Community Partners and Programs

UPCOMING EVENTS

2022 AWCO Summer Camp

We are bringing back the AWCO Summer Camp!

Join us for 5 weeks of fun from July 5th through August 5th, 2022 at Maplebrook School West Campus in Amenia, NY! Registration begins Monday, June 6th, and space is limited, so please submit your forms with payment at your earliest convenience. The cost to attend is $250 per camper, and registration forms will be available to download on Monday, June 6th.* The AWCO Summer Camp is presented by the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and the Maplebrook School Community Outreach Program, and is open to Amenia and Wassaic residents aged 3-11. (All campers must be potty trained). Please contact us if you would like to be considered for financial assistance. Email us at: awcosummercamp@gmail.com with any questions.

We can’t wait to see you for fun and games, swimming, arts & crafts and more this summer!

*Please note that your child’s space cannot be held until forms and payment have been received, and forms cannot be sent electronically. Please download forms here and mail form with payment, or drop off in person, to:

ATTN: AWCO Summer Camp

Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization

4974 Rte 22

Amenia, NY 12501

Thank you to our 2022 AWCO Summer Camp partners, including: Amenia Library, New Creation Art, Sharon Audubon, The Paper Heart Puppets, Fudgy’s, Four Brothers, Cousins Cafe, and the Wassaic Project! If you’d like to partner with us, donate, or provide supplies, activities or food for our campers, please email: awcosummercamp@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Webutuck Little League

The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization is proud to be a primary sponsor of the Webutuck Little League. With over 90 local children registered, we are happy to help with uniforms for the season that kicked off on Sunday April 23. Play ball!

The Wassaic Project Summer Benefit

The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and Silo Ridge Community Foundation have sponsored the Wassaic Project’s upcoming Summer Benefit as a “Business Underwriter.” We are proud to support this annual event as well as provide annual funding for their educational programs.

For more information: visit: https://www.wassaicproject.org/events-list

Angels of Light

We are proud to sponsor the upcoming Angels of Light “Making Wishes Come True” event at the “Angel’s Candle” level, which supports 4 children in need at the June 4th event. Angels of Light supports children and families struggling with life-threatening illness by providing assistance with medical bills, utilities, food, gas, and more.

Lucky Orphans

People Helping Horses Heal People is the mission that guides Lucky Orphans. The AWCO is proud to continuously sponsor this organization.

For more information: visit: https://www.luckyorphans.org

RECENT EVENTS

Amenia's 10th Annual "Celebration of Lights"

Amenia hosted the 10th Annual “Celebration of Lights” on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
The event included family-friendly activities in Downtown Amenia, including snacks and refreshments, Tree Lighting Ceremony in Fountain Square, and Parade of Lights, beginning at the Amenia Fire House and ending at Four Brothers Restaurant

The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and Silo Ridge Field Club were proud sponsors of this event.

View event photos HERE!

Holiday Toy Drive

Holiday Toy Drive WISH LIST

Hometown Heroes

The AWCO proudly supported the Amenia Lions Club on this year’s Hometown Hero banners. We are thankful for all of our veterans, past and present, and honored to be involved in this community project. Thanks to Millbrook Electric for their assistance hanging the banners.

The Hudson Valley Rodeo & Chris Janson Concert

On October 2, 2021, The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization hosted the 1st Hudson Valley Rodeo at Keane Stud in Amenia, NY. Supported by the Silo Ridge Community Foundation, the rodeo was topped off with an evening concert featuring country music star Chris Janson, along with special guest Ian Flanigan. All net proceeds from this community event benefited the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and its programs. The rodeo and concert were a sold out success! Stay tuned for 2022 event dates!

So much fun!

