Come and play.

We are taking over a sleep-away camp on 110 acres in Hopewell Junction, N.Y.  Get ready to enjoy the tennis courts, athletic fields, olympic-sized pool, heated pool, as well as magnificent Sylvan Lake, where you'll be able to swim, play, and boat (under the watchful eye of professional lifeguards, of course). We hope you'll join us there for the whole weekend (Saturday through Monday), but you may also want to check out the rest of what the region has to offer.  In the beautiful Hudson Valley, you'll find vineyards, cultural venues, museums, historical locations, shopping and touring. 

We have an action packed weekend, and look forward to sharing it with you.

How to get there:

Camp Kinder Ring (aka Circle Lodge) is a 90-minute drive or a 93-minute scenic train ride from New York City. However you want to travel, we can't wait to see you there! 

By train: 

The camp is located close to two Metro North Train stations, New Hamburg and Beacon, both an easy ride from New York City’s Grand Central Station.  

We have provided for a shuttle bus from the Beacon train station to the camp and back again.  There will be one pick-up and one drop-off in each direction.  If you want to take advantage, please plan accordingly.  Space may be limited, so follow the below directions carefully: 

  • Saturday, September 5, 2015: Shuttle will pick up from the Beacon train station at approximately 1:15pm. In order to make it, the latest train you can take leaves Grand Central at 11:43am. 
  • Monday, September 7, 2015: Shuttle will pick up from the camp, leaving at approximately 1:15pm. This will get you to the 2:08pm train from Beacon, arriving in Grand Central at 3:42pm.  
  • Cost: Free.  But please tip your driver!

*Important: If you plan to take the shuttle, please email our friend Marsha at miss.ignatyeva@gmail.com to secure your spot, as space may be limited.  She will coordinate and ensure that those who are scheduled to be on the shuttle on Saturday are not lost in Beacon.  If you do not email her, no one will know to look for you!*

If you miss the shuttle, or just have a different plan, you can always take a taxi to the camp.  Call Classy Coach Transportation (845-490-3580) and let them know when you'll be arriving.  We recommend calling ahead if possible.  

By Car:

Via Hutchinson River Parkway: North to Route 684 (towards Brewster) to Route 84 West to Taconic Parkway North. Exit Beekman Road (Sylvan Lake/Hopewell Junction). Make a right turn onto Beekman Road. Go approximately 2 miles to Sunoco Station. Turn left onto Sylvan Lake Road. Go ¼ mile to Camp Kinder Ring gate on your left.

From Rockland County: Palisades Parkway North over bear Mountain Bridge. Bear left onto Route 9D. take Route 9D to Route 301. Make right turn onto 301. Go to Route 9 North. Make a left onto Route 9 North to Route 84 East to Taconc Parkway North. Exit Beekman Road (Sylvan Lake/Hopewell Junction). Make right turn onto Beekman Road. Go approximately 2 miles to Sunoco Station. Turn left onto Sylvan Lake Road. Go ¼ mile to Camp Kinder Ring gate on your left.

From New Jersey: New Jersey Turnpike North to end of Turnpike. Follow signs to George Washington Bridge. Just prior to toll booths (last exit) follow signs to Palisades Parkway North. Take Palisades Parkway to Bear Mountain Bridge. Bear left onto Route 9D. Take Route 9D to Route 301. Make right turn onto 301. Got to Route 9 North. Make a left onto Route 9 North to Route 84 East to Taconic Parkway North. Exit Beekman Road (Sylvan Lake/Hopewell Junction). Make right turn onto Beekman Road. Go approximately 2 miles to Sunoco Station. Turn left onto Sylvan lake Road. Go ¼ mile to Camp Kinder Ring gate on your left.

Via Garden State Parkway: North to New York Thruway towards Albany to Route 84 East (exit 17) to Taconic Parkway North. Exit Beekman Road (Sylvan Lake/Hopewell Junction). Make right turn onto Beekman Road. Go approximately 2 miles to Sunoco Station. Turn left onto Sylvan Lake Road. Go /14 mile to Camp Kinder Ring gate on your left.

GPS:

Camp Kinder Ring (aka Circle Lodge)
335 Sylvan Lake Road
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

 

Photo: Z!SL