Orange County Program Ideas

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Bear Mountain State Park

Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North

Bear Mountain, NY 10911

845-786-2701

https://parks.ny.gov/parks/13/details.aspx

Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower are open from April through late November, weather permitting.

The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park features hand painted scenes of the park an 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more. For general information and booking birthday parties at the Merry-Go-Round, please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn at 845-786-2731.

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Bellvale Farms Creamery

1390 Route 17A

Warwick, NY 10990

845-988-1818

https://bellvalefarms.com/

The finest homemade ice cream, ice cream waffle cones, ice cream cake,
and ice cream pies available in the Hudson Valley region for over 20 years!
Trip Advisor ranks Bellvale Creamery among the Top 10% Ice Cream Parlors in the world!

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Charlotte's Tea Room

15 Oakland Avenue

Warwick, NY 10990

845-988-9499

https://charlottestearoomofwarwick.com/

We serve tea, but we’re not your typical tea room. Charlotte’s owner and founder Joanne began her career as a set designer and food stylist and has since applied that knowledge to the design of a truly unique dining experience. Enjoy an ever-evolving menu that combines traditional English cuisine with homespun American favorites. At Charlotte’s, we’ve made a conscious decision to slow things down. There’s no wifi, no television and no 30-minute maximum for our tables. Come eat, relax, and dream with us.

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Chester Ice Cream

69 Brookside Avenue

Chester, NY 10918

845-610-5888

https://www.chestericecream.com/

For 65 years Curly's Ice Cream has been a family favorite for ice cream in the Northern New Jersey area. Three generations of the Meier family have been serving premium ice cream since 1958. Our philosophy is quite simple - use only the best ingredients, maintain the highest level of quality, and serve our customers in a family friendly environment.

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Chilly Willy's Ice Cream Trucks

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845-454-6862

https://chillywillysicecream.com/

Our goal at Chilly Willy's is to serve you with the cleanest and most beautiful ice cream trucks you'll ever see. Throughout the years. we've all seen ice cream trucks that looked like they just rolled out of a junk yard. Our garage- kept trucks are the nicest looking trucks on the streets, and a big hit for just about any event you can dream of. Please be sure to click on the tabs below and see for yourself why we are New York's number one choice.

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Cornerstone Theatre Arts

223 Main Street

Goshen, NY 10924

845-294-4188

http://www.cornerstonetheatrearts.org/

Cornerstone Theater Arts is committed to producing high quality plays of historical, cultural, social, and educational significance. Our premium efforts are designed to engage audiences and explore the power of the living theater. We are also dedicated to producing and celebrating the works of William Shakespeare for audiences of all ages and offering theater workshops for all artists. We are dedicated to enriching the cultural and artistic fabric of our region and to the promotion of theater arts education.

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Eisenhower Hall Theatre

655 Pitcher Road

West Point, NY 10996

845-938-4159

The Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point is dedicated to bringing great performances to the United States Corps of Cadets and to its friends and neighbors throughout the Hudson Valley.

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Greenwood Lake Theater

Warwick, NY

347-480-8134

https://www.greenwoodlaketheater.org/

Greenwood Lake Theater is an Equity Professional Theater company in Orange County, NY and had its humble beginnings in New York City as Mercia Entertainment in 2011. In 2013 our company was awarded non-profit status, and over the years we have produced fundraisers, cabarets, readings, outdoor Shakespeare, plays, and summer musicals. Once the company shifted to Orange County, NY, it was renamed and rebranded as Greenwood Lake Theater to better reflect the community we serve. Our growth led to our partnership with the Warwick Historical Society. Their beautiful venue, the Old School Baptist Meeting House, was home to many of our live performances. Greenwood Lake Theater is honored as Theater Company in Residence at The Warwick Institute of Culture for the '23-'24 Season. In 2023, we celebrated 12 years as a non-profit organization and 7 years in our current home of Warwick, NY.

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Hudson Highlands Nature Center

120 Muser Drive

Cornwall, NY

845-534-5506

https://hhnaturecenter.org/

The Hudson Highlands Nature Center is a nonprofit (501c3) center for nature, with a focus on Nature Education and Nature Play. We use our living collections of native animals, natural habitats, nature play spaces like Grasshopper Grove, and trails to present a wide variety of programs at our two locations, the Outdoor Discovery Campus (ODC) and Wildlife Education Campus (WEC). Over the years we have developed an array of hands-on, experiential education programs to help children and families establish a meaningful connection to the natural world. The Nature Center is a leading provider of Nature Education experiences in the Hudson Valley that reaches over 30,000 people each year through our popular preschool program, weekend nature programs, summer camp, school programs, and more! Click below to watch our “Nature Play Today” video to learn more about what we do.

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Hudson's Ice Cream Cafe

250 NY-32

Central Valley, NY 10917

845-273-1111

https://www.hudsonsicecreamstore.com/

Whether you’re just trying to satisfy that frozen treat craving on a hot day, or have been searching the ends of the earth for that delicious melt-in-your-mouth coldness you’ve been denied due to dairy and other allergies – Hudson’s got you!

