Orientation Session

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

For new Applicants and current Keyholders who’d like a refresher, an Orientation Session scheduled for Saturday 9/24/22. Maryann Poris and Ray Kozma will lead the orientations. Participants can notify either Ray (raymondkozma@gmail.com) or Maryann (maporis@aol.com) that they will be attending. The starting time will be at 11am and all should meet at camp.

Hosted Weekend: Tatiana Helms and Andy Frank

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

Let’s celebrate summer’s end while enjoying the lake and some hearty meals. Home made  guacamole, cheese and crackers, hummus for happy hour;  pescatarian dinner (with a vegetarian protein substitute option) of green salad and sides of mashed potatoes and broccoli.  Apple pie with ice cream to follow.  Yogurt, English muffins and an omelette for breakfast. […]

Cancelled – Hosted Weekend: Deirdre Tourin and Hsin Wang

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

note: Cancelled due to weather   Fall Harvest weekend Oct 1/2. Deirdre Tourin host, Hsin Wang Cohost Brisk Autumn is here, It’s a given; Finally I can turn on the oven…and bake…an almond flour, cocoa, chocolate, coconut cake! But first seafood or fava bean stew, thick with fresh tomatoe; harvest vegetables, salad, wine & more. […]

Hosted Weekend with Ellen Sackstein and Liz Maher

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

Come join us this weekend for a fun time at camp. Our 'theme' is Indigenous / Columbus Day weekend featuring fall recipes including a vegetarian option. Please contact Liz at lizjade@earthlink.net to register!  

Fall Work Weekend and Wood Day

Fall Work Weekend and Wood Day All hands on deck! Healthy, tasty meals to nourish the body and Nawakwa spirit and plenty of chores to go around! The Fall Work Weekend is here! The closing of the camp season is always an exciting time for Nawakwans. It’s important to prepare the campgrounds, waterfront, main cabin and […]

Pawling Appalachian Trail Hike

Pawling Appalachian Trail - Saturday, October 29th 7.1 miles with 1,342 ft of Ascent, Moderate Terrain and Pace Our hike starts at the Appalachian Trail off Route 22 and meanders through pastures and over stiles until we reach the wooded area of the Pawling Nature Reserve. We!ll continue to ascend along the AT until we […]

Hosted Weekend: Halloween with Ray Lustig

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

When the chill returns to the air, when the wizened leaves, now taunting us in their new technicolored disguises, rustle in the bristly grey winds like voices whispering from places unknown, it’s time to venture back to the ghoul-haunted woodlands of Nawakwa to convene with those gone before us. Young and old carving jack-o-lanterns will […]

Around Cape Horn Hike

Around Cape Horn – Saturday – November 5, 2022 Elevation gains about 500 feet, gentle to moderate uphills, 5-6 miles. Join in an easy hike to the Pine Swamp Mountain area (site of the Pine Swamp Mine) and Times Square. Starting at the parking area at Lake Kanawauke (former Route 106), we take a short […]