Unschooing Camping Trip Change of Location
Lisa H
Due positive tests for West Nile at Heckscher State Park the campground is currently closed with no guarantee they will open for our scheduled camping trip.
Unschooling Camping trip is now at Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, NJ.
732 938 2371
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html
Information as follows:
Unschooling Gathering - Camping on Jersey Shore
Spread the word
Several unschooling families will be camping at Allaire State Park's camp ground in Monmouth County, NJ, from August 26th through September 5th this summer and would welcome other unschoolers joining the group for all or part of that time. There are still many sites available. We've done this in past years and it's always nice to have other families coming and going throughout the week.
The park is 15 minutes to Jersey Shore beaches (Blemar and Spring Lake). Half hour to Island Beach State Park. 20 minutes to Point Pleasant. 3 miles from small grocery store and 6 miles to all major shopping amenities, restaurants and entertainment, etc. 10 minutes to County Park with canoe and Kayak rental for reservoir boating.
In the past, while camping with multiple families, we've kept it pretty flexible and loose not doing too much planning so that families and individuals can follow their own needs while providing a great group experience. This camping trip is organized in such a fashion that being together doesn't mean anyone is obligated to follow anyone else's agenda or schedule, however, there is always a lot of overlap, shared meals, shared bike trips, beach trips, etc. If we're a large group, we try not to complicate the trip by expecting or planning an entire group to do the same thing each day throughout the week - but hey - sometimes even that happens!
The state park itself offers:
Visitor Center/Museum
Manasquan River for canoeing and fishing
5 mile paved bike trail from park to Manasquan (ocean beach town)
Nature Interpretive Center
Dirt trails throughout the park for hikers, mountain bikes and horseback riders
19th Century Historic Allaire Village - tours and activities http://www.allairevillage.org/
Pine Creek Railroad (antique steam trains)
Playgrounds
Birdwatching
Check out the website: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html
Campground for tent sites or RV (no electric or water hookup)
Fees $20 per night for 2 tents, 6 people, 2 cars per site.
Also has Yurts and Shelters (see link for descriptions) - though none are available on the weekend at this time. There is a playground right in the campground. Hot showers as well.
To book campsite call (732) 938 2371. There are still sites available.
Try to be next too or near site #41 - but nothing is that far away.
If you want more information or details contact me directly. Please spread the word and post this on other unschooling lists.
Lisa Heyman
Lmanathome@...
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Unschooling Camping trip is now at Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, NJ.
732 938 2371
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html
Information as follows:
Unschooling Gathering - Camping on Jersey Shore
Spread the word
Several unschooling families will be camping at Allaire State Park's camp ground in Monmouth County, NJ, from August 26th through September 5th this summer and would welcome other unschoolers joining the group for all or part of that time. There are still many sites available. We've done this in past years and it's always nice to have other families coming and going throughout the week.
The park is 15 minutes to Jersey Shore beaches (Blemar and Spring Lake). Half hour to Island Beach State Park. 20 minutes to Point Pleasant. 3 miles from small grocery store and 6 miles to all major shopping amenities, restaurants and entertainment, etc. 10 minutes to County Park with canoe and Kayak rental for reservoir boating.
In the past, while camping with multiple families, we've kept it pretty flexible and loose not doing too much planning so that families and individuals can follow their own needs while providing a great group experience. This camping trip is organized in such a fashion that being together doesn't mean anyone is obligated to follow anyone else's agenda or schedule, however, there is always a lot of overlap, shared meals, shared bike trips, beach trips, etc. If we're a large group, we try not to complicate the trip by expecting or planning an entire group to do the same thing each day throughout the week - but hey - sometimes even that happens!
The state park itself offers:
Visitor Center/Museum
Manasquan River for canoeing and fishing
5 mile paved bike trail from park to Manasquan (ocean beach town)
Nature Interpretive Center
Dirt trails throughout the park for hikers, mountain bikes and horseback riders
19th Century Historic Allaire Village - tours and activities http://www.allairevillage.org/
Pine Creek Railroad (antique steam trains)
Playgrounds
Birdwatching
Check out the website: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html
Campground for tent sites or RV (no electric or water hookup)
Fees $20 per night for 2 tents, 6 people, 2 cars per site.
Also has Yurts and Shelters (see link for descriptions) - though none are available on the weekend at this time. There is a playground right in the campground. Hot showers as well.
To book campsite call (732) 938 2371. There are still sites available.
Try to be next too or near site #41 - but nothing is that far away.
If you want more information or details contact me directly. Please spread the word and post this on other unschooling lists.
Lisa Heyman
Lmanathome@...
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