Don’t dilly-dally! Come and get the best ice cream in the Hudson Valley!

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Icetime Sports Complex

21 Lakeside Road

Newburgh, NY 12550

845-567-0005

https://www.icetimesports.org/

IceTime Sports Complex is the Hudson Valley’s premier ice skating and sports facility located in Newburgh, NY. The facility features two full sports rinks and a state of the art hockey training system RAPID SHOT. Ice rink activities include: ice hockey, public skating, private lessons, birthday parties, and figure skating camps for all ages. IceTime is also home to the Mid-Hudson Polar Bears.

In addition, you’ll find Mid-Hudson Adult Hockey League, and Roller Hockey, here.

In the winter, IceTime Sports Complex is the go-to place for winter family fun and has been recognized by Hudson Valley Parent Magazine as a Top Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rink. Each summer, IceTime Sports Complex transforms one of their ice rinks onto a full sports court for multi-purpose use and rentals.

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Juckas Stables

1204 New York 302

Pine Bush, NY 12566

845-361-1429

https://www.juckasstables.com/girl-scout-troop-earn-a-badge/

Join us at Juckas Stables to earn your troop’s Horseback Riding Badge. We’ll teach your troop how to understand horse behavior, groom a horse, ride a horse and go for a short trail ride.
In this Badge Training we’ll cover:

Horse Safety
Horse Body Language
Grooming & Tacking
How to mount and ride a horse
Trail Ride

Picnic tables are available for use before or after your event.

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Kids Club House

628 County Route 1

Pine Island, NY 10969

845-258-7780

https://www.kidsclubhouse.biz/

Our Preschool has been proudly developing little minds since 1992. Kids Club House is a preschool and childhood learning center that not only effectively prepares children in the Warwick NY / Vernon NJ area for kindergarten, but also strives to make a difference in their lives.

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LEOGLAND New York

1 Legoland Way

Goshen, NY 10924

https://www.legoland.com/new-york/tickets-passes/tickets/groups/

Youth, Scout, and Large Groups

Visiting as a group is a brick-tastic way to explore LEGOLAND® New York!

Includes:

Discounted admission to LEGOLAND® New York Theme Park
Multiple team building opportunities
A Memorable LEGO® Experience!

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Orange County Fair

239 Wisner Ave

Middletown, NY 10940

845-342-2573

https://www.orangecountyfair.com/

For over 100 years, the Orange County Fair has been entertaining families in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Each year, we look for the best in family entertainment, local and national music, and of course amazing amusement rides.

In 2024, we are back and better than ever with an amazing lineup of Tribute Bands in our new amphitheater, spectacular entertainment like the All NEW Join the Circus Show, Anastasini Circus, Big Bee Transforming Robot Car and much more!

If you haven't been to the fair in a while or if you have been a regular fair or race fan, we hope you will come out this year with your friends and family and see all we have to offer.

Whether you are here for the music, the rides, the incredible entertainment or the delicious food, we look forward to you making family memories that will last a lifetime.

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Orange Hall Theatre

24 Grandview Avenue

Middletown, NY 10940

845-341-9386

https://sunyorange.edu/culturalaffairs/performances.html

Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange presents events which are offered throughout the year.

Programming is diverse and is meant to provide enriching experiences for both the college community and the community-at-large. Inasmuch as SUNY Orange is a community college, the community is invited to participate and avail itself of all programs.

The programs represent the highest professional standards of presentation and performance and, in so doing, maintain the profile of SUNY Orange as the dynamic center of the arts, culture and learning in Orange County.

Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange offers a broad spectrum of events including:

Exhibits: In Orange Hall -- OH Gallery, OH Gallery Loft, OH Gallery Fringe: one large or concurrent exhibits changing every four to eight weeks, oftenincluding small musical performances during receptions and sometimes related art demonstrations and lectures.

In Kaplan Hall: Mindy Ross Gallery: one exhibit changing every six to ten weeks, often including small musical performances during receptions and sometimes art demonstrations and lectures or discussions. Foyer: Artists of Excellence exhibits running ten to twelve weeks.

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Playhouse at Museum Village

1010 Route 17M

Monroe, NY 10950

845-294-9465

https://www.ctmwp.org/

CTMWP is an all-volunteer company, and we are grateful to all those who participate both in front and behind the curtain. There is something for everyone to do as long as the spirit is willing! There are a multitude of administrative tasks that must be done to keep any organization afloat, numerous facility improvement projects year-round, and of course the cast and crew needed for each of our productions. Certainly the majority of our participants are interested in acting, but we are fortunate to have a devoted core of “techies” as well – but more are always needed. No matter what your talents are, if you’re willing to help, we know of something you can do to help. Just call the Box Office at (845) 294-9465 and we’ll be glad to help you help us!

