The last scheduled camping trip of the season is over Columbus Day weekend. In November, our cabin weekends begin. The first one, to Tyler State Park, is just after Halloween, but don't let that spook you.
The last event listed is the cabin trip to Frost Valley YMCA in January. If you haven't cross-country skied before, Frost Valley is a great place to learn--there are easy trails, and ski rentals are included as part of the package. Frost Valley also has intermediate and advanced trails for more experienced skiiers. I'll look for you on the trail.
To reserve a space on a trip, call its leaders Sunday to Wednesday of the previous week, before 10 PM. (For Frost Valley, you can mail a check to reserve a space.) If you need information earlier than the date listed in the trip description, call David Levner at 718-897-1448.
To go on a camping or cabin trip, you must be a Campers' Group member. You can mail us your dues or pay at the site. One year's membership costs $12 for an individual or $18 for a family. (We accept checks made out to Campers' Group.) Send dues to David Levner, 63-36 98th Place, Apt. 5J, Rego Park, NY 11374.
David Levner 718-897-1448 & Judith Gross 718-784-4053
September 20-22,
Fahnestock State Park, Carmel, NY
In the rugged Hudson Highlands, Fahnestock is dotted with lakes and
criss-crossed by hiking trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail.
Constitution Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary,
run by National Audubon Society, is nearby. Flush toilets and hot showers.
NO CALLS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15.
Brian Ribner 718-253-3063 & Connie Roche 212-928-0118
October 11-14,
Fire Island National Seashore, Watch Hill, NY
The vegetation of Fire Island turns bright red in the Fall. You can
still enjoy miles of secluded beaches, although you should probably
keep your clothing on. A boardwalk nature trail winds through salt
marshes, fresh water marshes, thickets and forests. Flush toilets and
warm showers. You must have your own tent and be an experienced camper
to go on this trip. NO CALLS BEFORE OCTOBER 6.
Helen Levin 718-356-5314 & David Levner 718-897-1448
Sunday October 20, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Jamaica, NY
The Fall migration is on! Hawks, water birds, ducks, warblers,
woodpeckers, and falcons are all heading south, and you can see many
of them as they fly over Jamaica Bay. Bring a bag lunch and binoculars
if you own a pair. Accessible by public transportation. NO CALLS
BEFORE OCTOBER 13.
Angel Cardenas 718-601-2551
November 1-3,
Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA
Our base camp this weekend is a comfortable hostel in Tyler State Park.
The foliage should be at its peak in Pennsylvania. The park has trails
for hiking and paved roads for bicycles. Stables nearby rent horses.
We'll celebrate Halloween Saturday night. $14/night. The hostel is
well-heated, has a complete kitchen, a fireplace, flush toilets and hot
showers. NO CALLS BEFORE OCTOBER 27.
Dennis Baltuch 718-463-8810 & Michael Scott 212-727-2692
Saturday December 7, Chinese Banquet, Manhattan
Join new and old friends for this annual feast marking the end of the
camping season. Bring a hearty appetite and pictures of the past season's
fun to share. NO CALLS BEFORE DECEMBER 1.
Cathie Carmen 718-463-2431
January 3-5,
Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville, NY
Begin the new year with winter fun. Two nights and 5 meals (Saturday
breakfast through Sunday lunch), $125 per person with discounts for
children. X-country skis and snowshoes provided, but bring your own
ice skates. Limited to 12 people. To reserve, send a check for $125
(payable to Campers' Group) to David Levner, 63-36 98th Place, Apt. 5J,
Rego Park, NY 11374. NO CALLS BEFORE DECEMBER 22.
Neysa Linzer 718-815-9519 & David Levner 718-897-1448
CONTACTS: Benevolent Dictator David Levner 718-897-1448 levner@panix.com :-) Treasurer Cathie Carmen 718-463-2431 Membership Database Angel Cardenas 718-601-2551 World-Wide Web home page: http://www.panix.com/~levner/camping/