Outdoor Adventures

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All current New School students are allowed to attend our Outdoor Adventure events. If space allows, events will be open to faculty and staff. If transportation is not provided directly by the school, events may even be open to alumni and guests. See each event below for these options.

You MUST have medical insurance and list the policy carrier and number upon registering.

Bring New School ID and Insurance Card with you on ALL trips.

Registration Process

Note: Each participant MUST sign up separately as participant information (i.e.: name, contact info, emergency contact info, and insurance info) is collected at the end of checkout.

1) Register (and pay where applicable) via Marketplace Note: If an event is not listed in the marketplace, that means the trip has passed, it is full, or registration has not opened yet.

1B) Some trips are offered to faculty, staff, alumni and guests.  Their fees would be different than the student rate.  Sign up is also via Marketplace (unless otherwise instructed below) (Email Diane Yee, Director, with any questions)

2) Get confirmation/instructions from the Recreation Office (usually an email a few days prior to the event)

3) Sign Waiver in person at event check-in.  If you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent/guardian complete the form and you can bring it to check-in. (Email Diane Yee, Director, to obtain this form)

Summer 2013 Trips

Keep checking back, as more trips get confirmed, they will be added!!

Arena Laser Tag @ Extreme Indoor Sports

• Saturday 6/22, 1pm
• $15 for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests
• Meet at 47-11 Van Dam St, Long Island City, NY @ 12:30pm
• The 60′ x 22′ playing field is set-up with official size paintball bunkers which range from 3′ to 10′, providing setting and tactical cover.
• Players are equipped with a modified, semi-automatic paintball gun that will display the players’ name, hits, health and score.
• We’ll go as a group, but will play in teams of 3.
• Includes: admission, referee, equipment, orientation.
• http://www.indoorextremesports.com/Arena.html

Trapeze Class @ Pier 40

• Sunday, 6/23, 10:30am (sold out)
  
• $49 for students only
• Meet at Pier 40 on the Hudson (Trapeze School New York) by 10am
• This is a 2-hour class
• NOTE: You must be in good physical shape for this activity. It will require you to hang by your arms on a moving bar.  If you are comfortable, you will hang by the back of your knees, do a back flip release, and/or release and be caught by a swinging staff member.
• Wear socks and snug-fitting workout clothes, recommended that you have pants that cover the back of your knees (there is a place to change)
• Sign your TSNY waiver online:
  http://newyork.trapezeschool.com/classes/sign_waiver_choose.php?signup_id=267901
• Includes: a 2-hour class (regularly $70 on weekends)

Yankees vs. Royals

• Wednesday 7/10, 7:05pm
• $20 for students and Parsons SIS; $27.50 for faculty, staff, and alumni; $27.50 for guests (game day only)
• Section 234, Rows 9-10: Left Field, home run territory
• Pick-up tickets July 8-10 1:30-5pm from Recreation Office 79 Fifth Ave, Fifth Floor
• Optional escort to Yankee Stadium leaves from Study Center at 5:30pm (have at least 1 ride on Metro Card before checking-in)
• Includes: Game Ticket in Section 234 (regularly $60 for this section)

Fishing on Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

• Friday 7/19 1-5pm
• $10 for students, $20 for faculty, staff, alumni, guests
• Meet at E 23rd St & Emmons Ave Brooklyn, NY 11201 by 12:30pm
• Includes: 4-hour boat tour, crew, fishing gear, and bait (regularly $37)
• Bring cash to tip the deckhands for their help and cleaning/fileting anything you catch!
• http://www.newgoldensunshine.com/

Sailing on the Hudson

• Saturday 7/20 1pm
• $39 for students
• Meet at Pier 66 boathouse (West of 12th Ave. and 26th St.)
• Check out New York City from the watery view of the historic Hudson River. Enjoy a relaxing escape from the City and experience the serene enjoyment of sailing or take the tiller and control the boat.
• No experience necessary.
• Includes: 2-hours of sailing with instruction (regularly $60)

Camping at Lake Taghkanic State Park, NY

• Fri-Sun July 26-28
• $74 for students only
• Meet at 6 E 16th St. @ noon
• Lake Taghkanic State Park, nestled next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, offers a wonderful variety of recreational activities: lounging on the beach, biking, boating, fishing, hiking
• optional rowboat, paddleboat and kayak rentals
• optional Catamount Adventure Park for $39 (3-hour pass) on Sunday http://catamounttrees.com/
• http://nysparks.com/parks/38/details.aspx
• Includes: 6 meals, all camping equipment, round-trip transportation