So much fun! They’re doing amazing things for a great community cause— so awesome to see people come out to support them and have such a great time! @ErinBailey

Great Day

Great day yesterday at the Hudson Valley Rodeo and Chris Janson concert. Thanks to all who put the shows together, great job. @MilissaMahoney

I look forward to coming again

I had VIP concert tickets for tonight. I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you all did. The venue was just stunning. Staff were friendly. Food was amazing. Your bathroom attendee was just amazing at keeping things clean and safe. I felt very comfortable and that says a lot since I’ve not been out hardly at all since this pandemic started. I look forward to coming again if you do this again. Thank you for a fun night. @GinaWheelerZwart

Well put together event

Such a well put together event yesterday. The pulse is strong. Go Silo! @JessicaJayWolfe

Can’t wait for the next one.

What a great time we had. Thank you so much for doing this. Can’t wait for the next one. @NancyLonigro

The best day of my life!

I had the best day of my life and so did my friends thank you @hudsonvalleyrodeo @siloridge_fieldclub. @ava_little_love_luger

This event was the first of what is slated to become an annual, event in the picturesque area of northern Dutchess County. The family friendly event featured Mutton Bustin’, Barrel Racing, Roping, Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. After the rodeo, event attendees moved to the concert field where Saugerties musician Ian Flanigan, one of the top finalists of The Voice, opened the concert portion of the evening. Award winning country musician, Chris Janson, whose hits include Buy Me a Boat, Fix a Drink & Good Vibes, headlined the evening’s performance.

The Hudson Valley Rodeo was produced by Leland McMillan of LKC Rodeo Productions in Huntley, MT and Woodstock-based Chet-5 Productions, Inc. Sponsors include the Silo Ridge Community Foundation, Stoneleaf, Silo Ridge Field Club, Discovery Land Company, and Casamigos.

Amenia-Wassaic Community Outreach Summer Program

The first year of the Amenia-Wassaic Community Outreach Summer Program was a huge success! Sponsored by the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and the Maplebrook School Community Outreach Pilot Program, over 36 kids, ages 3-13, participated in the month-long program. The program provided an enriching and engaging recreational experience for children while enhancing their physical, social and emotional skills through a variety of group activities.

A Wonderful Program

After a very tough year this was a wonderful addition for our children! My boys woke up excited every day to come. Aimee put together a wonderful program and we are so thankful! ~ Jessica D

Incredibly Well Organized

This was amazing! This program was incredibly well organized. Each day was packed with fun, engaging, creative activities. Thank you for making their first summer camp experience amazing! They made so many fun memories. ~ Maggie E

The Program was a community effort, made possible by Maplebrook School, Silo Ridge Field Club, Amenia Free Library, Cousins Café, Fudgy’s Ice Cream and Four Brothers Pizza Inn. Huge Thanks to the team!

Program Director - Aimee Wesley
Assistant Program Director - Danielle Yeno
Counselors - Lauren Ball, Robert Ball, Ashtyn Whitehead, Robby Caeners

View the photos from the program

July 4th Fireworks

In celebration of America’s Independence Day, The Silo Ridge Community Foundation, in partnership with the Amenia Fire Company and Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization presented a free firework display for the community.The display was put on by Fireworks Extravaganza, a professional pyrotechnics company who specialize in safe, beautiful fireworks shows.

“We are thrilled to bring this spectacular firework show to the Amenia-Wassaic community so that everyone can enjoy a safe and fun family celebration of America” says, Jamie Vitiello, board member of both organizations.

Troutbeck Symposium

The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and the Silo Ridge Community Foundation are proud to sponsor the Troutbeck Symposium on April 28/29.

For More information visit: https://troutbeck.com/events/troutbeck-symposium/

Amenia Adopt A Family

This holiday season, The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and Silo Ridge Community Foundation supported Amenia Adopt-A-Family, a charitable organization that partners with local churches and businesses to provide food access to local families in need, with an increase of services and donations over the holidays.

Sharon Road Race

The Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization is pleased to be a Diamond Sponsor of the upcoming Sharon Classic Road Race. All proceeds of the event benefit the Sharon Day Care.

For more information: visit: https://www.sharonclassic.org

If you would like to add your event to our Community Calendar,
please email Meredith Curley.