Campers' Group Bulletin - Winter 2002-2003

To reserve a space on a weekend trip or a day event, call the leaders during the listed time period. If you need information earlier than the dates listed below, call David at 718-897-1448. To go on a cabin trip, you must be a member. You can mail us your dues or pay it at the weekend. 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 David Levner, 63-36 98th Place #5J, Rego Park, NY 11374. To reserve a space on our cabin trips, you should also mail your check to this address.

Activities

January 17-20, High Point State Park, Sussex, NJ
We know High Point well from our summer camping trips. In the winter, the park has groomed x-country ski trails and ski rentals. We're staying at the High Point Country Inn because it's very close to the park. The cost is $30-50 per person per night depending on how many people you share a room with. This includes breakfast but not ski rentals. Or, since High Point is relatively close to NY City, you can join us for the day. NO CALLS BEFORE DECEMBER 17.

Saturday February 1, Winter Party, Brooklyn
Boogie with your friends at our annual winter party. Bring a camping story, poem or a tape, and your favorite dish to share. NO CALLS BEFORE JANUARY 25.

February 14-17, Cabin Trip, Adirondack Winter Weekend, Upper Jay, NY
Enjoy all winter sports and stay in a comfortable motel in Adirondack Park. Nearby Lake Placid has indoor and outdoor ice-skating rinks; go to Mt. Van Hovenberg and Cascade for x-country skiing; Whiteface Mountain for downhill skiing. All equipment can be rented and you can purchase lessons. Or explore the backcountry of the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness Area. Lodging costs $23/night. To reserve, send a check for $23/night. NO CALLS BEFORE JANUARY 14.

Sunday March 9, Annual Meeting/Brunch, Brooklyn
Let's make plans for 2003. We'll have brunch in a Brooklyn restaurant and talk about camping in the year ahead. Members only please. To thank the people who have organized our trips during the last year, the meal will be free for anyone who has led and went on a successful weekend or day trip since January 2002. NO CALLS BEFORE MARCH 2.

March 21-23, Camping/Cabin Trip, French Creek State Park, Elverson, PA

Stay in an electric-heated cabin or a human-heated tent: your choice. The cabin has a kitchen, bathroom, shower and carpeting, but is limited to six people. There are 32 miles of hiking trails and two lakes in the park. It is near Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Staying in a cabin costs $45 for the weekend. NO CALLS BEFORE FEBRUARY 21.

CONTACTS:
  Benevolent Dictator  David Levner    718-897-1448  levner@panix.com :-)
  Non-Dictator         Denise Drossos  718-435-3169

  World-Wide Web home page: http://www.campersgroup.org