Hello all! Hope you can make it to our next meeting, May 20 at 11AM. Please email rpaster@gmail.com for exact location. Please feel free to bring along any friends you think might be interested. We will be talking about our plans for next year! Snacks will be provided.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Stay Tuned for more information on our May 20th Meeting. We'll send out a survey ahead of time and follow up at the meeting so we can begin to shape the program around kids' and parents' needs. We're looking for your interests and involvement!
Camping trip preview information for June 9-10 (Let me know if there is gear that you don't have and don't want to invest in, as I may have some extras - Trevor):
Navigators June 9-10 overnight backpacking Gear list Overview:
We will drive to Fishkill, NY about 1.5 hours North of NYC to a private wilderness area. We will leave our cars and hike about ½ mile to a site where we will set up tents or tarps on 12’ x12’ wooden tent platforms. We will cook dinner on a campfire (probably hot dogs and s’mores) and then breakfast in the morning on a stove (probably oatmeal). We will hike out sometime mid-morning. We have a limited capacity (tent platform space), so communicate with me (trevhar@gmail.com) as early as possible to secure a spot. We will buy and bring the food, and will charge $20 per person for this and any sundries. Any money leftover will be put to paying for snacks, etc. for future trips. This is our first camping trip, so we’ll ask that children coming be accompanied by a parent. In the event of a forecast of heavy rain, we may choose to turn the trip into a day hiking trip – more on that as we get closer.
Gear list:
* Lunch for Saturday afternoon arrival
* backpack for carrying equipment
* 1 hat – synthetic or wool
* 1 pair of hiking boots or high top sneakers
* 1 baseball-style hat (optional)
* 2 pairs of heavy socks – wool or wool substitute (if it’s cold, its good to sleep in a thick pair of wool socks)
* 1 fleece or similar jacket – Pay attention to the weather (forecast for zip 12524) and adjust accordingly)
* 1 waterproof jacket
* 2 T-shirts
* 1 medium weight long-underwear top
* underwear
* 1 pair of long pants – loose fitting and quick drying , nylon or 50/50 or 60/40 polyester/cotton blend
* 1 lightweight long-underwear bottom
* 1 folding pocket knife (adults), bowl & spoon, bandanna
* 1 head lamp or flashlight (with extra batteries & bulb)
* lip balm & sunscreen – SPF of 15 +
* tick/mosquito repellant
* sleeping bag (and pillow, if necessary)
* sleeping pad or yoga mat
* medications, if you need them (we will bring a complete first aid kit)
* toothbrush & toothpaste
* 1 small towel
* 1 large garbage bag or pack cover for rainy days
* journal, pen, camera, earplugs
* a little toilet paper (please NO baby wipes) and a personal waste bag (1 gallon zip lock freezer bag)
* 3-4 one-quart water bottles with water (we must carry in any water we will use)
We will bring a stove, pots, utensils, tarps/tents, guy line, first aid kit, dinner and breakfast materials, fire starting materials, toilet trowel, pot scrubbie, hand/dish soap, food hang bag and rope, map and compass. Some of this equipment will be divided among the strong when we prepare to hike in.
When we have a confirmed list of campers, we'll send out additional information and figure out travel arrangements.
Camping trip preview information for June 9-10 (Let me know if there is gear that you don't have and don't want to invest in, as I may have some extras - Trevor):
Navigators June 9-10 overnight backpacking Gear list Overview:
We will drive to Fishkill, NY about 1.5 hours North of NYC to a private wilderness area. We will leave our cars and hike about ½ mile to a site where we will set up tents or tarps on 12’ x12’ wooden tent platforms. We will cook dinner on a campfire (probably hot dogs and s’mores) and then breakfast in the morning on a stove (probably oatmeal). We will hike out sometime mid-morning. We have a limited capacity (tent platform space), so communicate with me (trevhar@gmail.com) as early as possible to secure a spot. We will buy and bring the food, and will charge $20 per person for this and any sundries. Any money leftover will be put to paying for snacks, etc. for future trips. This is our first camping trip, so we’ll ask that children coming be accompanied by a parent. In the event of a forecast of heavy rain, we may choose to turn the trip into a day hiking trip – more on that as we get closer.
