Otsego Academy at Pathfinder Village

02/03/2026

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What a night in Hamilton! 🏒✨ The Otsego Academy students and Pathfinder Village residents had an unforgettable night cheering on the Colgate Women’s Ice Hockey team as they skated to a 3–0 victory over Harvard during their Neurodiversity Awareness Game last Friday.

A huge highlight: Emma D. and Bryan P. were invited onto the ice to join the teams for the opening ceremonies and puck drop — such a proud moment for all the players and participants in the annual program. We also reconnected with former player Shelby Perry '18, now an assistant WIH coach at Queen's University. Shelby was a camp counselor at Camp Pathfinder during her collegiate years and was instrumental in earlier Learn to Skate programs.

And the celebration didn’t end there… after the team's win, our entire group was welcomed into the locker room for a dance party with the athletes and coaches! 🎉

Thank you, Colgate Women’s Ice Hockey, for an evening filled with inclusion, excitement, and community spirit.

12/16/2025

Before heading into holiday break, our OA students took part in a secret gift exchange! 🎁 Each student picked a name, went shopping for their secret person, and had so much fun choosing and sharing gifts with their friends. Lots of smiles and holiday cheer all around!

11/20/2025

Last week, Otsego Academy students returned to a familiar favorite, the Gatehouse in Morris, where they proudly shared the poems they have been working on over the past few months. Friends from Pathfinder also came out to support them and listen to their poems, which made the experience even more special. The students were also invited to read their pieces at Hartwick College, presenting their poetry in front of the college students there. It was an amazing opportunity and a big confidence boost for our young writers.

11/13/2025

This past weekend, Otsego Academy students had a fun-filled and adventurous time with their friends from Butler! They kicked things off with going to The Art of the Brick Museum, where they were amazed by stunning works of art — all made entirely out of LEGO® bricks! The adventure continued with a tour of Howe Caverns, where they explored the incredible underground caves and learned about the natural wonders hidden below the surface. It was an exciting weekend full of exploration, creativity, and unforgettable experiences.

11/11/2025

Last week, Otsego Academy students had an awesome time at Colgate University, where they joined the Colgate Student Athletes for a fun and energetic photo shoot! Everyone was all smiles, striking poses, laughing, and enjoying the experience together!

10/30/2025

The Otsego Academy crew had the best time tonight at the Halloween dance! 🕺💃 Lots of laughs, great music, and even better friends. What a fun night! 👻🧡

10/16/2025

Otsego Academy has been super busy this past month! Tonight, they put their fitness skills to the test with Zumba, treadmill workouts, and the elliptical. 💪🏼

They wrapped up the evening by working together to create a beautiful charcuterie board — a true team masterpiece!

09/26/2025

We love partnering with National Down Syndrome Society on programs and initiatives that can lead to healthy benefits.

This , we're highlighting a group of 6 women with Down syndrome that graduated from Otsego Academy and completed the NDSS 321𝘨𝘰!® program. 👏

Otsego Academy is a two-year post-secondary program for young adults with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Students work on building independent living, employment, and self-advocacy skills. 321𝘨𝘰! helped take their Health & Wellness curriculum to the next level. 🥕 Graduates loved the emphasis on independent choice-making with the easy-to-use tracking chart, the inclusion of healthy recipes and educational materials, and the easy to follow workout routines. 💪

Thank you Otsego Academy at Pathfinder Village for working to promote the health and fitness of individuals with disabilities!

09/08/2025

Welcome back! We're excited for another great year at Otsego Academy!

07/22/2025

Let's recycle and raise awareness for our local backpack programs! Pathfinder School is collecting returnable bottles on weekdays, now through August 12!