SUNDAY DAYTIME ACTIVITIES

FULL DAY ACTIVITIES

FULL DAY ACTIVITIES

ARTS & HISTORY TRACK I [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Visit Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance. Built in 1755 by the French, Fort Ticonderoga has played a strategic and critical role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. On-site interpreters in period costumes explain their roles and what life was like at the Fort. An outstanding museum displays thousands of artifacts from two 18th century wars and exhibits explain the military history of Lake Champlain and Lake George. Three historic gardens on the Fort property span the history of the Garrison Grounds. The Garrison Garden and Native American Garden are both re-creations of subsistence gardens using heirloom seeds and plants of the period. The King's Garden is a restored 1920s Colonial Revival walled garden. Self-guided tours are aided by on-site interpreters. From the village of Ticonderoga, a narrow road climbs to the top of Mount Defiance for great views of the Champlain Valley and Fort Ticonderoga. If there is still time, we'll head up to Crown Point Historic Site. Fort Crown Point was one of the largest British fortifications constructed in Colonial North America. The fort secured the French claims and kept open important lines of communications between New York and Canada. A Visitor Center provides an introduction to the site and its history with exhibits and an audio-visual presentation. There is a self-guided walking tour of the grounds. Cost: $18 (includes admission fees and transportation.) Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 45 minutes.

ROCKS & GORGES TRACK I [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Easy Hike and Float at AuSable Chasm. We ll visit AuSable Chasm, the oldest natural attraction in the USA (est. 1870)! Wander for several miles on towering cliff walks and through a primeval forest along walking trails where one breathtaking view after another awaits. Each of the many scenic vistas provides a different perspective on the natural beauty of Ausable Chasm while interpretive signage describes native flora, wildlife, and geologic history. We'll then descend a long staircase down to river's edge, where we'll hop into rafts, tubes or kayaks (your choice!) and float the legendary waters of the Ausable River. This is one Adirondack experience not to be missed! Cost: $21 (includes admission fees and transportation.) Limit 40 people. Drive time from camp: 90 minutes (but worth it!)). NOTE: This is a repeat of Friday's activity.

ADVENTURE TRACK I [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Caving. Explore 600' of active solutional cave not far from camp. You'll practice real caving during this trip; it is not a tour! You'll negotiate rugged terrain, tight crawls, wet passages, and several vertical sections including one where you'll use a rope ladder and a protective belay system. Expect to get wet and dirty! Cost: $55 (includes guide, equipment, instruction and transportation. Does not include guide tips.) Limit 12 people. Drive time from camp: 25 minutes to outfitter; short drive from outfitter to cave.

BOAT & FLOAT TRACK I [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Full-Day Canoe or Kayak on Hudson River. Canoe or Kayak on one of the most scenic stretches of the Upper Hudson River. This trip is 14 miles in length, and should take 4-5 hours to paddle. There are islands to stop on, swim from, and eat lunch at. With just the right amount of current to make it fun, this is a great trip for strong first timers or experienced paddlers. Cost: $26 (includes equipment, PFD, shuttle and transportation.) Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 35 minutes.

EASY HIKE I [Included]: Hike to Moose Mountain Pond. ***Cancelled*** The trail to this remote pond parallels a stream and marsh, and passes through a grove of large hemlocks and pines. There are great views of the pond and surrounding mountains from a ledge at the pond's edge. For those looking for wildlife, the marsh might be worth staking out. Hike length is 6.4 miles round trip with total elevation gain of 400'. Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 55 minutes. Note: This activity has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

MODERATE TRACK I [Included]: Hike Goodnow Mountain, Climb Fire Tower, and Visit Adirondack VIC in Newcomb Goodnow Mountain is 2,685 feet tall but at its summit is a 60-foot fire tower that has good Adirondacks views that include the High Peaks. The trail is steep but short. A map by the fire tower helps identify the mountains. The north view is through Indian Pass and includes the Wallface and MacIntyre Mountains. Mounts Marcy, Adams and Haystack are also visible. For the effort, this is probably one of the best views of the Adirondacks. There is also a self-guided nature trail with interpretive signs enroute to the summit. Hike is 3.8 miles round-trip. Ascent from road is 1040'. After the hike, we'll hop over to the Visitor Interpretive Center in Newcomb, where another 3.5 miles of nature trails wind through the center providing information on Adirondack ecosystems. Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 60 minutes.