Gear list:
* Lunch for Saturday afternoon arrival
* backpack for carrying equipment
* 1 hat – synthetic or wool
* 1 pair of hiking boots or high top sneakers
* 1 baseball-style hat (optional)
* 2 pairs of heavy socks – wool or wool substitute (if it’s cold, its good to sleep in a thick pair of wool socks)
* 1 fleece or similar jacket – Pay attention to the weather (forecast for zip 12524) and adjust accordingly)
* 1 waterproof jacket
* 2 T-shirts
* 1 medium weight long-underwear top
* underwear
* 1 pair of long pants – loose fitting and quick drying , nylon or 50/50 or 60/40 polyester/cotton blend
* 1 lightweight long-underwear bottom
* 1 folding pocket knife (adults), bowl & spoon, bandanna
* 1 head lamp or flashlight (with extra batteries & bulb)
* lip balm & sunscreen – SPF of 15 +
* tick/mosquito repellant
* sleeping bag (and pillow, if necessary)
* sleeping pad or yoga mat
* medications, if you need them (we will bring a complete first aid kit)
* toothbrush & toothpaste
* 1 small towel
* 1 large garbage bag or pack cover for rainy days
* journal, pen, camera, earplugs
* a little toilet paper (please NO baby wipes) and a personal waste bag (1 gallon zip lock freezer bag)
* 3-4 one-quart water bottles with water (we must carry in any water we will use)
We will bring a stove, pots, utensils, tarps/tents, guy line, first aid kit, dinner and breakfast materials, fire starting materials, toilet trowel, pot scrubbie, hand/dish soap, food hang bag and rope, map and compass. Some of this equipment will be divided among the strong when we prepare to hike in.
When we have a confirmed list of campers, we'll send out additional information and figure out travel arrangements.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Arbor Day at Alley Pond
In celebration of Arbor Day, Navigators Chapter 13 Astoria headed to Alley Pond Park to help plant some trees! Alley Pond supplied the trees and we supplied the labor. We also brought a blueberry plant, which is native to Eastern Queens, to plant as well. This required quite a bit of teamwork.
We were happy to meet our newest member, Luca, as well. After planting trees, we all enjoyed some lunch beneath the giant willow tree.
We were happy to meet Robin Bossert, the founder of Navigators USA, who paid us a special visit.
And of course we made some time for play, as well!
What a great way to welcome spring 2012!
Upcoming Navigators Meetings:
May 20: Mass Meeting/New Members Meeting
June 9-10: Camping Trip!
Contact Rachel or Trevor for further information.
We were happy to meet Robin Bossert, the founder of Navigators USA, who paid us a special visit.
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| Robin and Trevor |
And of course we made some time for play, as well!
What a great way to welcome spring 2012!
Upcoming Navigators Meetings:
May 20: Mass Meeting/New Members Meeting
June 9-10: Camping Trip!
Contact Rachel or Trevor for further information.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Alley Pond Environmental Center
Chapter 13 was lucky enough to get a spot for a Saturday morning program at Alley Pond in March, 2012. Our instructor Kim brought out some of Alley Pond's animals to meet the group, and then took us for an escorted hike around the Center's Salt Marshes.
First we met Ash, the rabbit. He seemed to really enjoy meeting Tommy and Phoebe.
Then we met Shy, the turtle. He lived up to his name and did not seem to eager to meet any of us!
Finally we met Linda, a dove who only came to Alley Pond recently. We were all amazed by her long tail feathers.
Luckily, after we met the animals, the morning's rain had stopped and we were able to take a look at Alley Pond's Salt Marsh, one of the few salt marshes left in New York City.
And we're looking forward to returning to help Alley Pond plant trees for Arbor Day!
First we met Ash, the rabbit. He seemed to really enjoy meeting Tommy and Phoebe.
Then we met Shy, the turtle. He lived up to his name and did not seem to eager to meet any of us!
Finally we met Linda, a dove who only came to Alley Pond recently. We were all amazed by her long tail feathers.
Luckily, after we met the animals, the morning's rain had stopped and we were able to take a look at Alley Pond's Salt Marsh, one of the few salt marshes left in New York City.
And we're looking forward to returning to help Alley Pond plant trees for Arbor Day!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Upcoming Meetings!
Greetings Navigators and Navigator Parents,
Just wanted to give you a heads up on our upcoming dates:
April 1 -- Mass Meeting and Team Building Activities
April 28 (TBD) -- Arbor Day Service Project
May 20 -- General Meeting and New Member Sign Up
June 9-10 -- Navigators Chapter 13 First Camping Trip
Please feel free to email me a rpaster@gmail.com for more information!
Just wanted to give you a heads up on our upcoming dates:
April 1 -- Mass Meeting and Team Building Activities
April 28 (TBD) -- Arbor Day Service Project
May 20 -- General Meeting and New Member Sign Up
June 9-10 -- Navigators Chapter 13 First Camping Trip
Please feel free to email me a rpaster@gmail.com for more information!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Chapter 13's December Meeting: Hiking at Harriman
Chapter 13's Second Meeting: Pizzamaking and Getting to Know Each Other
For our second meeting, Chapter 13 got together at Co-Leader Rachel's house for an afternoon of pizza-making, competitive and co-operative building with blocks, and just generally getting to know each other.
We also started thinking about a name for a group. Some of our members are worried about having a unlucky number, but I've always thought of 13 as a lucky number!
We also started thinking about a name for a group. Some of our members are worried about having a unlucky number, but I've always thought of 13 as a lucky number!
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