge or bulletin board near you!
The @todayshow ’s Al Roker recently joined Clea Newman at @doublehranch , the SeriousFun camp in NY, to see what SeriousFun is all about.
Check out the heartwarming piece to hear stories from longtime camper-turned-counselor, Sam, plus mother-daughter duo Erika and Avery who’ve navigated pediatric cancer for years.
SeriousFun camps are so much more than fun and games—they’re where kids facing serious illness and their families can find the joy, healing, and connection they need.
Help us spread the word! We’re looking for Kitchen Assistants (must be 14+) to help fuel unforgettable camp experiences.
Our Food Services Team ensures campers, volunteers, and staff have access to nutritious meals that keep everyone energized and ready for camp fun. From preparing food and supporting special dietary needs to keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and well-stocked, every role makes a difference.
Key highlights:
• Flexible hours — no late nights
• Free meals during your shift
• Hands-on training and the chance to build real kitchen skills
• Supportive, team-focused environment
Whether you’re starting out or looking to grow your culinary talents, this is a great way to be part of something meaningful.
👉Apply today: doublehranch.org/employment
We're thrilled to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors: Liz Bishop, Michael Della Bella Sr., and Dr. Jason Mouzakes. Their deep community roots, leadership, and commitment to helping children and families will strengthen Double H’s mission as it continues providing free, year-round camp experiences for children living with serious and chronic illnesses.
From trusted storytelling to longtime nonprofit support to health care leadership, each brings a unique perspective and a shared passion for making a difference. Please join us in giving them a warm Double H welcome!
Happy National Nurses Day!
Camp wouldn’t be possible without the care, compassion, and expertise of our nurses. They’re the reason campers can jump into all the fun—whether it’s swimming, climbing the ropes course, or campfire nights—knowing they’re supported every step of the way. From daily medications to dance parties and talent show cheers, our nurses help make camp both safe and full of joy.
Today, we celebrate the heart they bring to camp—and how they make it possible for every camper to feel confident, cared for, and free to just be a kid. Thank you for all that you do!
Meet the newest members of the Double H team! 🎉
Please join us in welcoming:
John Durr, Residential Life Coordinator
Jonathan Gerth, Camper Support Manager
Maddie Newell, Program Manager
Each brings unique experience, passion, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful, inclusive camp experiences for every child and family we serve. We’re so excited to have them on board—and can’t wait for you to get to know them!
What an incredible showing at the Double H Ranch Pickleball Tournament this weekend! We’re proud to recognize the teams who brought their energy and competitive spirit, all while raising funds to support our campers.
🏆 Congratulations to our advanced bracket winners: first place: Goldman Sachs Ayco Team – GS PWM and second place: Independent Family Office.
🏆 Kudos to our intermediate bracket winners: first place team – TU Mad Drops from the Times Union and second place: NYSID.
Every serve, rally, and point helped move our mission forward, supporting life-changing programs for children and families living with serious illnesses, always free of charge.
Special thanks to @picklerspickleball for hosting!
📷: @castle.image
Two chances to support the Double H Ranch. Two ways to support play!
Join us Saturday, April 25 for the Double H Pickleball Tournament at Picklers Pickleball Club—or cheer on the Capital Cup for Kids, where the Ranch is proud to be one of the selected charity partners in this exciting hockey tournament at the Albany County Rink. Or even better – support both!
Each event will feature auctions and raffles – something for everyone. Play, cheer, give—and help us continue providing life-changing experiences, always free of charge.
April showers ☔ bring spring camp magic ⛺
We’re still accepting volunteers for our spring programs — especially Family Pals and Lifeguards!
💙 Family Pals support camper families with connection and care
💦 Lifeguards keep our waterfront and pool safe for fun-filled moments
Archery, Ropes Course, and General Activity volunteers are also needed!
Apply today: doublehranch.org/volunteer
Thank you to the more than 40 volunteers who joined us for our Spring Community Workday! We’re so grateful for your support in helping our facilities and housekeeping teams prepare for upcoming family weekends and summer camp sessions.
A special thank you to our volunteer groups:
Ancient Order of Hibernians - Albany
Families and friends of Double H
Mohawk Ambulance Services
New York State Office of General Services
Target
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us last week for our third annual Breaking Bubbles at Universal Preservation Hall, to celebrate women in our community. Our keynote speaker, Abigail Cuffey, Executive Editor of Women’s Health, delivered inspiring reflections on redefining self-care, and camper-turned-counselor and archery instructor, Sam Stackpole offered a heartfelt and moving perspective on the Ranch’s lasting impact on her life. Thank you to MC Liz Bishop and Double H CEO, Alison Wilcox for their contributions as well.
A large part of the evening’s success was due the generosity of countless sponsors, including lead sponsors: Fenimore Asset Management, the Robert & Lisa Moser Family Foundation, Women at Prime, and Women @ Work. As well as our other amazing sponsors, Albany Med Healthy System, CDPHP, JMZ Architects and Planners, Kasselman Electric, KeyBank, Betty Little, M&T Bank, The Rutnik Family, Sandy Sherman, Saratoga Slice Girls, UHY, and Zappia & Fryer General Dentistry.
Special thanks to our friends at DeCrescente Distributing Company for providing the bubbly beverages!
📷 credit: Joe Putrock, Times Union
