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The Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc.

First Summer Work Day 6/19 (and a Hosted Weekend)

June 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Note: RSVP by Thursday night 6/17 @ 9:00 pm

 

The work day will include continued clearing of all pathways and driveway, as well as continued renovation of the pathway to the swim area. Reclamation of a tent site. Lodge cleaning and repairs. Picnic table renovation. The weekend will be Hosted by Teri and Don Gabel. Please email blaugabels@msn.com to attend the work day and/or overnight. Saturday lunchwill be provided by the camp. Dinner and breakfast will be provided by Teri and Don. Please specify herbivore or carnivore and your overnight accommodations. We will need to assure an adequate ratio of applicants to keyholders, so please register early!

Camp Nawakwa is now fully open!

Effective June 10, 2021

Based on information from the Park and following New York Forward* guidelines, the BOD has decided to discontinue following the covid guidelines previously approved by the Park for operating during the pandemic. So, Camp is Open!! Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask.

We are back to pre-2020 operations, Hosted Weekends with no restrictions, first-come, first-served for tents, platforms, and cabins, and no restrictions on the number of people in camp.

We welcome all Nawakwans, Applicants, and those ADKNY members interested in learning about this unique camp. For more information https://noany.org/interested-in-joining/

*New York Forward guidelines include, for example, directions that unvaccinated individuals are responsible for maintaining Social Distancing of six feet and wearing a mask, per Federal CDC guidance.

Come up and enjoy a slow weekend at camp

Camp was not too crowded Saturday 6/5 and the breezes at the dock made it a great place to swim and kayak. With temperatures in the 90s predicted for Sunday and the next few days, the lake is a great place to cool off.

Remember- there’s no need for pre-approval for day visits! Just fill out the questionnaire and come visit. You’ll find it after logging in on the Nawakwa tab.

We are waiting still for the Palisades Interstate Parks Commission to update our Camp Access plan, now that New York State has relaxed Covid restrictions. The PIPC oversees all camps including Nawakwa and we expect an update soon.

 

Looking out for new members

 

Watch-hawk aside, the New York Chapter welcomes new Applicants and Members. This year we have over 40 people who have taken the first steps to all that Nawakwa has to offer including swimming, hiking, kayaking, camping, and of course good food and friendship.

Interested in becoming a Nawakwan? Then be sure to check us out!

 

(Thanks to Tatiana for the picture)

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Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.