- Edith Macy Conference Center
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owner =Girl Scouts of the USA Edith Macy Conference Center is a conference and training facility owned by the
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and is located inBriarcliff Manor, New York . The site has had four names: "Camp Edith Macy (C.E.M.) - University In The Woods", "Edith Macy Training School", "Edith Macy Girl Scout National Center" and since 1982, "Edith Macy Conference Center". However, it is often simply referred to as "Macy". TheJohn J. Creedon Education Center and Camp Andree Clark are part of the complex. In 1926, Macy hosted the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Fourth International Conference.Macy
Camp Edith Macy (C.E.M.) - University In The Woods
Edith Macy was the chair of the Girl Scout National Board of Directors from 1919 to 1925 and dreamed of a permanent Girl Scout training center. In 1925, V. Everit Macy donated land to be used as a national training school in memory of his wife. Camp Edith Macy opened in May 1926.
Fourth International Conference
The Fourth International Conference was held at Camp Edith Macy in 1926.
World Thinking Day was created at this conference. [cite web| title =About World Thinking Day | publisher =WAGGGS | url=http://www.worldthinkingday.org/en/about | accessdate =2007-07-18]Edith Macy Training School
Edith Macy Girl Scout National Center
Edith Macy Conference Center
Work on the conference center started in 1980 and it was opened in 1982. Facilities include a 200-seat
amphitheatre . It is open to all organizations.Camp Andree Clark
Facilities
Facilities at Camp Andree Clark are for use by Girl Scout groups only, unlike the other facilities as part of the Macy complex. There are two winterized cabins, The Lin House and The Friedsam House for groups to stay in. There is a
picnic area,hiking trails and a small lake.History
The site of Camp Andree Clark was donated in 1920 by former Senator and Mrs. William A. Clark in memory of their daughter who had been an enthusiastic Girl Scout until her death at age 16. The camp opened in 1921 as a national camp.
First Juliette Low Western Hemisphere Encampment
The First
Juliette Low Western Hemisphere Encampment was held August 14-28, 1940 at Camp Andree Clark. Thirteen countries and colonies from the Western Hemisphere were represented by a total of 22 Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Only one other Juliette Low Western Hemisphere Encampment was held.ilver Jubilee
In 1937 an international camp was held at Camp Andree Clark to celebrate the
Silver Jubilee of GSUSA. Girls from 26 countries attended. [cite web| title =Vintage Girl Scout Online Museum: Camp Andree Clark | date =2007-03-18 | url =http://www.vintagegirlscout.com/pins10.htm | accessdate =2007-07-18]John J. Creedon Education Center
Girl Scout Outdoor Education Center, a national training laboratory in outdoor education, opened in January 1988. In October 1988, its name changed to John J. Creedon Camp of Tomorrow. It is now called John J. Creedon Education Center. It is a group of five buildings. It has a meeting space, dining facility, a recreation center and accommodation.
ee also
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Foxlease
*Philmont Scout Ranch
*Scouting in New York References
External links
* [http://www.edithmacy.com Edith Macy Conference Center website]
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