Camp Brooklyn After Dark Spring Equinox Party

Founded in 2002, Camp Brooklyn Fund provides access to Summer Sleep-Away Camp experiences for Brooklyn children from economically disadvantaged families.

Our host site was once adjacent to the Lenape town of Marechkawick on the banks of the Gowanus Creek. The Vechte family came to New Amsterdam from the Netherlands in 1670. Hendrick Claessen Vechte commissioned the Old Stone House in 1699 on lands his father purchased along the Gowanus decades earlier. Hendrick was a wealthy man and served as Justice of the Peace for Brooklyn. His son Nicholas Vechte was born at the Old Stone House in 1704, living at the farm until his death during the Revolutionary War.

This historic structure will provide a unique and atmospheric location for an evening of good food, good wine, good friends and much revelry as we drink to the end of winter.

is a multitalented award-winning composer, song writer and performer. Recipient of the 2021 Richard Rodgers Award, 2022 NYC Cabaret award for Best Piano Bar Entertainer, Best Original Song and Best Debut Show, he is also nominated for multiple 2023 MAC and GLAM awards. He has graciously agreed to take a Friday night off from his residency at the world famous Marie’s Crisis in the West Village to make the journey to Brooklyn to entertain us on this special night in support of Camp Brooklyn.

You can find out more about Brandon on his website at:brandonjamesgwinn.com. Or look for his music on Apple Music and Spotify.

A passionate performer, Zach is renown for his interactive close up magic. His special blend of light-hearted comedy and magic will amuse and astound you. You simply wont believe your eyes. So have another glass of wine and watch him again and see if you can discover his secrets.

You can find out more about Zach on his website at: zachalexanderevents.com

Jnj is the collaboration of Jesse Karch and Julia Lee, chefs/artisans whose pop-up dinners and art openings in New York and Long Island have become the buzz around town. Sourced from local farms, and focused around seasonal vegetables, herbs, flowers, fish, homemade breads, and ferments, their cooking is broadly inspired by their travels throughout Mexico and Asia, as well as Italian and Cantonese home recipes. For more details on this exciting new culinary venture check out their website at

Located at 385 Tompkins Ave and Putnam St in Brooklyn, Bed-Vyne is a proudly Black-owned business. Their helpful and knowledgeable staff can steer you to new discoveries with not only a retail store featuring a finely curated selection of wines and spirits, but two adjacent establishments featuring the best in craft cocktails and draft beers with daily happy hours from 4-7pm M-F. They have graciously provided a selection of their private label Red, White and Rose wines for the evening. Check out all that they have on offer at

We're on a mission to send Brooklyn kids to sleep-away camp. We believe that camp has the power to transform lives and that Camp Brooklyn Fund Campers transform camp itself.

Camp Brooklyn Fund provides access to life-changing camp experiences for Brooklyn children from economically disadvantaged families, equipping children with critical growth and leadership skills and broadening their world. Our vision is to positively transform children, families and our community. 33% of Brooklyn children live in poverty & their families cannot afford Summer Camp.

Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on lifelong health and potential opportunity. Camp can supplement traditional education by teaching children leadership, empathy, confidence, and exposure to different experiences.

• Helps prevent summer learning loss
• Provides support for parents, families and caregivers
• Encourages children to engage in healthy activities, connect with nature, and gain critical life skills

To find out more click: CAMP BROOKLYN FUND

Host or Publisher CAMP BROOKLYN FUND, Inc.