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 held annually 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 three miles north of Exit 42 of the Southern Tier Expressway (Rte 17/86); on Dry Run Road, off Meads Creek Road.