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Ritz Theater

107 Broadway

Newburgh, NY 12550

845-784-1199

https://safe-harbors.org/the-ritz-theater/

With support from the New York State Council of the Arts, Ulster Savings Bank and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation, Safe Harbors hosts world class musicians and partners with local production companies to create a vibrant performance venue in downtown Newburgh. For a schedule of concerts and events in the Lobby, please see below.

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Riverside Creamery

5 Water Street

Port Jervis, NY

845-856-8560

https://riversidecreamery.com/

Offering a mix of handcrafted classics and creative new flavors, the Riverside Creamery brings out the creative ice cream fan in everyone

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Robotics4U

see site for specific address

845-554-3106

https://robotics4ucenter.com/programs/scouts/

We are proud to share with you that we offer a variety of workshops for the girl scout troops and boy scout troops to earn their robotics badges. Our workshops are designed to be highly engaging and dynamic. We focus on making the workshop content easy to understand and fun at the same time. We also try to incorporate different learning styles in our activities.

Our Scout workshops are well planned and structured supplemented with great educators with experience in conducting a successful workshop with their ideas to ensure that each and every troop member has a great time while they earn their badges.

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Silver Canoe

10 Corso Road

Port Jervis, NY 12771

800-233-7238

https://www.silvercanoe.com/

Paddling the Delaware with Silver Canoe & Whitewater Rafting is an epic combination of relaxation and adventure. Escape for the day and float through the pristine Upper Delaware surrounded by the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania on your right and the Catskill Mountains of New York on your left. There’s plenty of time to picnic, sunbathe, swim, and watch for wildlife as you navigate between sections of exciting whitewater!

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Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

231 Creamery Pond Road

Chester, NY 10918

845-469-7000 ext.3

https://www.sugarloafpacny.com/

The Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center has been a hub for artistic and creative community in Sugar Loaf, NY since its construction in 1992. Originally known as the Lycian Center for the Performing Arts, this venue was the vision of its creator Mr. Richard Logothetis, Owner and President of Lycian Stage Lighting. Surrounded by eight acres of beautiful mountain and lake views, Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center has a capacity of 689 seats and has housed international touring companies, summer concert series, gallery exhibits, film festivals, weddings, community educational programs and many more.

The Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center is committed to providing the residents of Chester and Mid Hudson Valley with a thriving arts and community facility. We aim to bring in and host both local and international artistic performances, events, as well as educational and community involvement programs. We are dedicated to the enrichment of the Chester residents, as well as the management and sustainability of the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center.

SLPAC to work towards the ongoing improvement of the artistic community and cultural development in Orange County.

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The Dairy O

581 County Road 62

Westtown, NY 10998

845-355-2663

https://www.thedairyo.com/

Come in and taste the difference Homemade & Farm Fresh makes!
Over 35 Flavors of Ice Cream...Baked Goods..& Local Products Sold Here.

No Sugar Added, Gluten Free & Dairy Free options available.
Something for everyone to enjoy!
Eat inside or out on the deck and relax!

Farm Fresh, Family Run & Fun for Everyone!

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The Newburgh Pottery

42 Liberty Street

Newburgh, NY 12550

201-741-3552

https://www.thenewburghpottery.com/

THE NEWBURGH POTTERY

is a communal ceramics studio offering courses, workshops, and studio memberships for potters and ceramicists of all levels and ages.

We have two locations across the street from each other in the downtown district of Newburgh, NY:
Studio A (102 South William St) offers Memberships and Adult Courses
Studio B (42 Liberty st) offers Kid, Teen, and Family Classes + Adult Workshops and Specialty Courses

Come pay us a visit and see for yourself why we were voted Best Pottery Studio in the Hudson Valley!

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Trailside Treats Creamery

28 Saint James Place

Goshen, NY 10924

845-360-5923

https://www.trailsidetreatscreamery.com/

Established in 2012, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality ice cream and other frozen dessert products. Whether you order from our large selection of hand-crafted small batch ice cream flavors, all made in house only using fresh cream and ingredients, or our homemade dairy-free ice cream, flavored soft serves, homemade Italian Ices, specialty sundaes, gluten-free cones and homemade novelties, you’ll agree ours is of the highest quality and best tasting. Feel free to order at one of the walk-up windows and enjoy your treat in our relaxing garden seating area or place your order through this website for curbside pickup.

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Weir's Ice Cream

2159 NY-94

Salisbury Mills, NY 12577

https://www.weirsicecream.com/about-us/

Serving hard and soft ice cream, shakes, floats, sherbet, Italian ice, slush drinks, cyclones, and ice cream cakes, Weir’s will satisfy your ice cream craving with quality that can’t be matched. In the peak of Summer we have over 30 flavors of homemade hard ice cream! We’re an active member of the community, proudly supporting many local teams and events.

We’re open every day from the first weekend in April until the Monday after Labor Day in September, rain or shine.