Retreat
LakeChampion
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO:
LakeChampion
247 Mohican Lake Rd
Glen Spey, NY12737
Phone: (845) 856-6871
Checklist
Essentials:
You
-This is by far the most important thing to bring!
Comfortable shoes for walking (car use kept to a minimum)
-Sneakers for Ropes Course (IF YOU PRE-REGISTERED)
Rain Gear
Flashlight
$$$
-You can buy memorabilia, snacks or those things that we all wind up forgetting like soap and a toothbrush
Toiletries
-Toothbrush, soap, deodorant, etc… for our sake
Change of clothes
-Weather should be suitable for shorts and t-shirts
Sun block, hats, sunglasses, etc…
Bug spray
Open heart for worship
Optional items:
Swimming attire
-For lake, pool, Zip-Line and hot tub
Camera
-Capture all the fun you’ll have with friends and family
Extra blanket
Pillow
-A pillow will be provided, but some of us are picky
Gloves for Ropes Course (IF YOU PRE-REGISTERED)
Any and all toys or games you would like to use alone or with others
Books, magazines, etc…
Do Not Bring:
Pets
-I know you love them and they’re a part of your family but they just can’t come
Weapons
-Knives, guns, etc…
- Don’t worry, this is not a survival weekend
Alcohol or drugs
Explosives
Arrival Information
PLEASE DO THIS FIRST!!!!!
Registration:
- Check in at Brookview Lodge
Procedure:
- Park in the parking lot (not next to the building)
- Proceed to the lower level of Brookview Lodge
- See an attendant about itineraries, property maps, earplugsand your room location
- Take your belongings to your abode and enjoy unpacking
- Proceed immediately to rest and relaxation!!!!
- Enjoy free time until 7pm announcements and WORSHIP in the Spring Glen
Parking:
- Please park only in the designated parking lots.
Do not block roads or driveways!
Recreation/Free Time
Things to Do
Dunk tank
Ropes Course (only if you PRE-REGISTERED)
Frisbee Golf
Softball
Volleyball
Paddleball
Zip Line that ends in the lake
Hiking/Walking/Running
Pool, Jacuzzi, Lake
Recreation Hall – Ping pong, foosball, basketball, etc…
Canoeing, paddle boats
The Blob (you’ve gotta see this)
Biking
Reading
Worship
Chilling with friends & family
Sitting on a rock
And much, much more!!!
(This schedule is subject to change due to weather, interest or whim…)
Itinerary
Friday
4:00-7:00pmArrival and check-in
(check-in atBrookview Lodge)
6:30-9:30pmSnacks in Dining Hall
*Please bring something to share!
7:00pmWeekend briefing, entertainment
and WORSHIP (in Spring Glen)
10:00pmCamp fire by the lake
Saturday
8:30amBreakfast
9:00-12:30pmRecreation/Free Time
11:15am Exercise class with a personal trainer
In the gym; bring a mat or towel
12:30pmLunch
1:30-5:00pmRecreation/Free Time
2:00-3:00pmOrganized activities for children 5-12
(assemble near the RecreationCenter)
Children under 5must be accompanied by an adult
2:00-5:00pmMovies (in Spring Glen)
Kids movies if it’s raining
5:30pmDinner
7:30-9:30pmEntertainment and Worship Service
(in Spring Glen)
9:30pmIce Cream Sundae Bar
10:00pmCamp fire by the lak
Sunday
8:30amBreakfast
10:30amCelebration Service
(in Spring Glen)
12:30pmLunch
2:00pmRoom Cleanup
Departures for
Option 1 registrants
For Option 2 registrants:
5:00pmDinner
7:30pmMovie(in Spring Glen)
Joseph
Recorded live, in vivid color and in costume
from the famous Sight and Sound Theater
Monday
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am-12noonRecreation &
Free Time
12noonLunch
2:00pmRoom Cleanup
& Departures for
Option 2 registrants
Helpful Hints:
- All meals are held in the Dining Hall
- All worship services are held in Spring Glen
- The Lake Champion Store and Snack Bar will be open:
- Friday => 5-7 pm
- Saturday => 9-11:30am1-5pm
- Sunday => 10-11am
- Monday => 10-11am
- For those who are staying in co-ed family rooms, use of the “male”, “female” and “unoccupied” bathroom signs is appreciated
- It is best to steer clear of skunks and black bears
An extra note:
Snacks will be provided
from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Friday night.
Let’s make it a real party this year by also bringing something to share – cookies, chips, fruits, your favorite recipe – whatever suits your fancy.
And don’t forget to welcome
all of the new friends & family to the party!
DirectionsToLakeChampion:
Things ToKnow:
1st)TherearevariouswaystotraveltoLakeChampion.Theroutesgiven herearetherecommendedwaytogoonlybecausetheyarethemost directwayintermsofmileagefromLongIsland.Ifyouchoosetogoa differentway,suchastravelingthroughNewYorkCityandintoNew Jersey,that'sok. Itjustmaytakeyoualittlelongertogetthere.
2nd)Nomatterwhichwayyougo,therewillbevariousobstaclesto
overcome.Thereisalwaysroad-workgoingonsomewhere,etc.
