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| schoolplus Rank:member Group: Head Administrator Posts: 36 IP Logged PM ID: 11 PM [schoolplus] | Last replied to on Sun Aug 22, 2010 13:12:26 Edit Post|Quote Dear families: Welcome to our first (hopefully, not last) camping together! To register go to http://www.school-plus.com/index.php?Events SchoolPlus have reserved the group camping area at the beautiful Lackawanna State Park,PA for three nights starting from Friday, September 3rd. The check-in starts at 3pm. Upon arrival the park entrance, you might asked for idintification - let them know you are a part of SchoolPlus group. From the park entrance off of Rte. 407 travel 1/3 mile and turn right when you see a sign "group tenting". Go short distance up the hill until the end of the road and you’ll see a washhouse. Three lawns #1,# 2 and #3 to the left and right from this house are our reserved areas. There are several fire rings and tables in this area. You may select a spot to set your own tent on first come, first served basis. There will be no SchoolPlus administrators on the campsite. Upon arrival you’ll meet parent-volunteers Tonya and Sergey Pomytkin. Tonya will collect payments to cover stay at the park and our trip-related expenses. We also need volunteers to help coordinate activities on the second, third and fourth day – this may include organizing small group hiking trips, sports and games, trips to the local market to buy food etc. To make the stay enjoyable, all parents are welcome to show initiative and find interesting activities and offer them to all the families! Please research the area and suggest your ideas to others! SchoolPlus is trying to reserve a guided tour to Everhart Museum in Scranton. If we get it, the tour will take place on Monday September 6th. There are some activities in the park: on Sep 4th at 8:00pm the documentary film will be shown , and on Sep 6th at 10:00 am the interesting event with Monarchs will be offered. Our camping area is within walking distance from the lake with three boat launches and boat rental. There is huge swimming pool – 160 foot in diameter ($2 entrance fee) Next to swimming pool there is Pop Pop's Italian food concession with home made food (pizza, sandwiches, ice cream and etc) opens daily from 11am to 7pm. Take food outside and enjoy the beautiful natural setting! Bring your own balls, bikes, fishing equipment etc. Bring your favorite children’s books for story time and/or art supplies appropriate for outdoor use. If you play guitar, bring it as well! CAMPING FOOD: Please bring your own food for breakfast and snacks, as well as bottled water, juice boxes etc. On the first night, September 3rd, from 6 to 9pm, we plan to have potluck-style welcome dinner. You are welcome to bring your favorite food and meat/vegetables for grilling etc. and join your fellow campers at the group picnic area. Firewood is available for sale at the park but it is cheaper in big stores. Do not forget first aid kit! It will be up to campers whether to have lunch and dinner at the park concession, at some restaurants nearby or buy food at local stores and cook individually or together at the campsite on Saturday and Sunday. There is a very good local Farmer Market in Scranton which is open every Monday/Wednesday/Friday (open on Labor day as well). http://www.localharvest.org/cooperative-farmers-market-of-scranton-M3104 Great vegetables and fruits! You may wish to stop by on your way to the park and bring some fresh produce with you and/or take it home on Monday. In Screnton: Steamtown National Historic site, Electric City Trolley Museum, Coal Mine Tour and Anthracite Museum and more, walking architectrual tours on Saturdays and etc. Rt.6 is claimed as an Art Road. DIRECTIONS TO LACKAWANNA STATE PARK, PA From interstate 81, visitors should take left when exit 199 and travel 3 miles west on PA route 524W. When 524 hits rt.407 turn right onto 407. Follow 1/3 of mile and on your left side see the sign "Park entrance" Follow 1/3 mile and see on your right side the sign "group camping". See above |
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