Friday, May 10, 2024 3:00PM - Sunday, May 12, 2024 11:00AM
Corman Harriman Outdoor Center (CHOC), 200 Breakneck Road Haverstraw, NY 10927,
New York, Hudson River Valley,
NY
Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or someone who is just beginning, you are welcome to join us for an introduction to the outdoors and relaxing weekend. Enjoy a 3 day / 2 night spring weekend hiking, swimming, paddling or just relaxing at the Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center. Previous outdoors experience not necessary. This is a great event to learn more about the great outdoors or get back to the outdoors with the opening of the season at the nearby Harriman Outdoor Center. We will have scheduled hikes, campfires and outdoors tips and training as well as plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Accommodations You have a choice to stay in Beaver Brook shelters, Beaver Brook tent platforms or White Oak cabin. Secure bearboxes are available for food storage. Modern bath houses with hot showers and flush toilets are nearby. Camping equipment may be borrowed (free!) on a first come first served basis. Check in at the camp office when you arrive. Check-in time is Friday at 3 pm. Plan to arrive by 6 pm for optional dinner. Check-out time is Sunday at 11 am, although you are welcome to enjoy the camp until 3 pm. What to Bring Bring sheets and pillowcase, towels, yoga/hiking/swimming/paddling gear, sunscreen, bug spray, headlamp, hat, water bottle, and personal toiletries. If camping, bring your tent, sleeping pad and sleeping pad. If you need to borrow camping gear, call 617-523-0636 x56523. Sheets and towels may be rented from the camp. BYO Adult Beverages and snacks to share during evening campfires. This event is led by the chapter's Harriman Program Committee Volunteer Leaders. Paddling and yoga equipment at the camp are provided free of charge courtesy of the NY-NoJ Chapter. The camp is accessible by public transportation.
The camp is easily accessible by public transportation. Take either the NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Tuxdeo, NY, or the Shortline bus from the 42nd Street Port Authority Bus Terminal to Tuxedo, NY. Shuttles to the camp are available with advance registration only. Email the camp office to reserve a pickup or dropoff shuttle in advance at [email protected] The camp is about 45 minutes drive from NYC with these Driving Directions to CHOC. The gate to the camp is on Lake Welch Parkway at the intersection of Pine Meadow Road. (41.217869, -74.106021). Drive up to the camp office to check-in and unload your gear. Then park in the big field. We encourage carpooling, but do not arrange it.
