How to Help

There are many ways that you can help The Brookwood School continue to be successful and grow.

Financial Contributions

Your financial assistance is essential.

  • Capital Campaign for Expansion: The Brookwood School is committed to filling the childcare needs of this community. To accomplish this we built a new building which allows us to care for almost twice as many children as we did previously. However, the existing plant requires ongoing improvements so we continue to solicit donations to our Capital Campaign to raise the funds to make these improvements.
  • Annual Fundraising Campaign: Thanks to the generosity of people in our community, the wonderful things happening at The Brookwood School are available to families that could not otherwise afford to give their children such an outstanding start in life. Every year, The Brookwood School conducts a fund drive to help raise money to offset the cost associated with operating the school. Our fees do not cover the cost of educating and providing care for children, so we ask the community to help support our services. Donations are accepted throughout the year. Please contact the school to make a donation or to learn about other ways you can help.

Special Fundraising Events

Throughout the year we try to host a variety of events with the hope of finding something of interest for everyone. Here are the events planned for 2006-2007:

  • Chili Fest (October 23): Warm up your taste buds at this wonderful family event, including great chili from many local restaurants, baked goods, and lots of activities for the whole family.
  • Holiday Auction (December 16): Celebrate the spirit of the season! Find a variety of items on auction, goods and services that could never be found together in any department store, such as diamond earrings and chimney cleaning, while enjoying gourmet hors d'oeuvres and a variety of holiday beverages. All proceeds will benefit the school's community childcare programs.
  • Scholastic Book Fair (February 9-11): Enrich your reading collection and help support Brookwood's community childcare program.
  • Seed and Bulb Sale (March): Take advantage of this opportunity to buy your seeds and bulbs for the coming planting season and help support the school. We will be selling packaged seeds in the upstairs hallway of the school, and a Dutch Mill Bulbs catalog is available to help you grow flowers like a master gardener!

Wish Lists

Each area of the school and children's center has a wish list that is specific to their needs.

Volunteer Opportunities

The parent body at Brookwood is active and involved, contributing at every level, from offering their talents and services in the classroom, to fundraising and student recruitment. Our families seek an environment in which their children will be nurtured, their creativity encouraged, and where parents' suggestions are valued.


For information on the programs or to enroll a child, call (607) 547-4060 or e-mail us.
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The Brookwood School
687 County Route 59
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Telephone: (607) 547-4060Fax: (607) 547-2835
E-mail: brookwood@stny.rr.com