3rd)Werecommendthateveryoneleaveas earlyastheycanon
Friday; takeoff fromworkthatdayifpossible. Thelateryouleave,the moretrafficyouwill hitasitgetsclosertothe"rush-hour".
4th) Lastly,someotherhelpfulhints:makesureyourcarisinshapeforthe trip(fulltank,oilok,etc); travelwithanavigatorwhocanreadthe directionsasyoudrive,prayforthetrip,andbringaflashlight.
DirectionsFromLongIsland:
--NorthernStatePkwyorSouthernStatePkwyWest
--CrossIslandPkwyNorth
--ThrogsNeckBridgetotheBronx(paytoll)
--I-95NorthtowardsNewHaven
--AftertheOrchidBeach/CityIslandexit,lookforExit9HutchinsonPkwy North.
--YournextexitisExit13CrossCountyPkwyWest.
--Yournextexit isExit4N(I-87North)whichistheNewYorkState Thruway
--YoustayontheThruwayNorthallthewaytoExit16Harriman.
Before this,youwillgoovertheTappanZee Bridge(notollforcarsnorth-bound) Also,thereisaneateryreststopat Sloatsburg,ifyousodesire.
--Again,exit Thruwayat16Harriman--LookforRoute17West
--StayonRoute17untilyouseeExit123-Route17MWest.(notEast).
--Route17MWestgoes throughthetownofGoshenandleads rightinto l-84WesttowardsPortJervis. (Don'tbeconfusedbytheRoute6sign)
--I-84WesttoExit1,PortJervis,NY.
--Theexitinitiallycurvestotheright,youmakealeftatstopsign; follow signfor PortJervis. (Don'tgoon23whichheadssouthintoN.J.)
--Makealeft intotown,thisisMainSt.headingtoRoute97North.
--You'll gooverasmallbridge;roadcurvestoright;youpassahospitalon yourright; younextpassaMobilgasstation.AfterOrangeSt.(inter sectionwith allthoseroutesigns), Route97veerstotherightupahill.
--AsyoucontinueonRoute97(don'ttake42toMonticello,keepgoing straight)you'llnoticetheDelawareRiveronyourleft. Youcometosome sharp curvesintheroadonasteepcliffover-lookingtheriver.Slow down.
--Younextbegintodescendahill;atthebottomofthehillisasmall sign "GlenSpey"totheright. YoumakethatrightontoCountyRoute31.
--Youstayonthisroad tillitends.(It'shillyandgoesforapproximately 3 or4miles.) Nearitsend,youdescendahillandmakearightturn. (There'sanItalianrestaurantatthebottomofthat hillwhere yougoright).
--Gostraightuphillforapprox.1.25 miles; you'llcometoaforkinthe road, bearleft.ThisisMohicanLakeRoad.
--TakeMohicanLakeRd.forapprox.2.5miles,you'llpasstheMohican
Inn; lookfortheentrancetoLakeChampiononyourright.
Congratulationsonasuccessfuljourney! Ifthereareanycomplaints,you mayregisterthemwithmyself,BrotherEd(thedrummer).In themeantime, haveagreatweekend.
ReverseDirectionsToTravelHomeToLongIsland:
--ExitleftoutofLakeChampion.
--Atforkintheroad,turnright; godownhill.
--Nextintersection,makeleftontoCountyRoute31towardsPortJervis.
--CountyRoute31tilltheendbytheDelaware River;thenmakealeft.
--Onceagainyouwillgobysomesharpcurvesonasteepcliffover-looking theriver,slowdown; therearecut-outsifyouwishtopulloverandtake
intheviewortakepictures.
-- Straightaheadtoandthrough thetownofPortJervis. You'llbeon
MainSt.Iteventuallycurvesaroundtotheleft,overasmallbridge. Lookfor1-84East.
--I-84EasttoExit3E (Route17MEast) Through thetownofGoshen.
--17MEastleadsrightintoregularRoute17East.(Asasidenote,that signforFloridadoesn'tmeanyou're inFlorida; it'satowninNY;sony folks.)
--LookforNewYorkStateThruway(1-87South)
--ReststopeateryifsodesiredatRamapo. Continueon1-87South.
YouwillgoovertheTappanZeeBridge(paytoll). Afterbridge,stay towardsyourrightside.
--LookforsignI-87Southtowards NewYorkCity. (Ifyoumissit,youcan stayonI-287totheHutchinsonPkwySouth. It'sjustafewextramiles.)
--I-87SouthtoExit4CrossCounty Pkwy(East).Mustobservesigns.
--CrossCountyPkwyEasttoExit9 HutchinsonPkwy (South).
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--Now,youhaveachoice; youcan:
eitherstayontheHutchallthewayto theWhitestoneBridge,OR
youcanexitatExit4 (1-95South)tothe ThrogsNeckBridge.
Warning,thisexitisalwayscongested,butonce you'reonthehighwayagain,itshouldbeallright.
--Eitherbridge,paytoll; lookforCrossIslandPkwy(South).
--Therestisuptoyou:LongIslandExpressway(East),GrandCentral(East), or SouthernStatePkwy. It'sallyours,baby. Thanksforcoming; Catchyounexttime. BrotherEd