About Us

Camp STAR, which was started in 1963, is sponsored by eleven (11) Rotary Clubs in The Southern Tier of New York State. They are:

Bath (FB)
Canisteo (FB)
Chemung Sunrise (FB)
Corning (FB)
Elmira (FB)
Elmira Heights (FB)

Hammondsport (FB)
Hornell (FB)
Horseheads (FB)
Prattsburgh (FB)
Watkins/Montour (FB​)

   Camp STAR is located in the cabin area of Watson Homestead Retreat Center. The site was chosen because of its relative freedom from architectural barriers and adaptability to the special needs of children with disabilities. Camp STAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

   Watson Homestead is located on Dry Run Road, off Meads Creek Road, three miles North of the Coopers Plains exit (42) of the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86).