Past Summer 2013 Events

Subway Series: Yankees vs. Mets

• Thursday 5/30, 7:05pm (sold out)
• $25 for students and Parsons SIS
• $32 for faculty, staff, and alumni
• $32 for guests (only available day of game)

Aerial Adventure Park @ Catamount Mountain

• Saturday 6/1, 8:30am
• $39 for students only (due to limited spaces)
• Meet at 6 E 16th St.
• Join us for a day in the trees! Catamount Aerial Adventure Park offers 12 separate courses and over 170 elements and 50 ziplines!
• NOTE: You must be in good physical shape for this activity. In some parts you will be balancing/walking on swinging logs, and if you choose a harder route, you might be pulling some/all your body weight.
• After the park, we’ll explore the quaint town of Great Barrington, MA and get some food before heading back to the city.
• http://www.catamounttrees.com/
• Includes: 3-hour park pass and round-trip transportation

Day Hike @ Pyramid Mountain

• Sunday 6/2, 9am
• $19 for students, $25 for faculty/staff
• Meet at 6 E 16th St.
• Join us for a moderate 6-mile hike at Pyramid Mountain in Montville, NJ.
• This is a great place with a bunch of trails, featuring Bear Rock, Tripod Rock and Whale Head Rock.  The orange trail is a leisure walk back along the Taylortown Reservoir.
• NOTE: You must be in good physical shape for this activity.  This is a moderate hike which means in some spots it’s like walking a lot of stairs (both up and down).
• Zoom-able Map: http://www.morrisparks.net/maps/iviewer/pyramidmtn.asp
• What to bring:
  • your own bag lunch including water and snacks. It’s carry in – carry out!
  • wear/bring: shorts, pants, t-shirt, fleece/long-sleeve, sneakers
  • a comfortable bag to put this all in
• Includes: round-trip transportation

Kayaking on the Hudson

• Sunday 6/9, noon (1 spot left)
• $29 for students, $40 for faculty/staff/alumni
• Meet at Pier 66 boathouse (West of 12th Ave., and 26th St.)
• Come paddle around with us on the Hudson.
• This will be a leisure, beginner tour, led by guide who will teach you the basics before heading out into open water.
• NOTE: You must be able to swim in case you fall off a kayak – lifejackets provided.
• www.manhattankayak.com
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet (non-cotton) and bring a change of clothes.
• Includes: kayak, life jacket, tour guide and basic instructions.

Past Spring 2013 Trips

High Fall @ Hollywood Stunts (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)

• Saturday 5/4, 11am (the 1pm class is FULL)
  
• $39 for students, $54 for faculty/staff/alumni/guests (Regularly $80)
• 2-hour session
  • teach you how to fall safely from high places
  • climb scaffolding and jump from varying heights to land on a giant airbag
• Meet at the Study Center (90 Fifth Ave.) by 10am
• Subway fare not included

Indoor Rock Climbing @ BKB

• Friday 5/3
• Free for students, $19 for faculty/staff/alumni/guests
• Includes admission, harness, shoes, and chalk
• Recreation Staff will be on hand to belay (students only) until 9pm
• Subway fare not included
• Check-in:
  • at the Study Center (90 Fifth Ave.) by 6:00pm
  • at Brooklyn Boulders (575 Degraw St. Brooklyn, NY 11217) at 6:45pm
• First time at BKB?  Complete their waiver ahead of time

Backpacking @ The Catskill Mountains

• Sat/Sun 4/27-4/28
• $49 for students, $59 for faculty/staff
• Meet at 6 E 16th St.
• Includes: transportation, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, dinner, breakfast

Hiking @ Delaware Water Gap

• Sunday 4/21, time TBD
  
• $25 for students, $35 for faculty/staff
• Meet at 6 E 16th St.
• Includes: transportation

Outdoor Rock Climbing @ The Gunks

• Saturday 4/20, all day
  
• $85 for students, $115 for faculty/staff
• Meet at 6 E 16th St.
• Includes: transportation, 4:1 climber:guide ratio, and climbing gear

Horseback Riding @ Prospect Park

• Sunday, 4/14, 2:30pm
  
• $29 for students, $39 for faculty/staff (Regularly $60)
• Includes: 1-Hour Trail Ride
• Meet at they stables (51 Canton Place, Brooklyn) by 2pm

Day Hike @ High Mountain (Wayne, NJ)

