Canoe & Kayak Weekend at the Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center

Join Jim and Loren for a fun paddling weekend and learn how to kayak and/or canoe, hone your existing paddleing skills, or just hang out and relax in a beautiful outdoor environment and make new friends.

We will stay at the lakeside Beaver Brook Shelters or the White Oak Cabin. Each shelter can hold 2 two-person backpacking style tents. Shelters will be shared so please be considerate with the size of your tent. Tents are available to borrow with advanced request from the camp office. A secure bearbox for overnight food storage is available and required. White Oak Cabin includes shared bedrooms with bunk beds, a common room and mini-fridge. Modern bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets are nearby for campsite or cabin usage.

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.

Registration

Advance registration is mandatory, space is limited. In the past, this event has completely sold out. Your registration is not complete until full payment is received. An information sheet will be sent to all paid registered participants with your confirmation email.

Cost

Early Bird Discount

• Camp: $150 Members / $190 Non-Members
• Cabin: $210 Members / $250 Non-Members

• Rate includes 2 nights accommodation Sat dinner, 2 breakfasts (Sat & Sun), and program leadership provided by volunteer leaders. Trail lunches may be purchased separately at the camp. Optional Friday dinner is available as an add-on with registration. Meals purchased on arrival at camp may be subject to a 20% surcharge.

Rate excludes EventBrite and credit card processing fees for Non-members.

Become an AMC Member and receive a discounted rate.

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.

Transportation

The camp is easily accessible by public transportation. Take the NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Sloatsburg, 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 cormanharrimanshuttle@outdoors.org

The camp is about 45 minutes drive from NYC 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.

What to Bring

Bring sheets and pillow case or sleeping bag, tent, 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, contact the event leader. Sheets and towels may be rented from the camp. BYO Adult Beverages and snacks to share.

Join AMC for a Member Discounts

You can join AMC for only $40! To receive the members discount on this trip and enjoy all the other AMC Membership benefits just click HERE. Your membership dues are partially tax deductible.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled more than 14 days in advance receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Reservations cancelled 14 days or less in advance are not refundable. If the AMC must cancel a program, registrants will be notified and all fees will be refunded. Normal weather will not cancel this event.

Read more about the Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center before you go.