Itinerary for the New York-North Jersey Chapter’s Annual Picnic Weekend in 2022
Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12, 2022
Schedule of Events
| Meeting Time | Outing and Location | Leader(s) | |
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 |
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| 3 p.m. onward | Registration | CHOC staff | |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner, CHOC Dining Hall | ||
| 8 p.m. | Sunset Paddle | Eileen Yin | |
| Campfire | Dawn Riley/Supplies | ||
| 10 p.m. | Quiet Hours Begin | ||
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 |
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| Registration | CHOC staff | ||
| 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. | Morning Yoga, The Swim Dock | Martina Puchta | |
| 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Breakfast, HOC Dining Hall | All | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Bird-Watching Walk (Leisurely; must bring binoculars) |
Miriam Rakowski | |
| 9:30 a..m. – 9:45 a.m. (Set up) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Greet) |
Registration Opens
(Volunteer to guide on how to sign up for activities.) |
Mike Cheski, Volunteer | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Short Programs (subject to change) -Paddling Demo -Conservation Talk/Leave No Trace seminar -Knot and Lines |
Richard Dabal (Paddling)
Justin Bailey (Leave No Trace) Canoe and Kayak Committee (Knots and Lines)
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| 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Propel Your Canoe | Eileen Yin
Don Getzin Loretta Brady |
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| 10:24 a.m. | NYC to Sloatsburg train arrives | Advance registration required for shuttle. | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Master Your Canoe: Introducing Special Maneuvers | Eileen Yin
Don Getzin Loretta Brady |
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| 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Multiple Hikes/Excursions | Stuart Falls
Ed Spirko |
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| 1 – 2 p.m. | Bear Talk/Hike | Cynthia Tollo Falls | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Early Afternoon Bird-Watching Paddling (Experienced kayakers only; must bring binoculars) |
Miriam Rakowski | |
| TBC | Qigong | Martina Puchta | |
| 4 p.m. | Welcome from Chapter Chair | Dawn Riley | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Buffet Dinner | All | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Raffle | All | |
| 6 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. | Train departs from Sloatsburg to NYC | Advance registration required for shuttle. | |
| Campfire | Dawn Riley/Supplies | ||
| 10 p.m. | Quiet Hours Begin | ||
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022 |
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| 7 a.m. | Morning Yoga, The Swim Dock | Martina Puchta | |
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast, CHOC Dining Hall | ||
| 9:15 a.m. | Bird-Watching Walk (Several leisurely miles; must bring binoculars) |
Miriam Rakowski | |
For more information about how to register and get to the Annual Picnic, visit the FAQ page.
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