If you prefer indoor fireplaces Tyler State Park is the weekend for you. For day trippers we have bird watching, horseback riding, ice skating and a hike on Staten Island. For those who are into one night stands, we'll be chowing down in November and December at some restaurants in Manhattan. Which ever you decide, you're sure to be in good company and have a fun time!
To reserve space on a trip or day event, call the leaders between Sunday and Wednesday of the previous week, before 10 PM. If you need information earlier than that, call David Levner at 718-897-1448.
To go on a camping or cabin trip, you must be a 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 ($8 or $12 if you receive the newsletter by e-mail). Make out your check to Campers' Group and send it to David Levner, 63-36 98th Place, Apt. 5J, Rego Park, NY 11374.
Anne Gruber 212-873-5454, Denise Drossos 718-435-3169
September 18-20,
Woodland Valley State Park,
Phoenicia NY
September 18-20, Woodland Valley State Park, Phoenicia NY
In the heart of the Catskills, Woodland Valley is a narrow rugged valley
surrounded by some of the region's highest peaks: Panther, Slide, Cornell
and Wittenburg. A trail from the campground leads to Slide Mountain.
Hiking, mountain climbing, and bicycling. Near Woodstock. Quiet hours
are 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. Flush toilets and hot showers. NO CALLS BEFORE
SEPTEMBER 11.
Nancy Goldner (call 9:30-11 P.M.) 718-789-9360, Renee Bash 212-362-1202
September 26, Horseback Riding, Jamaica Bay NY
Let's ride! Instead of looking for the animals in the woods we're going
to jump on the horses' backs and trot and gallop until our butts are
sore. Dress to get dirty, and wear boots or sneakers. Sandals not
recommended. NO CALLS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 19.
Denise Drossos 718-435-3169, Anne Gruber 212-873-5454
October 9-12, Columbus Day Weekend,
Fahnestock State Park, Carmel, NY
Enjoy a colorful weekend at Autumn's peak in a wooded park with lakes
and trails. We'll stay warm by hiking on the Appalachian Trail by day
and feeding the fire at night. Hot showers, flush toilets. NO CALLS
BEFORE OCTOBER 2.
Jeff & Stonya Crump 212-932-3470, Denise Drossos 718-435-3169
October 18, Green Belt Hike and Indian Buffet, Staten Island
Want an upstate wilderness adventure without traveling the distance?
We're taking a hike along the magnificent Greenbelt in Staten Island,
a 2,500 acre parkland. It includes two adventurous hiking trails called
the Blue Trail and the White Trail. The park is a preserver of many
varieties and species of animal and plant wildlife. We'll build up
an appetite by walking up Moses Mountain to see a 360 degree panoramic
view. Indian Buffet to follow for $5.95 a person, vegetarian meals
available. NO CALLS BEFORE OCTOBER 11.
Neysa Linzer 917-249-4440 Leave Message
October 23-25, Foliage Weekend,
Worthington State Forest, Columbia, NJ
Camp on a spacious site by the Delaware River. Swim, boat or fish
right from the campsite. Hikers can climb the Appalachian Trail to
Sunfish Pond, an unspoiled glacial lake, or visit the Mohican Outdoor
Center nearby. Flush toilets and hot showers in walking distance.
NO CALLS BEFORE OCTOBER 16.
Madeleine Dorval 718-789-3651, Glenn Moller 516-725-7085
November 8, Bird-watching Walk in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY
Take a hike in the biggest park in the Bronx. We might see songbirds,
hawks, osprey and waterbirds. Bring binoculars if you own them and a
prepared lunch. Accessible by public transportation. NO CALLS BEFORE
NOVEMBER 1.
Angel Cardenas 718-601-2551
November 13-15,
Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA
Join us for a relaxing weekend in a comfortable youth hostel in Tyler
State Park. You can hike, bicycle, or ride horses and admire the Fall
foliage. Close to New Hope and Peddler's Village. Share a pot luck
dinner with us on Saturday night. The hostel contains a large,
fully-equipped kitchen, an old fashioned fireplace, a modern heating system
and bathrooms. $12.00 per night, limited to 15 people. NO CALLS BEFORE
NOVEMBER 7.
Clare & Bob Keilbach 718-358-8568, Neysa Linzer 917-249-4440 Leave Message
November 21, 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 NOVEMBER 14.
Susan Kohn 212-226-0443
December 13, Ice Skating, Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Manhattan
We'll go round in circles. We'll practice skating forwards, backwards,
small turns or just standing up straight on two blades at the indoor
Sky Rink located in the new Chelsea Piers Sports Complex along a 1.2
mile waterfront esplanade. NO CALLS BEFORE DECEMBER 6.
Denise Drossos 718-435-3169
December 25, Christmas Dinner, Manhattan
Celebrate the holiday with friends. We'll meet for a Manhattan adventure
and a meal in an ethnic restaurant to enjoy the spirit of the season.
NO CALLS BEFORE DECEMBER 18.
Murray Bernstein 718-638-6496
CONTACTS: Benevolent Dictator David Levner 718-897-1448 levner@panix.com :-) Treasurer Cathie Carmen 718-463-2431 Non-Dictator Denise Drossos 718-435-3169 msdteach@worldnet.att.net World-Wide Web home page: http://www.panix.com/~levner/camping/