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DEC Summer Camp Registration Update
Outdoor Promise is excited to share that 23 campers have been registered for a FREE Week at DEC Summer Campership Program at Camp DeBruce! […]
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Outdoor Promise Visits City of Newburgh Water Department
Learning what keeps our water flowing! May 9, 2026 – Outdoor Promise had the opportunity to visit and tour the City of Newburgh Water Department, and it was an incredible informative experience for our team and community. It was inspiring to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into providing clean and safe […]
Clean Air Is a Right: JustAir Newburgh Launches to Empower Our Community
In Newburgh, we breathe through pollution, history, and injustice. Families here have faced serious environmental challenges for too long without access to the information needed to protect their health. The JustAir Newburgh air quality initiative aims to change that. That changes now. With the advent of JustAir Newburgh, residents now have access to vital data […]
New York Approves Record Funding to Protect Our Water, Parks, and Communities
In 2025, New York State approved a record-breaking $1.2 billion environmental investment to protect clean water, parks, wildlife, and public health. This bold action follows statewide advocacy from the New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs coalition. What the $1.2 Billion Investment Includes Why This Matters for New Yorkers This is the largest funding ever […]
OP News – May 2025
Thanks to four new grants and a growing team, Outdoor Promise is expanding access to nature through free hikes, youth leadership, and transportation programs in 2025
OP and Clearwater Reunite to Bring Newburgh Residents Onto the Hudson River with Support from the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund
We’re proud to announce that Outdoor Promise, in collaboration with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund, administered by the Open Space Institute. This funding will support immersive sailing and shoreline programs for residents of Newburgh, building environmental awareness through hands-on experiences on and along the […]
Fueling Adventures: Sponsorship Opportunities for Outdoor Promise’s 2026 Season
We’re excited to share some big news—last summer, Outdoor Promise achieved a major milestone: we bought a bus! And not just any bus—our Outdoor Adventure Bus has been transformed into a bright, vibrant green and is ready to transport our community into the great outdoors. As we look forward to the 2026 season, we’re thrilled […]
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