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Rotary Camp Onseyawa includes activities such as swimming, archery, handicrafts, ceramics, drama, fishing, and boating. Campers may also take part in a play, be a contestant in a game show, dance to the music of a live band, or sit on a bunk talking with a new friend. Campers live in cabins and sleep in sleeping bags, and many evenings end around a campfire under the stars.
• Ages: 8–16 years old
• Schedule: Camp takes place during the last two full weeks in August each year.
• Price: Children can attend camp with no cost to their family.
The mission of Rotary Camp Onseyawa is to provide a camping experience for 8–16 year old children with disabilities from a four county area, and to foster independence and acceptance of others through social, recreational and educational aspects of life. Rotary Camp Onseyawa is supported by funds raised by 19 Rotary Clubs from Ontario, Seneca, Yates and Wayne counties, which conduct annual fundraising events so that children can attend at no cost to their family. Camp Onseyawa gets its name from the first two letters of each county’s name: ONtario, SEneca, YAtes, WAyne, and legend states that Onseyawa is an ancient Indian word that translates to “Land of Happiness.” In the spring of 1955 a girl named Gail Rietman sought to attend camp, leading to the idea for Camp Onseyawa, and since its inception the camp has helped hundreds of campers. The 2025 Camp Director is Robin Mark, the 2025 Assistant Director is Joanna Meyer, and the Treasurer/Financial contact is Victor Arsenault, Treasurer.
Last updated February 6, 2026.
• Ages: 8–16 years old
• Schedule: Camp takes place during the last two full weeks in August each year.
• Price: Children can attend camp with no cost to their family.
The mission of Rotary Camp Onseyawa is to provide a camping experience for 8–16 year old children with disabilities from a four county area, and to foster independence and acceptance of others through social, recreational and educational aspects of life. Rotary Camp Onseyawa is supported by funds raised by 19 Rotary Clubs from Ontario, Seneca, Yates and Wayne counties, which conduct annual fundraising events so that children can attend at no cost to their family. Camp Onseyawa gets its name from the first two letters of each county’s name: ONtario, SEneca, YAtes, WAyne, and legend states that Onseyawa is an ancient Indian word that translates to “Land of Happiness.” In the spring of 1955 a girl named Gail Rietman sought to attend camp, leading to the idea for Camp Onseyawa, and since its inception the camp has helped hundreds of campers. The 2025 Camp Director is Robin Mark, the 2025 Assistant Director is Joanna Meyer, and the Treasurer/Financial contact is Victor Arsenault, Treasurer.
Last updated February 6, 2026.
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