At our annual meeting this February, we decided to make a one-year experiment: in 1997, we'll give a discount to people who receive the newsletter by e-mail. We hope to spend less on postage, use fewer trees and lick fewer envelopes.
To reserve space on a trip, call its leaders Sunday to 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.
Neysa Linzer 718-815-7277 (or 800-252-4638)
April 4-6,
Jenny Jump State Forest,
Hope NJ
From the astronomical observatory in the park, we should get one of
the best views of the comet. There will be telescopes and amateur
astronomers to help explain what we're seeing. If you don't want to
camp out, you can come for the day (or evening) on Saturday.
Flush toilets and hot showers. NO CALLS BEFORE MARCH 30.
David Levner 718-897-1448
Sunday April 20, 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 dragonflies. Bring binoculars if you own them and
a prepared lunch or food to cook on a grill. Accessible by public
transportation. NO CALLS BEFORE APRIL 13.
Angel Cardenas 718-601-2551
May 3-4,
Fire Island Work Weekend,
Atlantique, NY
Help AMC get its Fire Island cabin in shape for 1997. You'll get a
chance to garden, weed, clean, paint and do light construction work.
The cost is $20 for one
night's lodging and four hearty meals. You'll also earn a free pass
to stay at the cabin for one night during the summer (worth $20). Flush
toilets and hot showers. Limited to 10 people. Accessible by public
transportation. NO CALLS BEFORE APRIL 27.
Don Borden 914-699-5749 Myrna Murchison 212-928-4678
Sunday May 18, Roosevelt Island walk, Queens, NY
Join us for an easy hike on this little known paradise between Queens and
Manhattan. We'll walk the trail on the island's perimeter that leads past
a lighthouse and includes panoramic views of Manhattan and Long Island City
and city bridges. Meet on the Queens side for a walk
across the bridge to the island, or join us later at the island's only
subway stop. Later we'll take the sky tram to the city for dinner. NO
CALLS BEFORE MAY 11.
Judith Gross 718-392-3288
May 23-26 Memorial Day,
Hickory Run State Park,
White Haven, PA
Our group site extends deep into the forest. Lake swimming, excellent fishing,
30 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, Boulders' Field (a National
Natural Landmark), and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts at the Hickory
House. Outhouses by the site, flush toilets and showers by the lake. Limited
to 20 people. NO CALLS BEFORE MAY 18.
Anne Gruber 212-826-6495 Neysa Linzer 800-252-4638
Tuesday June 3, Mailing Party, Queens, NY
Help us mail the summer newsletter and we'll buy you dinner. (You can
have spam, spam, spam, spam or spam.) Be the first one on your block to
get the summer newsletter.
David Levner 718-897-1448
June 13-15,
Taconic State Park,
Millerton, NY
See mighty Bashbish falls, or swim in Rudd Pond. Boat rentals available.
Hiking, bicycling. Near Alander Peak and Brace Mountain. Hot showers and
flush toilets. NO CALLS BEFORE JUNE 8.
Ben Hager 718-829-0446 Israel Sacolick 718-252-7655
Saturday June 21, Mermaid Parade, Coney Island, NY
Welcome summer with this annual rite of passage which draws a
colorfully-dressed crowd of sea-floats, mermaids, mermen and marine
critters to the famous resort. Dress as your favorite sea-creature
for a parade and costume-judging on the boardwalk, or just come to
watch, eat cotton candy and Nathan's hot dogs and enjoy the
amusement park. NO CALLS BEFORE JUNE 15.
Judith Gross 718-392-3288
CONTACTS: Benevolent Dictator David Levner 718-897-1448 levner@panix.com :-) Treasurer Cathie Carmen 718-463-2431 World-Wide Web home page: http://www.panix.com/~levner/camping/