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Dates for 2008

June 20-22nd at Thompson's Lake
July 18th-20th at Moreau Lake SP
August - To Be Determined - backpacking at John Dillion
August 15th-17th at Thompson's Lake
September 12th-14th at Thompson's Lake

Sign up early.. This is one of STRIDE's most popular programs.   A current application, including a valid credit card # must be on file to register for this program.  Sign up for one, two, three or all for weekends of camping.

In the fall of 1990, a group of eight campers and a dozen volunteers spent a weekend in tents, and Camp STRIDE was born. The success of the skiing program paved the way for a warm-weather activity, and the camping trips have been hugely popular ever since. Currently, camping comprises four separate weekend trips each summer at both Thompson's Lake and Moreau Lake, and includes as many as 40-50 campers and volunteers in a single weekend. Weekends are chosen for June, July, August, and September.

Campers must register in advance by calling Rosemary Corsi  (518)-383-8561, after having an application on file at the STRIDE office. Weekend trips at these NY State Parks include fun activities such as archery, beach activities, swimming, canoeing, sailing, volleyball, ghost stories and food?.lots of food!

Children supply their own sleeping bag, flashlight, and wardrobe for the weekend, while STRIDE volunteers are paired one to one with each camper. All tents and camping gear are provided by STRIDE. Parents drop off their child Friday after work hours to the nurturing care of our volunteer staff, and pick them up on Sunday afternoons. We fully believe in promoting independence for the children while providing respite for families.

For camp reservations, please call Rosemary Corsi at (518) 383-8561 or email ajrdcorsi@yahoo.com

Take Exit 17S - South off NYS Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway) to Route 9. Travel South on Route 9 for 1/4 mile to Old Saratoga Road. Make a right here - go less than one mile to the State Park entrance on the right.

Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 793-0511

From the North: Take the NYS Thruway (Interstate 87) South to end and Route 20 (Western Avenue). Take a right onto Route 20. Go three miles to Route 155. Go four miles to Route 85A, bear right and go three more miles to Route 85. About 1/2 mile to Route 157. Take a right onto Route 157. Six miles to Park entrance on the right.

From the South: Take the NYS Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 24. Head East on Interstate 90 to Exit 4 (Slingerlands/Route 85). Follow Route 85 for ten miles to Route 157. Take a right onto Route 157. Six miles to Park entrance on the right.

From Eastern or Western NY: Take the NYS Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 24. Head East on Interstate 90 to Exit 4 (Slingerlands/Route 85). Follow Route 85 for ten miles to Route 157. Take a right onto Route 157. Six miles to Park entrance on the right.

Thompson's Lake State Park
68 Thompson's Lake Road
East Berne, NY 12059
(518) 872-9929

Learn how the Emma Treadwell Thatcher Nature Center at Thompson's Lake State Park helps children with special needs learn while tent camping. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the article. Please visit the Adobe website to download it for free. (Adobe Acrobat Reader)

For more information please call the STRIDE office at (518) 598-1279, or any of the directors listed above. Submit your application to:

STRIDE
P.O. Box 778
Rensselaer, NY 12144