Campers' Group Bulletin - Summer 1998
Campers' Group Bulletin - Summer 1998
Here is the most ambitious Summer schedule in years. We have a camping trip scheduled almost every weekend. In the printed version of this bulletin, I had to reduce the size of the type so that everything would fit on one sheet of paper. Have a great Summer! See you around the campfire!
To reserve a space on a weekend 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.
ACTIVITIES
June 5-7,
Mongaup Pond State Park,
DeBruce NY
Mongaup Pond is actually a huge lake in the Catskills in which you can swim, fish and boat. Or you can enjoy the scenery as you hike or bicycle. Hot showers and flush toilets. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. NO CALLS BEFORE MAY 31.
Israel Sacolick 718-252-7655, Ann Ranard 212-673-1158
June 19-21,
Cheesequake State Park,
Matawan NJ
This park contains ecosystems ranging from northern forest to coastal marshes to pine barrens. There is a lake for swimming and fishing and ample hiking trails. Despite the similarities in their names, Cheesequake does not supply cheesecake, but you can bring your own. Outhouses at the site, flush toilets and hot showers in another part of the park. NO CALLS BEFORE JUNE 14.
Jeff Rosen 212-534-1024, Diane Van Cort 201-432-5841
July 2-5, Fourth of July Weekend,
Worthington State Forest,
Columbia, NJ
Camp on a group site by the Delaware River. Swim, boat or fish right from the campsite. Hikers can climb up the Appalachian Trail to Sunfish Pond, an unspoiled glacial lake, or visit the Mohican Outdoor Center nearby. Chemical toilets by the site, flush toilets and showers in another part of the park. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. Limited to 30 people. NO CALLS BEFORE JUNE 27.
Neysa Linzer 718-667-5049, Madeleine Dorval 718-789-3651
July 17-19,
Wharton State Forest,
Hammonton, NJ
Camp in our group site in New Jersey's largest state park (over 100,000 acres) in the Pine Barrens. Hike on the Batona Trail, swim, fish, rent a boat at Lake Atsion, canoe on the Mullica River, or see the restored village of Batsto. Outhouses at the site, flush toilets at the lake. NO CALLS BEFORE JULY 10.
Angel Cardenas 718-601-2551, Jeff Crump 212-932-3470
July 24-26,
Belleplain State Forest,
Woodbine, NJ
This park, in southern Jersey near Cape May, has swimming, boating and hiking. It's also a short drive to the New Jersey beaches and boardwalks. Outhouses at the site, flush toilets and hot showers at the lake. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. NO CALLS BEFORE JULY 17.
Denise Drossos 718-435-3169, David Levner 718-897-1448
July 31-August 2,
Hickory Run State Park,
White Haven, PA
Our group site extends deep into the forest. Lake swimming, excellent fishing, 30 miles of hiking trails, 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. Quiet hours are 9 P.M. to 8 A.M. Limited to 20 people. NO CALLS BEFORE JULY 24.
Brian Ribner 718-253-3063, Bamidele Adeyemi 212-932-8309
August 7-9,
Promised Land State Park,
Canadensis, PA
Camp on a peninsula jutting out into Promised Land Lake. Swim 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 JULY 31.
Susan Kohn 212-226-0443, Mike Baez 718-575-8136
August 14-16,
Swartswood State Park,
Newton, NJ
Hike around, or swim in Lake Swartswood. The park also rents canoes, rowboats and paddleboats, and the lake is stocked with fish. We've reserved a shady group site that holds 20 people. Outhouses at the site, flush toilets and showers at the lake. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. NO CALLS BEFORE AUGUST 7.
Angel Cardenas 718-601-2551 Robert Vanterpool 212-234-9440
August 21-23,
Dingmans Campground,
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Enjoy swimming, boating, tubing and fishing on the Delaware River. Dingmans Falls, Childs Falls and the Pocono Environmental Education Center are nearby. Hot showers and flush toilets. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. Limited to 20 people. NO CALLS BEFORE AUGUST 14.
Anne Gruber 212-873-5454, Kirsten Andersen 914-923-9428
September 4-7 (Labor Day Weekend),
High Point State Park,
Sussex, NJ
Celebrate Labor Day in the mountains. Swim, boat, fish, hike the Appalachian Trail or ride your mountain bike. 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 AUGUST 28.
Anne Gruber 212-873-5454, Denise Drossos 718-435-3169
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 regions's highest peaks: Panther, Slide, Cornell and Wittenburg. A trail from the campground leads to Slide Mountain. Hiking, mountain climbing, 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
CONTACTS:
Benevolent Dictator David Levner 718-897-1448 levner@panix.com :-)
Treasurer Cathie Carmen 718-463-2431
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