MODERATE HIKE TRACK II [Included]: Hike the West River Trail in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve. The West River Trail is one of the outstanding trails in the Adirondacks, offering idyllic views of falls, forest, occasional views of peaks, and all kinds of oddities and natural wonder. A great aspect of this trail is the flora to be seen close up. The WRT follows the hilly west side of the Ausable River, often in sight of and always above the river. As it traverses the base of the Great Range the WRT does a fair amount of up and down. Beaver Meadow Falls at its intersection with the Weld Trail is one of the most beautiful waterfalls to be seen in the Adirondacks. There are excellent views of the Ausable River flumes from WRT. Return hike is by flat Lake Road Trail. Hike length: 8.8 miles. Elevation change on WRT is 500' over 4.7 miles. Return on Lake Road is 4.1 miles along a flat dirt road (there is a very gradual elevation change of 700' along this road, but anyone who's hiked it will tell you the road is flat!). Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 55 minutes. NOTE: This is a repeat of Friday's hike.

MODERATE TRACK III [Included]: Hike Pharoah Mountain. This is the tallest peak and the central point of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. There are spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness area, which is peppered with lakes. Hike distance is 5.6 miles round trip; ascent is 1470'. Hike is moderately strenuous due to steepness. Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 50 minutes.

STRENUOUS TRACK I [Included]: Hike Vanderwhacker Mountain. The summit of Vanderwhacker Mountain provides the finest panorama of the high peaks to be see from the southern Adirondacks. The strenuous trek is steep, rising 1,700 feet from the surrounding valleys to the 3,385-elevation. The trail generally follows a long, narrow ridge that leads to the small summit. You will cross several small creeks and pass around a wetlands. After passing two cabins used by the fire observer, you begin a strenuous climb. After another mile, the climb becomes more moderate. Enjoy the spectacular panorama of the High Peaks to the north, framed by stunted Spruce trees. Length is 5.8 miles; ascent is 1700'. Limit 12 people. Drive time from camp: 40 minutes.

STRENUOUS HIKE TRACK II [Included]:Hike Giant Mountain. ***Cancelled*** A day hike loop to Giant Mt. for a total of 7.8 miles in 6 hours including ½ hour of rest. This trip follows the Roaring Brook Trail and return by the Ridge Trail. This is one of the most popular high peak summits of the Adirondacks. The Ridge Trail is the most spectacular one with from the middle of its height a long bare rock section with many viewpoints toward the West over the Dix Range, The Great Range, Mt. Marcy, Algonquin Peak and up to Cascade Mt. The Roaring Brook Trail passes a side trail leading to a waterfall (Roaring Brook Falls) then follows a ridge with some viewpoints to the summit. Return via Ridge Trail. Ascent from Route 73 is 3375'. Limit 12 people. Drive time from camp: 70 minutes. NOTE: This is a repeat of Friday's hike. Note: This activity has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

HALF-DAY MORNING ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURE TRACK II [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Horseback Trail Ride on Beech Mountain. This is an Adirondack adventure that you will never forget. Take a guided 2+ hour trail ride that winds its way through wooded trails and brings you to the top of Beech Mountain where you will dismount and enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the Adirondack Mountains, Lake George and Lake Vanare. Then you'll saddle back up for the return trip. Don't forget to bring your camera! Cost: $53 (includes guided trail ride, all gear (helmets optional), and transportation from camp. Does not include guide gratuities.) Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 45-50 minutes. NOTE: This is a repeat of Friday's activity.

