Always Thought About Camping ??

[Steve D]

State DEC and Parks Announce New York State First-Time Camper Program

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that New York State will provide free First-Time Camper weekends throughout the summer in 2017. Families that have never camped before will have the opportunity to see if they enjoy sleeping under the stars before investing in their own gear by registering for a fully stocked campsite at select state campgrounds one weekend from July 7 through August 25, 2017. The new campers will be provided with a family tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp chairs, lantern, and even firewood. A Camping Ambassador will meet families at the campsite and help them get camp set up with a camping 101 lesson. Bathrooms and hot showers are a short walk from the campsites. To make the weekend getaway even more enjoyable, campers will have an opportunity to learn from experts how to fish, hike, bird watch, paddle and more, all while having fun and making memories that last forever. Campgrounds are available throughout the state to give all New Yorkers an opportunity to participate. Campground locations are listed and linked below: 7/7-7/9 - North South Lake (Catskills) 7/14-7/16 - Wellesley Island State Park (link leaves DEC website) 7/21-7/23 - Paradox Lake (Adirondacks) 7/28-7/30 - Schodack Island State Park (link leaves DEC website) 8/4-8/6 - Kenneth L Wilson (Catskills) 8/11-8/13 - Green Lakes State Park (link leaves DEC website) 8/18-8/20 - Hearthstone Point (Adirondacks) 8/25-8/27 - Hamlin Beach State Park (link leaves DEC website)

Edited May 7, 2017 by Steve D

[sodfather]

Great idea I think on the state I hope the word gets out to those who live in the city Enviornment. Could make potentially change a child or few. I hope it's a success and continue the program.

[GreeneHunter]

Now someone in Albany is actually thinking !

[jman22]

This is a great idea. I also hope it succeeds. 

[Paula]

That is a good idea!

[DirtTime]

This is awesome! I hope the turnout is great!