5 Reasons to Support the AdironDUCK Race!
The Oswegatchie Educational Center has operated a summer camp program for the past 80 years. In 1946, the New York FFA bought the property and turned an old lumberjack camp into an exciting summer camp destination. Since the inception of the AdironDUCK Race & Pancake Breakfast, Oswegatchie has undergone a second renaissance, becoming a sustainable operation that supports thousands of visitors each year.
Since 1994, the AdironDUCK Race has been a major factor in Oswegatchie’s success. The funds generated have paid for facility renovations and added new programs for teens. It has brought many people to Oswegatchie who would have had no idea we existed.
Here are 5 reasons why you should support the AdironDUCK Race & Pancake Breakfast on the last Sunday in April.
Since 1994, the AdironDUCK Race has been a major factor in Oswegatchie’s success. The funds generated have paid for facility renovations and added new programs for teens. It has brought many people to Oswegatchie who would have had no idea we existed.
Here are 5 reasons why you should support the AdironDUCK Race & Pancake Breakfast on the last Sunday in April.
5) Oswegatchie reinvests every dollar back into the facility and program.
Whether it be mountain bikes, kayaks, or putting a new roof on an old cabin, the funds raised at this event have always been used to improve Oswegatchie.
Whether it be mountain bikes, kayaks, or putting a new roof on an old cabin, the funds raised at this event have always been used to improve Oswegatchie.
4) Keeps costs low for everyone coming to camp.
With every duck race dollar reinvested in Oswegatchie, costs have remained low for years. This is due to cash flow generated, staff diligence, and smart spending. While costs have risen over the decades, Oswegatchie has remained a cost-effective summer camp experience.
With every duck race dollar reinvested in Oswegatchie, costs have remained low for years. This is due to cash flow generated, staff diligence, and smart spending. While costs have risen over the decades, Oswegatchie has remained a cost-effective summer camp experience.
3) Supports 80 years of summer camp traditions.
When the FFA purchased the property in 1946, they were excited to start building a program that would give all the farm boys an unforgettable experience. 80 years later, we are still doing many of the same things that were started then. We often say, “The more Oswegatchie changes, the more it stays the same.”
When the FFA purchased the property in 1946, they were excited to start building a program that would give all the farm boys an unforgettable experience. 80 years later, we are still doing many of the same things that were started then. We often say, “The more Oswegatchie changes, the more it stays the same.”
2) Supports FFA members at a grassroots level.
At the heart of it all is the New York State FFA. Oswegatchie is a common ground for students from all over the state. When they are here, they realize they are all alike, just with different zip codes. The duck bucks raised help pay for summer camp, which in turn helps them pay for other experiences, such as state and national convention trips. When you buy ducks, you can pick which school gets credit for that duck sale. 50% of those dollars go to the FFA Chapter for use as needed. The other 50% stays at Oswegatchie to be reinvested.
At the heart of it all is the New York State FFA. Oswegatchie is a common ground for students from all over the state. When they are here, they realize they are all alike, just with different zip codes. The duck bucks raised help pay for summer camp, which in turn helps them pay for other experiences, such as state and national convention trips. When you buy ducks, you can pick which school gets credit for that duck sale. 50% of those dollars go to the FFA Chapter for use as needed. The other 50% stays at Oswegatchie to be reinvested.
1) $10,000 in cash prizes!
The #1 reason to support the AdironDUCK Race is for the cash prizes. Every single one of the cash prizes has been sponsored by an individual or business. This incredible generosity is a key factor in the event having the greatest possible impact.
It now takes less than 60 seconds to buy your ducks online. We recommend buying ducks in advance to lock in your support today. Go to https://www.adironduckrace.com/buy-ducks.html.
The #1 reason to support the AdironDUCK Race is for the cash prizes. Every single one of the cash prizes has been sponsored by an individual or business. This incredible generosity is a key factor in the event having the greatest possible impact.
It now takes less than 60 seconds to buy your ducks online. We recommend buying ducks in advance to lock in your support today. Go to https://www.adironduckrace.com/buy-ducks.html.