EASY HIKE TRACK I [Included]: Nature Walk to Palmer Pond with Dave. ***SOLD OUT*** The stream running beside the relatively level trail makes this an interesting walk into a beautiful pond. Dave Liebman will point out lots of cool stuff along the way. Hike length is 2 miles round trip and is flat. Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 20 minutes. NOTE: This is a repeat of Friday's activity. Note: This activity is now sold out and you can no longer register for it.

EASY HIKE TRACK II [Included]: Walk to Jabe Pond. The walk starts through some hardwoods and is slightly uphill, then transitions into pines as the trail levels out towards the pond. Jabe Pond has pristine shorelines, small islands, and deep crystal clear waters. Hike to pond takes approximately 30 minutes. You can then explore along the shoreline and take a half-mile side-trip to Little Jabe Pond. Total hike back to start is 2.75 miles round trip and will take approximately 2 hours of mostly flat walking along a well-maintained dirt road. Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 15-20 minutes.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK I [Included]: Clay Mezzuzah Case-Making and other crafts. Once again Liz brings the millefiore canes, molds, and oven to camp as we craft beautiful creations out of clay. There will be a supply fee of $5 assessed onsite, rather than in advance, to cover each mezzuzah case you make. We'll have other cool crafts available, details TBD. Limit 20 people.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK II [Included]: Fire-Building Skills. Join Maryland Mosaic member, Scout Leader, and First-Aid instructor extraordinaire, Roger Marks, as he teaches us the basics of fire building. From starting a fire using a bow drill, hand drill, and flint and steel to building campfires and bonfires specific to the purpose at hand (boiling water, creating even heat for cooking, etc.), you will learn it all -- and get a chance to practice the skills you have learned. Limit 15 people.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK III [Included]: Mountain Biking. Easy to Moderate Mountain Biking on the trails around camp. Bike and helmet will be provided. Limit 15 people.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK IV [Included]: Boating on Brant Lake. The camp has sailboats, canoes, and kayaks available. Limited only by number of boats available, and there are plenty.

HALF-DAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

BOAT & FLOAT TRACK II [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Whitewater Tubing on Sacandaga River. And now for something completely different.... You've done the lazy river tubing and you want to step it up a notch? Well this one's for you! Tubing allows you to get "up close and personal" with the Sacandaga's Class I-II whitewater. This 3.5 mile stretch of river contains two long rapids with calm fast water between the two. You'll be on the water for 1.5 hours. Cost: $22 (includes factory-tested inner tube, professional life vest, shuttle transport and transportation from camp.) Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 45-50 minutes. NOTE: This is a repeat of Friday's activity.

BOAT & FLOAT TRACK III [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Half-Day Boat Cruise on Lake George. ***SOLD OUT*** The afternoon trip cruises the southern basin of Lake George and up into the "Narrows." You'll have views of lovely lakeshore scenery, picturesque islands, Adirondack mountains and Paradise Bay. Information provided by captain's narration. Cruise is 2.25 hours in length, running from 2:30 to 4:45 p.m. Cost: $19.50 (includes cruise and transportation.) Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 30 minutes. Note: This activity is now sold out and you can no longer register for it.

SCENIC TOUR TRACK I [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Scenic Gondola Ride up Gore Mountain. Not really Arts & History; not really a hike; this activity warranted its own category! We'll head over to Gore Mountain to ride the Scenic Gondola. At the top, relax on the large deck overlooking the mountains, or walk a bit on the trail system. Cost: $12 (includes gondola ride and transportation from camp.) Limit 15 people. Drive time from camp: 40 minutes. NOTE: This is a repeat of Saturday's activity.

CAMP ACTIVITY TRACK I [Included]: Plant Identification Walk with Larry. Maryland Mosaic member Larry R. takes us around camp to identify some of the local plants. His knowledge is nearly encyclopedic in scope(!), so come on out and learn something new! We may also have a special guest or two who will point out some of the edible and/or medicinal species. Limit 20 people.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK II [Included]: Mountain Biking. Easy to Moderate Mountain Biking on the trails around camp. Bike and helmet will be provided. Limit 15 people.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK III [Included]: Swimming in Brant Lake. Hang out at the beach, on the docks, or go for a swim. Unlimited.