To reserve a space on a weekend trip or a day event, call the leaders during the listed time period. All reservation checks should be mailed to David Levner, 63-36 98th Place #5J, Rego Park NY 11374. If you need information earlier than the dates listed below, call David 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 it at the site. One year's membership costs $12 for an individual or $18 for a family ($8/individual or $12/family if you receive the newsletter by e-mail). Make your check payable to Campers' Group and mail it to the address in the preceding paragraph.
Sunday, April 2, Day Hike, Harriman State Park, NY
We're going to revisit this beautiful park and enjoy the sights of Spring on
a moderately-paced hike. Smell the scent of earth while trekking up and down
an intermediate-level trail. Hiking boots STRONGLY recommended. Bring lunch
and water. Public transportation available. Meet at 10:30 A.M. NO CALLS
BEFORE MARCH 26.
April 14-16,
Promised Land State Park, Canadensis PA
Camp on a peninsula jutting out into Promised Land Lake. Watch the sky for meteors (shooting stars) at Pickerel Point, a short walk from the site, or rent a canoe and tool around Promised Land Lake. The ambitious can bicycle around the lake or explore the Bruce Lake Natural Area. The rest of us will follow the self-guided nature trail around Conservation Island. Outhouses by the site, flush toilets and 50-cent hot showers in another part of the park. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. NO CALLS BEFORE APRIL 7.
Sunday, April 30, Horseback Riding, Sweet Hills Stable, Huntington NY
Experience nature in the 900-acreWest Hills County Park on horseback. Although your horse may not be Mr. Ed, you can definitely talk to your horse and tune into his/her personality. Only $20 an hour or $25 for private groups. NO CALLS BEFORE APRIL 23.
May 5-7,
North/South Lake State Park,
Haines Falls NY
Join us at North/South Lake on the day that it opens. This is one of the most popular parks in NYS because of its challenging trails with great views. Bring your bicycle. The Escarpment Trail that leads to Kaaterskill Falls starts in the park. Flush toilets and hot showers. NO CALLS BEFORE APRIL 28.
Saturday, May 13, Birthday Celebration at a Comedy Club, Manhattan
We're going to laugh our age, aches, pains and wrinkles away tonight while we celebrate CG's one and only Non-Dictator's 37th birthday. "Laughter crowds tension out of our lives, brings worry to a halt, and gives the personality a chance to stretch." (Mary Pettibone Poole) So come join us on this special day. Cover charge and 2 drink minimum. NO CALLS BEFORE MAY 6.
May 19-21, Hither Hills State Park, Montauk, NY
Open your senses to the sounds and smells of the Atlantic Ocean while we camp on the Montauk Peninsula. We can walk along nature trails, hike among the wild berries in the woods, fish or just sunbathe on the beach. Groceries, breakfast, lunch and dinner specials available at a general store. Restrooms and showers also available. NO CALLS BEFORE MAY 12.
May 26-29 (Memorial Day Weekend),
High Point State Park, Sussex, NJ
We'll celebrate peace and recognize our war veterans at one of our favorite campgrounds. Swim, boat, fish, hike the Appalachian Trail, ride your mountain bike or just say hello to the friendly black bears. Enjoy the view from the highest point in the State of New Jersey. Pit toilets on the site, showers and flush toilets at the lake. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. Limited to 30 people. NO CALLS BEFORE MAY 19.
June 9-11,
Stokes State Forest, Branchville NJ
We're returning to shady Group Site H. This park has many hiking trails including six miles of the Appalachian Trail. You can also swim, boat and fish. There are great views from the top of Sunrise Mountain and in the Tillman Ravine Natural Area. Toilets at the site but no showers. Limited to 25 people. NO CALLS BEFORE JUNE 2.
June 23-25, Jenny Jump State Forest,
Hope, NJ
This park is not very well known, and we'd like to keep it that way. We've reserved a group site for 30 people. Hike or bicycle in the park, or swim at the nearby Mohican Outdoor Center. An astronomical observatory within the park will be open on Saturday night. Hot showers and flush toilets. NO CALLS BEFORE JUNE 16.
CONTACTS: Benevolent Dictator David Levner 718-897-1448 levner@panix.com :-) Non-Dictator Denise Drossos 718-435-3169 MsDteach@worldnet.att.net World-Wide Web home page: http://www.panix.com/~levner/camping/