OUR HISTORY
Clearpool was founded in 1901 as a summer camp that offered disadvantaged children a temporary escape from inner city New York. In 1990, Clearpool Education Center redefined itself to become a year-round second campus for its public school partners as well as other educational and human service organizations.

Our facilities have been modernized and improved, but we could not improve upon the pristine surroundings that were here over a hundred years ago. They still inspire our imaginations and infuse our programs.

After 100 years, Clearpool still offers the finest outdoor education facilities and curriculum.

Clients
The Clearpool Education Center serves nearly 100 schools and non-profits in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. 

Instructors
Each of our instructors brings a unique expertise to Clearpool program offerings. Many have teaching degrees or advanced degrees in research fields. But whether it's experience in environmental research, farming or extensive training in wilderness skills, the enthusiasm of our educators is contagious and they share a passion for inspiring children to learn.

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Staff List
Operations
Heather Boylston - Director of Operations
Sue Pinto - Administrative Assistant

Education
Chris Hendershot- Director of Education
Glenn Machtley - Education Coordinator

Maintenance
Michael Boylston - Head of Maintenance
Mike Cusano - Assistant Maintenance

Kitchen Staff
Gilbert Mendez - Assistant Chef
Roger Febles - Head Chef
Maria Febles - Kitchen Assistant
Laura Mendez - Kitchen Assistant

Abbott House
Academy of Innovative technology
Academy of Urban Planning
Bank Street College - Liberty Leads
Berkeley Carroll School
Brewster Central School District
Bronx Charter School for Excellence
Bronx Guild High School
Bronx Helpers-New Settlement Apartments
Bronx New School
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment
Brooklyn Friends School - MS
Brooklyn Friends School (Lower School)
Brunswick M.S.
Bushwick-EBC HS
Calhoun School
Camp Heartland/Birch Family Camp
Camp Pinecliffe
Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam
Church Street School
Clearpool Alumni
Collegiate School
Columbia Prep School
Corlears School
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cub Scout #1
Cub Scout Pack #14
Development without Limits
Dewitt Clinton Alumni
Explore Charter School
Family Dynamics
Family Ties of Westchester, Inc.
Fieldston Middle School
Fordham University -OSL &CD
Friends of Van Cortlandt Park
Fulmar Road Elementary School

"Clearpool enabled the students to build up their teamwork skills as well as a hands-on meaningful appreciation of scientific knowledge as it relates to themselves in our world. The whole experience will remain a source of wonderful memories for the kids."
   Therese K.,
   Science teacher
    New City
    Elementary School

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About Us

Global Kids
Green Chimneys School
Greenport Public School
Greenwich Academy
Haldane Middle School
Harvey School
Henry Street School for International Studies
High School for Environmental Studies
Horace Greeley HS Peer Leadership
Hyde Leadership Charter School
International House
IS 230
Kent Fire Department
Lawrence Woodmere Academy
Lower Eastside Service Center
Mamaroneck High School
Moriah Institute-Memorial Baptist Church
Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center
MS 223  Labarotory Sch of Finance & Technology
MS 324
Muscota New School  PS 314
Ossining Soccer AYSO
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Pratt Institute Student Activities
Prep for Prep
PS 130
PS 206
PS 69
PS 86
Ridgeway School
Robert E Bell MS
Say Yes to Education
Scarsdale Middle School
SCO Family of Services
Talmadge Hill Community Church
The New School for Leadership and Journalism
Tompkins Square MS
Trevor Day School (Lower)
Turn 2 Foundation Jeters Leaders Program
West Side Collaborative
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School
Williamsburg Prep
Youth Forum-Family Services of Westchester