There are six days off during the summer. Days off begin after the first
week and there are no days off the last week. There are no days off on
Visiting Day. Counselors are considered "off" before breakfast
and may sleep late. However, the camper cabin will be noisy during and
after reveille and this should be expected. Counselors are responsible
for their bed and cubby area prior to inspection and prior to leaving
for the day.
With permission from the head counselor, days off can begin after you
are relieved the night before your day off. This will allow you an overnight
and exempt you from sign-in and curfew requirements. However, if you are
taking on overnight and are exempt from sign-in and curfew, you must be
off the campus. You are still not allowed to roam the grounds after curfew.
If needed, back-to-back days off can be arranged with advance notification
to the head counselor. The head counselor can sometimes arrange
earlier departure for an overnight day off. Understand, however, that
the ability to grant extended time off, back-to-back days off, and other
time off exceptions is dependent upon our having what we consider to be
adequate coverage of our campers. This is our first and foremost consideration.
Your day off ends at curfew.
- You can always spend the day working in camp. Want to paint a building? We’ll even supply the equipment. (It was worth a try – besides, think of the money you’d save!)
- Woodstock is located about 17 miles from camp. There are a variety
of craft shops, stores, restaurants and local attractions. A nice stop.
- Kingston is about 30 miles from camp. A bus runs between Phoenicia and Kingston several times each day. Kingston is a city with several large and attractive shopping malls. The malls are your best bet and have a good selection of movies.
- Cooperstown is about 2 hours by car. Home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Doubleday Field, it hosts beautiful Otsego Lake. A nice idea for a day trip.
- Travel through Oneonta, NY, a quaint college town, worth seeing.
- The Hudson Valley Winery is a pleasant day trip. To plan your day, see the concierge at the Main Office.
- The Hunter Mountain Fair takes place each July and is about 18 miles
from camp. It includes the German Beer Festival, Country & Western
Themes and it features rides, entertainment and good music. It is a
nice place to visit, especially if you’re a fan of country &
western music.
- North Lake is about 20 miles from camp and is a great spot for a relaxing afternoon. Featuring a nice beach and an array of boating activities, it’s a great place for a picnic.
- Hike our own North Dome. At an elevation of 3610 feet, North Dome’s campsite overlooks Timber Lake and the surrounding Catskills. A great idea for an overnight. With some advance notice, the camp will provide you with a complete dinner and breakfast pack at no charge. Take advantage of a fun, low cost adventure!
- Phoenicia is the Tubing Capitol of the World! Rent a tube at the Tinker Town Tuber and take the Tubing Express Bus to some of the Esopus River’s greatest not-quite-white-water highlights.
- New York City is only 2.5 hours away! Whether by Adirondack Trailways Bus or by car, the City is an attractive highlight. The office will help you coordinate your travel plans. Plan to get back to camp on time!
All counselors receive one period off during the day and evenings off
are after Evening Activity. Two nights per week and two additional Saturday
nights per summer, every counselor must take an OD (on-duty) shift
watching his/her bunk at night from the end of Evening Activity until
counselor curfew.
During time off, counselors and other staff may use camp facilities (except
horseback riding and water-skiing) as long as that use does not interfere
with ongoing activities. Waterfront facilities are available only when
a qualified lifeguard is on duty. The Canteen is open for purchases between
8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. The camp does its best to provide transportation
to town for the staff several nights each week. In addition, on days off,
we will do our best to reasonably accommodate staff needs for rides
into and from town. Information regarding camp transportation will
be provided when you get to camp.
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