Edith Macy Conference Center
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Edith Macy Conference Center is a conference and training facility owned by the Girl Scouts of the USA
(GSUSA) and is located in Briarcliff 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. The John 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.
was created at this conference.
. It is open to all organizations.
area, hiking trails and a small lake.
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.
of GSUSA. Girls from 26 countries attended.
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
(GSUSA) and is located in Briarcliff Manor, New York
Briarcliff Manor, New York
Briarcliff Manor is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York. It is shared between the towns of Mount Pleasant and Ossining, and lies entirely within the ZIP code of 10510...
. 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. The John J. Creedon
John J. Creedon
John Jebend Creedon is retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He is a consultant and a member of various Advisory Boards.-Early life:...
Education Center and Camp Andree Clark are part of the complex. In 1926, Macy hosted the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Fourth International Conference.
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 DayWorld Thinking Day
World Thinking Day, formerly Thinking Day, is celebrated annually on February 22 by all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. It is also celebrated by Scout and Guide organizations and some boy-oriented associations around the world...
was created at this conference.
Edith Macy Conference Center
Work on the conference center started in 1980 and it was opened in 1982. Facilities include a 200-seat amphitheatreAmphitheatre
An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances.There are two similar, but distinct, types of structure for which the word "amphitheatre" is used: Ancient Roman amphitheatres were large central performance spaces surrounded by ascending seating, and were commonly used...
. It is open to all organizations.
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 picnicPicnic
In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors , ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance,...
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. ClarkWilliam Andrews Clark
William Andrews Clark, Sr. was an American politician and entrepreneur, involved with mining, banking, and railroads.-Biography:...
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.Silver Jubilee
In 1937 an international camp was held at Camp Andree Clark to celebrate the Silver JubileeSilver Jubilee
A Silver Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 25th anniversary. The anniversary celebrations can be of a wedding anniversary, ruling anniversary or anything that has completed a 25 year mark...
of GSUSA. Girls from 26 countries attended.