• Saturday 4/13, 10:30am til Sunset
• $12 for students, $15 for faculty/staff/alumni/guests
• Meet at Port Authority at 10:30am
• Includes: NJ Transit (round-trip bus)
• Please bring/wear
  • your own bag lunch.  It’s carry in – carry out
  • water, snacks
  • shorts, pants, t-shirt, fleece/long-sleeve, sneakers
  • a comfortable bag to put this all in
• More about the trail: http://www.northjersey.com/recreation/91789714_Hiking__High_Mountain.html

Trapeze Class @ Pier 40

• Monday, 4/8, 10:30am
• $40 for students only
• Meet at Pier 40 on the Hudson (Trapeze School New York) by 10am
• This is a 2-hour class
• Wear socks and snug-fitting workout clothes, recommended that you have pants that cover the back of your knees (there is a place to change)
• Sign your TSNY waiver online:
  http://newyork.trapezeschool.com/classes/sign_waiver_choose.php?signup_id=267901

Ski/Snowboard @ Whiteface Mountain

• March 15-17
• Starting at $199
• Includes round-trip transportation, 2-day lift tickets, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
• Additional options: Rentals ($30/day), 90-Minute Lessons ($30)
• Open to students only

Ice Skating @ Rockefeller Center

• Thursday 3/14, 6:30-8:00pm
• $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff/alumni/guests
  • NOTE: Regular rate if you were to go on your own is $30
• Includes admission and skate rentals
• Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests

Ice Skating @ Bryant Park

• Friday 2/15, 2pm
• Free for students, $11 for faculty/staff/alumni/guests
• Includes admission and skate rentals
• Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests

Ski/Snowboard @ Hunter Mountain

• Sunday, 2/10, 6am
• Starting at $65
• Offering transportation, lift tickets, rentals, lessons and beginner packages
• Open to students, faculty and staff

Ice Climbing @ the Catskills (photos)

• Sunday 2/10, 6am
• $90 students, $115 faculty/staff
• Includes transportation, guides, shoes, climbing gear
• Open to students, faculty and staff

Indoor Rock Climbing @ Brooklyn Boulders (photos)

• Friday 1/25, 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3 6pm
• Free for students
• Includes admission, harness, shoes, and chalk
• Open to students only

Ice Skating @ Bryant Park (photos)

• Wednesday 1/23, 6pm
• Students: Free
• Faculty, Staff, Guests: $11

Skiing/Snowboarding @ Windham Mountain (photos)

• Sunday 1/20, 6am
• Students: $65 for transportation and lift ticket, +$30 for equipment rental; or $95 for beginner package = transportation, lower mountain lift ticket, rental, and lesson
• Faculty, Staff, Guests(non-students book directly with Urban Sherpa): $85 for transportation and lift ticket, +$37 for equipment rental; or $120 for beginner package = transportation, lower mountain lift ticket, rental, and lesson

Ice Skating @ Bryant Park (photos)

• Friday 1/18, 1pm
• Students: Free
• Faculty, Staff, Guests: $11

Skiing/Snowboarding @ Hunter Mountain (photos)

• Wednesday 1/16, 6am
• Students: $65 for transportation and lift ticket, +$20 for equipment rental
• Faculty, Staff, Guests(non-students book directly with Paragon Sports): $79 for transportation and lift ticket, +$30 for equipment rental

Ice Skating @ Bryant Park (photos)

• Tuesday 1/8, 4pm
• Students: Free
• Faculty, Staff, Guests: $11

Indoor Rock Climbing @ Brooklyn Boulders (photos)

• Friday 1/4, 6pm
• Students: Free
• Faculty, Staff, Guests: $18
• Subway fare not included.

Past Fall 2012 Trips

Staten Island Yankees

• Friday 8/24
• vs. Brooklyn Cyclones
• Free All-You-Can Eat and SI Yankees hat
• Staten Island, NY

Horseback Riding

• Saturday 9/1
• Kensington Stables, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Indoor Rock Climbing (photos)

• First Fridays of the month ~ 9/7, 10/5, 12/7
• Brooklyn Boulders; Brooklyn, NY

Hiking/Camping/Rafting (photos)

• Sat/Sun 9/22-9/23
• Hudson River Gorge, NY

Backpacking (photos)

• Sat/Sun 9/29-9/30
• Appalachian Trail

NY Red Bulls Soccer Match

• Saturday 10/20, 7pm
• vs. Sporting KC
• Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